PRS Custom 22 Artist Brazilian - USA 2005

Here is a 2005 PRS Custom 22 Artist Package Brazilian, a premium example of PRS’s renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. The Custom 22 has long been a core model in the PRS lineup, valued for its blend of precision build quality, tonal versatility, and effortless playability, and this Artist Package edition elevates those qualities further with carefully selected tonewoods and upgraded appointments.

This example features a hand-selected flame maple top over a mahogany body, paired with a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, adding enhanced warmth, complexity, and sustain to the instrument’s overall voice. The combination of tonewoods delivers a rich, balanced response with excellent note definition and harmonic depth across the entire register.

It is fitted with PRS Dragon II humbuckers, offering a wide dynamic range from smooth, singing lead tones through to tight, articulate rhythm sounds. The 3-way switching system, along with coil-splitting functionality, expands tonal flexibility and allows access to refined single-coil-style textures alongside its full humbucker voice, making it highly adaptable across genres and playing styles.

The mahogany neck provides a fast, comfortable playing feel, while the overall weight and balance of the instrument contribute to a highly responsive and resonant playing experience. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard further enhances sustain and warmth, adding a subtle complexity that sets this model apart within the Custom 22 range.

This example is in excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of careful handling. It comes complete with its original PRS hardshell case and original hangtag, making it both a highly desirable collector’s piece and a superb professional-level instrument.

Specifications:

Year: 2005
Country: USA
Model: PRS Custom
Finish: PRS High-Gloss Nitro
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Scale: 25”
Pickups: PRS Dragon II Humbuckers
Bridge: PRS Tremolo
Tuners: PRS Phase II Locking
Case: Original PRS Hardshell Case