PRS STUDIO 2021 - First Impressions - Its Fantastic!

[@Groovetrapped]

Your playiing is just beyond tasteful and fantastic Paul! Your tone choice and notes are so full of character. I wish you had guitar tutorial course.

[@TheStudioRats]

Thanks GrooveTrapped. If you look at the channel ive done a series on guitar techniques. The series is ongoing but thanks for the tip I might look to do a course instead.

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

I love PRS guitars. Everybody who has played mine says it feels alive. Sustain for days.

[@officialmichaeljnr]

One of the best guitars iv ever heard. What a beast 😭😭😭 the note separation is incredible.

[@typist73]

wonderful . is there an affordable competitor

[@carsgunsandguitars]

My next guitar, finally played one and I'm in love... it's the perfect do-it-all guitar for me!

[@maximogomez5613]

Great video Paul, how would you compare this to the Modern Eagle V?

[@BOOLsheet]

Do you ever find that your pick hits the middle pick up when you’re alternate picking?

[@tonyz4292]

Yep!

[@sixslinger9951]

I love how middle pickups sound but hate them because they always get in the way.

[@MikeReaney]

Great playing and beautiful tones .... Doesn't the bridge humbucker split to single coil as well?

[@kevincourcey813]

Sounds spectacular. Looking forward to the comparison vid.

[@dreamscuba]

That is a lovely PRS. I have a PRS custom 24 from 2008 with the McCarty burst. It looks stunning too. I found out later after buying that the date of manufacture was a very special date for me for other reasons. I was looking to get a strat, but now maybe I have to look at this guitar. Great video Paul. Thank you.

[@scottdematteo]

Absolutely superb demo, I love that preset or amp sound you're getting. What is it, and can you Share. I play Helix in the studio.

[@juanjoserestrepocalle7770]

Gosh! PRS is driving me crazy, love them!. The studio is on my radar now!... getting closer!. Great video, thanks for sharing!.

[@adhaskym.a9536]

What amp & drive are you using? Amazing sounding and driven just right.

[@johnjacobs7283]

What a great looking and sounding guitar. Because of this I must now have one to go along my MCcarty.

[@patmcwilliamsmusic]

Just put one on hold today. Now that I have seen your video I'm definitely going to pick it up. What amp are you playing through? Sounds sooo good

[@simonjonasmusic8410]

That really is a stunning guitar. Sounds very focused and "wiry" compared to the DGT i think, but incredibly detailed. I imagine this one will cut through any mix like nobody's business...the Studio being considerably higher priced than the DGT i'm really looking forward to seeing both guitars compared. Great job as always, man.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Simon, comparison coming next week.

[@8sigreg]

The two are like comparing apples and oranges. The DGT's dual humbuckers are wound to match David Grissom's ES-335 which had PAFs, and they're different than the bridge pickup on the Studio. The DGT also has bigger frets and 11s, which affect the sound. I have both guitars and they're equally fun, they sound good mellow and loud, they're just different instruments and are equally capable. And they both feel great after hours of playing.

[@hollywoodactress]

@@8sigreg If you could only buy one DGT or Studio which would you go for ?

[@НиколайВиноградов-ъ5с]

Incredibly musical and balanced sound !! Thanks for the great PRS guitar demo!

[@jacolux]

Congrats! It looks and sounds amazing. PRS is my #1 brand. I have two atm, a blue 35h Anniversary and a Yellow Semihollow, and I love them both.

[@francismontocchio9910]

Amazing! What amp and pedals were you using for this recording?

[@shughy1]

Sounds superb, both in clean and dirty... What amp were you using?

[@MrMattsac232]

The studio just seems like a perfect guitar. I have the dgt and a sc594 but cannot shake the feeling this would be a better fit.

[@Tiger1016.]

Curious if you were to pick up a Studio and had to shed one of the other two, which would you keep? I have a 594 but have been feeling like I would be slightly happier replacing it with a DGT, which I have not been able to try so far, for the meaty HB tone needs. I'm in the process of trying to find a Studio too, and I think I would make for a great trio alongside a DGT and HBII (getting rid of my 594 and cu24).

[@donciseau]

What a beautiful and amazing sounding guitar!

[@dver4624]

That is one of the best guitars I've ever heard. I have way too many guitars and pedals, might sell a load and get one of these.

[@TheStudioRats]

Not a bad shout. from the day I had with it, it’s really versatile and could cover a lot of different guitar jobs.

[@yvesthibodeau7084]

Amazing looking guitar. What do they call that color.

[@CosmicNed]

McCarty burst i believe- I have the similar twin humbucker special PRS in same finish…

[@Hardtimes330]

Fantastic playing! Position 4 is 🔥

[@jlepre752]

I agree

[@gabrielfiedler5550]

Just wondering now that you've had the Studio guitar for a year, do you still think it's a great guitar? Better than the DGT? Thanks

[@TheStudioRats]

Personally I’d get a dgt.

