PRS Mikael Akerfeldt MODEL
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nocturno91
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PRS discontinued all left handed models a few years after making them. Now the only way to get one is Private Stock.
possumkiller
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wow, thats something ive wished for a long time! Im glad they waited though, now I could actually feasibly afford one! When I first started listening to Opeth I could barely afford the CDs lol! I think Im going to have to sell off a few guitars when I get home to make room for a couple PRSs. Ive had my eye on that new Modern Eagle II also (charcoal, yum).
Lightbulb Sun
Losing the Skyline....
Sounds like a sweet axe. I'd love one like Mike's red Modern Eagle.
I wonder if Steven Wilson will follow suit and release a limited edition signature model that'll sell for $9,000 and come with a nice, hardcover coffee table book?!
That definitely deserves a "
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Lothlorien
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Sounds like a sweet axe. I'd love one like Mike's red Modern Eagle.
I wonder if Steven Wilson will follow suit and release a limited edition signature model that'll sell for $9,000 and come with a nice, hardcover coffee table book?!
very nice.
i have been wanting to purchase a new guitar, i would love to see what a prs se akerfeldt would look like.
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Witcher
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I asked Mike about this after the Opeth show in Glasgow last night - and he said they are just looking over details - he made out as if it would definetly happen
BwA Ethereal
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I dont know about the 10K. I have a custom 24 artist package quilt top in vintage yellow that was 3K. It seems most of the models that Mikael uses are around that price and are models you can order from PRS for 2-5K. He does swap the PRS stock pickups out for Duncans which is an upgrade becasue I cant stand many of the PRS pickups. The Tremonti pickup sounds pretty good with lots of output in fact I think it was used on Watershed.Ümlaut;7250601 said:
RoadKing
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The red Modern Eagle Mike was talking about basing his signature axe on goes for well over 10 grand. Those things are ridiculously expensive!
The Tremonti pickup sounds incredible, btw. I got to spend some quality time with a high-end Tremonti model and my Road King II, and it kills! I'm very seriously considering trying to find one to drop into my Soloist.
I actually remember Mike being questioned this in a thread not too long ago & he said that he has spoken with PRS about it. Not sure if it is going to come out or not, but at this winter NAMM show the rumor mill includes a "Mikael Akerfeldt Signature PRS". We'll just have to wait and see - if it comes true, then I may have some saving up to do...
possumkiller
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yeah he definitly said a "custom" 24 fret modern eagle single cut thats the only one made in a couple interviews so im guessing it was a special private stock guitar that may not have cost him much if anything since hes a fairly big endorser. i got a quote of like 9-11k for a 22 fret single cut with piezo system from private stock (they are also not taking new orders until sometime next year im told because they are behind). but yeah if its made to his spec as an american model you can bet it will be more than your santana or tremonti. likely by a lot. so im going to start saving like 2 months ago lol.
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possumkiller
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im not sure. i know the santana 2 and 3 went from like 3-5k i think. im not sure about the new one. btw does anyone have any links to pics of mikes custom? ive been searching my freakin ass off and i cant find anything. well i found a couple deleted ones but that really didnt help at all.
Iki-ilkkuja
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Just look at Mike with that red guitar on The Roundhouse Tapes, that's basically the guitar he'd like to be his custom...
... with his moustache as fretboard inlays. And his face on the 12th fret.
... with his moustache as fretboard inlays. And his face on the 12th fret.
Lightbulb Sun
Losing the Skyline....
^ Now that is an amazing guitar! I loved the looks of the Modern Eagle, but, of course, never had the fortune of playing one, let alone owning one. PRS defines the term expensive.
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