£5000 PRS Guitar vs £700 PRS Guitar - Are the Expensive Ones Worth It??

[@DrFearCo]

The wand chooses the wizard, Harry

[@jonhmonroney12]

Put your wand away Dumbledore.

[@russellchewning37]

@@jonhmonroney12 Lol.. I see what you did there....

[@simonmunden5046]

Took the words out of my quote.

[@GhostOfGor]

Ask Stevie Wonder what his piano looks like, or if he cares. Stradivarius probably didn't care about the as opposed to the sound either.

[@smaug9617]

You read my thoughts 😂 ! And It’s definitely how this works !

[@dgreen6460]

As a prs maryland cnc operator, builder and sander i can assure everyone that the love, care and attention that is put into our guitars is worth every penny. We dont let anything escape our factory unless it can be undoubtedly deemed perfect. Anything less gets destroyed

[@hhpp6911]

What's happening of late then? PRS groups on facebook are faaaar from happy.

[@dm_hater8388]

@@hhpp6911 oh damn what’s been going on?

[@hhpp6911]

@@dm_hater8388 lots of QC issues, especially poor finishing on the horns of the silver sky models. Also other things that shouldn't have slipped.

[@dm_hater8388]

@@hhpp6911 oh man that sucks to hear. Is it mostly on Silver Sky models? I’m looking at a few used Core models that are pre-2010 and mint anyway so I’m guessing those still match the PRS reputation?

[@hhpp6911]

@@dm_hater8388 man don't hesitate to get a 2nd hand one. It's more that I'd be annoyed if I paid for a new one and it came with finish issues etc. but yes, all the reports I've seen have been the silver sky, like really bad orange peel (when spraying the clear coat). I got rid of my Gibson LP for a Custom 24 (£1500) and I've not looked back since, it's an incredible guitar. It's a 24-08. Very versatile, loads of dings but that's fine with me as I won't care if I add any. The only thing I would make sure of is to try some different necks in a shop to make sure which you like. I am a massive fan of the pattern thin and pattern regular.

[@bmposton98]

If I can hear the difference in my phone speakers, you know it's freaking awesome.

[@Williamstanway]

Rob you fool that guitar suits you so much... the colour is gorgeous

[@MatzaFTW]

For what it's worth Rob, that McCarty plugged into that Victory is probably one of the best (if not the best) tone I've heard on your channel.

[@GuitarManD100]

If you don't like the color, but you love everything else! Play it in the dark...

[@Tech875O]

"Fear of the dark"

[@hiro6406]

If you like the looks but hate the sound just plug your ears!

[@gunkyzip]

play it in the dark, for example, a club gig

[@Gamfam23]

They need more round things

[@TaylorTheOtter]

My mind went to places it shouldn't have... Don't judge me, judge the hormones that puberty injected into my blood.

[@Matt-1d]

Rob, it's an amazing guitar. Lifelong keeper. IMO it looks incredible. Don't think about it any more. Don't refinish it. Think of it as the girl you fall in love with that isn't your "type" at all. You are surprised at how much you love her despite how different she is from all your previous girlfriends. That's the woman you marry, Rob. And this is the guitar you buy.

[@ashamael]

THIS.

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Guitarists, here is wisdom.

[@evinoc]

Nah

[@hatsunemiku8007]

jayandgem lmaoo

[@kristoffmcdougall3895]

lets hope your wife doesn't check your youtube :)

[@Mitchnagel58]

PRS stands for Pretty Rad but 'Spensive

[@hazenstribling2646]

I think it stands for "please re-shape", in reference to their necks

[@alexhooi7970]

hank pls

[@cjdonald1983]

Alex Hooi thats all hooi alex

[@bestboy897]

Hank Hill lol

[@fossilmatic]

Hank Hill I

[@robertomunoz9745]

cheap guitar clean --> 11:49 Expensive guitar clean --> 14:03 cheap guitar solo --> 15:40 expensive guitar solo --> 08:39

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

Thank you!

[@bruhdamartinasty3636]

Your clean comparison is misleading. At the time stamps you're providing, the cheap guitar is in neck pickup position and the expensive one is in bridge position. Hence the bassy vs trebly difference. They both sound fine, IMO. Not worth the extra 3-4,000.

[@Cheximus]

I don't think you can get much from these videos because a simple pick up change will help massively with the cheaper model. The price tag is more about the feel and the finish, and the look. Those things you can't really get across in a video.

[@megaMagaManX8]

Not all capes wear heroes

[@michaeltrice8924]

Chappers, if passing down some of your guitars to your son is in the plans... I'd like you know I'm up for adoption. I'm in my mid thirties, have a job, and am entirely self-sufficient. Think about it..... But as far as the guitar goes. Go with the sound. You're a touring musician. If it were for a home player only, I could see the looks coming into play. But for someone who makes money off music, go for the tone. (But the blue on does look way better. Sorry)

[@daddski1]

lol

[@ATthemusician]

Michael Trice tone is such a fake and subjective thing. Feel is infinitely more important. You can't make a guitar play better by using a good amp or pedals.

