PRS Taking SE To Pro Level?

[@KittyKatMan93]

I had the wind knocked out of me when that price popped up. Wowzers

[@seanmurphy26]

Totally, That is the price of the hollow body II SE Piezo. I own it, And I am not a fan of the hot 85-15 S pickups..

[@joshbittner]

Yeah that’s a tough price. Might as well save up another $500 for an S2 of some sort…or get one secondhand for like half the money lol

[@MashaT22]

@@seanmurphy26yes, PRS has already sold SE models at this same price point for several years now, the SE Hollowbody II Piezo being one example. I’m not sure why people are suddenly shocked at the price of this new model.

[@martyshwaartz971]

For that price it better be pro level lol

[@rbae]

Wow that top looks amazing. 500 people on the premiere too - a popular one to scout value more than ever

[@davva360]

I love the PRS SE custom 24-08 I have owned for a couple of years. Great playing and sounding guitar.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

I really wish they did satin necks. Mahogany feels so good without all that finish and grain filler.

[@jonathananthony1901]

$1600 !!??!!?? That's insane

[@BumPetty]

Bidenomics

[@robertblumenfeld824]

Love the binding and the veneer on the headstock

[@workingnights84]

Really like the new music used in the videos Phil! 🤘🏻❤️

[@The-11]

My PRS Custom 24 SE has become my 'Go to' guitar that I always seem to pick up and play. Awesome build quality and sounds/plays great. I do have a PRS semi hollow 22 SE fret that I just don't care for , maybe I should swap it out for one of these. Phil....that silver guitar in the background...??

[@jshearer94]

Very cool! Thanks Phil!

[@GuitarsModsMusic]

The price seems high but that is a work machine. Great studio guitar or playing some one man gigs. Saves time and equipment. Not to mention it a good looking guitar if that matters. I think I could get over the price. Something to think about.

[@swissarmyknight4306]

That is the same price as 4-5 of my guitars, LMAO

[@BOSSenjoyer]

You could build a custom Warmoth for that. Define every spec, part, finish.

[@sbootstrap4588]

Love it - love it! Since you've also got the Hollowbody ii Piezo (core model as I recall), if you did an A/B comparison with the neck pickups, that would be very interesting. Paul (and others) makes the point that with the 22 fret neck, you can position the neck pickup in a sweeter spot vs. the 24 fret neck. I realize the humbuckers aren't identical, but it would still be an interesting comparison. Great video! 🙂

[@JTB--]

I have a Custom 24 Piezo and a cool thing because of the 2 separate jacks on the guitar is you can go into something like a Hotone Ampero II Stage Effects Processor/Modeler which has 2 Instrument inputs and then use a Parallel setting to set each input up anyway you want. I've experimented with all kinds of Ambient Reverbs and the possibilities are endless. Lots of Fun

[@jcout25]

When the government gave out $1600 dollar checks during covid I went over to Guitar Center and bought me a PRS SE Custom 22 Semi Hollow AND an Epiphone Custom 335 Dot AND still had money left over for a nice bottle of Lagavulin 16 and a steak dinner. That SE is top friggin knotch. Quilted maple top, too. Which I'm a sucker for. That was one of my favorite days of all time.

[@user-wi1776]

Really enjoy your vids, Phil. This is a pretty nice guitar!

[@snakeplissken44]

Yeah those knobs look dope

[@kr3mmy]

i got McCarty 594 SE last year and it's great. the one i got is heavy as hell it weighs almost as much as my bass and just sits so comfortably and feels really solid. my first single cut and im very happy with it

[@sirtogii5216]

Ouch! I can definitely see my son taking an interest in this release... Looks and sounds fantastic.

[@brianphelps1183]

I will keep my 2019 SE custom 24 with the Roasted Maple Neck, paid $750 brand new and it is great. At that price point they might be blowing them out in a couple of months.

[@FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS]

There were se models with roasted maple?

[@Psichlo1]

They're killing me with these SE's. I own 2 as well as three core guitars from them and they are on point. With the addition of the lamp shade knobs, flat tip for pup selector it just really brings the game up on them. I only wish they would go ahead and make those features and locking tuners standard at this point, but that's just being nitpicky. Thanks for the review Phil.

