PRS SE 245 Standard. My Les Paul Killer. Review.

Hey all! As stated in the video, I'll be reviewing one of my very own guitars in this video. One of my favorites from my collection. My PRS SE 245. The guitar that I bought as a cheaper alternative to the Gibson Les Paul that I wanted, but couldn't afford, thus the title of this video.
Hope you enjoy, Kelly
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[@scottminty4623]

PRS SE Guitars have moved from Korea to Indonesia. Build, QC and QA are still exceptionally high.

[@pgk7285]

Great video. I have this exact guitar, and got it for exactly the same reason you did. Mine is from 2013, when the SE range was still built at World Music factory in Korea. Over the years, I upgraded some of the parts. I played the guitar so much that I wore the chrome plating off the top of one of the bridge posts, just like you evidently did, which revealed some rather rough metal beneath. I decided to replace the bridge with a Tone Pros AVT2M-C (be sure to get the "M" one, for metric as this guitar uses metric units). It was a simple, drop-in replacement (you can use the existing bushings). The new bridge improved the tone and made the already good intonation even better. I also ended up replacing the pickup selector with a Switchcraft, and then did a JB/Jazz change on the pickups for more hard rock tone. Fantastic instrument.

[@michaelmilburn3094]

Excellent review. Quick, organized and to the point while also addressing a lot of material.

[@timothy5974]

My daughter gifted me the new SE 594 in vintage. Unbelievable guitar and the details and craftsmanship is fantastic.

[@Steve-br7wt]

I love PRS. Have a Silver Sky SE and a 35th anniversary Custom 24 Artist and a Les Paul Studio. I just wish I could play like you. I’m glad I found your channel!

[@eastendimages]

The review I’ve been looking for. Thank you, sir

[@handywork1]

Excellent playing and review. Thank you sir…

[@gichen007]

I just discovered your channel. I am really impressed! Great review!

[@tjmns]

my 1st electric guitar a few months back, thanks for the review.

[@uncleremus5046]

Sounds killer in the mix. Always wanted the Madsen SE model but never got one. Great guitar.

[@kraggsmash9413]

Great guitar, and killer playing like always!

[@GrahamB64]

I bought the exact same model as you have! Just slightly later, with the redesigned headstock logos. I bought it because of your "Show Me The Way" cover, curiously enough. I'd watched that, then an identical SE245 turned up randomly on my Facebook Marketplace. I took that as a sign and bought it. It's been great! I got it cheap (£330, so about $560 Canadian) as it was a little neglected and dusty, but no damage and had hardly been played. A good clean, setup and fret polish later and it's a fine guitar. The only thing I had to replace was the bridge, because the chrome had started flaking off in sharp chunks. I fitted a Wilkinson GTB and that was a very worthwhile upgrade. Thanks for bring the SE245 to my attention! Incidentally, despite having a couple of Gibson SGs, the reason I still don't have a Gibson Les Paul is because I've never found one (short of a Custom Shop) that is as well made, solid, beautifully crafted and great playing as the Made In Japan Tokai "Love Rock" that I already have. If one of those ever comes your way, grab it with both hands! Keep up the great work, KDA. You and Rick Beato are my two favourite music channels by a mile. All the best to you and yours!

[@paulsmith9542]

100% agree about the PRS SE Single Cut.....brilliant value for superb playing & sounding guitar !!!!!

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Your review was very good! I want one!

[@gasafunkulus8718]

Excellent playing. In case nobody else has mentioned it, the reason for the Gibson controls arrangement is that when you have adjusted the two volumes to give a blended sound, you can use your hand to roll the paur of volumes together to adjust the sound up or down, without changing the balance of the pickups.

[@tomverderber1565]

245 SE Standard. Such a beautiful, versatile and wonderful sounding ax. Well-priced, also.

[@listairgin]

Hey there Kelly I really hope that PRS send you a brand new top of the range USA single cut guitar because the amount of influence and respect you have on KZbin around the world is going to sell a lot of guitars for them. Your opinion is much valued as you are a professional player with a no nonsense attitude. You absolutely deserve a high end guitar from them. But the great thing is that you completely milk all the goodness out of the cheaper version and all the guitar snobs get all unsettled lol. Thanks for doing this demo, it’s great. 😉🌌💕🌅👌🏻

[@buzzstankos8532]

PRS SE Guitars are made in Indonesia in a factory that only does PRS SE. The CEO at PRS oversees the whole thing and they are producing amazing quality guitars as you have see. Excellent review $ great playing, as always. Thanks

[@vincemincevince]

i never liked the look of prs guitars the same as you but i was really blow away when i played one of these absolutely incredible the pick ups sound amazing as well. i’m going to get one as some point. i played allot of epiphone inspired by gibson les paul’s and don’t get me wrong they were really well made etc but this model i just felt connected to straight away.

