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[@tdunster2011]

I haven't tried a PRS Core guitar for the same reason I've never tried heroin. It's simply a habit I can't afford to have.

[@Rob-qr2kn]

tdunster your right ! AVOID them. I can't even play well and saw one I had to have. Paid $over 4K for it. I'm an addict.

[@BastognePitBull]

I stumbled on a great deal on a Hollowbody 1 in the used section of an obscure GC so I bought it. My tech friend did a great job on the fret work and set up and she sounds spectacular. I cannot afford a new one. You gotta dig sometimes but the digging can be worth it. Loved your comment. I tell folks all the time that the reason I never ended up in treatment was because I was (am) poor.

[@johnsmits2494]

tdunster2011 My comment may be unwanted but many times if you have a heavy handed technique, if you don't put heavy strings on it it will partly sabotage any quality guitar, amp, or effects. Not that this demo guy always does that, I've just noticed this problem overall where the player is slamming the strings with .09 or .10 set, you'll be pushing notes and chords out of tune.

[@Kim-yl7yg]

@@johnsmits2494 What would you recommend ?

[@johnsmits2494]

Kim Sorry about the lateness, I don't live daily in cyberspace. Anyway, if you can spare $1200 or so instead of $1000, I would actually check out the S2 models, they are assembled in the US and the quality overall is noticeably better than 90% of the Indo SE line. As well, some actually appreciate in value- I bought a S2 Custom 22 semi-hollow for $1100 new, now they go for $1500-$1600. Just my intuition, but Paul's guitar SE, not convinced it's worth $1000.

[@oldrrocr]

my wife came in and caught me... yep... drooling over the PRS SE 35th anniversary model. She said "if that's what you really want - get it!" I've had it about a week and yeah, it's as good as I hoped it would be... thanks Paul! She's a keeper, and the PRS too. Am I a lucky guy or what?

[@arturoestrada9441]

one of the luckiest!

[@68able2]

man honestly down for a poly relationship i want in on that prs

[@CozyKG]

My girl always say that if i get a guitar to make sure its a good one and one i really like so i dont regret it and not keep wanting others or wonder what could be if i just got what i wanted in the first place. we some lucky ass guys😂

[@kevinr.3542]

Sorry to say this but your wife may be cheating on you and dealing with some guilt. There's no other explanation for someone's wife approving such a purchase

[@kevinr.3542]

@@Mrlz56 I'm sure their 4000th sexual encounter really knocked her socks off. I'm just kidding guys marriage is sacred I'm just a cynical child of divorced parents

[@prophetsbourne1136]

This is THE best guitar review I’ve ever seen! I love that it went point by point, from top to bottom with more explanation than playing. I’m buying the SE model as I write this so thank you for your time and effort Sir!

[@bunsenn5064]

I got the opportunity to try out a beautiful Paul’s Guitar Core. It’s the most comfortable and easy to play of any guitar I’ve ever had in my hands.

[@michael7v6]

This review keeps showing up in my recommendations. I keep watching.

[@jamesmichaelcabrera9613]

Same

[@martinpaling1989]

This is an excellent comparison and covers the ground very thoroughly. No self indulgent widdling like in one other KZbin review of these two variants. Well done, Phillip, and thank you.

[@guitarnut6144]

Thanks so much Phil. I watch all your vids and they never disappoint. Informative, fun, and limited heavy metal shredding.

[@donaldfisher8556]

Thanks Phil. As always I look forward to everything you review. This was great and helpful.

[@mathprodigy]

This video is ridiculously fantastic. Such great video quality and an excellent demonstration of the two. PRS makes some of my absolute favorite guitars on the planet, I am just fascinated by them!

[@kow294]

Great comparison phil. love the in depth analysis of the constructions and hardware.

