PRS Guitars Ranges & Models Explained - A Complete PRS Guitars Comparison Guide

[@scrimpmster]

Yeah. As a single guy I've treated myself for Valentines day. SE Custom 24.

[@adriel68]

@Elfreda Mcferrin no one gives a shit.

[@deshmukhrishee]

@Elfreda Mcferrin couldn't give a shit

[@azzyflya2355]

Good for you dude, ignore the strangely salty folk

[@jakeward3209]

Yeah!! A PRS is so much better than a relationship!!

[@chrisking6695]

@@jakeward3209 No. It is not. No materialistic thing is better than a good relationship. But how about we aim for both? Just saying. The sky is the limit.

[@carlossalinas9139]

“And I’m really trying my hardest not to buy it” really says it all! PRS is such a great guitar maker

[@BrandonDeft]

Every guitar player owes it to themselves to get a Core.

[@musenw8834]

@@BrandonDeft or an SE at the very least

[@IndyRockStar]

You're the first guy to demo these guitars without playing 5 mins of smooth jazz elevator music. Thank you for that!

[@paolovillarubia8734]

Got a PRS Standard SE for Christmas. Its an incredible upgrade from my previous guitars. He's not kidding when he says this guitar is versatile! And man the sustain is insaaane. Can't imagine the quality with the higher end PRS.

[@siockaaron3724]

As some one who has owned both and played a few of each, my point of view is you're really not missing too much. Especially now that the SEs seem to come with with the brass saddles. Killer guitars

[@syrityflo5130]

@@siockaaron3724 I am thinking to buy a PRS SE. Which one should I buy, SE Standard or SE Custom?

[@siockaaron3724]

@@syrityflo5130 that's up to you but in my experience the SE standards are killer guitars just without maple tops/body carves. The main difference between se standards and customs is appearance not playability. I hope this helps.

[@musenw8834]

Standard 22 or 24?

[@musenw8834]

@@syrityflo5130 take a Standard if you have a tight budget. Custom = standard with better looks. That's it. But i do wanna move up from an SE standard 24 to a 24-08 or Paul's guitar in the future

[@ernestschultz5065]

It pains me to say this but PRS has it all over Gibson.

[@ryanboshell6124]

PRS are amazing at making PRS guitars. Gibson are amazing at making Gibson guitars. It’s horses for courses.

[@davidpalmer9014]

I love both brands, but I will say my PRS S2 stays in tune much better.

[@benlogan430]

It’s not a one or the other thing for me? I play Gibson LP’s and ESP Ltd ec and they’re both sweet. Also play a fender bullet! Gibson, Fender, PRS and the rest all make good guitars. Period.

[@silverfr3ak]

I had two Gibson LP, then I got a PRS Custom 24, but just sold one of the gibson to get another PRS, a McCarty 594, which is the more gibson guitar PRS ever made. But without tuning issues and fragile neck/headstock construction. To some applications, Gibson sounds slightly better, but the comfort, the playability and the reliability of the PRS overcome this subtle tone difference.

[@gredmer]

@@silverfr3ak Just bought the McCarty 594. Absolutely incredible

[@timchalmers1700]

I absolutely love my SE Standard 24 Tobacco Burst that I got 4 months ago. Great tone, playability, mahogany wood grain finish is gorgeous. The "bottom of the line" is fantastic.

[@electropentatonic]

3:06 He's not exaggerating. I've had an SE singlecut for 15 years. Over those years I've brought home some really nice guitars (some of them triple the cost) and none of them have managed to dethrone my daily player SE. I don't know if they still make them like that but if they do, they're an absolute steal at that price.

[@luciferhades9805]

All PRS guitars are a joy to play and own. I own 7 of them.

[@fredericadda]

Important thing about the CE (bolt-on) : the neck has a satin finish on the back. That’s the main reason I chose mine.

[@ArdiNugrohocilacap]

I have CE too,, nice guitar

[@teknomanning]

Me too,semi hollow, limited aqua bleu smokewrapburst.Flors in your hands👍🏿

[@kazzeely]

Might seem like sacrilegious but I took scotch brite like sandpaper to the neck of my Custom 24 and made it satin finish. I was annoyed by the gloss finish on the neck that always became sticky and such. At first I was hesitant to "destroy" the guitar but my PRS is a workhorse and now the neck plays super smooth.