[@MikeX50]

Totally agree with your review. PRS should be writing you a check asap 🙂

[@jstar1000]

I'm 62, started playing guitar when I was 13, I've always been a Les Paul guy and have owned several over the years. Hands down my favorite LP I currently have is a Wine Red with chrome hardware (not gold) Les Paul Studio. I swapped out the black pick guard and pickup rings to off white (cream) as I like this look over the stock look. It plays better then all the others I have owned. I snagged it used for $400 probably 15 years ago but you can get a nice clean used one all day long for $700 to $1000. Great guitar that will holds its value. I am interested in getting a PRE SE though.

[@brianmcmahan5505]

Love all your tutorials. Just wanted to give you a shout out for the great job you do. I have learned more from you than any other resource. I hope you keep making these. I do have a request for more Ted Nugent tutorials from the Free for all Album if you get the chance. Thanks again.

[@NiqScott]

I went with a 1997 Les Paul Studio. From 1993 to 1997 they were basically a Les Paul Standard without the binding or inlaid logo. The earlier ones have ebony fretboards, but I'm happy with my rosewood. The modern Studios are built more down to a price, but still great guitars.

[@grah01]

Nice review.

[@stratman9449]

got mine in 2009 and was surprised how good it was....still my #1 goto guitar...changed the pus with prs dragon pick ups very hot...but nice punch.....cheers...

[@Oldsaltydog2]

Great review ☝️

[@jamesf5963]

Nice guitar, great playing and kudos for the Adam's Apple drop...and underrated gem of a tune that never made it radio

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

Such a cool riff!

[@larrywhitesell4139]

Guitar looks great!

[@billyaitken7461]

American release looks to be that beautiful ‘brown -fade to black’…….wish I was seeing those in Australia 🧐.

[@dbrown6451]

Kelly, off topic. Epiphone just released a new Lifeson LP better than the last one they did! Nice playing as always! 👍🏻🍺

[@donaldallen4285]

My first guitar was a Epiphone Les Paul. Then a American fender Strat. Then a Gibson Les Paul. I just recently bought a PRS Se 24-08 custom and I absolutely love it. I love the way the neck feels. It’s becoming my number one.

[@sweetguy19762]

Does a less Paul sound better than a lot of guitars?

[@donaldallen4285]

@@sweetguy19762 a Gibson Les Paul does.

[@nicholasschlegel473]

Bought one today (new) - largely due to your vid! Just needs some minor setup. Thanks so much for the vid, Kelly!

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

Cheers mate! Glad to help. Enjoy the guitar.

[@nicholasschlegel473]

@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar Thanks Kelly! Can I ask what gauge you're using? 9s, 10s? And thank you for your 30 days of Lerxst!!

[@georgecole1534]

Bought a charcoal one 10 years ago on a Sweetwater black Friday deal for $400.00 what a deal that was.

[@fraggerron]

Very nice guitar have you checked out Carvin les paul you can custom order and great quality for reasonable price

[@kingcormack8004]

I'm using a 2007 PRS SE doublecut with P90s. All mahogany set-neck with the PRS headstock design makes it a functionally better guitar than, say, a 1959 Les Paul Special IMO. Using Quilter amplification through a TOOB speaker.

[@CAP21]

I can’t speak regarding PRS, but I am quite familiar with Gibson Les Paul’s and all I can say is the quality control is the worst in the business. Mind numbing how they are so popular considering you have to pay $8,000+ to know you won’t get a lemon. 😞

[@CC-qb9sm]

A mighty fine fiddle indeed

[@brianmcmahan5505]

Thanks!

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

Cool man! Thanks Brian, appreciate that immensely.

[@JohnJones22856]

Birds are a deal breaker, but fine playing as always, KDA!

[@bartboop]

Made in Indonesia since 2018! Big difference!

[@L0nkero]

PRS is still doing the quality control. "Made In Indonesia" probably doesn't on it's own make the guitars any worse.

[@davidheslop7653]

Hi. Great channel one of my favourites. I am sold on the "killer". Have to say yours looks fab - I haven't seen one as nice, yet.... How does the non adjustable saddle thing work? Do you get good intonation? Cheers David

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

Thanks mate! It IS adjustable for intonation actually. Little screws in the back of the saddle.

