PRS Mark Tremonti CPB Thin Gen III

PRS Mark Tremonti CPB Thin Gen III review

The PRS Mark Tremonti CPB Thin Gen III is a single-cut electric guitar listed at $3,999. The available specifications describe a mahogany body, a maple top, a set mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. It has 22 frets, a 635 mm scale, two Tremonti humbuckers, and a Charcoal Purple Burst finish. The listed release date is February 2023, and the item number is 560155.

There are no customer reviews available for this model in the supplied information. This assessment therefore focuses on its stated construction and hardware. The specifications do not support claims about its sound, tuning stability, comfort, or build quality in use.

Construction and neck

The body is specified as mahogany, with a maple top. A more detailed entry identifies the top as flamed maple. That gives the guitar a stated two-piece body construction, but the supplied data does not specify the maple's thickness or grade. The Charcoal Purple Burst finish is the only listed color option.

The mahogany neck is set into the body rather than attached with bolts. Its profile is described as Pattern Thin. That is the model's stated neck shape, though the dimensions and measurements that would allow a direct comparison with other necks are not provided. The rosewood fingerboard carries bird inlays and has 22 frets.

The scale length is 635 mm, or 25 inches. This measurement is useful for comparing the guitar with instruments that use a different scale, but it does not by itself establish string tension or playing feel. Those depend on factors such as string gauge and setup, which are not listed.

Pickups and controls

The guitar has two Tremonti humbuckers, identified in the specifications as a pair of the artist's signature pickup model. The control layout consists of two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a three-way toggle switch. This provides separate volume and tone controls for the two pickups, with the toggle selecting between pickup positions. No coil-splitting or other switching function is listed, so none should be assumed.

The dual-humbucker layout and four-knob control set are clear from the supplied data. However, there are no pickup output measurements, magnet details, wiring diagrams, or frequency-response information. Any prediction about the guitar's tonal balance or output would go beyond the available evidence.

Bridge and tuning hardware

The bridge information contains a notable inconsistency. One specification field says "Tremolo: None," while the detailed description lists a PRS tremolo with an up-route. Those entries conflict, and the provided material does not explain whether one is an error or whether the guitar's bridge configuration varies. Buyers should confirm the bridge type with the seller before ordering, especially if a fixed bridge is a requirement.

The tuning machines are PRS Phase III locking models. The specification identifies them as locking tuners, but does not provide details about their ratio or explain how they are configured on this particular instrument. The hardware finish is chrome.

What is included

A PRS case is included. The general listing also confirms that a case is included and that a gig bag is not. This distinction matters when comparing package contents, since the supplied information names a hard case rather than a gig bag. The model is not identified as a limited run.

Buying considerations

At $3,999, the supplied specifications present a guitar with a set mahogany neck, a maple top, bird fingerboard inlays, locking tuners, and two Tremonti humbuckers. The artist and Tremonti model designation are explicit, while the finish is named Charcoal Purple Burst. These facts describe the instrument's configuration, but they do not establish how it performs or whether its price is competitive with other guitars.

The first point to verify is the bridge, because the listing gives contradictory information about the tremolo. The buyer should also confirm the exact condition and package contents with the seller, since condition details are absent here. No customer feedback is available to supplement the specification sheet. Based solely on the listed data, this is a single-cut PRS with a defined signature pickup and control layout, but the bridge discrepancy needs resolution before purchase.