2022 Paul Reed Smith Special 22

2022 PRS Special 22 – Transparent Purple

Blending boutique craftsmanship with modern versatility, the 2022 PRS Special 22 in Transparent Purple is a visually striking, sonically rich instrument built for players who demand both beauty and performance. At the heart of this model is a carved figured maple top over a mahogany body, finished in a deep Transparent Purple that highlights the natural flame of the maple with stunning depth and dimension. Elegant and bold, this guitar commands attention both on stage and in the studio. The 22-fret mahogany neck features a pattern neck profile and a rosewood fingerboard with PRS signature bird inlays, offering a comfortable, fast feel that suits a wide range of playing styles. Tonally, the Special 22 is incredibly versatile, thanks to a unique pickup configuration: two PRS 58/15LT humbuckers flanking a PRS Narrowfield middle pickup, all wired with a 5-way blade switch and push/pull coil-splitting for the bridge and neck pickups. This setup allows for a huge palette of tones—from warm, vintage-style humbucking richness to punchy single-coil clarity and everything in between. Add in the Gen III PRS tremolo and Phase III locking tuners, and you get rock-solid tuning stability with expressive vibrato and smooth pitch modulation. Whether you're exploring blues, fusion, classic rock, or ambient textures, the 2022 PRS Special 22 in Transparent Purple delivers with stunning looks, tonal depth, and legendary PRS build quality.

Top: Carved Figured Maple top with a nitro trans purple finish

Body: Mahogany

Neck: 22 Fret Mahogany neck (Pattern Profile) with a Rosewood fingerboard, Bird Inlays

Pickups/Hardware: 58/15LT (Neck & Bridge), Narrowfield (Middle), PRS Phase III Locking Tuners, PRS Gen III Tremolo

Cosmetics: Guitar is in very good condition with light playwear near the picking area. The frets have little play wear and are tall with no divits. There are no dings, dents or major scratches to speak of.

Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has inspected, setup, and restrung this instrument with a new set of strings. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functional, and the action has been setup low and comfortable.

Weight: 6lbs 12oz

Case: Includes original PRS case, hang tags and tremolo arm.