[@latenightthinker4737]

my first guitar I got as a hand me down, an old battered down $50 stedman pro. Never stayed in tune for more than 2 songs and has constant issues with the pickups not working, nevertheless I played it everyday for 2 years. My next guitar was a squier tele and it blew me away by how reliable it was, how simple it was to use, how comfortable my hands felt on it, etc. It's been 3 years into my guitar journey and now I'm saving up for a prs XD

[@codyscott8687]

Two years late to the party but did you ever get the PRS?

[@arvinbrinas8732]

Lucky you, my Legend les paul model was destroyed twenty years ago and my weeping guitar made me cry.

[@davidpalmer9014]

I bought a single cut S2 Standard, which I don't think they make anymore. It has an unfinished body, so the wood has a unique resonance. It's great at rocking out, but can also sound like an acoustic guitar.

[@josephsantana3094]

Im an Ibanez and Strat lover that recently got his first PRS, an SE Pauls model. It's quickly become my go-to and Im already on the market looking for what PRS is coming home with me next.

[@jasonmcelhaney646]

Just started exploring the PRS guitar line up and this video was exactly what I needed. Great overview!

[@Mike-ey]

When I was 15 I saved every penny earned and bought my Custom 24 Emerald Green. Best decision ever made. Still my main guitar 15 years later!

[@timothyweesner6286]

Nice job mentioning the SE Standard. Best “budget” model anyone makes. Just as good as the Se Customs.

[@aahankishore4735]

Yesssss let’s goooo ... make such videos for all brands ... I’ve always been confused about series and models of PRS

[@BAMozzy69]

SE's are made in Indonesia now by Cort - apart from the SE Acoustic/Hollowbody models which are made in China by Cort.

[@melvynobrien6193]

Next Smith will be having them made in a toilet in the Philippines to cut costs.

[@johnnyoneniner4820]

SE custom 24 Vintage Sunburst here. Traded an MIM Strat and couldn't be happier. Strat was phenomenal, but always wanted a PRS.

[@aybarskokmen8884]

My first guitar is a se 245. It is an amazing guitar and a workhorse. I broke the headstock from the neck then repaired it, damaged the body, didn’t took good care of the fretboard but even after suffering those tortures from me the guitar is amazing. No Mather the range you won’t be disappointed. I am hoping to buy a custom 24 one day

[@Kacee2]

You might try a S2 custom 24 . I have one and it's great. Around $ 1500.00 and it's made in the United states.

[@jamesstead4448]

Agreed, I have two. The SE 245, the plain one which I think is their cheapest is awesome. I did change the tuners for some locking ones. The neck for me is brilliant, it feels wider which I prefer and I would like to see an expensive guitar that has been set up by the world best tech that plays better. Get one.

[@modusartsgroup]

I have the translucent blue PRS SE Standard 24. I guess this is the lowest guitar on PRS's totem pole. This is also a seriously awesome guitar in its own right. I truly love it. Hate having to put it down.

[@musenw8834]

SE standard 24s and 22s, yes they are the cheapest of the lot. $699 (~500 USD) and then the custom 24 at (~ 600 USD)

[@jasong546]

Just got an S2 McCarty 594 singlecut. It’s my favorite singlecut I have had in 21 years. Almost bought a GLP Standard 60’s, but the prs is just better in every way and was like 600 less. Can’t put it down.

[@ColocasiaCorm]

Amazing how the core is so godly it begins to have its own reverb.

[@JohnMcGFrance]

I have the Berni Marsden SE sig model. It’s like a Les Paul 59 with a fabulous flame top. Bit heavy but I love it. Had it a few years now and don’t think it stayed in the line very long. It was less than 600 quid new! I think the SE range are great value.

[@neckcheese1356]

I was actually hoping to find an SE locally when I went shopping the other day, but no luck. Will be ordering one online soon.

[@melvynobrien6193]

My experience suggests you should try before you buy,

[@neckcheese1356]

@@melvynobrien6193 I get that, but unfortunately my trying options are very limited in my area. It's great if I want to try out Ibanez guitars under $1000 or some Fenders, but not so much for other brands. From what I've heard, PRS guitars are high quality all the way down to their cheapest models.

