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.

[@Hardtimes330]

Fantastic playing! Position 4 is 🔥

[@jlepre752]

I agree

[@kevincourcey813]

Sounds spectacular. Looking forward to the comparison vid.

[@carsgunsandguitars]

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

[@juanjoserestrepocalle7770]

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

[@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.

[@johnjacobs7283]

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

[@НиколайВиноградов-ъ5с]

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

[@donciseau]

What a beautiful and amazing sounding guitar!

[@sorenahlback]

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.

[@willgoodfellow3144]

Congrats. She's a stunner!

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Will

[@luiscabral4881]

This video was the reason behind me purchasing one.

[@milyarda1987]

Sounds unbelievably good! :) Great video!

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@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).

[@CarlosMorgadoMusic]

Congrats! That PRS is a BEAST! 🤘😎🎸

[@liorauf]

WOW congrats!!!

[@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!

[@robertshamansky1912]

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

[@claytonmurrayguitar]

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

[@pekkatervala8476]

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

[@1QuadControl]

Great video man... love your new guitar!

[@carsgunsandguitars]

Sounds as good as it looks.. amazing

[@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.

[@mittenguitars]

Beautiful guitar Paul! Congrats!

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Keith

[@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

[@esmoroglu]

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

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Seyfi

[@brownsfan7753]

Your PRS sounds awesome!!

[@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

[@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.

[@michaelgallegos8811]

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

[@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

[@wabisabi6802]

PRS' best pickups so far. 👌

[@RobertoRestuccia]

PRS have really out done themselves, enjoy

[@rickc2102]

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

[@leonisalpha4537]

Sweet score! Congrats👍😊

[@drunkaviator81]

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

[@riffs66]

Sounds EXCELLENT

[@MasonCroneMusic]

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

[@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!

[@TheActressAndBishop]

Beautiful guitar .. nice vid about it too ..

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

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

[@andreacolella8115]

It sounds very good!

[@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.

[@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.

[@dgmg1578]

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

[@HuguesDUROIR]

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

[@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.

[@rommelrivera1186]

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

[@JB19504]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@azizaziz7007]

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

[@TheStudioRats]

Coming next week.

[@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

[@typist73]

wonderful . is there an affordable competitor

[@PhreddCrintt]

Awesome!!

[@MikeReaney]

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

[@adhaskym.a9536]

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

[@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".

[@maximogomez5613]

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

[@francismontocchio9910]

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

[@FinanceMan]

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

[@frankie_CALB]

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

[@christopherguzzi1316]

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

[@shughy1]

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

[@BartDietvorst]

Sounds really good!

[@mattchurchill]

Watching your vids really makes me want a PRS. Not good😂. Great work as always.

[@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.

[@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

[@natashanyxx9486]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@SoulTherapy999hz]

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

[@christianboddum8783]

Proprietary pickups can be a bad thing should you want too change them down the road, thinking of the narrowfields. The Fiore also has very few options because of the "slim" version singlecoils. That aside that guitar sound beastly good!

[@paulorr7471]

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

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Paul.

[@morgansprouse2562]

What amp was that? Sounded incredible

[@TheStudioRats]

That was a BluGuitar Amp1

[@SirNicholasHerron]

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

[@TheStudioRats]

Sure, the guitar straight into a BluGuitar Amp1

[@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.

[@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…

[@kennyofatoboiyo7447]

What amp/speakers you using for that tone?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@mariorojas3724]

La guitarra tiene 10 sonidos diferentes? Es correcto?

[@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!

[@Ollonskog]

Reminds me of the Gibson Nighthawk.

[@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?

[@Adventuresingearland]

2:06 - Mate you sound so Spinal Tap. Still got the tagger on it!

[@Adventuresingearland]

Ha! Then you ref it yourself. #legend.

[@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.

[@Goldsilver]

Split the bridge and do position 2, can't wait to hear the DGT comparison.

[@8sigreg]

I have both guitars. The DGT is more like a classic Les Paul sound, whereas the Studio is like a big Strat sound. The difference in the pickups and the switching tends to avoid a lot of overlap in the sound.

[@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.

[@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!

[@johnstasio6205]

That’s the best sounding prs I’ve heard and I don’t like them ( never have ) mostly because demo’s have a small towns worth of gain. Being from the same small town DC i saw the first ones (possibly the first?) this the first one I that sound really good 😊

[@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.

[@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.