PRS McCarty 594 Singlecut S2 vs Core Review

[@thesameeffect]

I’ve got a Core Hollow body 1…and a custom 22 S2 semi hollow body. The only difference that makes a “huge” difference to me is the look and the way the body contour feels. The weight too being semi vs full hollow. Neck and electronics are very very similar that I wouldn’t justify the $3000 plus more for my core hollowbody. But of course I prefer the core any day.

[@robertwillett4122]

I have the 20th anniversary Core Artistan. I bought it at Thoroughbred music . Long time ago. Paul Reed Smith was there as a promotion. They had 12 of the Cores in an event. My is number 4 of 12. Mr. Smith signed the back control plate. He is very cool and passionate about his guitars. I still have it. Its in excellent condition for as much as i play it. It still looks brand new. I love the guitar. Very fortunate to have it. But i also love my L.P. and Strat. But the PRS is my favorite looking and sounding one. And easiest to play. Great guitar.

[@DrewBentley]

That makes sense for sure. The SC58 that I have is an Artist top and it’s superb. I had the Stripped 58’ first then upgraded. Seems like the same type of comparison. Thanks man! Keep on rockin’!

[@GuitaristGuyJames]

Yeah at the end of the day it’s all in the hands of the player but a great instrument facilitates the message easier

[@danthedem]

I have both. My S2 is just like your’s (except in Scarlet Red). My Core Singlecut is a 2001 model. I love both! My fave is the core since it is a lot like my LP Standard. The S2 is nothing to shake a stick at though.

[@GuitaristGuyJames]

You get it!

[@DrewBentley]

Hey Guy! Thanks for the video. So I have a S2 McCarty 594 10th anniversary edition coming to me. It has the American pick ups and electronics, the same as the core. In your opinion, for making the video, do you think that the core would sound basically the same as the S2 with the same electronics? Thanks!

[@GuitaristGuyJames]

The core I have is lighter and more resonant than the S2 I had was. The appointments of the core are just nicer all around. With the same electronics/pickups plugged in the mix I don’t the in no you’d notice a difference but the playing experience would be for the player.

[@MarshallAmpMan]

maybe you got a factory 2nd the S2 pickups are just as good as the Core's are. I have two S2's and three Core models

[@GuitaristGuyJames]

It’s all preferable but I have a core now and the core pickups blew the stock S2 away. The guitar itself though is very comparable if not the same almost.

[@ShamanicSavant]

I have a 2017 594 WL and it's a work of art. Not the slightest bit interested in the S2 version. They're ok guitars, just don't like the looks or hardware :)

[@GuitaristGuyJames]

If someone can’t afford the 594 though the S2 is truly so close to the same playability in my experience.

[@baloubear]

“…the pick ups are not very good”?! 😂😂😂😂

[@GuitaristGuyJames]

Yeah the stock s2 pickups aren’t, but to each there own

[@davidfaustino4476]

He is absolutely correct. The "S" pickups aren't that good.

[@mrnorbotron3308]

PRS Pick Ups in general are really not the best

[@MofiGoldCd]

The PRS S2's aren't remotely close to a real Core model PRS. I've using & loving PRS guitars since '91, way before the asian invasion SEs or the more beffudling S2 models. Anyway, thanks for telling the truth about the differences. Get tired of scrolling through a million posts like this: "Why the PRS SE is better than a Core American model", when everyone on the planet knows that's complete BS. The S2s are fine for what they are. Almost made in US, just a budget American.

[@GuitaristGuyJames]

It’s all preference. It the cores really are just beautifully crafted with all the bells and whistles. The private stock stuff to me is pointless and just a flex on proving one’s budget.

[@MofiGoldCd]

@GuitaristGuyJames I agree. But some people at both PRS, Gibson & Fender want Custom Shop materials, like Brazilian Rosewood & Korina bodies.

[@thesameeffect]

Bro I’ve got a 94 McCarty, a core custom 24, a core hollowbody 1 and a custom 22 s2 semi hollow and I’m gonna tell ya. The S2 is pretty damn good except how the contour of the body feels and sure slightly the pickups but the neck and playability is almost non distinguishable when I blind tested. The only difference between core and s2 are the carved top, sure the scarf joint neck and the electronics but they are put to the same care and perfection before letting it out of the Maryland factory…same guys work on the core work on the s2 as well. So craftsmanship is still top notch. SE is good for what it is but not same people building those so you’ll be able to tell.