[@colindewolfe3647]

"What? No way!" - Goes and checks gig bags for hangers. "Holy Carp!"

[@claudiajay8291]

?? like the features of this SE . The price is good. The neck is perfect for my small hands . I prefer the back covers to be sunk into the body , but I appreciate the shielding . Great Demo Phil! ❤

[@mrbigg7255]

This baby into multiple amps at once would be killer. Mags into clean and dirty amps and the acoustic into a real acoustic amp. I’ve done the same thing in a way with the Boss acoustic pedal and a Strat 12 string. Great for worship teams when musicians can be scarce. Fills the stage and makes the band bigger. Especially when you use the EHX C9 organ pedal into the clean amp. Killer.

[@dazandres08]

you're the man phill !

[@mtdusmc9437]

Still laugh at the "import" comments. Do you really think built in the USA guitars are better at or near the same price point? They're not. Look at the people working in the Cor-tek factory and look at the people working in the Gibson factory. I can tell you which one is more focused on doing a good job. I have a EBMM Stingray that retails for over $2500. I have the same model Sterling by EBMM that retails for $900. Is there a difference? Yes. The nut is better and the tuners are a little better. But the fit, finish, fretwork, etc., is practically the same. So there is a difference, but there isn't $1600 worth of difference and 99% of the audience in the crowd can't tell the difference. Same goes for my G&L Custom Shop P-bass and my $500 Vintage P-bass. But hey, it's your money.

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

Its re-sellability and price stability. A brand new PRS Hollowbody 2 with piezo dropped from 1600 to under 1k in the market downturn. The drastic cuts from retailers like Sweetwater lower consumer confidence and price memory. American-made guitars really don't experience that flux and as a result your more likely you get roughly what you put into it (unless we want to live in the fantasy world where guitar collecting isn't a thing)

[@neilpatrickhairless]

I just watched Jerry Cantrell's rig rundown He's made enough money with that shitty G&L thing he has played since 1980 something to buy your whole guitar collection. That's not fantasy either

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Guitars are basically beanie babies now rofl

[@zoeherriot]

" I can tell you which one is more focused on doing a good job." - No, no you can't. You have no idea what the people in each factory think. And your individual example is NOT a good indication. The issue with the imports is there is typically more variation in quality. I've had some dogs from coretek factory. There is nothing wrong with them in general. They are excellent guitars, and perfectly capable. But this idea that somehow they are doing things better, or you're getting more value, is simply predicated on the fact they are paid a very low wage, and there is less time spent on things like fret work and refinement.

[@kilofireb8584]

For what you get, Yes it's worth it...but it's out of my budget and if I was to spend that much, I would be happy with an s2

[@jimmyjames2022]

Sweet new SE semi/piezo model. I love my SEs but I wish there was a thinner neck than the 'wide thin', something more like Gibson 60s taper. My arthritis can't play the wide thin anymore.

[@snakeplissken44]

Really nice acoustic 👌🏻

[@elenbrandt290]

Hi Phil.... nice to hear ya'... ;^)

[@steven-v2x]

Yes. Thanks for the review. I have an earlier iteration of this SE without the piezo. Just super axe. 6.5 pounds.

[@picksalot1]

Good review, though I wish there was a test of the Tremolo/Whammy on any guitar that comes with one. I know they usually work well on a PRS, but it should be verified. Thanks

[@joetowers4804]

Hi Phil, I have learned a lot from your videos, so first of all, thank you for that. Last year I put together a LP kit and I learned many things from you and others regarding tools and setup. I was wondering if you would consider making a video or few videos on aftermarket piezo bridges/systems. As much as I would love to buy a PRS SE with a piezo, it is just not within what I can afford. However, I would love to upgrade my LP kit with a piezo. There are some on eBay for Strats, Teles and TOM brdiges which do not require a battery, but I know next to nothing regarding the electronics. I would love if you made a few videos onthe subject, including modding a guitar with one of these piezo bridges.

[@theshadowoftruth7561]

Sold me when you played the piezo acoustic for the loop.

[@BOSSenjoyer]

I gotta hear the lick that birthed that thumbnail

[@GaryBertolo]

Acousticley sounds nice, sort of like the Godin Flat5X ¡¥¡

[@davva360]

Really appreciate the acoustic sound of this guitar. Would love one but a bit pricey right now. Someone buy one and sell it to me used for half price. 😂

[@bartlettpsj]

My Silversky SE had a few high frets with buzzing, esp around 9th fret

[@BrentAdams]

NICE!

