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PRS Paul's Guitar Mango LTD CH

The PRS Paul's Guitar Mango LTD CH combines a distinctive mango top with a mahogany body and neck, ziricote appointments, and two TCI humbuckers. Its limited run of 100 and premium price make it a specialized purchase rather than a budget-conscious choice.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

PRS Paul's Guitar Mango LTD CH: Technical Review

The PRS Paul's Guitar Mango LTD CH is a limited-edition electric guitar built around a mahogany body, a mango top, and a pair of TCI humbuckers. Its listed specifications also include a ziricote fingerboard, a 635 mm scale, 22 frets, and a PRS stoptail bridge. Production is limited to 100 units, and the model is made in the USA. It has been available since April 2026.

This review is based only on the supplied product specifications. No customer reviews or independent measurements are available here, so details such as weight, setup, acoustic response, and the precise behavior of the pickups cannot be confirmed.

Body, top, and neck

The body and neck are both mahogany, while mango is used for the top. The finish color is Charcoal. The specifications identify the overall shape and style as ST-style, but do not provide further measurements or a more detailed description of the body contours. They also do not state the neck profile, neck joint construction, or body thickness.

The fingerboard is ziricote, with 22 frets and Old School Birds inlays described as having outlines. Ziricote is also used for the headstock veneer. The listing does not give fret dimensions, fingerboard radius, nut width, or the type of fret wire. Those omissions matter to players comparing neck feel or checking whether a guitar's geometry matches their preferences. The wood list alone does not establish how this particular instrument will feel or sound.

The 635 mm scale length is a useful point of comparison when assessing string length and choosing strings. However, the specifications do not state the factory string gauges or tuning, and they do not identify the nut material. Buyers should confirm those details with the seller if they affect a planned setup.

Pickups and switching

The pickup configuration is HH, meaning two humbuckers. PRS specifies one TCI Treble humbucker at the bridge and one TCI Bass humbucker at the neck. The controls comprise one volume knob, one tone knob, a three-way toggle switch, and two Minicoil Tab switches.

This control layout provides more switching hardware than a basic two-pickup, three-way arrangement, but the supplied data does not explain the exact combinations available from the Minicoil Tab switches. It would be unwise to infer coil-splitting, coil-tapping, or any particular alternate wiring from the switch names alone. Players who need a specific pickup mode should request a wiring diagram or demonstration from PRS or the retailer.

The TCI designation identifies the pickup models in the specification, but no output readings, magnet details, or frequency measurements are provided. As a result, this review cannot reliably predict their output level or tonal character. The listed pickup positions and control hardware are verifiable; descriptions of how they sound would require listening tests.

Bridge, tuners, and included case

The guitar uses a PRS stoptail bridge, with no tremolo system listed. Tuning hardware is identified as PRS Phase III locking machine heads. The specifications do not include bridge adjustment range, tuner ratio, or details about the locking mechanism beyond the model name. These components give buyers clear identifiers to check, but they do not establish setup quality or tuning stability on an individual instrument.

A case is included, while a bag is not. The case type and interior dimensions are not specified, so players planning to transport the guitar should confirm what case is supplied and whether it suits their needs. The color is listed as Charcoal, with no additional finish description or gloss level.

Limited edition and buying considerations

The run is limited to 100 units. The product information lists item number 641829 and a sales unit of one piece. The listed price is 4999, but no currency is supplied in the available data. Buyers should confirm the currency, taxes, shipping costs, and regional availability with the seller before ordering.

On paper, the defining features are the mango top, ziricote fingerboard and headstock veneer, TCI humbuckers, locking tuners, and 100-unit production limit. The core specification is detailed enough to identify the woods, scale, fret count, and control hardware, but it leaves practical questions about neck dimensions, switch functions, and setup unanswered. The PRS Paul's Guitar Mango LTD CH is therefore easiest to assess by checking those details with the retailer and, where possible, inspecting the specific instrument. No customer feedback is available to add evidence about consistency or ownership experience.

PRS Paul's Guitar Mango LTD CH, front view
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Mahogany body and neck paired with a mango top and ziricote fingerboard.
  • Two TCI humbuckers with a three-way toggle and two mini-coil tab switches offer several pickup configurations.
  • Includes a case and PRS Phase III locking tuners.

What bugged me

  • The $4,999 price places it in a premium category.
  • No tremolo is included, and a separate gig bag is not supplied.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A strong fit for players seeking a US-made limited edition with distinctive tonewoods and a flexible humbucker setup. Also suited to buyers who value locking tuners and an included case.

Look elsewhere if

Not a fit for buyers seeking a lower-priced guitar or a tremolo-equipped bridge. Look elsewhere if you specifically need a gig bag included.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Charcoal
Body
Mahogany
Top
Mango
Neck
Mahogany
Fretboard
Ziricote
Frets
22
Scale
635 mm
Pickups
HH
Tremolo
None
Incl. bag
No
Including case
Yes
Artist
Paul Reed Smith
Limited run
100
Model
Pauls Guitar

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

What woods are used in this guitar?

It has a mahogany body and neck, a mango top, and a ziricote fingerboard. The headstock veneer is also ziricote.

What pickup and switching setup does it have?

It has one TCI Treble humbucker at the bridge and one TCI Bass humbucker at the neck, with a three-way toggle and two mini-coil tab switches.

Does it include a case?

Yes. A case is included, but a separate gig bag is not.

Does this model have a tremolo?

No. It uses a PRS stoptail bridge.

How limited is this edition?

The listed production run is 100 units.

The last word from the bench

This US-made limited edition pairs carefully specified woods with locking tuners, a stoptail bridge, and a case. Its two TCI humbuckers and mini-coil tab switches provide more tonal options than a basic two-pickup layout. There is no tremolo, and the $4,999 price is a substantial commitment. Consider it if its materials, features, and limited availability match your priorities.

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