[@thinkingjack]

The SE guitars have always been incredibly underrated in my eyes. People always write them off as the cheap PRS guitars but they give you some amazing quality

[@johnh.kingstonlll5727]

PRS all models are always a great deal. Fender always has quality control even with there $5,000 model guitars. I have to admit I'd like to get a 63- 64 Strat or Tele but can't afford that. Like Leo as long as Paul is alive PRS will always put out a fantastic guitar. Paul won't have it any other way. Peace

[@gmmakesmehurl]

Well, they were good when they were made in South Korea. Paul felt they were getting too good, so they changed production to Indonesia.

[@9Nails]

@@gmmakesmehurl Cool story. Mind showing me some credible source for that? Surely it couldn't be because of cost?

[@gmmakesmehurl]

@@9Nails Did I quote Paul directly? Sure didn't. Unfortunately, I don't recall what video I watched here on KZbin regarding the change to Indonesia, but it doesn't take a genius to figure out that what was said indicated that the South Korean guitars were getting too good. Thereby cutting into the business for the S2 and Core lines made in Maryland. And sure, it's cheaper to make them in Indonesia. Lower paid workers typically equates to lower quality craftsmanship. Not always, but typically.

[@boothbuster]

Stop the bullshit. If they were so worried about their “core” business, they would never make a less than $3k guitar at all then, would they? You are saying the equivalent of BMW selling too many lower series and saying, my god, can’t give away quality at that price anymore, must stop... probably they found a cost efficiency in Indonesia. I am sure they’d happily sell 100 times more foreign models. Their profit margin is probably not much different either. Such nonsense opinions people have.

[@davej554]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for this comparison for so long!!! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. If I can get a deal on a core, it’s going to be hard to resist.

[@MusicWithMarky]

Coming from a guy who just shot a review/demo for the new 35th anniversary SE, I reallllly appreciate how well done this video is. You really know your stuff!

[@wspeed657]

Fantastic Comparison Video. I feel like you explained everything I would need to know.

[@frogbastard]

Great video as always.I'm a huge fan and always look forward to your installments.They are informative and give insight to many products you demo. CHEERS FROM CANADA

[@mikepj1025]

Phil you did it again. You helped reassure me about my SE. For me the SE is all I’ll ever need. I can’t justify spending 4x more. For the people that can, more power to ya. It’s a gorgeous guitar and you are getting the BEST OF THE BEST. PRS and Fender Custom Shop is the pinnacle of the guitar world. IMHO. Thanks again for doing these videos man.

[@elpfanjahrling4668]

Thank you for your videos I look forward to them all the time...

[@BrianW-ny1lv]

Great review Phil. I am currently awaiting delivery of my SE Custom 24-8 and can't wait to play it.

[@alanfarias2923]

I’m 61 years old and just started to play the guitar, electric that is. Watched a lot videos on electric guitars, all types of makes and got hit in the eyes with the PRS line of guitars. Went to a local guitar shop and found a very beautiful used SE semi Hollowbody Korean made. Had it for week and a half, watched some learning videos on KZbin, more videos on PRS Guitars and went to another local guitar shop for some supplies and traded in the Semi Hollowbody for a PRS SE 35th Anniversary. I hope I did the right thing. Damm, KZbin, see what you’ve to me. PRS SE guitar addiction got me. Don’t tell the wife.

[@cannonskier]

Awesome Alan. I am 59 and starting guitar as well.

[@ivandalegundran6535]

Very detailed review! Amazing run-through on both guitars. Subscribed!

[@JamiePittsSCM]

I just tried this guitar today and Paul's SE humbucker mode actually sounds close to the DGT, which demonstrates a lot of value for this SE guitar!

[@WaterfordGiant]

Phil Really well done review. Great detail, info and things I wanted to know and things I didn’t know I wanted to know. I feel my GAS kicking in big time. And as an aside nice playing. Getting some nice chops!

[@johnalfieri1613]

You absolutely make the most informative and detailed videos compared to anyone else I've seen on KZbin . You unlike so many others play all the tones including clean tones where a lot of other demos just show crunch and distortion tones. There are a lot of us out here who are interested in hearing the guitar's capability for beautiful clean tones especially with the Paul Reed Smith that have some very unique options. Really appreciate it!.