[@matteosmusicuniverse2861]

Hello Paul, Great video as always. How do you like this bridge pickup as compared to BKP Mule? I’m trying to decide on older CU22 and adding Mules, or a new Studio - if I can find any! Thanks Matt

[@TheStudioRats]

Hi Matt, I think the PRS LT pickups are great, I’d go for a studio.

[@8sigreg]

Very pretty guitar! I have the original model Studio. The "biggest" difference is the bridge humbucker. The Studio is a great rock guitar, and is so fun to play! It quacks like a Strat, can scream like a LP Jr., and can get mellow like a 335 on the front pickup. Now look into the PRS 509. :-) Between it and the Studio the rest of my PRS are living at home.

[@Tiger1016.]

Would you say that the 509 has relatively more snap, spank, funk compared to the single coils in the Studio? Seems like it probably does from what I have gathered from other demos. Been tossed up between the Studio and 509 after multiple failed attempts at trying to gel with "real" so gel coils (strat, tele, Fiore) with P90s being closer to my liking.

[@claytonmurrayguitar]

That neck pickup is the single cool sound I’m after right now! Wish these weren’t so expensive!

[@grooveitman929]

I have one of the first Studios that came out and it´s a FANTASTIC instrument. Your playing is great. Congrats on your new guitar!

[@morgansprouse2562]

What amp was that? Sounded incredible

[@TheStudioRats]

That was a BluGuitar Amp1

[@natashanyxx9486]

I have one of those paid for, but I have no idea as to when my dealer will get it in.

[@peterludlow9847]

Sounds amazing , too rich for me tho and I don't think I would ever spend that much on a guitar if I could. Have you played the epiphone new modern Les Paul, and if so what's your thoughts. l

[@TheStudioRats]

Hi Peter. I haven’t tried the new Epiphone LP. I think it looks great and I’m hearing great things about them.

[@kennyofatoboiyo7447]

What amp/speakers you using for that tone?

[@58lp2002]

What a great guitar! Go PRS!Not sure I would want that third middle PU as it may get in the way of picking? Compare to a Custom 22 or 24 or a DGT? Different PUs then my older 22 and 24.

[@TheStudioRats]

Yes i think you have to watch that middle pickup but its really no different than you would on a strat. Comparison vid with a DGT next week.

[@Arfshesaid457]

Sounds and looks beautiful. I have a question, though. Have you ever noticed that the birds on PRS necks are upside down? Why is that?

[@sixslinger9951]

the birds are flying (ascending) to the end of the neck

[@esmoroglu]

Characterful harmonics in eveey setting, congradulations, looks and sounds wonderful.👏🏻👋🏼🧿

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Seyfi

[@mikewilkinson694]

Would you share your amp settings by chance? That’s a divine tone! I just got a 2021 PRS Studio myself in Whale Blue. It’s one of the best sounding guitars I’ve owned! That humbucker puts my Gibson 59 custom shop reissue to shame!

[@TheStudioRats]

I’m thinking I should have got the whale blue, that colour is awesome. I’m using the BluGuitar Amp1 for the vid

[@mikewilkinson694]

@@TheStudioRats thanks - that BlueGuitar sounds great! The whale blue is pretty incredible. I somehow managed to wind up with the exact guitar from the PRS video about the new studios lol. Anyhow. Great work on this demo!

[@maximumguitarage]

Hi Paul, great videos! I have subed. How does this PRS Studio stack up against Pete Thorn Signature Series Suhr ? Would like to hear your thoughts as you have played both or own both. I am on the fence. Thank You!

[@TheStudioRats]

Hi James, they are both really well made and I think you’ll be stoked with either. I found the PT Sig a little too clinical but it’s a fab guitar.

[@maximumguitarage]

@@TheStudioRats can you elaborate what you mean my clinical. Did it lack emotion or theatre ?

[@maximumguitarage]

I will be asking on your next live Q and A video for sure ! Haha

[@garyj6006]

I'm currently in the process of deciding between studio, special or 594. Have any opinion on whether the TCI 58/15 LTs are truly better sounding or more articulate than the non-TCI version? How do the narrowfields compare?

[@TheStudioRats]

Hi Gary, I’m sure you’ll be happy with any of them. Ive only tried the LT’s on this guitar and they sound great to my ears.

[@mattflickinger8151]

Holy crap! What is your signal chain here? Would you pick the narrow field over a full HB in that neck position? Those sound great!

[@rickc2102]

The in-betweens are alright, but each pickup sounds just incredible on its own.

