The Cheapest PRS Guitar Is Legit INSANE. PRS SE CE 24 Standard Review

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[@charlesharper7292]

I'm 67 and been playing since before I was a teenager. I like the guitar.

[@jamesbarrick3403]

PRS is an awesome company. It will remain awesome until Paul is no longer with us. Companies tend to lose their purpose when the founder is no longer the captain. PRS is everything Gibson is not - and that is high praise. I appreciate Gibson and Fender for their heritage, who could not? They were the pioneers when rock n roll was getting started. They both have totally lost their way, and are simply a bad value today.

[@michaelgrahamwongacutemadness]

It’s not just them whether the founder left the company or not. I know Schecter was one of the last brands that I discovered had guitars with sharp frets which I’ve seen way before with pretty much every other brand except PRS which I can’t recall coming across a bad brand new one ever.

[@ChrisClarkHQ]

Had me sold with that intro riff... She's so..... heavvvvyyyyyy!!!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

yes!

[@ehiracheta]

I'm one that doesn't get along with the newer SEs. I have plenty of US models I love. However I played a few of these satin CE SE in stores. They were all great. I''m a guitar tech too. Some just needed a small twist of the truss rod to get perfect. I bought one and I had a set of USA 85/15 in my parts bin....OMG...such a great guitar with the core pickups. The stock pickups are great..but putting better set in really wakes up the guitar.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

That's cool!! I wondered what the difference was and if it was much of an improvement.

[@graves7601]

Planning to put emg 81/85, fishman fluence or gibson 490r/498t

[@willvernon]

I played one of these on Friday. Of all the PRS's i've played the CE is the only one I would commit to. I thought this was $900 as I was playing it... nope $500. I would have gone home with it had I the extra cash. It was that great. Probably the next guitar i'll get.

[@kazukihiratani]

That intro clip... That's "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" by the Beatles!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

As well as the outro. 😉

[@edaleman2758]

Check out the Coroner cover of it

[@iamanovercomer3253]

I agree with the colors ‼️ But then again I'm not into PRS, both American and Asian, doesn't fit me at all ❗

[@danielhartman5086]

Makes me laugh when people say it's a beginners guitar. It's a guitar for all levels.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Oh I agree. Heck, I want one! But you can see why people would say that, right? I doubt many beginners would drop $4000 on a Core model. Take the prestige of PRS, slap a $500 price on it, and set it up with .9s, and you have a guitar perfect for beginners. Hence, why people say that.

[@Grand_Alchemist]

I think the finish really depends on the wood selection. I have one in the same color, and the 3 pieces of wood for the body match very very well. It looks like one piece unless I look at it from like 4-5 inches or closer. So, if you care about something like that, make sure to look at pictures of the *exact* guitar, or find one in person.

[@stevenbullock9276]

Agreed. There's one of these in my local store that looks great- all three body pieces are similar with the amount of gran and direction, and it's not that noticeable. But I have seen others like this one, and they do look cheesy. And about the strings- I'm older and getting arthritis, and I prefer the 9's.

[@george.vasilev.reyner1916]

3:24 **laughs in Ibanez**

[@CarlMurawski]

I really dug this review man, great job!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you, sir!

[@rc121crx]

Daver?? Wow! Didn't know you played or even reviewed guitars. Now I gotta get a PRS and original santal.

[@mojolightnin6846]

Paul Reed Smith looks just like Clark Griswold.

[@samelder9638]

I bought one of these on Ebay for $499! It is very versatile!! I did some work on it. I also added some PRS locking tuners. IT IS A BEAST!! I use the split-coil alot! I can make it sound like my PRS se Zach Meyer or I can switch it to single coil to make it sound like a Strat! Buy one now... before the price goes up!!!!!

[@fieldmarshalairsoft3200]

Ive been learning guitar since my Grade 10 Second semester earlier this year, Months in playing my transitions on chords have been very good ive learnt a few easy-intermediate songs and im ready to step up from my Jasmine acoustic to an electric guitar. I think this is the guitar I wanna get, it sounds so great and it seems like it will be able to play every genre i can think of.

[@ilhadi]

Went to a local guitar store for a Gretsch. Walked out smitten by one of these, and got one in green (turquoise) a few week later.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Yes!! I freaking love this guitar. This is on my wishlist for sure! I might have to get a different color though 😅

[@charlesharper7292]

Pro. No fingerprints!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

that's true! I didn't think of that. I like the satin finish a lot, other than the weird color issues.

[@kevindelavega3746]

I almost bought one when they came out and the distinguishable pieces on the body is what stopped me.

[@MusicalBoys18]

What the fk is beginners

[@Chuklov]

Interestingly mine has only 2 peaces body and no distinct colour. Looks like single one, you need to turn it in different angles to see where it is glued. So probably you need to check it in the shop to get a better body.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

yeah, I've seen a few other guitars, and they looked better than this one. I was just unlucky. 😂

[@alfredcakeburn1166]

Nice review but you maybe need to call Gibbons and Iommi re the string gauges they should be using :-)

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I'm not saying people should use any certain strings. I'm just saying the majority of players prefer 10s. And beginners usually start with 9s. There are plenty of artists who go above or below that. It's definitely personal preference. My observation was really just a nitpick and not really anything "wrong" with the guitar.