[@branezec7656]

Dude you are guitar encyclopedia,watching your chanel last few months and enjoying,regards and all best from Croatia

[@ApolloSol]

That was a lot of great insight on guitar build stuff.

[@RaymondUpenieks]

I bought my first PRS last year (Used SE) and it really impressed me in the quality and overall fit and finish. Having had higher end guitars in past (Gibson Les Paul Custom,93 Ibanez Jem 7vwh) .. the biggest difference is pickups. On the budget guitars that seems to be the one area that separates the high end vs budget. Yet at the difference in price really a matter of how much money a person will justify spending. I have a different model but what I love about my PRS is it has the same bridge, and having Floyd Rose type on most of my other guitars..it's great to have the stability and ease of the fixed bridge along with added sustain.

[@cd349er]

I have a Custom 22 SE and love it. Great wailing tones. Feels like a high quality and priced instrument as Phil mentioned. For the price, I'm looking for another SE. And someday my budget will get me a Core model.

[@Tech875O]

I just watched the offical PRS review of this guitar and Bryan Ewald says that the bird inlays are real abalone shell. Love your review videos, mate!

[@JeffMillerCurtJester]

Really enjoyed your comparisons in the differences in manufacturing and what is the same. I made the mistake at looking at the SE model on Sweetwater and seeing the Amber version. It instantly hypnotized me into preordering it.

[@SDesWriter]

I love my PRS and although I got it used, I am thoroughly happy with the price I paid for the quality I received. That said, I contacted them about possibly re-fretting because they are a bit low and I was having difficulty holding my bends without slipping. They quoted me a price about the same as buying a new one. Congrats, you guys have officially priced me out of being a PRS buyer.

[@wesboundmusic]

Really loved the "shootout" of both models and mention of your personal preferences, awesome instruments, actually both, although no doubt, the core model is a work of art next to being an awesome instrument.

[@tonysobotka]

Best compare on KZbin! Thank you!

[@user-ok1es2yl3h]

Thank you. Excellent overview. Great guitar. Looking forward to ordering. Hopefully it will be a good addition to my PRS SE CUSTOM 24 35Aniversary.

[@andrewdimartino7426]

Great video! I love hearing about PRS's attention to detail, I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone more detail oriented than Paul. I did find myself randomly drooling over the Margarita G&L and the Tangerine Solar in the background too though!

[@mediastarguest]

Brilliant, brilliant review.

[@devilsdoorbell]

Thanks for this comparison - helpful to understand the differences you get from such drastic prices and workmanship. What I take away from this is if you're not looking for an elegant 10 top look and style, you buy the SE, and plop some other pickups in it that give you better clarity for another hundred bucks or so, and save an easy 3k in price for a great player guitar.

[@petebrown3715]

Hey Phil, Thanks for the great comparison review and breakdown. I just bought my first PRS SE last week. Great deal from Sweetwater. Was $899 marked down to $599 brand new.

[@joshsvoss]

Nice! How did you like the sweetwater experience? I’d assume it would be hard to not be able to go into the store and try out guitars until you find one that sings.

[@dalepal]

Great job with the demo and explaining the differences between the SE Paul's Guitar and the core. The SE holds it’s own but I sure prefer the core. If I wanted to spend that much money I would prefer to try one out in a store before buying the core.

[@shawnreed9016]

Another great video. Thanks for the comparison. I love my SE Custom 24. I am definitely interested in the SE Paul’s Guitar or the Core model if I ever win the lottery.🤣🤣🤠🎸

[@timshawguitar]

Amazing review. Subscribed!

[@DamianS1893]

Greatly appreciate you Phillip

[@zaz4667]

Sweet review! Thanks Phil.

[@holveragtz]

Definitely gonna get myself an SE!! Affordable and awesome!