[@bcaz84]

man what a versitile axe.

[@Alkrio]

They’ve lost me at price reveal. 1600 for Indonesian guitar is too much. Maybe, when it’ll go on sale for 900.

[@MashaT22]

PRS has already sold SE models at this same price point for several years now, the SE Hollowbody II Piezo being one example. I’m not sure why people are suddenly shocked at the price of this new model.

[@LumaTo]

​@@MashaT22 Hey I understand why it's priced the way it is, and I get it. I also definitely understand the sticker shock.

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

@@MashaT22 yeah they have repeatedly lowered the price because no one is buying them

[@robrero]

It would be a lot cooler if the piezo volume knob was a blend with magnetic 100% at one side and piezo at 100% at the other end.

[@jeremiahadams2302]

How about this vs the hollowbody II se piezo? Thoughts on the differences or which you would prefer?

[@rbae]

Makes me wonder why Gibson wouldn't do this level-up with their studios at the older prices to make it a nicer student guitar option again...later gen Z is missing the hype that existed during the mid to late 2000s with bands like MCR

[@iLL1337]

No mini toggle or switch for the piezo? How odd…

[@neilpatrickhairless]

The toggle is stored in the balls

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Or was that the piezo? Hell, I can never remember

[@donald-parker]

The dual outputs are cool but they should allow a blend of both into one amp.

[@attrition0]

Isn't the piezo/mix output exactly that?

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

The SE line is great,but If some SE models are getting to these prices, imagine what the S2 series will cost? I bought an S2 McCarty 594 Thinline brand new two years ago for just over $1,300 ,but the S2's went to around $1,700 even before they recently added the USA pickups /electronics. Now theyre even more money. And they still have an indonesian bridge and tuners. Now the S2 series is between $1729 and $2349. Even tho PRS added USA pickups and electronics to the S2 line, its just too much money. People who couldnt afford a core line PRS , atleast felt maybe they could get an SE PRS,but even some of the SE models are out of reach ,let alone the S2 line and higher. Tough one to accept here.

[@VincentVader]

Personal preference, but PRS doesn't make necks thick enough for me. Yes, I've tried every neck they make. It doesn't keep me from owning a Zac Myers SE. I wish they offered a R7 type feel.

[@modernemod123]

Phil 4 mayor of Guitarville

[@mxt217]

are the pickups in this and the new custom se are the same as the previous se custom models?

[@Mrlz56]

Plastic cliff 1/4" jacks are not a good idea for electric guitars or amps. That is a big issue. Most of us buy an electric guitar because its an electric not an acoustic. at 1000 USD it's way over priced as are the so called core models. Just like Gibson , Fender the actual cost to build a CNC guitar isn't that much different from entry level to custom shop. A decent fret job is around 300 USD. Leo Fender and the rest had one line including student models with all the best quality they could do. The Motto today seems to be screw the consumer. Don't let eye candy fool you it's cheap to do too. This bullsheit and Reverb ruined the used market. Greed is contagious.

[@danfitzpatrick4112]

I have the PRS SE CE stained Cherry color.. absolutely can't be beat on quality for 499! Best trem I've had on a guitar too! Just so smooth and precise

[@lorincowell6944]

Checking for fret ends on arrival vs one month later?

[@JustMe-mn5hk]

Seriously, are they really 1600.00?

[@mrbigg7255]

Biden’s economy sucks, right????

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Why do people get surprised that a guitar with more quality details and added features like the acoustic mode is semi expensive???....that it would be under $2000 is actually a bargain.....

[@TheKourosaki]

for europe (thomann) has it for 1.735€... way too much for an SE

[@PaulCooksStuff]

It's the launch srp. Give it 6 months they'll be discounting. SE Sky were £849 at uk launch. The latest maple neck ones are £699 now. You just have to wait for the initial launch interest to tail off.

[@stevemc75]

Clown thinks guitar prices should be exactly the same as they were 20 years ago.

[@carpathus]

Last SE I bought had to go back. Didn't get along with the wide thin neck.