[@djhall5]

I'm just glad to see and hear someone play rock or metal riffs on a PRS instead of the slow jazz demos I always see. These guitars can rock!

[@OscarBenben]

Always a pleasure to hear Dagan‘s playing

[@jacobnemeth7634]

I bought one today. A Custom 24 SE with a cherry sunburst.

[@Pauld62]

I have a love hate with prs. I love the look, i think they do the best coil split sound in the game, QC is usually on point and the hardware in general is decent. But VERY rarely do i find one with a neck profile that suits me. I can never play one for more then about 20 mins and its a real bummer lol

[@BrandonDeft]

If you can try a core made around 97' or a one that year it might be what your looking for.also the Dragon 1 pickups are my personal favorite

[@cryss5824]

This guy is the Captain Jack Sparrow of the guitar world.

[@AviMus82]

I’ve thought the same thing for a long time. I’m like this guy could be a pirate lmao

[@N3RFTHIS]

That's Keith Richards

[@achannel1818]

Keep in mind, the flame top on the SEs are veneers. Often on top of a maple cap.

[@achannel1818]

@Mark Seymour Then go buy one. My comment is there for those who care about the difference

[@achannel1818]

@Mark Seymour same reason people care about how many pieces of wood make up the body. They're paying for it. That and a flamed vaneer doesn't look as good as a solid flamed piece. There are those who can tell. In any case, transparency is important when people spend this much money

[@misterroberts344]

I could tell the difference between the S2 and SE. S2 sounded as if you started playing through better speakers. Sick info about Ted McCarty. Loved the vid.

[@andredegiant3876]

People always dismiss this and you can mod an SE all day and it'll be a great guitar... but the wood, the "bones" will still be inferior to S2's and up. Might matter to some, might not. Does to me lol 🤷‍♂️

[@misterroberts344]

@@1997Ghost that's right. It was a figure of speech.

[@johns1159]

Thank you for demonstrating that you can easily do a Drop D without taking all of the strings out of tune!

[@bmc87]

Makes me wanna go check out my local PRS retailer here in the states. Great rundown and demo by Dagan as always!

[@0074craig]

Very Good Video not to mention the Info and Your Improvs are smoking ! Cheers

[@voodoogcarlos4393]

To all the Schecter, LTD, Variax, Chapman Guitars fans.... If you get a PRS SE built in Korea, it was built under the same roof as the previous brands named. I have 1 Schecter, 2 SEs, 1 S2 SC Semi hollow, 1 Core CU24. All are great, I just like stripping the SE guts to put the American pickups in it. Keep the SE G&B pickups for spare parts that I have had to use as such. Just swapped out pups in the S2 SC Semi Hollow with 57/08 pups, it's now a les paul killer.

[@andrewnell287]

An excellent video, no filler very informative and concise. I have been looking at getting a Gretsch guitar but now I'm considering PRS decisions decisions.

[@stuartmacdonald5361]

I actually tried a large number of PRS guitars in 2 different shops. I tried mainly some SE Custom 24's and the USA made Custom 24's. With the SE versions I had 2 guitars that stood out from the others I tried. I then tried 4 of the USA versions and for the life of me I could not hear or feel a difference between those 4 guitars. It was like playing the same guitar. Basically those 4 USA guitars were just crazy consistent. Now I have heard people tell me that these guitars just don't have any.. . What's the word? Hmm... Mojo I guess, when it whispers to you, "buy me". I can relate to that, I think it's down to the fact that they are just too consistent. Any how, for me I had one SE Custom 24 Special Edition Exotic Wood (Zebrawood) that was screaming at me to buy it. For me the Korean version of the 15/85 PUPS had the edge for distortion and gain while the USA had the advantage with the clean (I never play clean lol). Feel, playability looks the USA version had it, but it was damn close. Yes. all in all the USA version was better, just about. But not over £2800 better. I bought the SE, looks and sounds great.

[@robertoiorio390]

Just got a custom 22 and its incredible

[@johnsmith-de2py]

I'm pretty sure the pickups in the S2 guitars are slightly different than the ones in the overseas models. If I'm not mistaken their made by different manufacturers (pretty sure their both overseas just ones little bit higher quality) so its kinda like having different cooks make the same recipe.