[@tristanvadimterranova8053]

Nice review. Thanks man.

[@rickhill6277]

Great Vid Phil! I Love my LH PRS SE Custom 24 also! Mine was made in Korea and sounds Great, Finish is Flawless!! Please keep up the Good Work my Friend!!

[@johncartelli]

just purchased a SE 24 for $389(open box) thats advertised as mint shape from an online music store its still on route and looking forward to trying my first PRS. thanks for the vids

[@MrGilson1976]

Great job man! Thanks for share!!

[@gavinaston5716]

I have a PRS SE custom 24 bought in 2018. Some differences I notice... 1. The head stock has the Paul Reed Smith signature with SE underneath it. Nowhere does it say PRS except on the back of the machine heads. 2. There is no scarf joint in the neck I can find. The "ears" on the head stock are glued on each side but where the glue in neck attaches to the body there is no extra piece of wood glued in. It is a 3 piece neck plus, of course, the fret board. 3. The fretboard is rosewood with mother of pearl bird inlays 24 frets with "penguin" on the last fret. 4. It has no "DIP" switches. The tone knob is a pull push that splits both pickups. There is a 3 way blade switch. There is a noticeable volume drop when you split the bridge pickup but very little difference when you use either the neck pickup alone or both pickups. 5. The pickup rings are beige. The screws are recessed except for the pickup height adjustment screws which are not. All the screws, unlike the cores, are polished chrome finished. 6. The guitar was made in Indonesia and purchased from Sweetwater and set up very well. It did not come with a truss rod tool but I bought a 7mm one on Amazon for $8 and it works well. 7. The Sweetwater set up was ok but the action was high and was fixed by simply lowering the hex head screws in the bridge. 8. The guitar came with a good gig bag but I bought a Gator hard shell case which fits the guitar perfectly. It was also missing the whammy bar which Sweetwater sent me and I received it 3 days later with no questions asked. 9. 6 months in I noticed the action was terrible after I hadn't played it for about 2 months. I looked at the neck and it had developed quite a bow. 1/4 turn tightening the truss rod and it was back to perfect. 10. I tune it dropped 1/2 step to D# with .009 strings and there is no buzz BUT the volume and sustain on the high B and E string drops a bit after the 16th fret, primarily the sustain. 11. The pickup sound good if you have nothing to compare it to. However when I play it next to my 1987 Les Paul I do notice that the pickups lack the clarity of the Gibson. They have a little less brightness and fullness. 12. The control knobs look like standard Gibson knobs. They are not "stiff" but there is more friction when you turn them than I prefer. I also like the look of the PRS core knobs and the fact they are recessed into the Maple top looks better than these in my opinion. Aesthetically the guitar looks very nice. It has a maple top with veneer, the rest of the guitar is mahogany except for the rosewood fretboard. It maintains tune very well even when you abuse the whammy bar. It will never replace my American made Stratocaster or my Gibson Les Paul but it fits well in the middle. If I had to do it over I would probably get a used PRS CE 24 for $1500.00 instead of my SE 24 that ended up costing $950.00 by the time I got the case etc. It would have been worth the extra $550.00 just to get the better machine heads and pickups plus a solid top vs a veneer.

[@stevengiordano9179]

The PRS "the Paul" SE is a fantastic feeling amazing playing great sounding guitar one of the very best guitars money can buy. I am delighted from the sound and playability. This is one high quality guitar for the money. A great buy and a fantastic deal

[@BrentAdams]

I picked up one of the SE Paul's Guitar in red, back in November of 2020. What an Amazing guitar! .. and I found mine "used" in perfect condition at a big savings. I've never been happier. I do also have an older original McCarty. I like the SE Paul's better. Especially the new coil tap with the TCI-S pickups. It blows my old McCarty out of the water in tone quality.

