PRS NF3 Compared to Fender Stratocaster (Sort of a Demo/Review)

[@jamesraynorprsss]

Great job, I came to the same conclusion with mine. It's great, and it's unique sounding. Thanks for verifying my thoughts.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

This either means I am smart for thinking like you or you need to worry for thinking like me! Ha ha... kidding. Thanks for verifying my thoughts too!

[@Spidouz]

I love this NF3… I can’t wait to order mine (in Metallic Orange) :)

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@Spidouz when I was ordering it the guy asked if I wanted that color... I said I was totally not cool enough for that color! Ha ha... If you can think of it shoot me a message once you have it and let me know what you think

[@TheRealChetManley]

I have the same exact one. I love it. Its all ive played for the last month. I've got several nice made in the usa guitars that I haven't touched since I got it. I love the sound of the pickups. I find them very versitile. The neck is my absolute favorite neck I've ever played. The satin finish on it feels good on the hand. The radius is right in that sweet spot between vintage and ultra flat/fast. I picked up the PRS SE locking tuners for it. I can't say enough good about it.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

Couldn't agree with you more. I do not have much 'better' guitars (whatever better means here), but I too have been grabbing it first. When I was a kid, I could never imagine having a guitar this quality for this price... it is a good time for people buying guitars. Thanks a ton for watching and commenting. Really. I do not take that for granted...

[@10sassafras]

How did you record this? It sounds a little compressed as though it was straight into an audio interface.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@10sassafras Mics in front of speakers. No compression added. A fun experiment would be to go find on my channel things that may or may not be directly into the interface... I do both a lot. Thanks for listening

[@abdulachik]

great video dude thank you for sharing, i have my eyes on the prs and it sounds great, same as the strato actually but its nice to hear the comparison like you did

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@abdulachik really hope it helped thanks for checking it out

[@jlepre752]

Wow! Mine is coming tomorrow and I can't. Your video was exactly what I was hoping to hear. The NF pickups are an amazing blend of a P90 and Single Coil. Perfection!

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@jlepre752 heads up I just set mine up last night getting the relief and action right... Plays way better than out of the box. Would love to hear how it goes for you!

[@mitcharney1]

They are humbuckers.

[@jlepre752]

@BlugubriousMusic i have an issue with my pots. The volume has no sweep. It goes from zero to ten as soon as you reach the 8th notch. PRS are sending me new pots. It will void the warranty, but I don't care. The guitar plays perfectly. The neck is so comfortable. I will put some wax or something like that to neutralize that raw wood feel. PRS said that I could ship back to them free of charge, and they will send back to me. Unfortunately, the box that it came in was mangled, so I can't reuse it.

[@jlepre752]

@mitcharney1 not really. They are something different. To my ears, they have a P90esque tone. Do you own one?

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@jlepre752 I thought I replied to this JL... I would trust a replacement, but you might do an upgrade since you have to and get better pots. PRS are not known for putting the best of the best electronics... still better than my Squiers, but might be need to put good stuff in there for you.

[@Warrnan52]

This is a really important comparison. Thank you for doing this video. NF threes rule.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@Warrnan52 really appreciate that... I couldn't find a side by side myself... Thought others might benefit. Thanks for checking out

[@jlore6344]

Thank you. This is the best review of this guitar (for me anyway) that I have seen/heard so far. Very concise. I really like it and am considering one of these, in place of a US model I have now actually.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

Man, you just gave me exactly what I hoped would happen from this vid. I am not really a gear channel guy, but when I am able, I want to help folks. In a following vid I did say that it is way better after a little setup (action, relief), so if out of the box you feel something a little off, make sure and set it up for success. Now it is almost always the fiest guitar (of 10) I grab! Let me know if you need anything or have questions.

[@jlore6344]

Thank you and for the extra tips. I do have one other question and maybe its in your other video (I'll look) but besides the action/relief were the frets finished correctly out of the box? BTW i forgot to mention before but I enjoyed your playing in this vid. Really good and suited the demo.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

First, double thanks - especially for the kind words. I have never had a top of the line guitar. Used to have a Korean strat that was pretty great. Mostly imports or Mexican made Fenders. So, I would say, the NF3 is absolutely as good as any guitar I have had. I would hate to say it is excellent if you played high-end stuff. Your standards may be higher than mine... my guess is it could be dialed in to greatness (maybe a fret edge or two), but no real setbacks out of the box for me. No buzz, no choked out notes. Hope this helps.