[@raptor74707]

This is the moment Student Edition is not a Student Edition any more. This is the moment consumers are assumed to be fools.

[@MichaelSeigler]

1599$. Wow. Just wow. I thought epiphone was losing their minds when they stuck custombuckers in a some stuff with a different headstock and went for 1500. I get it stuff is more expensive now, but an se costing this much is just too much, at least for my brain

[@parkeranthony3831]

The Question is whats the better value this or the Gibson less paul studio for 1599.00 , 2 way different guitars i know but same price

[@JuddOakes]

Id go with the studio since its USA built

[@LumaTo]

I'm a features guy, and the PRS is packing features, but that's just me. The Gibson does look and play nice though

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

Gibson, when you eventually sell it you will be in the $1400 ballpark where as I think you would be lucky to 1k of the PRS SS

[@chancemiller9340]

"DEFINITELY a 2 1/2 out of 5. Maybe even a 2." Regarding: "definitely" I do not think that word means what you think it does.

[@noneofyourbusiness2766]

Show me an SE with a pattern thin neck and 58/15's and I'm in.

[@markdoolan3424]

all the old Custom 24's from 10-15 years had thin necks I still have one!

[@jamesonpace726]

Sheesh, I'm so used to the near perfect PRS, in the 1st minutes of this vid, I'm not interested due to 24 frets. Some of these days, indeed....

[@jeffreyhannifan5197]

Did you misspeak? Those appear to be plastic inlays, not mother of pearl

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Mother of Lord inlays

[@ScottJamesHicks]

I don’t care about price. I don’t care about country of origin. I just don’t like PRS. Gibson wins easily because the Les Paul is just such a classic design. I love that PRS is about quality but, there’s a reason people still buy Dodge Challengers even though Camrys are made better. Guitar is not just a precision instrument. It’s emotional.

[@jgerman5544]

I seriously hate plastic PCB 1/4" jacks. Deal breaker for me, especially at that price.

[@Spetsnazty]

What is pro level?

[@seanmurphy26]

The quality and versatility is pro level. Joe Walsh uses the Hollowbody II SE Piezo for his slide guitar while on tour. This guitar has a lot of similarities..

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Pro level means when you buy it you feel like your the man now dog

[@BitMatt1]

Sorry I'm late

[@1997Ghost]

way overpriced. can get an american pro II fender for the price.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

You could also buy a used 1996 Toyota Corolla

[@theshooterszone]

That's a ridiculous price

[@albert30300]

PRS needs to invest in some pantyhose

[@SamVecchio]

Dear Paul Reed Smith, I’m a fan of your guitars. But a $1,600 import is just plain wackiness. Signed Sane In Syracuse

[@fredmuloin1545]

Yeah, but look at the price of Epiphone now 😳 for the price I'll take a prs before. No offense to Epiphone, I have one with P90. But I pay 649$ at GC.

[@TheSammyreynolds]

Take out the Piezo and their electronics it would be $1000

[@stevemc75]

Sane? Maybe. Ignorant? Absolutely.

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

@@TheSammyreynolds probable 800 something because semi hallows are made with a lot of veneers

[@SamVecchio]

It’s because they think they can charge $1,599 for a guitar made overseas now. If people don’t buy them…trust that there will be a “market correction” Buy used friends. Send a message. Vote with your wallet

[@TomSJazzBass]

Yeah..... I'll save for an S2.... no thanks

[@2Yards]

Lol!

[@RobotShlomo]

0:59 oh god, the birds. That's always a deal breaker for me with PRS. 16:00 and there's that "empty" PRS sound I so despise.

[@Gliese710_]

I love the birds, one of the biggest reasons I got a standard 24 instead of a Les Paul for the same price.

[@RobotShlomo]

@@Gliese710_ I know they're a tribute to Paul's mom who was a bird watcher, but they just look so... I can't even describe it.

[@e7thstar]

They look awesome. I own one prs, 4 ibanez prestige, 3 strats (indo, mex. American), and a satin les paul trad with 57+s ... again, imo the birds look awesome.

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

Dear Phil please forward this Message to Paul; Hey Paul, $1600 for a guitar with no case!? Youring breaking my balls Paul ! Other companies that make semi-hollows at that price give you case... Your breaking my balls, Paul !

[@iancurrie8844]

Gross.