[@fsadelaide]

Part of what I enjoyed so much about this was watching Chappers in the process of buying a guitar. I'd love to see Bea A/B two pedals or Captain A/B two amps etc. It's interesting seeing people who know gear, deciding about gear that they're personally buying. Love that colour btw!

[@unemployablegraduate]

The hard truth is that a £5000 guitar would be totally wasted on me. It's the Law of Diminishing Returns; I'm simply not a good enough player to exploit the possibilities that such a guitar might potentially offer. Guitarists can have terrible egos, but in my heart I know my current level is about £500. I'm too good for a Squier Bullet, but not good enough for a Les Paul Standard. Those Electromatic Gretsches seem to be the guitars I 'deserve' at the moment!

[@guitarrock58]

I believe the law of diminishing returns stagnates at 800 $. Once it's over that, you only paying for external hardware, not sound quality. I've tried a 3000 $ gibson and a 800 $ ESP, the ESP was better. I have a jackson at 350 $ and it's still better then 90 % of guitars I've tried in stores over 500 $.

[@awol.oper8r]

@@guitarrock58 yep, my prefered price range for a guitar is $700-$800, I can only imagine spending more for something custom

[@eclecticeccles777]

Those Gretches look awesome sauce. Especially in torino green.

[@samwingfield5849]

I agree with what your saying how ever don't sell yourself short, if you could afford your dream guitar and know that would make you play it more than there no reason you shouldn't pick up a les paul standard.

[@unemployablegraduate]

Thanks for such a nice positive comment, but when you've been playing for thirty years and you're still mediocre, it's like god himself is trying to tell you not to give up the day job!

[@gusdupree9076]

Lee is ready for a promotion, admiralty on the horizon, his playing is displaying a smooth , stoic , confidence, nice

[@williamjr3413]

Hey Rob and Lee, Could you recreate your first set ups, what guitar and amp you started with and compare it what you can go to a store and get used or new with the same money now? If you go the used route maybe go to a random guitar store that has more used equipment than Andertons.

[@timjones9727]

williamjr3413 now that is a great idea.

[@Meccarox]

Yes great idea!

[@RedSnake517]

If I say that is a bad idea... I would be lying. For real Rob and Lee MUST do that challenge

[@AshanXguitarist]

Yesss, this is a damn great idea. You gotta do it Rob & Capt'n~

[@mukraker1]

williamjr3413 That is the point of the matter. They're showing off Anderton's stuff. That is the reason for this show in the only place. He's not going to advertise for his competition, is he?

[@calebtylershepherd21]

Came back to watch this video after seeing it two years ago. Now, I really understand the depth of how true a situation this is. The two guitars that are my mains aren’t exactly in the finish I would have chosen. While the guitars I’ve chosen along my musical journey, partially for their looks, fall a little short of the magic my other two have. You simply don’t choose Excalibur, Excalibur chooses you! Also, I came back to this video, cause I just bought a new PRS. Let’s hope it bonds with me the way this one has with Rob. Btw, still think that color is awesome!

[@EsharpGflat]

I'm with the Captain. Get it Rob! Sounds and looks badass, and you'll regret it if you don't. You'll grow to love it more and more

[@Jaydogg44]

Rob I've probably watched a hundred of your videos and that things sounds as nasty as it gets. You gota do it. Never heard a better guitar on any Andertons video. It just has something special you can't get anywhere else. Clean or dirty its flawless

[@DARKSPINE1000000]

My absolute favorite part of this is at 31:30 when rob is playing lead and plays an absolute godly lick and is trying to to look at the guitar he's playing and he is just in love and then he slowly looks down almost to tell himself that the guitar he's holding and doesn't like the look of is making that gorgeous sound almost like he's trying to accept it..

[@666solidsnake666]

I think a lot of people want to see a Sterling vs Music Man video.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I played both Sterling JP and EBMM JP back to back and cannot see the value in paying 2k premium of the Sterling.

[@AdamMGuitar]

Well, it is worth as much as someone's willing to pay for it. I've found it reasonable to pay 8x the price of a Sterling for a Majesty (yeah, gotta love the EU prices). I see it this way: when playing heavy stuff the sound difference between SBMM JP70 and EBMM JP6 was reaaaally small. As gain decreases, the difference gets bigger. Sterling is just garbage on cleans. The bridge is a joke as well. Now the Majesty, which I also have, is a totally different beast. By far the best sound I've ever experienced so it would just wipe the floor with SBMM. Also, remember that you pay extra for the build quality and durability. My Sterling is 3 yo, JP6 is 14 and the former is already starting to wear down. The latter is in perfect shape. I honestly expect Sterling to last 5 more years max before dying.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

um no, I have. Did not care for the neck or thin fretboard. Nice guitar but overpriced. I like Suhr better.

