Paul Reed Smith SE Paul Allender Purple 2008
PRS SE Paul Allender, made in Korea 2008, Allender Burst finish. Paul slings doom for the very sensible folks around at Cradle of Filth, one of metal's most enduring and recognisable acts. This is the earlier version of his signature guitar, with a flat top blessed with some quilted maple and a mean purple burst finish. It plays smoothly, with an agreeable 'Wide Thin' shaped neck and a lightweight mahogany body. The sound is suitably abrupt: plenty of low end kick and heft, creamy growl through the mids and a smooth top end. Personally I feel this is worth it for the gnarly bat inlays alone really.
Model: Paul Reed Smith SE Paul Allender Signature
Made: Korea; 2008
Serial: I04382
Finish: 'Allender Burst' purple; gloss polyurethane
Body: mahogany, quilted maple veneer top
Neck: maple, rosewood fingerboard, Wide-Thin profile, 25" scale, 10" radius, 43mm nut
Weight: 3.450kg
Mods: tuners replaced
Pickups: PRS humbucker x2
Accessories: original PRS SE gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and a small crack in the finish only behind the neck. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples on the horns, back edge and elbow area, as well as minor scuffs around the whole body. The sides have very minor dimples around the whole body. The front has dimples around the back edge and elbow area and some play wear on the horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only