[@judahflynn4846]

Hey dagan and y'all! Happy new year

[@PMTVUK]

Happy new year!!

[@jtscherry]

Wow! What a great Video. You helpt me a lot in my disicion going for a CE. For a long time I thought buying a SE 24 Custom but as soon as I heard the CE I knew whats the real PRS Sound! Thanks a lot. P.S. Would be great seeing a similar Video to Telecasters ;-)

[@rachellivermore1918]

I have three Fenders and a Gretsch but I'd eventually like to add a PRS to my repertoire. This will definitely help me to narrow down my choices.

[@scrap_iron_2264]

Aldous Snow rocking PRS. Love it.

[@mlaforce]

2:19 watch for about a minute and thirty seconds. The most important thing said in this video happens at this point.

[@sigma5054]

Awesome video.Bought a PRS SE Billy Martin last year amazing instrument.

[@ozeldiaz6437]

Dagan you’re my favorite pirate!

[@popollo22]

There are also the wood library core models which have hand picked wood components

[@DavidRuiz-fv9ek]

There is no comparison between the USA models and the overseas builds. The overseas builds are great for the money, but if you can, get the American built. The feel, craftsmanship, and overall playability are very obvious when you try both.

[@ianedmonds9191]

I bought a US made 10 top and It's my pride and joy. Sounds amazing, Keeps tune and is super flexible for tones. Easy to play too. Best money ever spent. It's also absolutely gorgeous. Luv and Peace.

[@manifestgtr]

They’re both very good, honestly. I own several USA PRSs but I work on guitars for a living so I’ve seen SE models right on up to private stocks. Anyone who sees this…if you own an SE model, don’t feel like you’re playing a whack guitar AT ALL. Those guitars are professional grade…they stay in tune, most of them sound phenomenal and I’ve even played several SE 24s that rival my core CU24 in terms of playability. A core model is a legacy instrument, yes, but an SE is nothing to feel “lesser” about owning. Take comments like this one with a grain of salt, otherwise it’ll get in your head that you don’t have a “serious, big boy” guitar and that’s bullshit. PRS’s budget models still outclass about 90% of all the guitars I’ve seen over the years.

[@nsp477]

I have an SE single cut that I bought around 2012 and yes, it's made in Korea, but a few years ago PRS switched overseas production to Indonesia. Recently I was looking at an SE Paul's Guitar in a store and it had the "made in Indonesia" print on the back of the head.

[@johngibson911]

I think the SE Standards are still made in Indonesia but the SE Customs are made in Korea but to be honest the quality control of both models is just as good. Only real question is whether you feel having a flame maple top is worth an extra £300

[@idea1istic]

@@johngibson911 no, i have a SE Custom 22 from last year and it's made in Indonesia

[@evil1st]

The SE Standard 24 does indeed come with a gag bag. Same as the SE Custom

[@iamanovercomer3253]

I was looking at PRS SE CUSTOM 24 but the S2 McCarty 594 has my eye now...

[@p.s8950]

Had a SE Paul’s. Loved the look and finish but…. I also had a Core… ya ! But sold it. Now have 3 S2’s. Love em totally.

[@ianedmonds9191]

The thing PRSs get as you go up the range is Coherence. The Customs sound much more coherent. I bought an 02 Custom24 10 top and it sounded just so coherent out the case than any guitar I've played and my main guitar was a japan 92 Ibanez RG570 which was always amazing. The PRS sounded more together. Hard to describe. Just more coherent. All the strings sound like one guitar. Luv and Peace.

[@alec6465]

Love your reviews buddy, so enlightening. Love your enthusiasm 👍

[@bobwallace9814]

For another take on PRS models check out Kanami reviewing each new model sitting and talking into the camera and explaining everything in Japanese. You'll understand.

[@karengayle9331]

Good review, thank you.

[@Apafockl]

Outstanding review! I've learn so much about this guitars. Now I want PRS...

[@GMec78]

Back in the day the SE ranges topped out at $600 and the S2 standard range were $1000+/- now the top of the SE range is more than the S2 standard. So it’s difficult to tell if the S2 standard is a better quality guitar than say a Paul’s guitar SE or the Holcomb SE

[@diddymies]

Inflation

[@musenw8834]

🤔 I'm not so sure. Here an SE custom 24 would cost SGD1.1K while the S2s stand at $1.9K on average. The core CE24 and 35th anniversary editions are $3K+, wood library ones hit $7-8K

[@flotin8084]

Hi. Thank you for this review. For a beginner who wants to play blues, country, rock (no hard rock or metal) which PRS should I Buy in the SE series ? What’s the differences between the SE Santana signature and the SE Custom 24 ?