[@ruben_skyline_]

Dude yes! I absolutely love my sterling but I've always been curious as to how it compares

[@nazmoking3171]

Not really that interested...

[@bozeeke]

The guitar sounds sick and looks great. You have a jem there Rob. Keep it. Sometimes looks of an instrument grow on you especially if it sounds and feels amazing.

[@havardstre4269]

bozeeke This is a PRS not a ibanez JEM

[@bozeeke]

I meant jem as in a valuable jewel. it's an expression. I know the difference between a PRS and an Ibanez

[@havardstre4269]

I know xD i was joking.

[@bozeeke]

Sorry. I missed that. Didn't realize it was just joking

[@Brianpedrozaofficial]

Gem not jem

[@BURTBROWN]

I can't believe I have watched 3 of these long "challenges" and enjoyed ever minute of them - PLUS I've learned a lot!!!! I'm glad my less expensive PRS is liked by others!!! :)

[@SpedSpedding]

I'm at 29 minutes. I've had 5 beers.

[@eastsideresident5814]

I'm at 29 beers. I've had 5 minutes.

[@eyeTelevision]

Shit I need to catch up.

[@viperBSG]

im sorry must be hard being a drunk!

[@TheMetallManiac]

Didn't give like to the comment, cause 69 already)))

[@LeopoldMidas]

Maybe you should switch to vodka or whiskey, drink less and get more inebriated!

[@shiftgears211]

Rob. You're insane. That guitar is absolutely phenomenal! The color is insanely gorgeous and unique. Haven't seen one in 🇨🇦 like it yet!

[@mikeplays3376]

"What are you doin Harry? Stop lookin at daddy's chubby fun finger." - Rob Chapman, 2017 1:49

[@RenanBeltrao]

Rob, this is one of the most beautiful PRSs I`ve ever seen. The red burst also looks just super cool with your style of play, modern but still on the roots of rock.

[@JusticeJanitor]

Rob's Issue with the finish reminds me of the time I got my first real expensive guitar. I wasn't sure about the colour but it was such a dream to play on and it sounded so great, I got it anyway. Then it grew on me and I think it's the most gorgeous guitar in the universe. It's a Gibson SG with a Metallic Green finish.

[@pabcrane]

JusticeJanitor - That sounds like the business then!

[@SG-wj2qj]

JusticeJanitor got the same issue, I never really like fender Strat style guitars, and I didn't like the heavy metallic orange paint... But For a steal of a deal...i saw this used Charvel on the wall and played it for a laugh... My god it was a dream it my hands, played like nothing else and I HAD to have it... Sure enough that butt ugly orange paint grew on me.

[@CurrieNerd]

Just googled that. Is it the dark or the light green? The bright ones look stunning!

[@xtill8279]

That’s one damn beauty you got there boy

[@ElDuderino502]

The Captain's playing has improved so much over the years... that's why everyone should practice as much as possible. I'm always impressed.

[@hunterwalkup2206]

Lee sounded really good in this video

[@ThyWorshipMetal]

"Daddies chubby fun finger" Rob 2017

[@Grayham4]

Justin Laidlaw I still can't believe he said that lol

[@ThyWorshipMetal]

MardukFilms I can't stop giggling to myself in the office to be fair.

[@Thefonzehhh]

#NeverForget

[@riheg]

Justin Laidlaw good one :D Rob is a fun machine

[@thomasfowler2140]

how do you think he's got a baby?

[@SteeringSteel]

Hey, “If you can’t love the one you want, love the one you’re with!”...and quite frankly I’d be happy with either one :)

[@90AmpGuitar]

Screw the color! That baby sounds incredible! Keep it!!!

[@josephdangelo3352]

Rob sounds AMAZING on the Made in Maryland Desert Cherryburst! Fresh and organic. Who cares what color it is?? Ten albums worth of material in that guitar!

[@StringWh1z]

Oh my God, that tone on Rob's guitar is like the most satisfying and delicious tone I think I have EVER heard. SOOOOOOOO good

[@CVMusic39]

smoking solo from captain at the beginning!

[@piyushsharma5177]

lee has really improved his geetar skills. try shredding someday!!

[@Chucksguitargeekery]

I dunno, I like his more laid back simple phrasing and great vibrato to balance out Chappers shredding.