[@jlore6344]

Oh yeah, that helps a lot actually. Thanks again.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@jlore6344 You bet... always available

[@QuincyKane]

I like the clean tones way better on the PRS, but interestingly, I thought the overdrive tones sounded better on the Fender, although I'm sure with some tweaking, you can get good tones from either guitar. The PRS seems to have more resonance; the Fender has a nice attack, but it seems to lack sustain, but again, with some proper tweaking and maybe some extra tools, you could get a solid tone from either set up.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@QuincyKane music is weird! I can almost guarantee not many people would agree with that assessment... And I think that's awesome. It means everybody has their own identity... Thanks for watching and commenting so swimmingly! I don't take it for granted

[@chrisdurhammusicchannel]

That PRS sounds excellent!!!! Great video, Blu!!! I like the clean tone!!!

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@chrisdurhammusicchannel Thanks CD!

[@chidevils]

Thanks for this, I ordered one (NF3 Orange with a maple neck)last week and I was curious what it would sound like next to a strat. I have a PRS SE custom 24 and love it. I can't wait for mine to arrive.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@chidevils I don't think I've ever played a 24 to know if there are things about it that will make you love this one.... I have a tramonti SE... Neck is similar to this one and I absolutely love both of them. Hope you dig it... If you're up for it come back and tell me what you thought of it.

[@chidevils]

@@BlugubriousMusic Mine arrived on Friday and I absolutely love it! What a great guitar. I love the feel of the neck and it just plays so effortlessly.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@chidevils That's awesome! I only had to do a little setup action height stuff... But it is one of my best playing guitars for sure

[@penks0303]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@penks0303 thank you for saying thank you!

[@dwh-1]

I think the 1 position on the prs sounds better both clean/overdriven, but the fender sounds better on the other 4. Regardless, they both sound great. I have a strat and a prs and I love both for different reasons. Great video!!!!

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I don't just appreciate you watching and commenting (which I do a lot), I appreciate you saying that they both have their place.... lots of 'better' or 'worse' talk in guitar world when they are just different tools for different jobs. Thanks a ton.

[@TheGreenKingdom]

Great comparison and thoughts! Ive got one of these on the way as im mainly a Strat/single coil player, but wanted something that could get slightly beefier as well. NF/mini hums in a non-Mayer related S style guitar was too cool too pass up!

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@TheGreenKingdom from what you said you wanted, I can't think this thing will disappoint you... If you're up for it comment on this after you've played it a bit and tell me if it delivered

[@TheGreenKingdom]

@@BlugubriousMusic Will do, I've had a couple SE guitars in the past that I enjoyed, so I'm looking forward to it

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@TheGreenKingdom Same here exactly... I have smaller hands so their chunky necks are a little tough, but that is not a sign of poor quality, they have all been excellent instruments!

[@TheGreenKingdom]

@@BlugubriousMusic Got it today and I'm loving it. Exactly what I needed. I do a lot of ambient stuff and the clean tones are really nice- like a Strat with a little more oomph. Sounds great with some dirt too, the pickups are nice and articulate. I have smaller hands as well but I'm digging the neck, not too different from a Fender Modern C, which is what I'm used to. No complaints at all from me! I got the same color, it's really nice in person.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@TheGreenKingdom First, I think I saw you subbed... that is kind of you. Second, you described my experience almost exactly! Smaller hands, but comfortable neck! I played a Silver Sky and it felt like I I had a telephone pole in my hand! If you do your own setups on your guitars, you may want to dial the NF3 in... unless you bought from Sweetwater... then it probably came good out of the box. I had to do a little adjusting (action, relief, etc). Very cool you are digging it. And very cool of you to communicate with me about it too... happy there are still some humans out here in cyberspace!

[@RickRomanelli]

Dude. Nice comparison. I love PRS guitars, any price level. I'm thinking about this one. Thanks for the great video!

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@RickRomanelli well of the 5K viewers of this video, you are a pal and if you have any questions email me... It is quite different than lots of guitars and not just because of the pickups. Let me know if you have questions... I will be watching the channel to see if you get one

[@gmg3precision]

Great video! Although i love the PRS lineup, i'll go with the strat between these two (love mt mexican strat!). I did, however, tell my wife that getting the NF3 would make me a better player. Lol. I'll wait on the Myles Kennedy SE model.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

They are apples and oranges, so tell your wife you can't only eat apples! Not healthy. Ha ha... thanks for watching the vid. Not either/or for me... it is both/and. Take care.

