A PRS SE Guitar for £399?? Say What?!?

[@JustSomeGuy]

I have to give major credit to the Captain cuz when the video started, I thought it was Pete playing. Mad props, Lee.

[@IamMusicNerd]

PRS is the only modern brand I can think of that has taken itself from a small startup to the level of the two major traditional brands. And I think a big reason is not it’s insanely amazing private stock models, but the incredible value models in the SE and S2 lineups. Some of the best sounding guitars in those price ranges.

[@Squall6575]

The right endorsements and the right amount of quality for price. The s2 range in particular is mid ranged and gets you within a stone’s throw of the core models, minus the bling. Its an insanely great business model and Im glad PRS has found its place in the market

[@CagedPaps]

Fun comment to start to think about. PRS started (the date is usually given as this though he was making guitars before) in 1985. 1985 is of course when Fender were on its knees and most guitars were being produced in Japan (largely Fujigen) to compete with these cheaper offerings. The company was sold in this year to form FMIC and build a new factory that we know today. The biggest selling brand in 1986 was Kramer. So on one side I think PRS could be seen as growing to be alongside the like of Fender, but at the same time, Fender was nothing like it is today. Certainly if you were to start today, the gap between yourself and Fender is a lot bigger. But when PRS started, at one point Fender didn't have a factory and as I say most produced in Japan. Sire don't manufacture their own guitars but have become Anderton's best selling brand in a handful of years (their claim)... I think what we're seeing with modern brands is they don't start with a luthier creating a brand and becoming huge as those priced guitars appeal to very few. Modern brands with insane growth are doing the reverse and starting with mostly Asian made guitars - Solar, Chapman, Sire and slowing creep in price with Chapman Guitars trying UK made models every so often. But yes PRS have done very well, especially the boost since the Silver Sky topping Reverb charts for the past few years.

[@CagedPaps]

@@rexrathtar3893 Current Fender with all of its sub brands is enormous. I doubt we'll be able to get accurate sales stats but we do at least get the Reverb stats each year. The Silver Sky has put PRS right up there, Fender dominate with ESP doing well with their EC1000. Of course these numbers are what's selling, the Silver Sky is also plagued with resellers due to the hype. But here's the top 20 for 2022 for those inerested: PRS SE Silver Sky Fender Player Stratocaster Fender American Professional II Stratocaster PRS Silver Sky John Mayer Signature Fender Player Telecaster Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Fender American Professional II Telecaster Squier Affinity Telecaster PRS SE Custom 24 Gibson Les Paul Classic ESP-LTD EC-1000 Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Fender American Standard Stratocaster Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster Fender American Standard Stratocaster PRS CE 24

[@micemr76]

C'mon. Ibanez did it. Charvel did it. Godin is there internationally. I could go on and on. Not bashing PRS, Ive liked them since before there was an SE line. Point is, it's been done. And even the top two have changed hands...lots. my two cents

[@simoncote5995]

Epiphone in 2020 forced the bigger brands that have a foreign market sister company, to up their game in terms of craftsmanship and marketing . IE , Squire and PRS SE and Epiphone now make guitars that are basically impossible to tell apart in a blindfold test .

[@msaintpc]

I love the Captain's playing. Never too much or too little, he never over or underplays. He can say more with one note than many on his show can say with ten.

[@caileanhunt8679]

Captain your playing has been getting seriously good. You play with feeling and get some great tones. Keep it up!

[@Kevlarel84]

I've been noticing that lately as well. He has gotten so much more expressive and toneful. He hangs right in there with Pete now. They sound great together.

[@DisruptedSinner]

Agreed... he's rocking it. You can literally see and hear the improvements over the last 6 months. Good stuff!

[@JayTheLane]

Lee has seriously improved. Very melodic, you could see Pete buzzing. Bought PRS Silver Sky SE on sale at £600, top draw guitar 💜

[@Tone_Jammer]

Pete channeling his inner Jeff beck in that jam!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I have that exact SE245 that Lee is playing and I paid $650 a year ago. The SE line is absolutely a professional quality guitar. I saw Joe Walsh playing an SE in an Eagles concert not long ago.