[@ritsmond]

Piyush Sharma Check his facebook. I'm pretty sure I've seen him shred there

[@timswarts2615]

Piyush Sharma I have seen B.B. King sweep picking once, so you never know

[@tjbumbico]

Piyush Sharma I didn't even read down to comments before I wrote the same thing!

[@piyushsharma5177]

yes you all are right. i myself like the way they both complement each other but i meant that he should give it a try once, just for fun. I hope they continue making videos so that my children can watch and laugh(at times) hehe.

[@Daniel_Rothardt]

I actually really appreciated the points made, because they apply to any musical instrument. Thx guys for a cool video. Thumbs up!

[@Phredoable]

Rob stop procrastinating mate . . . . Even through KZbin its the most fantastic sounds I have heard you make. Take the friggin thing home and use it! It will be the 'one that got away'!!

[@BamboLord]

Wow, the difference in tone is astonishing.

[@dr_lulz]

Excellent and entirely accurate subtitling. Don’t change the guitar, you’ll grow to love it as it is. Everything is transient, if it inspires you now, walk with it for a while, see what you create together.

[@michaell.8938]

Two guitarists playing the exact same guitar are going to sound different. It's the talent, not the tools. You two make any guitar sound great!

[@robertwhitham5109]

The McCarty just sings and is very sweet and vocal like (even over KZbin). If it plays any where close to the sound then you got the right guitar. Great color. Wouldn't change the color. I agree with the captain that the guitar suits your style of playing and you seem to be plying with more feeling and soul.

[@davidjvinas]

Rob, that is literally the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen. Red isn't my colour either, but that shade really works. It even has gold/grey overtones when viewed from the angle of the camera. You are mental if you try to refinish it. It will never be the same again!

[@marklnz]

So the interesting thing for ME is what is it specifically about the expensive guitar that makes it sound so good? Tone wood ? Pickups? Neck joint construction? Strings? Frets? Fretboard? Would be interesting to see a video where as many of these things as possible are changed out in some way in order to do a comparison...I know that it's not realistic to expect someone to pull the neck off a £5000 guitar and swap it with one from a £700 one for the sake of a youtube video. Though I *would* give it a thumbs up if you did!

[@Andrew-wb2zq]

I feel like new pickups get you most of the way there in terms of sound... then it's down to "feel".

[@Notpetedoherty]

13:40, Rob how dare you work as hard as you do so you can afford nice things for you and your family lol

[@jjbast]

Josh Wheeler Brown nose

[@FacPhoto]

James B. 'Brown Nose' is a PRS Standard Colour

[@MatthiasKupsch]

Josh Wheeler o

[@alanfender123]

imagine if the difference in tone was down to the pickup covers or height lol

[@kasnitch]

the blue 24 sounds dead compared to the library one . I don't know if they are all that good .. but that one Rob is digging is worth the money . the colour will grow on you . refinishing could change the magic .

[@deusherbert-noel2424]

Sovereign Sentience I think the blue PRS sounds dead because of the pickups. Those are HFS pickups which are supposed to offer a modern 90s tone (very tight to cut through the mix). I personally don't dig those pickups either, because they lack too much bass. I prefer the more common ones like the 58/15s, 57/08s etc. along with the pickups in the Library guitar.

[@bigdubb_t9563]

Amazing tone and sustain and it rings!!! O.M.G I want one❤

[@dmarriner21]

Rob, I have been with you since the monkey lord days. I plugged in the headphones for this gem and I urge you to keep it. You've worked so hard in your quest for tone and I'm sure I'm not the only guitarist who has watched this and understood that feeling. Looking forward to hearing it in the album! 🤘

[@Driftuner]

wait...how did you NOT make a video of your purchase and the back-to-back playing with other guitars????!!!!!!! i would have LOVED to see that!!!!

[@austindean4487]

Lee: "Why are you returning your guitar?" Rob: "For spite"

[@martyshwaartz971]

Austin Dean Seinfeld?

[@mark7166]

I'm afraid you can't return it out of spite.

[@jettsom]

That red PRS is totally outstanding, it's perfect in every way. This video clearly demonstrate that every guitar has its own sounds, it's own soul even from the same brand and model.

[@bartdwmusic1212]

24:19 lee is like: Fuck I don't like my own guitar anymore......

[@pedrobrayner4773]

But lee's guitar is more beautiful, he has that in advantage...

[@BeefCake45]

New Horizon Eeeh Lee's is a pretty sick blues machine... I'd take his.

