The Stripped 58 isn’t built from the “artist grade” wood used for the SC 58 This guitar sounds amazing even not plugged in.  Lots of vibrations, and resonance. Very clean detailed sound that can handle any type of music, and make it sound even better. OVERVIEW Singlecut sensation with new finish, neck shape, and bridge. A vintage-inspired singlecut with an artist-grade top, the SC 58 is perfect for more traditional single-cutaway players. The 24-1/2" scale length and electronics appointments make this instrument instantly comfortable to players who grew up using short-scale guitars. The PRS 2-piece bridge is the anchor of this guitar and enhances the natural tone of the woods.2-Piece Adjustable Bridge
Previously only prototyped on Private Stock guitars, the new two-piece adjustable PRS bridge now comes standard on two new PRS models “ the SC58, and the JA-15. Bridge specifications include triple weight saddles, triple weight thumb wheels, large posts, and extra mass. The added weight increases contact points and creates a more resonant, musical instrument. Machining rather than casting give the brass and aluminum bridge a stronger sound, and the quick-change style stoptail doesn™t fall when the strings are removed. œI am calling it the ˜New 2-piece adjustable sound transfer bridge™”We are very happy, said Paul Reed Smith.With a classic, resonant voice that is eminently recordable and gig ready, this beauty won't just take everything you've got and keep asking for more, it will do it with unforgettable sound and style.The SC 58 also incorporates the following new features:V12 Finish
Finish should enhance the look, sound, and feel of a guitar by accentuating the wood's inherent beauty and feel without hindering its natural resonance. And PRS Guitars' new "V12" finish does just that. Introduced at Experience PRS 2010, "V12" is a very thin, hard, and clear finish that will not crack or react with thinners. After roughly 12 years in development, it is halfway between acrylic and nitro but with a classic feel all its own. "PRS models with this new finish feel like old instruments," said Paul Reed Smith.Pattern Neck Shape
Neck shapes have always been a high priority for us and a hallmark of our quality. A guitar should feel comfortable, like "home," as soon as you pick it up, and the neck is paramount to that connection. Perfected after years of prototyping, the new "Pattern" neck is an updated Wide Fat PRS neck style based on Paul's pre-factory design. These necks were found on the instruments built for Carlos Santana, Peter Frampton and Howard Leese from the late 70's to the mid 80's.Whether in woodworking, machining, or cast and die work, pattern making is the art of arriving at a perfect standard which can be duplicated or used to create new designs by "offsetting." All of our necks came to be as a result of offsetting from this original, Wide Fat design.PRS Two-piece Adjustable Bridge
Previously only prototyped on Private Stock guitars, the new PRS two-piece adjustable bridge now comes standard on two PRS models: the SC 58 and the JA 15. The bridge plays a crucial role in the tonal path of a guitar by transferring the string's vibrations to the tonewood. When executed well, the bridge will enhance the wood's natural resonance. This two-piece bridge has added weight and mass, creating more contact points, which, in turn, create a more resonant, musical instrument. Similarly, machining rather than casting, gives the brass and aluminum bridge a stronger sound. "I am calling it the 'new two-piece adjustable sound transfer bridge' “ I'm very happy," said Paul Reed Smith.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. FEATURES Carved 'artist grade' figured maple top with mahogany back V12 finish 24-1/2" scale length 22-fret bound mahogany 'pattern'-shaped neck East Indian rosewood fretboard Mother-of-pearl/Paua Heart bird inlays Rosewood headstock veneer with inlaid signature PRS 57/08 bridge humbucker PRS 57/08 neck humbucker 2 Volume and 2 Tone controls 3-way toggle pickup switch on upper bout Nickel hardware PRS high-tolerance, 2-piece adjustable bridge PRS low-mass locking tuners "SC 58" truss rod cover PRS SC 58 Wins MIPA for Best Electric Guitar 2011/2012 March 23, 2012 PRS Guitars is proud to announce that the popular model has received the Musikmesse International Press Award (mipa) for “Best Electric Guitar” 2011/2012. Press from all over the world voted for this year’s most revered musical gear, and winners were announced at the Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound trade show in Frankfurt, Germany on March 22, 2012. The mipa is known as the “Grammy” of the Musical Instrument/Pro Audio industry. “The mipa award is by far the most prestigious award in our musical instrument industry. For everyone who designed, marketed, and built these instruments at PRS, I am very appreciative. I also wish to thank the press for their vote of confidence,” said Paul Reed Smith. The SC 58 is a vintage inspired single-cut that is perfect for more traditional single-cutaway players. The 24.5” scale length and electronics appointments make this instrument instantly comfortable to players who grew up using short scale guitars. While PRS’s newly designed 2-piece bridge brings modern innovation to the SC 58 and enhances the natural resonance of the instrument.  Additional features include an artist grade maple top, mahogany back, natural binding, 22 fret mahogany neck, East Indian rosewood fretboard, rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid signature, “Pattern” neck shape, mother of pearl and paua heart Modern Eagle II bird inlays, “SC 58” engraved truss rod cover, PRS Phase III locking tuners, hybrid hardware (with a gold hardware option), and 57/08 treble and 59/09 bass pickups. The electronics configuration features a volume and tone control for each pickup and a three-way toggle pickup switch on the upper bout. The 57/08’s—especially the bridge pickup—have an amazing ability to keep chords clear and detailed, even with a lot of dirt.