[@philrougier5533]

Captain, I must say your guitar playing is improving superbly and a great match when playing with Danish Pete. Keep up the good work...

[@CrazedFandango]

Dutch????????

[@keyoguitar]

@@CrazedFandango Isn't Daneland in Holland, I get confused (joke warning I'm not quite that thick).

[@kickassboardride]

@@keyoguitar Copenhagen is the capital of Amsterdam. Ask any Murrican. ;)

[@Newnodrogbob]

There are two things I cannot abide: those who are intolerant of other cultures…and the Dutch.

[@richardmiles5293]

@@CrazedFandango I thought it was Norwegian Pete? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrSlash00r]

Pete, you never fail to amaze .. you know so many different types of licks and genres. Its so impressive.

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

Except when he talks 🤣

[@danishpete]

@@michelvondenhoff9673 You’re so right, I really shouldn’t talk😂

[@danishpete]

Thank you. 🤘

[@ianhenry8252]

@@danishpeteshh! 🤫

[@Kit-and-Stoma-Bob]

Absolutely over the moon with my Hollowbody II, which I purchased in December. Also just upgraded my amp from an Orange Crush 12 to a Boss Katana 50.

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

Katana keeps amazing me.

[@dimebagjosh2007]

All my buddies all play valve amps, and are constantly blown away by the tones we can pull out of my Katana 50. Easily my favorite SS amp ever created. Sounds really full to not be a valve amp.

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

@@dimebagjosh2007 Roland Blues Cube also a nice one.

[@bharaldwinge]

@@michelvondenhoff9673 I have A/B tested Roland Blues Cube Artist vs Katana Artist II vs Line 6 Catalyst. The winner, based on tone, feedback feeling, air pressure etc...overall... Roland BC. So that is the amp I kept ;-)

[@madmod]

@@bharaldwinge I tested a Katana vs my Peavey Vypyr and while the Boss has better crunch tones, the clean and lead went to the Peavey

[@bakaalpaca]

PRS truly makes the most beautiful guitars. The new SE 594 and DGT look incredible.

[@KAGEMORIEru]

I won a PRS SE 245 during PRS' Master Class year. I always wanted a single cut guitar and I got lucky. Definitely one of my best sounding guitar! The SE line definitely brings it!

[@SomeoneSmarter]

This is the best playing I have seen Lee do so far! So much groove and feeling. Sounded great too.

[@austinwilkens1104]

then you haven't seen him at the end of the Harmony silhouette jam. literally insane.

[@claudiojaramillo5177]

Captain your playing is super nice and chill, love it

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

That is an amazing deal! You can get the SE 245 Standard, upgrade the pickups for anything you want, even boutique choices such as Cream T pickups and you'll basically get the same spec as the new McCarty SE's, probably even better sounding. The only difference would be the bridge system and the slight carve on the new McCarty guitars. I have a set of Seth Lovers on my SE 245 Standard and I adore it!

[@che2335]

Slap a Wilkinson badass bridge on and its done

[@jwilder2251]

That’s exactly what I did, turned my 245 into a killer Les Paul (or a Les Paul killer) for very little cost

[@dubster82]

I do think the knob layout and 2 piece bridge of the 594 are a massive improvement in aesthetics though

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

@@dubster82 valid point, I really like the carve on them.

[@magnavista2009]

Lee over here trying to channel his inner Santana 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 love it!!!

[@whiterose7055]

Finally !!! A PRS sold at it's true value... Pete, you rock dude ! keep on keep'n on

[@whiterose7055]

Hmm... Just in case someone thinks I'm saying that all PRS sound like 400 pound guitars, I apologize: I was thinking more of... A lot of budget minded players dream of owning a PRS but can't pull it off so settle for a "knock off". PRS coming out with a model that hits the price but still retains the "DNA" is good news if it plays and sounds as good as the higher tier models. I stand firm on my second point, though... Pete still rocks !!!!

[@Just_lift_anyone]

The Captain goes from Carlos Santana to Denny Dias with his solo in the opening jam. He's a got a lot of taste! Love it!

[@JaxTacPJ]

Lee you sounded great on that red standard 24 in the opening!

[@frankiewalnuts]

Lee, your playing has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years!