[@thadlogan51]

I have owned that same SE 245 for a couple of years... and this year I bought both a 2019 CE 24 and a 2020 core Custom 24. Both my CE and core have 85/15 pickups. I haven't played the $5k version because my core was expensive enough retail $4k lol... but I paid less used. So I can't comment and the $5k core. But I have spent endless hours playing my core against my SE and shockingly sound almost the same. But the 245 is fuller and deeper sounding because of the body size... it's bigger. The 245 is in everyway just as clear and punchy. The pickups are jaw dropping good for Asian pickups... just as good as American pickups in every way surprisingly. If I didn't get my core for only $1770 in mint condition I would have just stuck with the SE... the SE may even sound better... but doesn't have coil tapping. And like everyone else it makes me feel a little cooler owning the $4k axe... it's a male ego thing...like penis truck lol. I actually prefer my CE bolt on over both my core and se... because it is more tele or strat like...has more quack, chime, brightness, attack... except I like the core and se when playing D chords or anything on the high E or G strings where the CE can sound a little too bright... especially with slide or delay. But for everything else it had the most unique sound... not too bassy... kind of piano like beautiful sound. But I do like the dark, warm tones it the 245 and core too depending on the song and style I'm playing. Anyway... I love the core color that Rob didn't like. I actually bought the core color Rob wanted grey, black... but much prefer the other color any day... but couldn't pass up deal I got in mine though not favorite color. Not too be critical of your review because you guys are great... but your review was based off of lead guitar playing only. How can you really judge a guitar by lead only... unless that's all you play? If you play clean and chords... you would find that the SE sounds phenomenal and resonates extremely well...as much as any core I've played... but again maybe that particular wood library model you're playing just sounds exceptional and better than other cores.... not sure. I've heard some cores that sound terrible too depending on pickups mainly. I live there 85/15 in any guitar. I don't care for the McCarty pickups at all for some reason for playing chords... but maybe they sound good on lead...who knows...

[@rowbocaster]

Quick story for Rob. Paul started out in a shop in Annapolis, MD. I used to visit his shop (haunted attic) and brought my Gibsons in to make them sound more like Fenders and my Fenders in to sound more like Gibsons (sound familiar?) Once I brought in a Les Paul Heritage that my band mate knocked over at a gig with his big 70's shirt sleeve and broke the neck. He traded his LP silver burst for mine at first. I hated his and decided to fix the neck and keep mine. He had removed the finish that night because he hated the sunburst finish. I took it to Paul's shop and he refinished it in a beautiful candy apple red. A custom Corvette sprayer was doing his painting at the time. So, it is possible to remove the finish and get a nice result! I agree that color is a bit busy but the guitar is superior in sound. Love Rob and Captain vids, they're very helpful!

[@michaelrunde4262]

I actually love that red color. Of course I also love the blue colors and other ones too but I really do love that red burst

[@ATthemusician]

Michael Runde whale blue looks nice as fuck. Wish they did that on top of a natural back/neck, like they do with the trampas green finish. Still looks great on black though, especially with those zebra pickups.

[@shooteroffuture]

DO NOT REFINISH A PRS!!!! THE COLOR IS GORGEOUS AND EVEN IF YOU TAKE IT TO CRIMSON GUITARS THEY WONT REFINISH IT PROPERLY. And the color is just gorgeous

[@ooberific6921]

Arman Amirkhanyan prs tech center does perfect refinishes

[@telezonika-mg]

Some people like stylish guitars and it´s ok! other people like the sound, and that is what they looking for an instrument beyond the finish and the look, so, I think there are two markets. But I'm pretty sure both ways to buy a guitar are so right and you can find something amazing.

[@r3dh34d32]

Refinish it and it won't sound the same, Rob. Don't do it. I'd much rather you buy this and grow fond of it more and more over the years like a girl you're in love with but she's not the prettiest. Of course there's always a prettier one out there but there's only one love and as you spend time you'll find more beauty in it. Just saying, IF you buy this one - DON'T refinish it.

[@derjohnnyb90]

Exactly what I did when I wanted to buy a strat in a see thru blue finish and ended up buying a black Schecter V because it sounded so much better and also played very nice

[@pd4165]

If he buys it he can do what he likes - how many times have you seen people have their guitar professionally 'relicked'? It's only some wood and metal - it's not a one off masterpiece, it's just a high end product, like a Ferrari. If it was a one off then I'd be a bit bothered about a re-finish. But it's just an expensive thing and as consumable as caviar.

[@zaphodrahja]

I agree, it would be insane to refinish it and he said himself it was to get sounds on the next record so we won't be able to hear what colour it is will we? Don't mess with it. Try and find another one that you like the sound of if it bothers you that much.

[@ijobrien3]

how could refinishing it possibly affect the sound?

[@evanc.1591]

ijobrien3 Every tiny little thing can affect the sound. If it all comes together right, you can get a great sound. Messing with any of it can wreck that careful equilibrium.

[@ACE19688]

love the £5000 the look is great and it has something the others don't, it just sounds massive

[@TheProcessflex]

I am french and your poetry was perfectly audible. Big up for those undescribable subtitles, whoever came up with that 😂

[@piyushsharma5177]

i love this kind of videos. The Vs Battle!