[@williammolina9792]

The SE STANDARD is a good guitar. But the problem is the nut. Recommend to change it for a Tusq nut.

[@bluephoenix3865]

I just got me a PRS custom 22 on Tuesday I might head to save up for a custom 24 because these guitars are really great

[@dgmg1578]

I absolutely love my Santana semi hollowbody se!

[@GetawaysandGuitars]

After viewing loads of PRS SE and core models, and not hearing a major difference between them. I came across a 2013 Korean made Custom 24 in charcoal grey with the birds on the neck. As it had three holes screwed into it for a GK3 Synth pickup (idiot, use the sticky pads) I got it at a steal, at least $200 less than other ones I'd seen. It also had a hard case so I done the deal. I filled the holes, colored and drop filled them, sanding them smooth. I felt the fingerboard edges a bit too abrupt so I rounded them off, perfect. after playing Les Pauls and Strats for many, many years, I wanted to see what this guitar could bring to the table. Firstly humbuckers, It's a good bit brighter than my Les Pauls, possibly because of the treble bleed capacitor fitted, not the same tone quality, missing the Gibson quack, really a bit generic. Think more Schecter, Ibanez etc! Split coils fare a good bit better, getting a reasonable Strat tone out of each and a nice Tele middle position. Where it falls down of course is Strat positions 2 and 4, everyone's favorites! Maybe a three humbucking pickup version with a five way switch and extra coil split would be the ultimate PRS. Check my video ;0)

[@jegsdinogod5091]

Got me an Ibanez ax 120 today. Love it

[@dananthony6258]

Awesome video man . Thank you .

[@mattpollard5611]

My standard 24 arrives in a few days and I can’t wait!

[@MrGiolatino]

Very educational great advertising you do a awesome job

[@timbartlebaugh9915]

Absolutely love my Hollowbody 2 SE!

[@Braindoner101]

I feel like I’m looking at my guitar watching this video. I myself have a SE custom. Vintage sunburst and it is awesome.

[@tnvalleyyoga7122]

This dude needs to give classes on how to sell, whatever. Good presentation and good info.

[@YRUACNT]

My SE Custom 22 has a bolt on neck, I guess they've improved?

[@BGP_yt]

Silver sky has built on neck too

[@patrickfischer2505]

OKAY NOW I SEE IT, THANK YOU. I WAS THINKING ABOUT BYEING ONE

[@musenw8834]

At first i couldn't understand how to tell apart McCarty's from the others. I realized it was the four knob configuration

[@GMec78]

You missed the S2 Standard Nitro Satin with pick-guard mounted HH pickups it’s actually a little bit of a different beast for PRS.

[@fuccim1]

Dagan, this video was awesome. I did not know much about PRS guitars. Played a SE custom 24 -8 today. Wow. One question. I like the 35th anniversary (Faded Blue Burst) but the pickups are TCI "S" rather than 85-15 (which I played today). Is there a big difference between the two pickups? I would have to have Guitar Center bring one in from another store to play it.

[@BrandonDeft]

I get a Core 22 in 97" and I don't know what i would do without it. I saved up for a Gibson but then a guy at the store asked if I tried a PRS and then I did, after that it was like Gibson who?

[@sjazzp]

This is Dagan’s Encyclopaedia to PRS! Excellent video ✌️😃👍

[@OpposmithBnE]

Dude made the Starla look so cool

[@piotrtw5]

At 10:40, aren't SE guitars made in Indonesia since like 2017-2018, not in South Korea?

[@kaishinamon190]

Really informative video, is there an Ibanez equivalent video or will there be?

[@davidwagner3170]

No mention of the SE 24-08 models considering those are an option in both SE Standard, SE Custom, SE Paul's Guitar, S2 McCarty 594 (singlecut, doublecut, thin) and the other more expensive lines' variations.

[@1066wastrel]

the way the light catches the Black model, it looks like a Music Man Majesty & nothing like a PRS!