[@mikeshanermusic]

Sounds like both these guitars can sound very good to my ear. Hey, how many overdrives did you sell for the Kernom? lol.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I like that you said 'can'... that is a wise musician thing to say. I have not yet sold those overdrives... you in the market?! Ha ha. Going to hit you back on the email soon. Good to hear from you my friend.

[@josephcorey4316]

Sounds like they are somewhere between a mini-humbucker (like on an LP Deluxe) and a single coil. I preferred the single coils of the Stratocaster.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@josephcorey4316 never played minis, but they are not like any other buckers I have played... I prefer single coils for single coil songs and these for other things...ha ha... Thanks for watching

[@greatvanzini]

Do play on! Great player for sure with a different vibe. & thanks for the shout-out. Whoa!!! An Es 175!!! Cool!

[@BlugubriousMusic]

That Gibson and a 1962 Brownface were given by family whose dad owned them. There was talk of giving them to a pre-teen granddaughter who was 'thinking' about starting guitar! I said, "I will buy her gear, those belong in a museum or with a collector." They chose to give them to me! Your vid really did help me... so, I hope that means something to you. This is the first new guitar I have bought in this century.

[@greatvanzini]

Very cool of them to give you the gear. & I'm glad & honored that my content was useful. Please feel free to do a show & tell on the Gibson. The ONLY guitar I've ever sold & really regretted it was my Herb es165. Nothing fancy, all laminates, but what great tone. Had Gibson Titan & Atlas amps back in the day.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@greatvanzini If I get time to do that, it will be for you! That guitar plays surprisingly well... and it did so out of the box of almost 30 years

[@jorge-_-reza]

Great demo, Simple and effective! I'm really liking those pickups. As you can see on the guitar on my picture thingy, I built my custom Strat with 2 P90s because I've never really liked the Strat single coil sound. The narrow field pickups are just what the guitar doctor 🏥 ordered! Not PAF humbucker fatness and certainly not single coil thin sound. Almost P90 sounding but different. Yummy 😋. Thanks 😉🎸✌🏼

[@BlugubriousMusic]

For sure... in my most recent vids, I am using a strat partscaster with 2 p90's as well. It is hard to explain these NF3s... they have a lot more weight that single coils, but not as much growl as a humbucker. Really a unique thing... one place they shine is where is a lot of noise in the system (amps, 60 cycle hum, high gain), they are the quietest guitar I have! Worth the money without question if it is a usable sound you are looking for. Tell PRS they should sponsor me and Rick! Ha ha. Thanks for subbing too JR... nice to meet you.

[@jorge-_-reza]

Time to save up some pennies and get hooked up with an orange NF3 with a rosewood neck... Oh, and by the way, Paul said that he's a real fan of yours and Rick's, he's gonna hook you up 😉!

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@jorge-_-reza Ha ha! Nice. Got mine from Guitar Center because I had to. Sweetwater does a better final inspection before they send things out. You also might check with them for B Stock or returns and such. I have seen deals here and there over the years. I will keep my eyes open for word from Paul! Ha ha... that was great.

[@jorge-_-reza]

😂 Hey, you know, if I can help a friend, I'll do what I can! 😉 I've been watching other demos and PRS has addressed the issues I have with Strats ( volume knob placement especially). The pickups are the biggest improvement in my opinion. Paul digs yours and Rick's channel, but is making me pay full price...😢 😂 I've saved up around 87 pennies so far (or that equivalent in Mexican Pesos), now I need about 900 X's that to get me one!!!😅

[@sfkimrush]

I love my metallic orange with maple neck NF3

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@sfkimrush awesome love to hear it... Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DanAnderson_TheMaddestShredder]

Ty sooo much my dear friend god bless you and your family

[@BlugubriousMusic]

He does... even when I don't deserve it! Thanks for checking in

[@ArtDonna84]

I had been a PRS hater for a long time. Why? I think it was more Paul Reed Smith himself so I never bothered to try.one. Then one day during a rehearsal, one of the other guitarists had a PRS Core. He had me try it knowing I didn't like PRS. I was a gonner after that rehearsal as I was shocked at how great it felt to play. They tones I was able to get out of it were really sweet to the ears. Since that day, I now own 6 PRS guitar models. Love the feel, the playability, the tones, and the weight. The birds and the headstock don't bother me personally like I know some say it does not appeal to them. I understand, we all have our likes/dislikes about various guitars. But for me, I wish I had never played my friends PRS that day. It would have saved me a bunch of money.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