[@MikaelLewisify]

Absolutely love my SE Paul’s. By far the best guitar I’ve ever owned. My only complaint is the cheap looking plastic tuning pegs. Having said that, they hold the guitar in tune very well.

[@dannythemedic]

well laid out format!

[@williamknell864]

The TCI pickups sound beautiful. I love Gibson / Epiphone minis too. My favorite HBs. If PRS ever does good recreation of the smaller TCI on an SE model, that would really be something to consider.

[@drewradlack]

Phil, this is an excellent video.

[@ericvanderbogart2464]

Technically speaking... those aren’t DIP switches. They are small toggle switches. DIP is an acronym for Dual In-line Package. It came from the integrated circuit industry. DIP switches are those little switches in a row that you need a pen or other pointy object to push. Great video as usual.

[@andrewdimartino7426]

Thanks for the clarification Eric! Im trying to learn more about electronics so factoids like that are actually really cool and helpful to me.

[@joe5583]

I have no idea why people use the term dip switches for just normal switches I guess it's because people think it's the word Dip, because they dip up and down or somthing. As an electronics engineer this annoys me as well

[@shaunzimmerman7593]

@@joe5583 i think its because they are dips lol im just joking but i no what u mean haha just small toggle switch

[@MrReStories]

LOL. I was going to point that out too, then I thought, don't be such a nerd :-) Turns out people found your comment really helpful, so what do I know :-)

[@samfosdick9874]

@@andrewdimartino7426 here's another factoid which corrects something he said:. The "Gibson" mini humbuckers on the original deluxe Les Pauls were actually leftover Epiphone minis. Gibson had a truckload of deluxe models routed for P90s and they flopped. They also had shelves of the epi mini humbuckers they had acquired so they simply put the Epiphone mini humbuckers into the slots that we're out here for the p90s with the plastic cover and they work perfectly. To me those mini Epiphone humbuckers where the best sounding pickups ever to be put onto a Les Paul

[@johnkeetch5793]

Bught a fire red SE at a savings over the other colours. Used the savings to get some matching Black Chrome Locking tuners.This is one of the best guitars I have played, Only minor set up to my taste was required. Very Very playable right out of the box. Great review.

[@richardnita8176]

Now THAT'S how you make a comparison video!

[@finaljesus]

This is actually a great video I bought the PRS SE custom 24 I had gone into a local music store to check it out and buy some strings and tried the one I thought was best and loved the sound I’m happy with my prs the pick ups are great sounding the neck is really comfortable the look is beautiful I have the maple top it has binding on neck and body with the bird inlays and the binding on the headstock I paid $600.000 and I know they go for $830.00 or more

[@CharlieKeatingBand]

Great job as usual Phillip.

[@marcosa3145]

Very good video. I was skeptical about the SE being made in Indonesia. My experience with Indonesian SE guitars is not good. In fact, I made certain that the SE I purchased was Korean. Nice to hear that is a good one.

[@12south31]

Just got an SE made in Indonesia and it is perfect out of the box. The neck and fretwork are every bit as good as any Gibson I own at 4-5X the cost of the SE. With every single other guitar I've purchased in a comparable price range, I have had to do fret work and a thorough set up. Which is not a surprise with the price however, I was surprised that the SE did not need a single thing. It was perfect right out of the box.

[@mrjfeb539]

Thanks Phil I just got my Amber se Paul’s guitar .this is the first PRS I’ve owned at first I said why did I buy this plugged it in to my hot rod deluxe should of went with an sg been playing for a week now I love it Sounds like a strat and like a Gibson just a little bit brighter used with distortion sounds pretty ballsy very well made great video

[@peteralexanderharrison9309]

Mrjfeb Hi Jen. I just got my amber SE. I love the guitar but the color seems to be off, it’s more of a dark mustard color than yellow, I was wondering how you were enjoying the color of your guitar. By the way, the damn thing plays so great.

[@jakemixd]

I just tried a zebrawood SE in a music store, and wow! One of the nice sounding and great feeling guitar I ever held.