[@milyarda1987]

Sounds unbelievably good! :) Great video!

[@mariorojas3724]

La guitarra tiene 10 sonidos diferentes? Es correcto?

[@Em_Dee_Aitch]

Is it the guitar or the recording? Why do the narrowfields have so much breakup? I thought these were supposed to be crystal clear.

[@Pantalooj]

Neck pickup tone was great ... pair that with 4 other great tones, including that super bridge tone, and you have a smorgasbord that's probably a wider spread than your average HSS Strat

[@liorauf]

WOW congrats!!!

[@tomt6257]

I want one but cant find one anywhere. I heard PRS is about one year behind in production.

[@nomnom112]

I have a 2010 10 top for sale!

[@willgoodfellow3144]

Congrats. She's a stunner!

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Will

[@KenithCopeland]

i made a decision mid pandemic to either buy a core studio or s2 studio, and honestly, the pattern regular neck of the s2 line is a thing of beauty for me. plus i love the type D single coils in the s2 studio (the narrow fields are still great, but with my amps the type D sound better). one things for sure, the prs studio is a massively underrated guitar

[@0megalul309]

the og studios in the late 80s and early 90s have lindy fralin single coils and a hb, very rare to spot nowadays.

[@SDisonYT]

Awesome guitar! I love the narrow field pickups. I’ve been wanting a PRS Special semi-hollow with the narrow field pickups for a long time. Someday.

[@MrTimThunder]

Thank you for the great demo. Does this have a thicker body or same as a CU24?

[@TheStudioRats]

Ive never played a cu24 but as far as i know its only the maple cap that is thinner, the body’s are the same.

[@robertshamansky1912]

I thought I wanted a custom shop Tele until I heard this PRS. 🥳

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

Was not a bad sound out of any pickup or combination. Stunning guitar !!

[@CarlosMorgadoMusic]

Congrats! That PRS is a BEAST! 🤘😎🎸

[@frankie_CALB]

Would love to see a comparison between this and the new PRS Fiore.

[@JeanDo]

You don’t own anymore any PRS guitars today, right? Why?

[@azizaziz7007]

I got a DGT. Can't wait for the comparison between the two?

[@TheStudioRats]

Coming next week.

[@ian2lorimer]

These videos are making my credit card very nervous Paul ;-) the clarity in those chord is amazing and sustain for days.

[@TheStudioRats]

Sorry Ian. Keep that credit card hidden

[@mittenguitars]

Beautiful guitar Paul! Congrats!

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Keith

[@spideymarino]

I’m very much a Gibson fan and player but that PRS looks and sounds stunning. Hmmmmm….. I’m off to scan the PRS website now. 🤣

[@Jackal799]

I’m a fender guy and I got the prs special. Best guitar I’ve ever played. Even my Suhr is gathering dust. Every person who plays my special agrees, it dominates

[@8sigreg]

I used Gibsons for years, from the late 60s, had lots of Les Paul Customs, 335s, a 345 with genuine PAFs, but now have PRS instead. I think the PRS are better balanced and more playable, and are extremely well made. The PRS DGT and the Studio are the two I recommend looking at first if you already have a Les Paul. The DGT is so comfortable and sounds like a late 50s Les Paul with a tremolo. The Studio is like a Strat with major balls and is my favorite for over-driven amps.

[@MasonCroneMusic]

I'm mostly a bluegrass musician but I would love to get a PRS someday.

[@fraenkiboii]

You seem to have a lot of experience with PRS guitars. Do you know of any PRS with a satin finished neck and taller frets?

[@elton28.20]

PRS Mark Holcomb (I know the question was addressed to Paul, but in case it helps…)

[@TheStudioRats]

AJ has already answered this but PRS did a CE24 that was satin finished. The DGT has the biggest frets that I know of. The Holocomb is a great shout.

[@luiscabral4881]

This video was the reason behind me purchasing one.

[@BillyPolaris]

Congrats on the NGD, I really like PRS Core guitars! If my kids didn't need college educations I'd own the whole line! My 594 will have a Studio to play with soon!

[@alphasportstv]

Love my 2012...best PRS I've owned...actually has its own voice compared to many that while beautiful don't seem to have a lot of character! Cheers

[@1QuadControl]

Great video man... love your new guitar!

[@SirNicholasHerron]

Could I trouble you for your signal chain on this?! Incredible tone!

[@TheStudioRats]

Sure, the guitar straight into a BluGuitar Amp1

[@dgmg1578]

I have the semi hollowbody santana, incredibly smooth and beautiful to look at.

[@pekkatervala8476]

Maybe the brand with best, flawless quality. Very attractive choice.

[@leonisalpha4537]

Sweet score! Congrats👍😊

[@michaelgallegos8811]

That is really nice man ,I t sounds awesome..