[@piyushsharma5177]

pls do amplitube vs other software

[@luizmarcosborajr]

dont be stupid rob, stay with the better guitar because sounds amazing!! color can change, sound and tone is hard to change

[@wheeliemanu]

Keep it exactly as is! love the sound and the look!

[@pcruth]

No comparison. One is fantastic but one is simply put, a perfect example of a guitar.

[@ejm1143]

damn that's a sexy guitar

[@RazzMUFC]

Guys, loved this vid. Watch all of yours, and this one really got into dilemmas that we all face from time to time and I was glued to it... Cheers!

[@MisterTee]

The wood library McCarty is gorgeous and sounds amazing. If you can afford it do it Rob.

[@mattbaldwin3834]

I almost hav enough for an se custom 24 and im so excited

[@Libertarianist2112]

You most likely won't be disappointed. I've had my SE Custom 24 for a week and it was love at first note.

[@blacklightdreams6852]

Dustin Mitchell wow. I'm planning on an se 24 as well. Which one did u get the fire burst??

[@Emogal1991]

Did you get your se custom 24?

[@BlackPhillip666]

I pick up a CE 24(my2018) for $1699 new.

[@Libertarianist2112]

@@blacklightdreams6852 I actually got the tobacco burst. I got lucky and got one with a beautiful flame maple.

[@JulesCalella]

The wand chooses the wizard, and this guitar has chosen him. "You're a guitarist Rob"

[@sentenz5111]

THE TONE

[@valentino8498]

I love Lee’s playstyle. It is so classy and old school, and I love that. And in the other side is Rob with his awesome hard badass shred. You guys RULE! Keep it up!

[@Mist_R]

That really does sound like a 5000 grand guitar. When the captain was strumming it I could hear chiching-chiching$$$!!

[@Maxtodon]

5000 grand = 5 million. But yes, it does sound like it's worth the money!

[@rich_in_paradise]

I can't help wondering if, in the course of working for Andertons as a demonstrator, whether he's spent more or less than all the money he's earned, in Andertons.

[@agrugaming5066]

In the high end that thing absolutely screams... I CAN HEAR THAT THROUGH KZbin FORMATING HOLY SHIT ... I don't know much about guitars but, I swear, It is one of the cleanest things I've ever heart from Chappers

[@srenemil4744]

You guys should do a Sterling jp vs Music man jp

[@adam872]

Yes! Great idea.

[@musick777]

This needs more upvotes.

[@DJ_Szarky]

Søren Emil I own a sterling jp so that sounds interesting to me

[@srenemil4744]

Cool how do you like yours?

[@DJ_Szarky]

Søren Emil absolutely love it to death. Sounds so huge and just plain dirty

[@JimCyanide]

when is it going to be ESP/LTDs turn?

[@tiibox4087]

Jimmy Kirik I know right! They seem to be neglecting ESP on this channel now a days

[@kasnitch]

agreed. I'm a huge ESP fan and they are world class guitars that should get far more coverage imo.

[@tiibox4087]

They are most certainly getting the short end of the stick for the quality of guitars that they are.

[@greekfreak1980]

@Tyler Box: That's because ESP is retarded,in terms of their marketing,if you excuse my greek.In 2013,they discontinued the ESP ''Standard''-series,which were excellent and of reasonable price) and replaced it with a series called ''LTD-Elite'',which flopped and then they replaced it with the ''E-II'' series,only their custom shop models have the ESP name on the headstock.The ''E-II'' are inferior guitars to the ''Standard'' series,more expensive and you can't even find them over here in Europe.Imagine if Fender would discontinue their ''American Deluxe'' Series,replaced them with a line called ''F-II'' or something,with inferior specs and would call only their custom shop models Fender.You only find the LTD Series and 90% of them come with EMGs. They also started a super expensive USA custom shop,as if the custom shop in Japan,wasn't expensive enough!

[@greekfreak1980]

The Korean LTD Deluxe Series are pretty good guitars,the old,MIJ ESP Standard Series were better in terms of woods,finish and fretwork.Problem is the idiots discontinued them.The cheapest ESP now,would be the cheapest custom shop,either Japan or USA against a mass produced Korean LTD Deluxe Series. Rule of thumb,if you play the LTD with the same pickups and amp/pedals as the ESP,the difference in tone will be minimal,the only differences will be how the guitar plays,because of better fretwork and also the looks.

[@fighterzbt23]

Ah man I love this channel for these stories and subjects they're very intriguing, keep up the good work guys, honestly!

[@benjaminhixson3918]

Could you guys review the Epiphone les Paul custom 1955 reissue? It is one of the best Epiphone a I've ever played!