[@bigfootingermany]

I have an SE Zach Myers from Korea in the color they call "Stealth". Matte gray and black with quilted maple veneer over maple top. Semi hollow thin line style. It looks like some complete death metal machine, with the matte gray/black and ebony fretboard. I would have preferred the Trampas green version, but living in Germany, and shortly moving back to the US, the only one that had a non-CITES fretboard was the stealth model. I have to say it is one of the best playing and sounding guitars I have ever owned. I am really extremely impressed with it. In fact I was so impressed with it, I purchased one of the SE acoustic guitars also. The T60 Tonares in Ziricote. Same neck profile as the Zach Myers, the wide fat. beautiful sweet sounding acoustic. And the T60 came with a hard case. I got the same gig bag with the Zach M as you do. Another extremely fine piece of kit. Probably the best gig bag I have ever seen also. Good stuff!! Bob in Germany

[@CTripodi1965]

I have three PRS SE models and I love playing all three. Its my go-to guitars for playing. The SE models feel and play just as good as the S2 and Core models IMO.

[@unknownride5253]

Like very much how quickly you got right into matters

[@_NoDrinkTheBleach]

I bought a core Paul's guitar a few years ago. It's one of the best sounding and playing guitars I've ever played. It's not a 10-top, so it didn't cost me $4000. I think if the SE had existed two years ago, I probably would own one of them instead of the core model. I can't wait to check one out, just to see how well it holds up to mine.

[@JustinSpakable]

Thanks for the video. Great info

[@AlexIsASeraphim]

Awesome Phillip. Always scared about necks with scarf joints. Didn't know that was an SE spec so thank you.

[@DavyHulme]

Why? Scarf jointed necks are generally much stronger than necks with an angled headstock cut from a single piece of wood. Note all the single piece headstock broken Gibsons.

Very informative video, thank you!

[@resington]

Great VS video. More like this Phil thanks!

[@jumpsteady1777]

The finish of the SE reviewed here is among the 3 guitars I traded in to go home with a trampas green CE24. I can only imagine comparing it a $4k prs. The ce24 is a $2k prs and it's like night and day between it and the Paul's guitar @ $1000. Of course as stated..a $1000 guitar still should undoubtedly land you an incredibly awesome instrument. $1k is no cheap tab either. Discovering an immaculate condition ce24 used for $1400 was something I may never find a good of deal again in guitars. Which is why I drove 12 miles home to get 3 guitars to trade and buy it that day. No regrets. Worth it. I knew it would be gone in a matter of days.

[@truespiderman]

Awesome comparison Phil! I agree I prefer the Core as well, but the SE is still pretty sweet. I have a Mikael Akerfeldt PRS SE and although it is not better in any one specific aspect to any of my other guitars, it's tied with my Gibson Les Paul for my favourite in my collection and just happens to be the least expensive as well :)

[@jamesmichaelcabrera9613]

The best comparison yet

[@oguzhanaldemir]

Great review

[@GOOSE-1334]

Ive had both I had a Custom 24 and have several SE going back to 2003. For me man the Custom 24 for playing hardrock and metal I couldnt get it dialed it due to the pickups it never seemed to have that punch and heavy sound I was looking for. Great for light overdrive and clean. The SE even with the cheap pickups they get there. I have changed the pickups in one and put invaders in a Tremonti

[@kyussvegas]

I've played a Paul's Guitar - those pickups are to DIE for. Super happy you did this comparison. I'm tempted to get the SE at some point, it still seems like an incredible guitar.

[@onehotrocker99]

Great comparison of the two guitars. Nice to know what the differences are between Paul's Guitar and one of the Core guitars. I agree with you on the SE's top. Looks better than the 10 top on the Core. Hey, I noticed your spelling of Hughes & Kettner at the 8:15 mark is incorrect. You put Kittner. The amp maker can't be happy about that. Especially when the logo is directly behind you on their amp in the video. LOL.