[@hatestorm16]

The captains playing in the beginning is absolutely sick!

[@stpirate89]

My Santane SE was £399 back in December 2003, it's still going strong! When will you guys be covering the DGT SE? That's the one I'm really interested in. You should get Mick back for a special one off, as his comparison with his full-fat DGT would be really insightful.

[@I_Will_Disappoint_You]

I too wish I still had kept mine that I bought right when they came out with them. You would think those guitars would have become fairly rare and pricey - but I looked on Reverb not too long again and they are dirt cheap.

[@davidhills389]

Back when £399 was a lot of money! Money well spent, enjoy!

[@trevorbrown8737]

Bought a prs hollowbody 2 on a great deal from you a couple of weeks ago!! Love PRS guitars but I will have to hold back buying one of the guitars on this video lol!! Great deal though!!! Cheers as always!!👍

[@jamesmoffatt6435]

Good Mornin' KZbin...The Captain & Pete are in the house. Great video, Guys!! Mmm, PRS at 399 quid, nice!!

[@CrazedFandango]

I have an SE Custom 24 Floyd that I bought 6 years ago. Amazing quality, but the pickups were a bit muddy (so I swapped them out). I'd recommend these as a solid guitar that you just cannot beat at double the price.

[@jamescrossley3490]

I've been following the andertons channel since the beginning and have to say I've seen the Cap10 interview everybody from one end to the the other, I love watching these videos, but Im gonna give him his due, the Cap10 has got some amazing chops, he plays with so much feel and holds up with the best of em, cheers to you, love everything you do and cant wait to see more

[@elevenAD]

245 sounds amazing!

[@ScottDreyfus]

2:50 Pete making that standard sound like it should be in the horns section.

[@stephendudley2532]

so i watched this thinking yeah right another sales pitch to get rid of a over stock but really liked the look & sound of the SE 245 with free gig bag £399.00 naaaaa cant be something looking sounding like that no no no so do i hold on to my cash or do i take a chance well i took a chance so glad i did what a tool the SE 245 is looks sharp sounds great & the best part it fits the body feels nice no sharp nasty bits & plays really nice my first PRS love it

[@simonburke5958]

Tone is in the orange cable

[@32riffs]

Pete deserves to get that hollowbody, they bonded so well

[@matijau6882]

Yesterday i got a Silversky SE in dragonfruit and i cant stop playing it fr the guitar sounds so good... Everything is working and the setup is on point so no problems whatsoever gotta say I'm pleasantly surprised😌

[@vivekteega]

Sick playing by the Captain in the intro jam

[@kvintol]

Mr Captain in the Intro jam 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@michaelbolshazy3532]

I have a SE Custom FR 24 and am constantly bugging with tuning issues. I love the sound of the hollowbody II. I love that it is double bound!!! I love the price!!! Thank you for sharing Paul's return to earth and his dedication to players at all levels!!! Well Done PRS!!!

[@elevenAD]

Tuning issues with a locking trem? Thats odd maybe trem just needs setting up?

[@michaelbolshazy3532]

@@elevenAD the tuning knobs are maxed out and do not function as tuners really. I had it set up professionally and it stayed in tune for a while. Now I cannot use twist knobs and have to remove nut lock and it is more than i want to deal with. I dont really use the floyd rose. Not happy with this purchase at all. I guess im a hardtail guy!!!

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

PRS is killing it lately, and killing my wallet. I already have 2 and just pre-ordered the McCarty SE. According to people that have played the core, the SE is so close to it, and for 1/4 the price, it's so worth it. Nice playing, gentlemen.

[@michaelroy9470]

I just bought the Tremonti SE and it is flawless best playing guitar I have. First PRS and I'm very impressed with the quality.

[@IainFrame]

I bought one of those SE Std 24-08s a few weeks. Very spanky sounding. Great fun to play.

[@pedraw]

I could listen to you two guys play all night . Those PRS sound fab

[@neilchakr]

thats probably the best jam ive ever heard

[@brucegregori]

New chairs! What are they?

[@jlore6344]

Wow, great Jam, especially Pete's playing. Dang! The guitar deals are amazing as well of course.

