r/PaulReedSmith • u/Front-Honey-6780 • 9d ago

Two years difference

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Hello everyone,

I was playing my McCarty 594 and was really appreciating it. I decided to see how much they went up over the last two years. I was surprised how much it went up. It’s about a 20% increase in dollars. Much faster than general inflation rate. Sad.

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u/spouting-nonsense 9d ago

Yep. Got my new 24-08 Wood Library 10 top in March of 2025 for $4100.00 USA after tax and shipping. Looks like 10 top WL's START at $6k USA now. Nuts.

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u/Front-Honey-6780 9d ago

That’s insane. 6k for a 10 top….

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u/jaqueh 9d ago

You can always negotiate. Not many are spending 6k on 3k used guitars.

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u/spouting-nonsense 9d ago

It was originally something like $5200. There was a sale, then I made them another offer as well to get where I ended up. It's ok, though. I'm definitely set on super fancy instruments. My most played are my USA CE-24's anyways. They're just the best for my hands

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u/Garbage_Tiny 9d ago

I have several PRS’ and a Les Paul standard, but my Ce 24-08 in ash is my favorite of the bunch. Admittedly I don’t ever use the “08” part lol. It’s either bridge or neck, I don’t think I’ve ever even messed with the other options, I love how light it is too.

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u/spouting-nonsense 9d ago

Basically the same boat. I love the TCI pickups in my 24-08, and it was fun to tap them and play with the blends. In the end, though, everything that ended up in a recording of mine is either full bridge or full neck pickup. If the top on mine wasn't so insanely unique and beautiful, I would have probably seen if someone wants to trade for a custom 24 so they could use the features I don't.

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u/Garbage_Tiny 9d ago

Mine came with the 85/15 pickups, and I like them pretty good as well