[@liorauf]

Great video!!!

[@MrMekyto]

Excellent objective review. Thanks

[@rickmathis8590]

Great comparison! Both sound great, though the core is obviously better overall. The SE, though, is definitely closer to my price point.

[@TeeFetch]

I like the SE you got there.

[@bradleyrayson2955]

My Rosewood SE is unbelievable. I have a Tusk nut, Seymour Duncan pickups, Fu tone brass block and other mods. It plays better than my Gibson Les Paul had and it's so versatile, just an amazing guitar

[@HiGainArifStudio]

thanks for your explaination about PRS

[@WibblyWobblyBob]

I think what I learned from this is that both are fantastic guitars that have some different characteristics. I would be happy with either.

[@OEMPlus]

that melody is nice, dude. good work.

[@ProbyWaN1337]

That blue one is beautiful

[@Qnillo]

I trust Phil, but still I will believe the new indonesian SEs are now on par with the koreans when I will be able to try a bunch. My old korean custom 24 with locking tuners and a change of pickups was a majestic guitar.

[@racrx7]

Thanks for the explanations. PRS are new to me and confusing with all the different models and variations.

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

I recently purchased an SE Paul's Guitar in Amber. I had Gotoh SD90MG-T locking tuners put on, PRS US lampshade knobs, PRS US Nut, US Strap Buttons, Fret levelling and crowning, and this guitar plays and sounds absolutely incredible. I'm going to look into whether the Core Paul's Guitar's pickups and potentiometers can be put in. I'd like to get it as close to the Core Model as possible even tho the stock SE Paul's Guitar is amazing and one of the best, if not the best , guitar at the $999 price point .

[@andrendenum1]

Would love to see you do a comparison between the SE Paul's Guitar and the SE Custom 24-08. There's supposedly a lot of similarities (TCI-S pickups for example) but on other reviews they don't sound the same. The Custom 24-08 seems brighter (less muddy/fuzzy) than the Paul's. I need to hear more comparisons of them and see more play of them.

[@nurk_barry]

I’m a long-time Gibson / epiphone guy who wants to get a PRS to add to the collection. Love the hardware , color scheme and overall setup and vibe of the SE, if only it sounded like the Core 22, but the difference in tone is night and day between the two. The American is so much clearer, fuller, and more musical. It has to be mainly the pickups since the dimensions are identical. Also the recessed knobs and the fully carved top seal the deal for me. Thanks for making this video, this is exactly what people need to make this decision.

[@nurk_barry]

@@ericvandruten yeah that makes sense, so the fact that they quarter-saw the american and glue it together differently makes a real difference huh? did you get an SE or an american? I'm sure I would still be happy wioth the SE, I mean it probably rocks. I like epiphones even though my gibson sounds clearer.

[@dogu8645]

Finally a good review of the Paul's SE. :) Thanks man!

[@Tarheelbluez]

At 1:52 of the Bryan Ewald video, PRS states the SE has real Abalone inlays. Nice loop Phil. The price difference is staggering, but the core has that “it” factor. I think the SE Paul’s will do very well. For the money it will make a lot of people consider PRS.

[@s9plus20]

Great review, thanks Phillip. Currently have 1 core and 2 SE's. I like all 3. I think my next one will be an S2 Starla with the Bigsby. Have you ever played one of those?

[@gerryloughran1676]

Great always telling it how it is ...sweet Thanks

[@Hoscitt]

Very good stuff here, thanks Phillip! 👍 (I'm late to the party, I know!)

[@josephsantana3094]

According to the indonesia factory tour video from PRS, the SE guitar frets are also glued in.

[@JacksonPlant]

I used to own the core just like that one it was awesome.

[@zebulator1992]

It would be super interesting to put the sale pickups than the core model into the SE to see how much wood quality/construction make a difference. But it was a super interesting comparison. thanks a lot. I realise that I prefer the more subtle carve of the SE actually