[@daceyatesdamnationallies]

Lee is just getting better and better!! Props!!

[@Kane856]

Ooohhhhhh that hollow body Standard ……….. I want it

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

The 245 was already on my radar but, now I think I have to get one!

[@michaelirons5662]

A FITTING TRIB TOJEFF BECK THAT OPENING JAM, FAB VID BOYS PRS RULES.

[@mathias6423]

Wow 399£ for the SE Standard is a steal. I can not think of another guitar below 1000€ that beats It in quality. The quality control from that Indonesian PRS factory is truly supreme. Changing pickups, either one or both of them and putting locking tuners on this guitar like Gotoh and you have yourself a pro guitar for cheap =)

[@Lez325]

Lee just gets better and better :) He'll soon become the master and Pete the apprentice

[@moonelfcosmo]

If I had a dollar for every time I've seen a KZbin guitarist wipe his nose and then start shredding.... 💰💰💰 That's a B-stock now. All in good fun, we love you guys. Yet another solid video from the Andertons crew!

[@TheVitaminyo]

Captain is killing it here

[@terrylydecker6107]

Cappers coming a long way with his playing over the year!

[@stephanfuchs7891]

Love this guitar, the look and the sound are both amazing.

[@garybanke372]

I bought the 245 last year and upgraded the pickups with Harmonic Design Z90s. I wanted a P90 style LP and this setup is just beautiful. Last week I was fortunate enough to get in the queue for a PRS Modern V Eagle. 28 months to wait....but it will be worth it.

[@BG-jg4pt]

always will recommend the PRS SE over Epi to my friends wanting to learn. The neck carve, the tone, the fit and finish is consistent. Not to mention i think tonally they are more versatile for the person who can only have one do it all instrument. The higher end SEs are honestly good enough for pros. The core guitars are absolute works of art though. Cheers

[@stevem-h3562]

I picked up a blue SE Standard just after lockdown. Very versatile. I'm normally very fussy about PRS necks, but this one's a good guitar and would be a great live workhorse.

[@k0cc425]

The SE 245 was my first guitar - from a couple years back when they had the white nut, rather than the updated black nut - I prefer the look "old" look - but eye of the beholder!

[@mikecarter3332]

Amazing playing on amazing guitars with amazing prices but could you do a deep dive into the Looperboard? Backing track playing, set up for ins and outs etc etc would be great. Keep up the great work fellas; you’re appreciated

[@FoundryStreetJason]

The SE 245 ROCKS!!!!

[@lynyrddeville]

I liked the single cut that Captain Lee started the opening jam with quite a bit. And while they are beautifully built they just don't grab me. The intro single cut reminds me a bit of the late 70's Aria Pro series for some reason, it looks "earthy" to me.

[@klausfritsch4350]

Super-nice playing there, you two.

[@StankoAx]

Pete was listetning to the late Jeff Beck a lot lately. Amazing licks with tremolo!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Captain: Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s drummer from his classic funk records in late 60s and 70s. Played the drums on the track Funky Drummer. You’ve heard loops of him. Everywhere. One of the top funk drummers of all time. Used to go hear his blues band on the weekend, he remained amazing until the end. RIP Clyde.

[@mattpollard5611]

I have a red se standard and I absolutely love it!

[@davva360]

Just ordered a PRS SE DGT. Can't wait.

[@tonygunk86]

I just purchased the blue se. so stoked

[@mclarensmps]

I was able to get a headrush looper board as an official refurb from them at half price. Keep an eye out as they do refurb sales often. They're covered by warranty as well.

[@gavterrygt]

Great intro jam today

[@Dram1984]

I have an SE245 with p90’s that’s a great little guitar for the money.

[@peterwu8471]

Always fun to watch this instrument drooling - love beautiful instruments

[@nikverschuren4291]

Have this guitar in trans blue (24 se standard). Its punching way above its price sound and feel wise.

[@paulstubbs4487]

I have a Tremonti SE Custom (2016) and a Tremonti (2010). Both exceptional guitars that I will not sell and would happliy gig as Paul suggests. Probably gig the SE as it's 1/4 of the cost and whilst the full fat version is amazing I'd have to walk around with it all night! The SE is not quite as articulate as the core version but it's pretty close and certainly gives my LP Custom a run for it's money. Great guitars at great prices.