Sorry I am just getting back... YT held this comment for some reason. I had a similar history with PRS... except I played one at Guitar Center... I was so used to only ever playing strats and tele, that I was confused at how good it played... my first one owned was sort of an accidental gift to me... longer story. I have owned 4 now... and aside from the necks of a couple being a little hefty for me (I now know how to figure that out before buying!), they were all awesome. Real quality, great sound. I will never buy another Fender for philosophical reasons, but I would be happy to own more PRS. Thanks for your thoughtful comment... no lost on me.

[@rainfieldmusic]

Narrow field pickups... interesting 👍 Sounds good Blue 😊

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@rainfieldmusic thank you for checking it out RFM

[@greygardens81]

Not a fan of the NF pickups. They sound like single coils being played under water. And I say this as a humbucker-only player. I feel like it's not giving the best of a single coil or a humbucker.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I think this is a half full/half empty thing because I feel it shores up what is lacking in both... I feel it has the heft of a bucker without the loss of fidelity. That is from a single-coil only player (at least until just a few years ago). I think it is its own thing... I may want a hammer, but a wrench might be the best tool. I just used the NF3 on a recording this week and could not be happier how it delivered. Coming soon to a youtube channel near you... regardless, thank you for listening... and caring enough to comment. I appreciate the dialog.

[@benkoi8310]

PRS don’t meant NF3 to be a single coil pick up sounding guitar anyway because they already have a silver sky. I think it’s a unique version of a strat between a single coil and a humbucker sounding guitar without the hum plus don’t sound like it’s been compressed like the noiseless single coil pick up does. That’s my opinion.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@benkoi8310 I agree totally... main reason for doing the vid is so Strat guys would hear that they are different and know what to expect. Thanks for checking out the vid.

[@ScrubDaddy265]

@@BlugubriousMusicThey’re Hotrails! I just don’t get how guitarists are getting all hot and bothered about them. Just get a loaded pickguard and drop it into a strat copy and it’s the same thing.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@ScrubDaddy265 I have a guitar with hotrails. They are not hotrails. I am not precious about any of this stuff at all. I do not think I am better because I have Narrow Field pickups. But I can tell you without question... they sound different... and they feel different. Even with that said, I am thankful for you stopping by and checking it out. Really.

[@morgankendricks]

I HAVE A C 24 AND A 2408 AND SWAMP ASH SPECIAL PRS GUITARS AMAZING GUITARS !

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@morgankendricks I've only ever had SE's and they have all been pretty great! Thanks for watching!

[@bluwng]

In theory wouldn’t pickups with a flat response be ideal and you could use EQ to get any flavor? I believe this was the original concept with EMG actives but guitarists never adjusted EQ they judged on the sterile flat response without realizing intent. Guitarist can be like dense cavemen.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@bluwng first off I love that you have blu in your name... Second I think ideal is a relative term for whoever's playing the guitar... For me the ideal is having multiple flavors and not having to adjust EQs... But for someone else having a flat system and being able to adjust with other equipment might be... I appreciate the view and comment a lot

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

I think that is the problem people have with most PRS guitars. I started with a 2017 SE. I liked the cleans tones, but that was about it. Now after owning it for years, and aquiring more PRS guitars , I've adjusted my setup to them. Now anything that isnt one of my PRS guitars seems uninspired and dull. Strats are naturally bright, and Les Pauls have their own overwhelming vibe too. The PRS is is so clear and pristine maybe it can at first come across as lifeless, but I think thats cause we're all just lazy and dont tweak our setup to match a guitar that is different from the "norm".

[@bluwng]

@@BlugubriousMusic I hear you so I should say majority. If I did a Pareto of people who have specific needs unfortunately they would be the small minority.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@bluwng I don't know, I may not be understanding your right, but I think for the most part people either want to sound just like a famous guitar player or extremely different... And it is a small group that want neutral so they can sound like a lot of things. Not even sure where I fit in that. I have about seven sounds that I rotate through. And I'm thankful for the variety and equipment that lets me get them.

