There is something special about being the first of a thing or an event. It makes you the winner, the best, the top dog. Think of Neil Armstrong, Charles Lindbergh or Sir Edmund Hillary; They were all the first to perform a feat or accomplishment and they are remembered to this day. In line with that train of thought is this very special instrument. THIS IS A ONE OFF OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PRS COLLECTOR, THIS IS A 2001 GUITAR AND WAS PAUL REED SMITHS OWN PERSONAL GUITAR ORIGINALLY BUILT FOR HIMSELF AND HIS FAMILY AND THE ORIGINAL PROTOTYPE FOR THE MODERN EAGLE SERIES. PAUL USED THIS FOR MANY PERSONAL RECORDINGS AND HAS KINDLY SUPPLIED A HAND WRITTEN LETTER TO THIS EFFECT. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PICTURE. PAUL HAS ALSO PERSONALLY SIGNED IT ON THE BACK OF THE HEADSTOCK. THIS HAS THE VERY FINEST SOLID BRAZILIAN NECK YOU COULD EVER HOPE TO SEE, WAY WAY BETTER THAN THE RUN OF THE MILL BRAZILIAN THAT YOU FIND ON THE LATER MODERN EAGLE RUN. TRULY THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL GUITAR FEATURING THE FINEST BRAZILIAN AND THE BEST MAPLE TOP AND YOU WOULD EXPECT NO LESS BEARING IN MIND PAUL INTENDED TO USE IT HIMSELF. IT IS ALSO THE VERY FIRST GUITAR THAT PRS PRODUCED IN SLATE AND IT HAS TURQUOISE BIRD INLAYS WITH GOLD SURROUNDS. IT ALSO HAS THE MOST STRIKING FLAME TOP THAT YOU WILL EVER SEE. IT COMES WITH 57/08 PRS PICKUPS AND A PRS PAISLEY CASE AND THE ORIGINAL TAG FROM THE SUPPLYING DEALER GARRET PARK GUITARS FOR $9500. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ONLY VERY LIGHT MARKS. YOU WILL NEVER GET THE CHANCE AGAIN TO OWN A GUITAR BUILT WITH THESE SUPERB QUALITY MATERIALS FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF THE OWNER OF THE FINEST GUITAR COMPANY IN THE WORLD AND USING THE HIGHEST QUALITY BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD EVER AVAILABLE. COLLECT AND PAY CASH IF YOU LIKE, ANY QUESTIONS RING GEORGE 07808 782086. LOOK OUT FOR MY EBAY LISTINGS OF VERY EARLY PRS 1986 GUITARS AND PRIVATE STOCK BRAZILIAN NECK SINGLECUTS.CHEERS GEORGE