[@HuguesDUROIR]

What a nice and precise guitar. The neck pickups sound really good! A fatal weapon

[@drunkaviator81]

I'll take these tones over a Strat. The middle position is incredible. This could be my new main guitar!

[@johngreen6118]

That looks stunning Paul. I look forward to hearing more when you have had a chance to play with it a bit.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers John.

[@SouthpawSatch]

Sounds incredible and I love that finish. Shame PRS will never release a lefty model

[@8sigreg]

PRS does release left-handed guitars, but they’re limited to certain models. I doubt you will see the Studio released as one though.

[@vonbleak101]

That sounds absolutley stunning man! I love my 2006 PRS Custom 22... Its the only PRS (my only electric actually) and one day i would love to get another, i am also hooked on the new Custom 24-08, but now after seeing this i have to add this one to the list too now haha...

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Nick.

[@carsgunsandguitars]

Sounds as good as it looks.. amazing

[@SoulTherapy999hz]

"unbelievable, amazing" etc... come on mate! It is just another guitar with very good set up!

[@rommelrivera1186]

Beautiful guitar. Looks like my 2008 Custom 24 10T. Love the pickup config. PRS is boss.

[@FinanceMan]

Oh lord the beginning was tough. Seeing fragile with a FedEx sticker.

[@elton28.20]

Congratulations Paul! What a beautiful guitar. What was the guitar signal chain in this video?

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers AJ. The PRS was going straight into a BluGuitar Amp 1.

[@riffs66]

Sounds EXCELLENT

[@frankardos4211]

Hey dude!!! Have you ever wondered or does anyone really know why he doesen't offer more pickup configs?? I would probably have already purchased a PRS if I could get one in HSS. I KNOW they are lovely guitars. Sounds great as usual brother and I'll stay posted. God Bless

[@frankardos4211]

Whoa!!! I should have waited to start typing!!!! That thing is rediculous!!!! LOL!!!! Man Paul ,..........very nice.

[@TheStudioRats]

Hey Fran they do a model called Fiore that’s HSS.

[@frankardos4211]

@@TheStudioRats OMG Paul I totally forgot about his sig model. Yea man that's a sweet guitar too. Mark Latore? I believe. Thx dude!! I still cannot believe how beautiful your guitar sounded in that demo though. That thing is exquisite.

[@frankardos4211]

@@TheStudioRats Mark Lettieri I meant of course. Duh!! Thx brother.

[@martymills1699]

What amp are you playing that through? Sounds amazing!

[@nicholasaustin-sant1819]

Would like to also, especially the opening chords.

[@Bjornandhisguitar]

what amp are you using?

[@JB19504]

Proud to say I own a 2011 Ten Top Studio in Eriza Green.

[@anthonynovello7759]

What amp / pedals are you getting Distortion tones from

[@TheStudioRats]

I was using a BluGuitar Amp1

[@iahawk36]

You're missing out on some great options....you can split the bridge pup and then pair it with the middle pup. Also, dialing down the volume on the neck and middle pups makes them much more "stratty".

[@RobertoRestuccia]

PRS have really out done themselves, enjoy

[@garymcaleer6112]

Where's the clean, man? I need to know how close it gets to zero sawtooth. Most guitars have too much edge in the clean setting. I know to take into account the accumulative distortion. But we can hear the difference between the guitar's and the equipment's influence. Two different waveforms.

[@andreacolella8115]

It sounds very good!

[@brownsfan7753]

Your PRS sounds awesome!!

[@TheActressAndBishop]

Beautiful guitar .. nice vid about it too ..

[@Ribod]

Signal chain and amp?

[@Bigslick440]

This is the best sounding guitar demo I ever heard on KZbin. Are you using an IR? Please tell me the setup. I also think you just cost me $4000 cause that guitar sounds amazing.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Bigslick, I was going through a BluGuitar Amp1 iridium into a Twonotes torpedo studio.

[@Bigslick440]

Sounds amazing. Can I ask how much you paid for the studio? The ones I am finding are the green or the blue with the gold hardware. I actually want one like yours in tobacco burst.

[@BartDietvorst]

Sounds really good!

[@kevincorbin9875]

Did I just see this for sale on Facebook?

[@TheStudioRats]

You did

[@koopaking2201]

@@TheStudioRats why did you sell it? I've been very close to pulling the trigger on a studio and watching your videos really helped me get there so I'm interested why you moved it if was so great?

[@christopherguzzi1316]

If Ace Frehley was starting out now, I imagine this is what he would be playing. Fantastic!!!

[@paulorr7471]

Man you sure know your way around the fretboard. I bet a cheap squire would sound fantastic in your hands.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Paul.