[@renmad0078]

I like the sound of this pickups yes it's different beetwin humbucker and single coil but with some little bit of base and bottom-end i love that. It give a richer tone like an little english sound. They have writen in the specs, it's the same wide thin neck as the others prs se and also the john Mayer model. It's the only thing i don't like this neck for me is a little bit too large i would prefer the thinner neck of the prs usa i have also tried both. But well listen it's my taste. The most important is your taste. If you like it and feel comfortable with it it's perfect it's the most important it's your guitar and you feel happy with it for me in that way i choose a guitar it's perfect. But yes very interesting video. Thank you 👍

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@renmad0078 thanks so much for watching and your thoughtful comment

[@ptrisonic]

Does it "quack"?

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I hit positions 2 and 4 on it in the video. I suppose it depends on your qualifications for quack. It is not the same as single coils, but it is definitely not like middle position on a 2 humbucker guitar. I would think it is quacky enough if you want one guitar for a bunch of genres... but maybe not in a funk band. Hope that helps.

[@martydibergi5228]

ASAT guitars are fender killers❤ i own 4 including. a maple and a rosewood neck models - John Jorgenson silver sparkle that I got autographed by John. For Strat sounds G&L Legacy beats my 6 Fender strat variations. just my humble opinion. happy picking all. p. s. i also own Every Hellecaster fender Japan and USA model, all autographed by the fellas.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@martydibergi5228 I had an imported Asat... Just not comfortable neck profile for me... You can see it on old vids of mine... I am all for Fender killers, this PRS is a very different animal and a good one... Thanks for popping by

[@pieface8032]

Come on we all know Blugubrious guitars are priceless 😁 I like the darker looking one 😅

[@BlugubriousMusic]

You're priceless PF.

[@robertlucas9867]

NF3 Sounds like it has more bass and treble than a single, more body and more balanced with some slight variation in position of pickups. NF3 in other demos still has some sparkly cleans. The fender sounded Strat but with thinner sound and not always balanced between pickups. Fender more twang, quack whereas NF3 had some twang, quack but it was more balanced. NF3 to my ears is between a single and a P90 sound without the hum. It has its own thing.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I think I agree with that mostly... I would probably not say NF3 has more treble than any singles... including the p90, but you are describing what I sense as I play it. It plays even better now that I have set it up... should have done that first... did not realize how off it was out of the box. Relief, action and nut needed some tweaking, but dialing it in... it is a slinky player for sure.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

PS... thanks for watching and thoughtful comment too! I appreciate it!

[@Brykk]

Those nf3 pickups are definitely more of a humbucker type tone.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I can see why you would say that... I can tell you when playing through them, they don't feel or respond the same as humbuckers... I would say they act more like p90s. They are clearer than most humbuckers I have played... thanks for watching!

[@glaucosouza1971]

The PRS is way more bassier and compressed specially clean. The narrowfields sound more like hot rodded single coils than P90s to my ears.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@glaucosouza1971Ha ha... But p90s are pretty much hot rotted single coils! But I agree for sure about the bassiness and probably even the compression... My guess is that compression sound is the output of the pickups pushing the amp a little. Might not have that same flavor in a amp with higher headroom. Thank you for checking it out!

[@tbone2451]

The strat sounded very thin. I would’ve loved to hear these on edge of breakup. The overdrive demo was just too overbearing and tinny sounding. I think the PRs would have really shined in that comparison.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@tbone2451 I don't play on the edge of break up, I mean ever... So my goal here was to give the character of the guitar on its own not through any particular amp... I even thought about plugging directly in with no amps at all, but even I wouldn't want to hear that. A tube screamer is the most common pedal in the world so I thought it would cover the base. I appreciate the watch though for sure.

[@tbone2451]

@@BlugubriousMusic So you are more metal ? Just asking, because I’m a fan of some of the PRs stuff. Especially the se silver sky.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@tbone2451 if I answered no I would sound like a liar because my most recent video is a Sabbath cover! But actually where that came from was I used to and now again have a 65 twin reverb with such high headroom that I just got used to getting all my dirt from pedals... Especially only playing single coils growing up. It just eventually became a choice instead of what the gear was doing. I play some hard stuff but primarily it would be bluesy or rock... 50 something songs on my channel if you wanted to check them out... No pressure

[@dmb3428]

idk, I like the strat sound slightly better

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@dmb3428 Thanks for watching

[@randomcommenterurl]

NF3 shines when it comes to effects. Truly noiseless

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I agree... thanks for checking it out

[@tymanngruter1808]

For me it are two complete different guitars, but the P.R.S. sounds new, so do one for me please? ♨️🎸♨️

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@tymanngruter1808 not sure what you mean by do one... Thanks for watching!