[@jamesbarrick3403]

I'm confused... I thought the PRS "standard" was all mahogany body (no flame top). The good news is that you can find lightly used models like this on reverb for $400. That is a steal

[@johnchrestman4245]

I think PRs should send you a pedal at least. Great review. I have an old se 245 from Korea w/ bird inlay tobacco flame. I also have an 06 LP. And my 245 is hands down better in every way. My LP went 6 months without being touched after my wife bought me the PRS. Yes I know, I’m lucky. 😂 the 245 to me is sorta like an LP with an SG neck. I love it… almost as much as I love my wife!

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

Nobody sends me nothin', haha. I'm used to it now. When this channel was growing with a few thousand subscribers, I looked up when one might expect some sponsorship interest. The general consensus was around 10,000 or so. I'm over 46,000 nowadays. Nothing.

[@loveguitars]

PRS!👍

[@martynrandall7652]

Hi I have the chance snagging a good used 245 near where I live. They tick alot of boxs, if your guitar went missing, would you buy another one or something else? Now that the honey moon period is over . Cheers Martyn.

[@Moozart]

Maybe it's not meant to be a shred machine, but I have small hands, and shred my fastest on this guitar. More than I do on my super strats, extended range guitars or anything else :D It's like finding the right woman I guess

[@slicksalmon6948]

I bought one of these several months ago after hearing you play it. No regrets. The newer models have a different bridge, which is adjustable. In my experience the pickups have just a bit of a P90 quality to them in that you can get them to play clear when you want them to. A PAF won't do that. The other LP killer is the Sire L7, which is also a mighty fine guitar.

[@Pedro_MVS_Lima]

You too, huh? It's a fantastic guitar in its price range. These newer models are made in Indonesia, not Korea. There is also the Vintage Burst finish which is the one I own. Beautiful.

[@slicksalmon6948]

@@Pedro_MVS_Lima Yep, me too! Since the introduction of the SE McCarty 594, the 245 has become the forgotten stepchild of the PRS lineup. The Standard that Kelly has is the more expensive of the two models because of the maple veneer. The all-mahogany model costs less than $700 (US).

[@thomasjurd172]

Hi Kelly!!!😂 noticed you are using the blackstar idcore ? Which ones that is it the 20 or 40 w . Just wondering what settings you were doing with the cult electric lessons ? Trying to get that sound with my amp . Great channel

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

It's the 20 watt version. I can't remember the setting, but it was likely just on the crunch channel with the gain dialed back a bit. Maybe slight chorus effect as well.

[@thomasjurd172]

@KellyDeanAllenGuitar thanks, lm working on love removal but don't think you do the solo on that .could you do a lesson on 3 different repeating licks, that would be great in that electric style hmm want to get fire woman solo to .my favourite band and still touring alot

[@klauswigsmith]

I'd LOVE to own a PRS SE, but those inlays...I know they're unique, but I just can't with the birds. Superficial, I know, but I'd take an inferior guitar build with trapezoid inlays over a PRS.

[@gregring895]

What strings and gauge on your PRS?

[@LudwigSC93]

Alex Lifeson plays PRS. All you need to know :)

[@paullavallee1631]

I love owning a Gibson les paul standard but these days I dont think its necessary

[@feliromero343]

Nice Adam's apple

[@markbaum9615]

Good review....great demo... Damniit.... now looking at one of these.... I'll have to overlook Paul Smiths dickishness

[@kingcormack8004]

Paul Reed Smith's personality issues affect you personally, do they?

[@markbaum9615]

@@kingcormack8004...basically if you're dickish...I won't support your business ... Especially if you pretentiously agrue your stance on never installing SS frets

[@billyaitken7461]

1:15 Adrian Smith? He used to rock a Les Paul…….back in the days when Iron Maiden made music worth listening to…….😞.

[@fraggerron]

I guess they’re kiesel guitars now

[@UncleWayon]

If I could only find a lefty.......

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

SO THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUITAR THAT KILLED LES PAUL ?

[@thomasjurd172]

You don't have a tip jar for people to send a few quid then

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

Forgot to add to video. It's there now. In the description box. Appreciate that mate!

[@thomasjurd172]

@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar can't find it, there is a couple out there but will have to work at it and I will get there Kelly... I like all the riffs of electric mate,,, sonic temples a great album but not alls cup of tea

[@kresomag]

Guitrrrr

[@josefkomzik2203]

meleš hocna

[@ozflyer1]

Clearly youve never played an old nice Les Paul or even a good one.