[@torzsokszilveszter2444]

The review will go like this : Great guitar...but...no...I don't like the lacker, so buy a Gibson :'(

[@IGarrettI]

Too true. Rob specifically looks too much at the brand name

[@benjaminhixson3918]

True, but he has been known to like Epi phones over gibsons, i.e. With 335's

[@benjaminhixson3918]

Maafa 1619 have you tried it? It it really is a phenomenal guitar!

[@torzsokszilveszter2444]

Yeah...blidfolded ;)

[@anewdimnsion]

Was the Wampler Psychosomatic Drive in the signal chain during the video? Seriously though.. that red Prs is on another level.

[@cdnbluesdriver]

This is a great video!! I love how this turned into a counselling session and music industry video. Do more like these!

[@DylexionTV]

the sad truth is that $700 is expensive for 99.99% of people is expensive

[@connsmith722]

I paid about $530 USD for my Semi Hollow SE 3 years ago I love it

[@GenosGlory]

The most I have spent on a guitar is £380 and that was a CV 70’s Jaguar last year. PRS SE £370 and CV Jazzmaster £350.

[@nickm775]

Lee: Plays a few chords Rob: Starts shredding and playing chords

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Damn dude just keep it. Its absolutely GORGEOUS, and sounds frikken spectacular. You gotta keep it.

[@lawsont4396]

Does the captain have a band or anything, I'm loving his playing!

[@stephenfell4338]

LawsonT43 are you after discount lol

[@paultuffin5781]

I've watched this a few times now and Rob you'll end up loving the colour. Would like to have seen the shootout with a PRS SE 245 LTD Bernie Marsden model...

[@lindyloulie80]

Rob if you pass up that guitar you are NUTS!! I understand how you feel about the color/look when you are spending that much moolah, but tone/response/feel, - and the instrument’s ability to inspire you to go beyond in your playing - are everything. I get it about wanting a guitar that has it all including the look you are seeking. For what its worth, here’s my story: Two days ago I was in a store in Los Angeles trying out several Fender American Elite Strats. None held a candle to my Heavy Relic, so I was about to leave when I passed by a counter where there was one of the most spectacular guitars I have ever seen. My eyes about popped out of my head! It was a limited-run PRS McCarty 594 semi-hollowbody Wood Library model with the most outrageous quilt top and light colored mahogany body/neck with Brazilian rosewood fretboard and headstock cap. It has brushed gold tuners and gold hardware to match. What was the absolute stunner to my eyes was the color on that horrendously gorgeous top. It is “Angry Larry.” One of my favorites of PRS’ colors. The abalone fret inlays are all kinds of blue and pink. They look like they are LED lighted. I about fell on the floor when I saw the shockingly outrageous looks of this guitar. I just stood there repeating “OMG! OMG!” There was a guy standing at a nearby counter who I thought was buying that guitar. I asked him. He said “No, but if I were a guitar player that one would be out the door with me!” It turned out that the store had just received the guitar two hours prior. I asked to play it. At first the neck seemed a bit chunky, but after a few minutes I realized it fit my hand like a glove. I LOVE the short scale! It has tone and sustain forever. Then it was OMG! What was I going to do?? No doubt this piece would cost a small fortune, and all I would be able to do would be to make the three-hours-long drive home in the Friday night Los Angeles traffic nightmare (normal drive time is 1.5 hrs.) while all the time dreaming of that guitar. DRAT!! Well lo and behold, the sales guy made it happen for me! I felt like I had died and gone to Guitar Heaven! Now....all of that said, I want to tell you that the entire time I play this beauty I am not obsessing on the gorgeous to-die-for Angry Larry quilt top. I am obsessing on how fabulous the tone is and how buttery smooth the action is. And so....the moral of the story is...Get on with it! Purchase that gorgeous guitar then leave her as she is. Don’t try to change the color. She is gorgeous! Call her “The Lady In Red” and play her to your heart’s, fingers’ and ears’ content. Let her inspire you to go to that next level of guitar nirvana. BTW..I would die for the chops you have. I am no kind of player, but I know this guitar will inspire me to work hard to build my skills. I will never be the player you are, but I will die trying! My biggest problem is in not being able to put that stunner guitar down once I pick it up. I Wish I had more time to spend with it. One last thing...I about fell over when I saw the case this phenomenal Wood Library guitar came in. Just for fun y’all should show that too. The gorgeous print covering is even “book matched” in the pattern. This is a great video which actually became a comparison between Rob’s new PRS and The Captain’s current PRS axe. I wonder how long it will take for Captain to buy that guitar if you don’t Rob! Poor little SE doesn’t stand a chance against the big boys - even though it actually sounds great if played on its own without being A/B compared to guitars 10X the price.