[@tymanngruter1808]

@@BlugubriousMusic please give me one...... 😊

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@tymanngruter1808 Ha ha... Maybe I will get you two! Thanks for watching

[@30smsuperstrat]

Strat all day. I'm not a fan of Paul's pickup flavors, so I definitely don't want a guitar with his proprietary pickups that would be more difficult to swap out. Yes, PRS guitars, no matter what level, play flawlessly.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@30smsuperstrat I was a strat guy for 15 years and a tele guy for 15... Now I am just a whatever is not a Fender guy... As far as their sounds different tools for different jobs is how I see it. In one of my videos I mentioned wrenches and hammers referring to this.

[@30smsuperstrat]

​@BlugubriousMusic yes I have them all, including a DGT'd custom 22 but the proprietary NF pickups just seem like a crecent wrench when you just need a good box end 10mm.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@30smsuperstrat I can't lie I giggled at your response... Because a crescent wrench can turn that 10mm nut or bolt... But your point does not lost on me. If that's the tool you need and want it's the one you use. I appreciate your comments

[@flppr1]

Liked and subd. How does it compare to the PRS SE SAS?

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@flppr1 I'm sorry but I have never played one of those... It's a longer story but our local guitar center is about the worst place to get your hands on decent guitars... Thanks a bunch for checking the video out!

[@kaskas55]

The NF pickups sound like Dimarzio Injectors.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

Not sure I would know those, but I can tell you they do not sound like any of my other guitars. Just told my wife tonight very happy I bought it.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

Oh... forgot to say thanks for watching! Not taken for granted.

[@GreggBennett-j3p]

I’ll take a pass. Thanks for the demo.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@GreggBennett-j3p thanks for watching

[@kkrsnn5632]

Always the prs headstock is off.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I don't mind it... better than a Suhr to my eyes

[@MrPhotonjockey]

All I hear is an overdriven recording and of course the NF3 is driving the distortion harder than the strat.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

Not sure what that means - standard LUFs levels not exceeding -1.5 db, but I will look into it and appreciate you stopping by

[@mitcharney1]

Many more Strats will be bought instead of this. Just like many more Strats are being sold than a Silver Sky.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

And many more Big Macs will be eaten. Thanks for watching. Appreciate it.

[@hawedehre]

Some people don’t need more Strats 😜

[@rockoutmichigan]

PRS are ok, but way too pricey. Tonewood is snakeoil.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

I paid about the same for my Player Series Strat and this PRS and I feel they are comparable in quality. I think the non SE models are pricey for sure. You either get a good affordable import, or an expensive US made. If that is what you mean, I concur!

[@iancurrie8844]

Fender all the way. PRS is a copycat and Paul is a greasy salesman. Be original. Fender has the Mojo.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@iancurrie8844 appreciate the view... What would you call it if a company hired the largest law firm on the planet to put a small mom-and-pop business out of commission? Fender did that to my friends... Not saying that makes PRS better, but I will never be buying another fender

[@iancurrie8844]

@@BlugubriousMusic I don't think that's good either. Fender has changed ownership over the years. Was that under the current ownership? Why did they have a leg to stand on against that shop. What were they doing? Paul is a greasy salesman. He sells snakeoil. He preaches that his special tuning keys (just the buttons) have an affect on tone. He's a sheister.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

@@iancurrie8844 Yes, current leadership. You can look it up... search CGS Fender (that is Mike China Guitar Sceptic who did the video before he passed). The produce was called Win-D-Fender... it literally defended flute players from wind so they can play outside. There were people in the company who had not heard of Fender before the suit. It was a play on Defender. Almost lost their company. Even offered to share profit while they retooled with new name... nope, Fender hired the biggest law firm in the world to help. Smashed a mom and pop company into the ground. About Paul... I actually believe everything effects the tone. BUT and it is a big BUT, I think it is a ridiculous pursuit. I think there are very few players in the world who could ever use any of those differences or nuance in any meaningful musical way. So even if one piece of bone sounds different than another, the music played on either is probably not worth pretending we are that smart over. I take the road that I want to make mediocre gear sound as good as it can. Like an imported affordable guitar.... called an NF3 in this case, but it could be anything. I promise I appreciate this dialog. You sound like you are thinking through things and care about it... wherever we land, that is appreciated by me!

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@@BlugubriousMusic That's very sad to hear. Thanks for letting me know.