PRS 'Paul's Guitar' Owners Review (what are they really like)

This is an honest opinion of my new PRS 'Paul's Guitar' recorded just to provide anyone that's interested in one with a bit more info.
I use a Line 6 Helix Floor for all my tones directly into my DAW, these days I use this and stereo FRFR's on stage too.

[@ryanmcgrath9869]

You don't often see the faded blue jean top with the natural mahogany back. I much prefer that to the blue stained back. I just so happened to order a new 2023 PRS Core Paul's Guitar today. It was marked 30% off and I couldn't pass it up. It should arrive in 2 days. I have 4 PRS Core guitars and I love them. Also, beautiful gold PIA hanging on the wall.

[@davidupton8100]

You'll love the Paul's guitar, they're quite special. I love my Ibanez guitars but they're not PRS's. The PIA is a limited run, 120 made.

[@ryanmcgrath9869]

PRS guitars definitely fit my style of playing much better than Ibanez. I rarely play my 1990 Ibanez RG550 but that limited run of the PIA, especially in gold or panther pink just does it for me. I missed the boat when that limited run came out. Oh well.

[@davidupton8100]

@@ryanmcgrath9869 Yes, I do like the PIA although I don't play it that much now, I have a JS2480 which is my favourite behind my 2 PRS's. I do consider selling the PIA occasionally but I don't know if I'd get the collectors premium yet.

[@richardbennett2512]

I'm not a guitarist, but if I was, I'd definitely be watching DU's reviews beforehand. Excellent reviewer.

[@davidupton8100]

Thanks Rich, I just make it up as I go along 🤣

[@davidramos4317]

It's a $5,000 guitar. It's going to be good.

[@Stratman6257]

Nice job my friend. Really sweet tones. I’m glad you love your prs I know I love my Studio 22.

[@davidupton8100]

Many thanks, I'm convinced they don't make a bad guitar

[@InvirisAmbient]

Great review Dave! I am thinking about a Paul's Guitar and your review really helped me out - thanks so much!

[@davidupton8100]

You're welcome, go try one out alongside some other PRS's make sure the neck and tone suits you.

[@gregcoste9504]

Wow, this sound! Great!

[@markcarleton6647]

Love this demo! You did a great job demonstrating the features and tonality of this guitar! I have a PRS studio with narrowfield pickups. I really like the tone of the narrowfields. The Pauls guitar is intriguing to me because you can get the narrowfield humbucker plus true single coil tones.

[@davidupton8100]

Many thanks Mark, I'm glad you like it. I tried a studio when I bought this and the Studio was awesome, but I think I had my heart set on the Paul's partly because I'd searched for this colour, and partly because I wanted the single coil option. I started working on a video to compare the Paul's with various other decent guitars, hopefully I'll get this done soon but for me, the Paul's came top, just more clarity and articulation.

[@user-lv7ph7hs7l]

Coil splits are an easy mod though, I have it in my V with Alnico 2 Classic. Sounds incredibly

[@davebridge5580]

Nice guitar Dave, sounds awesome. Big fan of the natural backs. Did you make any truss rod adjustments after going to 009's? Also you said Pauls guitar was to replace a Les Paul because of weight, how come you didn't go for a 594?

[@davidupton8100]

Thanks Dave, I expected to make truss rod adjustments but didn't have to. On the Les Paul question, I looked at the 594, Studio and Paul's and the switching and tone of the Paul's just blew me away. Maybe not a direct replacement, but just the best on the day (subjective of course).

[@davebridge5580]

@@davidupton8100 Thanks for the reply Dave I suspected it was the tone combinations of Pauls guitar. which you went for. I've got a 594 with 10.s on but I'm thinking of going to 09's

[@davidupton8100]

@@davebridge5580 TBH the 594 was right up there re: Les Paul tones, they're all great guitars. I have a Custom 24 which I've had for 12 years and that has needed neck adjustment for 9's but it's really easy, just very minor tweaks and patience. Also you typically need to adjust the intonation slightly. I love my Ibanez, Fenders, Gibsons (in that order) but the PRS's come top for me.

[@theoversouls]

I thought this would be a review of the owners.

[@davidupton8100]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Agantross]

I really want to get a PRS Pauls Guitar but it’s almost impossible here in germany. Only some scam shops with really bad reputations got some or at least they say so.

[@davidupton8100]

That's a shame, if you're going to spend that sort of money, why not fly to Birmingham or London and go to one of the reputable U.K. shops and buy one, the flight cost will probably quite low compared to the guitar price.

[@Agantross]

@@davidupton8100 Thanks for your reply. Thanks to the 70th anniversary of thomann, I am now a proud owner of a limited PRS Custom 24 and damn I‘m so in love!

[@davidupton8100]

@@Agantross oh wow that's fantastic news, I also have a Custom 24, great guitars. I have to say that since this video I have struggled to play anything other than my PRS guitars. I genuinely think they are the best out there. Congratulations, enjoy yours.

[@Agantross]

@@davidupton8100 Oh yeah, I can't walk past it without playing on it. 🎸

[@peterludlow9847]

Lovely looking guitar, is it a se model. Cheers

[@davidupton8100]

Thanks, no it's a core

[@leehenderson8132]

Xpensive. Very very xpensive

[@TheRange7]

Tone Tuner plastics, PRS....LOLOLOL. I have one PRS in my 65 count guitar collection. It's only an SE. Great fit and finish but it's the most lifeless guitar I've ever purchased. Not a nano ounce of MOJO. This here one youz did is pretty, but I'm still not a fan of PRS shape. I'm also not a fan of the man, the myth, and the legend, PRS himself. Nothing specific, just overall don't care for him. His success is undeniable as is the reputation for the fit and finish on all his stuff from bottom to top. Enjoy your guitar Dave

[@miloupulinx4875]

Jealous guy

[@TheRange7]

@@miloupulinx4875 LOL, because my opinion of PRS and his guitars is not good, I'm jealous. LOL...mmmmkay

[@micksmith5641]

It's just that your post is so crass, and so out of place.

[@TheRange7]

@@micksmith5641 You have a point. I must have been cranky when I replied. I'll be more careful down the line.