[@kurtsteenpedersen7183]

Would like to visit Andertons, but it´s a long way from Kolding ! 😊

[@nathanielvargas3863]

Me too but it’s a long way from Texas.

[@joek81981]

Imagine the drive from Minnesota!

[@sometimesdimneverthin]

It's a long way from most places.

[@soulisthegoal96]

I'm in the shop over the weekend... I'll have to check out that hollowbody.

[@Mark_McC]

I have the Hollowbody Standard in Tobacco Sunburst. Easily my number one and my friends all love it too. There is just something about the Hollowbody, so Pete, i get it.

[@georgeohwell7428]

That is some super tasty playing guys.

[@lbguitar]

I love my PRS SE Paul's Guitar almost as much as my Cores! Such a smooth, flawless playing experience.

[@melvynobrien6193]

I hope you have a Tele; they can't be beat.

[@lbguitar]

@@melvynobrien6193 I do indeed! Every guitarist needs a Tele no doubt. I have a nice MIJ Aerodyne model in California Blue, love it!

[@victorycrosby4896]

Capt.lee chops are excellent.

[@adamsan7494]

Damn you for making me want to buy another PRS!!!

[@JesseLeeKing]

Sounds amazing and great deals like always

[@Newnodrogbob]

They’re jamming away, sounding awesome. The little banner comes up saying “use the time stamps to skip ahead.” “Wut? Why? I’m not actually here because I want to buy another PRS SE, lol.”

[@daves_]

nice playing Lee

[@tunnel7]

Yep I can see the the Capt headlining Glastonbury soon.. cheers lads

[@simonsmith2642]

Oh pete pulls off some jeff beck inspired coolness! Go pete go! Captain pulled out some tasty licks too.

[@db_on_drums]

Hot Take, the first guitar Lee played is imo the best looking finish/top PRS has in their lineup period

[@martinclayton7260]

I really like the single cut, and that hollow body.

[@noodle845]

Lovely playing guys. Wish I was that good! Lol

[@waynebridger4998]

The 245 interests me, I'd definitely flip the neck magnet though

[@JesseLeeKing]

The captains guitar skills has improved alot over the years shit maybe we should all start a KZbin channel just to fun force us to play more LoL

[@stephanematis]

Fantastic guitar and the price is untouchable. I guess all the new "SE 594's" will take the place, so the old nomenclature must go. Luckily, similar deal occurred closer to home, but I would buy from Andertons if that didn't happen.

[@mikecruise6991]

I hear you Captain Lee 😎🎸

[@GunnarLoeb]

Too bad the SEK GBP rate is horrible right now. Otherwise I would buy

[@AlexanderXtcSlayin]

I love the thumbnail lol

[@duanegreaves2232]

I got the Hollow Body last month and to be fair in some instances it sounds better than my £3000 ES335. It didn't need setting up when I got it out of the box. My band seem to think so as well. It has really caused an internal argument when ever I pick a guitar up in rehearsals

[@dme1888]

@CaptainLee you’ve upped your game, I think Pete is a good influence. By the way what are those boots you are wearing? Gonna stop watching vids now and plug in my PRS SE 24.

[@andertons]

Cheers man! Timberland boots!!

[@dme1888]

@@andertons Thanks! looking good and sounding good

[@larrydj549]

Pete should pick the red one cuz it matches his Jordans

[@wiktoryouras1238]

What is the name of that precision bass and black Les Paul next the Pete ?

[@danthegeetarman]

Wish PRS would release a slim neck version of their stuff. Have the custom 24 SE but never grab it because I love the slim necks on my LTDs way more 😔

[@ElevenGA401]

PRS SE Standard 24 gang here!

[@joek81981]

Sometimes I get a random whiff of Trey Anastasio in Pete's playing and it really blew through camp nicely in the outro.

[@richard53100]

Bought the Zack Myers Trampas Green modal a few yrs ago. It quickly became my number 1. Gig with it all the time. I've sold everything but my 30 year old strat and my humbuker thinline Tele.