[@zachmoore4550]

my buddy made the sacrifice and has a solid brite pink Jackson

[@hippiebrother3]

You will never, ever, ever, be able to refinish that to a lighter color. Or a different burst. You can technically refinish it but the hassle is gonna be so much, so expensive, and it will not look as good. If that doesn't matter, I guess go for it. But as a luthier, I say do not do it. Either accept the color and keep it or get another one.

[@cybertrophic]

King Alistair of Ferelden not only that, but having just proved that Wood choice is important by back to back comparison, why risk that amazing tone by shaving 1mm of wood off the top just to change the colour? Seems superficial and shallow to me - I have some guitars I don’t necessarily like the look of, but which I wouldn’t change a thing on because of how they sound and play.

[@leonmildenberger4680]

Rob, it looks awesome on you and you make it sing beautifully. Why would you question your ability combined with this beautiful guitar. I am extremely jealous. You rock with this unit. This guitar makes you shine. And again, it is simply gorgeous.

[@kawmic7]

I've never considered paying that much for a guitar, but........THAT PRS IS THE BEST SOUND EVER!!

[@XxHarounXx]

keep the prs it looks and sounds beautiful

[@timfenner666]

When I was looking at millions of Guitars for inspiration on how to finish my kit guitar, I came across the cherry burst PRS, and instantly loved it!! it's one of the most beautiful finishes, second only to a Rickenbacker Fireglo.

[@ethanmcgowan2746]

Please could you do most expensive squire telecaster vs least expensive fender telecaster

[@guitardudeguy3139]

I've been wanting a PRS for a loooong time, I prefer a custom 24 , but if I'm going to spend upwards of 4000 dollars, it better be the color I like and play and sound the way I like. Even then, you can't really justify the price difference. 5000 dollars is extremely high for any guitar, unless it's some collectible rare investment. I will end up spending that much on a guitar, PRS, or Suhr, or a Majesty ..but it has to be more than a great playing guitar to me..it has to become a part of my musical character. Look , feel, sound, etc.

[@orlock20]

If you are going to spend that kind of money, buy the 513 instead.

[@guitardudeguy3139]

orlock20 I don't really like the pup configuration on the 513..I'm more of a blues , blues rock, and some country rock..player..I'll check them out though..I like that double cutaway body style though, I like the McCarty style that Rob is playing..594 is it..There easy to find in that charcoal black top. I'd rather have a green figured top..I like the HH with the covers..just my preference..the 515 you can get for around 3000.00 which is still alot of money for a guitar. I like the 594 better.

[@AndyInTheUK]

I absolutely love these videos. You guys have so much fun. I will have to drop in to Andertons soon! Regarding the expensive guitar comments - we all LOVE to see the outrageously expensive things but then we buy something for a tenth of the price and feel we've got a bargain. Keep the reviews and shoot-outs coming.

[@lyndonhamilton1584]

Am I the only one who tripped out when rob randomly started speaking French 😂😂

[@brianmccarthy6563]

Pas de toute. Ici au Canada nous sommes comfortble avec plesuers langues. English too mate!

[@sparkijones]

Brian McCarthy Bien dit, monsieur. Vous avez raison.

[@ant-onemusic444]

pure french meat here, pleasant surprise that some english people are cultured enough and appreciate the french language disclaimer: i'm joking

[@federicoroncoletta3245]

"Hagrid yer pushing me over the fecking line"

[@timothymckane6362]

"No, I'm not. You are a wizard. You're going to Hogwarts, You're gonna do spells, you get a wand. you get a f**king owl, it'll deliver your mail, DEAL. WITH IT. ya TW*T!"

[@federicoroncoletta3245]

"Hagrid, I've been through this, I don't give a BLOODY F*CK WHAT YOU THINK!"

[@unchien2069]

Federico Roncoletta stop staring at daddy's chubby fun finger

[@ezrasena3931]

ILL FOOKING BURST YE

[@charlcoetzee93]

I'll put my dick in the owl!

[@bestplans9051]

After watching this video I bought a Korean PRS SE 245 and I have to admit I love it. Even more than my Ibanez JS1200 which I never thought I'd say. Tone, feel and sound quality is absolutely amazing for this price point! 22 fret, tobacco burst finish. I couldn't afford a McCarty yet but it's in the future after playing the se245 :). If you don't want that red burst, I'd gladly volunteer a home for it right here ;). Thank you guys for turning me on to a really great guitar!

[@w0ng3r]

5:18 I thought Rob actually dropped the guitar for a second, I need coffee

[@forrallofusplenty4342]

used to own a mcarty and a 24 custom...sold em for a custom shop strat + b-bender tele the PRS's intonated and held tune undeniably, yet i just recognize the tone of the fenders (i m old) more added a dusenberg paloma to the line up and very pleased