help with a PRS

Is that serial number added in the pic?  I've never seen a PRS w/a serial number in a font like that.  Definitely not the original bar, and if that serial number is complete and accurate, I have my doubts.  That would put the guitar as a 1992, I believe, and I don't think the electronics are accurate (can PM my suspicions, if you'd like).  This looks like it's $3 bill territory.

 
I'm a fake dentist? No, I'm a retired MBA/CQM CEO that also taught graduate level quality management courses at a university. 

 
Ranger said:
I'm a fake dentist? No, I'm a retired MBA/CQM CEO that also taught graduate level quality management courses at a university. 
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It's a joke. PRS = Blooz Lawyer/Dentist/Physician.  Pretty sure Beezer didn't mean anything snarky by his comment.

Now, regarding your question. The serial looks like nothing I've ever seen on a USA PRS.  I've only ever seen the serial numbers hand lettered with ink marker.  The logos on the tuners look suspicious as well.  

 
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I would add to the comment re the pickup configuration not looking familiar for the early 90s. At least from what I recall  from 30 years ago.

Also, FWIW, PRS does sometimes stamp the serial number into the wood. The example of that which I have readily at hand is a Wood Library "Ted" with a rosewood neck.

 
Oh jeez that is fake. I have never seen that type of serial number, and those tuners? That also looks nothing like an SE import model.

Does PRS use volutes on their necks?

 
cynic said:
So you couldn't even hack it as a FAKE dentist?

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You must be....anti-dentite.

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Many thanks everyone for the info. There was no price discussed. It was a Reddit post asking for info and quickly deleted once I posted your insight. Others had called fake, too. I suspect the OP was the seller, wanted to see how it looked to people who know. 

I'm amazed at all the fake guitars out there, never woulda thunk it so. First, the effort that goes into building them, and second, the people who buy without making sure of being legit. What are the most faked guitars? I would think Fenders and Gibsons. Are Hamers also faked, and to what extent?

 
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