[@mitchilito99]

Great and energetic presentation. Fun!

[@berwin6917]

Great vid! Though I thought the SE Customs were created in America, instead of Korea. Also didn’t they move to Indonesia to use Cort guitar’s factory for the Standards, though I might be wrong

[@Tapped-o9k]

Do they all not have an inlay on the first thread? I rlly wanna get a guitar with an inlay on the first thread for my next guitar

[@chrisyates326]

That ‘flame maple cap’ on the se is a veneer. It is on my se. seems like the 1800.00 s2 has plastic inlays and Korean pickups. A 2000.00 squire? Was looking forward to buying one I hope when I pick it up it’s nicer than I’m reading.

[@ScatZacc]

PRS are amazing .. wish I could visit the factory and get a custom ooof

[@mbeezles]

Youre right about the ce24 i really dont want to rip in to mine just yet! But man i love it....also as soon as i bought it, my wife brought the kids in the room and knocked it over!!! Heartbreaking lol

[@edwardsmith9801]

Just ordered a Starla, pretty excited.

[@mpactdesignmedia]

I have a semi hollow Vela - love it! The S2 line is THE line for me.

[@Sams911]

If you can't tell the difference between a Malaysian (not Korean sadly) PRS and the Core (USA) version, you're not looking at the right core model... check out their "Special" with the 3 pickup arrangement and the 12 different tones it's capable off.. this is a $6000 with "10 top" guitar, but trust me, you'll know you're holding a guitar worthy of the price tag once you give it a listen.

[@spartafxrs5]

any guitar just looks good on this lad!

[@martinmccloskey2435]

This is one of thr best guitar cideos/info on the net

[@richardwitherow5289]

Hello everyone. I'm wondering if anyone could tell me if PRS have good tuning stability?

[@pickledparsleyparty]

The reason one would want fewer frets is that it lets the neck pickup rest farther from the bridge, right? So you get fuller sound from it contrasted with the bridge pickup? Never tested it but the physics makes sense.

[@trfmusic902]

Still waiting for the day PRS announces lefty single cuts. I have a Les Paul with Core Tremonti pickups and this past christmas i got my first PRS a SE277 and absolutely love it

[@AlexElectricSound]

Thanks helps me alot 🤘🎸

[@pdbordelon]

I had a $2500 Custom 24 and it played well but had zero "mojo" compared to my Schecter USA PT, Les Pauls, and Fender Telecaster. Generic and bland. Ive never been more disappointed. Anyone else have the same experience or should I give PRS another chance? I like the Vela model.

[@pedraw]

Look, not every manufacturer is for everyone I personally don't care for fender because of the scale length. it is what it is......Just because Paul makes the best guitars in the world doesn't mean everyone has to like them

[@musenw8834]

It really depends on how the manufacturers have adapted, really. Talk about modern metal, metalcore, we have SIS (Specter, Ibanez, Schecter), and yeah, hands down the best if you're playing those two long term. TBH i like how PRS now has coil tap standardised across almost all its lines except the McCarty's (since they're Gibson inspired), albeit at a slightly higher price than say, a Squier or Epiphone alone.

[@musenw8834]

But they're lightweight too, and that's a major factor in deciding to get one of them. Carrying an Am Pro strat 94 an LP (both $3.2K) would've made my arms drop like hell since I'm not that muscular

[@billwalker632]

I love how my PRS SE feel but was never stoked on the tone. I put Seymour Duncan pickups in it and it is now my favorite guitar..

[@waynebridger4998]

I had an artist pack custom 24, back in 2001 But, I wanted the single cut, that was the time that gibson stopped them selling them. I stupidly sold all my other guitars, thinking it would replace them, but it didn't have the feel or vibe that I eventually missed, so I traded it back for a gibson les paul std. Fast forward 10 years or so, I had a quilted maple black cherry prs se 245, I put the pickups out of phase, sounded great, possible one of the best guitars I owned. I then stopped playing a few years later and sold everything.

[@simonhunt7798]

Dagan I’ve got a player plus telecaster and am looking for something to go with it for heavier rock and metal tones. Do you think one of the custom SE models would foot the bill or maybe something like the Jim root jazzmaster or a shektar. I was thinking there would be more range with the customs. Gaaaargh so much choice🤘