My friends – it’s here. This is the FIRST commercially available PSV2200B. You know! The USA Custom Shop Washburn Paul Stanley ‘V’ in deep black – EXACTLY the same one Paul plays live on the Sonic Boom tour!
This is the Summer NAMM 2010 display guitar. It’s the first PSV to be made from the USA custom shop that was NOT being sent to Paul. The FIRST is the FIRST!
Paul really, really did an amazing job with this guitar. When this V was being created, Paul conveyed to me in conversation that like his Preacher guitars, Paul wanted to redesign the classic single pickup ‘V’ which he used and loved in the earlier years of KISS. In this new guitar – there is no question a strong salute back to that 70′s guitar but this time around Paul added his own refinements which include a slightly slimmer body and neck profile, his now easily recognizable split block inlay on ebony fingerboard and bright white neck binding and just the coolest 6 in-line reverse headstock. This headstock just ‘works’ with this guitar. There is no question. And this headstock has a Mother of Pearl inlaid Washburn logo as well as a diamond shaped Paul Stanley custom truss rod cover. Other refinements from the original include just the most amazing white Seymour Ducan custom humbucker, better neck joint and of course – the Paul Stanley vibe!
Just like the PS2000 and the Preacher…this is truly at Paul Stanley designed Signature.
I’ve had the pleasure to discuss guitars and work with Paul on quite a few projects in the past 5 years and while as of today, BSG’s ‘stamp’ on the Paul Stanley front has been with Paul’s Preachers, BSG has planned continued custom work with Paul and PSV. Both on the USA front as well as the Import front.
So that’s the story my friends. Take a strong look at this rock and roll masterpiece. KISS fans, Paul Stanley fans and ALL fans of classic rock…this one is truly calling to you!
Price is $3749 USD worldwide, delivered.
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Here is Eric’s 3-minute Video Announcement of this guitar’s arrival…
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KISS fan from Atlanta called to inquire about the guitar. This KISS fan was Lee Jackson.
Lee and I marketed a significant amount of guitars. All makes, all conditions. We learned from each other – we talked about our dreams to grow our businesses. We just had fun in the guitar business.
has become a great, great friend of mine as well. Together, they make a real team to take Grinning Elk Music into the future.
returning to Washburn. I guess they got a bit tired of me constanting reminding them what a TREMENDOUS idea it would be for Washburn to work with Paul again!
new KISS guitar or a reissue of the PS2000. Plus, Washburn already has a tremendous single cut guitar in the Washburn Idol.
But again – the Idol ‘feels’ and ‘plays’ like a different guitar than the Les Paul. It’s a more progressive single cut.
single-cut was to provide him that traditional feel and tone of some of his vintage Les Paul guitars but now with a guitar that is easier to play as well as provides ‘look’ that sets it apart from so many other guitars.
OZ leg of his ‘Live to Win’ tour. The second run was the PS8500BSG2. On the USA Custom Shop front, we commissioned a run of 8 stain finished ‘Padauk’ Preachers. Then a run of 8 gloss finished ‘Padauk’ Preachers. Then up is a run of all mahogany, satin finished PS5 Preachers. Exclusive to BSG. And future BSG USA Custom Shop runs include the ‘Angelic Preachers’,
the ‘Crimson Preachers’ and a few other surprises coming in 2009 and 2010.
will certainly lead the way. Also, there may be a ‘New’ Paul Stanley KISS stage guitar as well.
sincere affection his father had for Paul and how Paul did so much to help BC Rich in the 80′s.
man. I’ve had pleasure of meeting his son Evan a few occasions and what a wonderful young man.
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Let me start with the Washburn Import Paul Stanley Preacher guitars in White. These guitars are great sounding and great playing guitars. They are exclusive BOOGIE STREET imports that play and sound like an American made guitar. These guitars have the Blessing of Paul Stanley, Himself. That should speak volumes about these fine guitars. We have a few, About 10 or so, maybe a little less out of the original 50 we ordered. The black ones have completely sold out. Or maybe just One or Two left… email eric to see. Again: There may be a few private stock ones left in black, but I would have to check on that. I think Eric may have kept one for himself that is still on the shelf…lol.
completely sold out. As you may know, the entire Run of 100 guitars was never completed. These USA guitars are highly collectable. I have seen them go as high as $5,000 dollars on E-Bay. Due to the high demand for this unfinished Series, Boogie Street commissioned 100 Import “The Cross” guitars, an import model of the Southern Cross that rivals its USA made counter part at a much lower price. These guitars boast USA Seymoure Duncan pickups, a DIMEBUCKER in the bridge and a ‘59 in the neck. Each has Black Grover tuning machines and Washburn’s licensed Floyd Rose tremolo systems. Each guitar is numbered, so call Eric if you are interested to see if your favorite number is available. This is definitely a quality import guitar at a fraction of the price of the original USA model.
We also have a few ET’s left. Eric will be happy to hear that in my search for more guitars to set up, I uncovered a few import ET’s, a USA in red and a few of the original USA NO LOGO ET’s with ET only on the fret board. The No logo ET’s have Exceptional flame tops on them. They are fast and fantastic players. These guitars were hidden away…lol… more like misplaced by me while I was stocking the boxes on the new shelves that were installed by Joey M last year.
body. These guitars are RIPPING!!! Sustain and tone for days. I am not just saying that… trust me… I am forever on the quest for great tone… These guitars are a complement to any amp.
LOGO ETs in stock. Now I would like to tell you of the USA WASHBURN PAUL STANLEY models we have in stock. Washburn and Paul and Eric have made great strides in producing a guitar that would rival any guitar out there, including the Crown Jewel of flame top guitars, the Gibson Les Paul Standard.
The wood grain on these guitars is unique, also. The tone is beyond incredible. These guitars are sure to become collector’s items and will increase in value.
Bernie has an incredible vision when it comes to the quality and design of guitar making. His attention to detail is second to none. I am a stickler for detail… Bernie meets MY standards every time. His finishes are virtually flawless. The
small details are addresses on every guitar. We are proud to offer a variety of USA RICOs. Each guitar is handmade to perfection. We have a few Divas, Jeckylls, Alais guitars and a bass.