[@TarshishedCactus]

6:58 Is that some Richie Kotzen? The Winery Dogs - Captain Love

[@BeastMadeReviews]

It is!

[@L123-y7p]

u just gained a new subscriber, underrated KZbinr btw!❤

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you!

[@FrankChiappari-m6l]

Leffler Mountain

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

For the record…Yamaha is also making killer guitars still

[@BeastMadeReviews]

absolutely. I have a video about that. But it's a not a comparison I need to make, here.

[@elplatypus1584]

Maybe i'llbe able to get the linkin park tone with this one . Or should i buy the expenssive PRS in order to get the Linkin Park Tone ?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I think you could definitely get in the ballpark of that sound with this one. I don't know what amps or effects they ran through, but I'm sure that's available somewhere online.

[@elplatypus1584]

@@BeastMadeReviews I think that they use a Marshall Amp

[@jonset70]

I love prs got 5 core line . Two Santana se gold & Retro dd cut yellow . And s2 single cut mccarty 594 gibson scale,, it got p90 lollar nk suhr humbucker thronbucker bg. This one I play it It's great. If upgrade tuner key ? For pickup lollar low wind or novtel 90 or seymour duncan phatcat 90 great sound pickup . Tonerider are cheap a3 in nk a2 in bridge . Prs guitars make great low model now sas. And narrow field I got real thing 2 sas 90s & 2012 sas nf pickup the paul omg special sim/hollow omg a d full hollow body 2 what guitar . But do got other vintage 34 old old Japanese gretsch 6120 Orange just love it old school I had another gibson 5 of and Fender, same ywi gretsch in 1997 one was A country gentleman 72 omg I miss it . But Prs fit me good when I buy s,/hand se Santana yellow dd cut omg sound great . I change pickup over time . But my core line I will not . Only on my 97 sas to. Seymour phatcat . My Santana gold guitar . .

[@methatlovescats3602]

I agree with the color pattern it's hard trying to pick one out seeing that they are all ugly 😆 all the colors are. But I'm going for the charcoal too. Also the width of the neck scares me Abit because my fingers are alittle shorter. But I like the sound. I'm going for it hopefully the width won't be to wide for me. Can you measure the width for me? Top then middle and end? Please

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I don’t have here anymore. It was a loaner. But they should have detailed measurements on their website. It’s not a big neck.

[@PineappleElephant68]

i have small hands and the wide necks feel good

[@Dimitar_Tsanev]

I didn't expect to hear Paramore in this video...

[@BeastMadeReviews]

😎😎

[@craigbachman5765]

Great Guitar!

[@paulkline3011]

I don't know. I'm 48 and I think I might be buying one of these. Of course I need permission from my wife first. 🤣

[@BG-jg4pt]

PRS SE are the best guitars out there for the 500-1000 range. Its unbelievable. I have an American single cut and I am dying to get my hands on the SE swamp ash special. I have a Gibson and never wanted an epiiphone les Paul. If I could go back I would just get 3 SE PRS for the price of the American series. Custom 24, swamp ash special, and either a silver sky or NF3. Pretty much everything you need covered

[@worthmoremusic]

I love my PRS SE CE 24 Vintage Cherry Satin that I bought in February this year ..... It feels good, plays well, is only 7.2lbs, love the finish and 10" radius. It's sooo resonant. Finally PRS makes a lovely guitar for those who cannot spend $$$ !

[@charlesharper7292]

I've been looking at some really nice PRS knockoffs. But at this price, I can afford the real deal.

[@shamzamri3442]

Good information. Agreed....body pieces easily can be seen even from my tiny screen mobile.. That's what stopping me from buying.. Very good-looking guitar

[@_Yep_Yep_]

The black one...wow. I wonder what these things will go for in January when MAP goes away for a couple weeks. 499 is pretty sick.

[@keithellwood4121]

What a load of rubbish

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Rubbish comment

[@geoffmckinnon6622]

Going through the motions of life and guitars, always been a huge PRS fan. They basically become my brand as I was getting into guitar. Restructuring my collection, and this one is where I'm headed when I'm ready. Fantastic. Lastly - paused the video here at 2:26 to comment a major kudos to using a new Big Wreck tune for the demo! 👏🏻

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you! Yeah, I love PRS. Let me know if you get one of these! I think it's phenomenal. Thank you for the kudos on Big Wreck! I try to put them in each guitar video. :)

[@brooklynboy1000]

tempted to buy but didnt.. that says something. they look good but meh. string gauge -? change the strings to whatever you want... all stores have light gauge to make it easy to play in the store... three piece bofy ? its $499. duh

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Of course. I realize some of my criticisms are nitpicks, but I mention that. I always try to think of a few things that people might or might not think of when considering a purchase. There just weren't that many bad things to mention, so I had to nitpick. As for the body, my criticism isn't that it is 3 pieces, but that the finish is inconsistent across the three pieces. I've seen other models of this guitar that looked more seamless.

[@tperry5839]

Aint nothing wrong with that guitar ! Sounds great

[@geekPlayground]

I know they are different guitars but, as I can only buy one, should I buy this one or the Yamaha Revstar for rock/hard rock?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

That's hard to answer. They are both great guitars, but they are different in the way they feel and sound. I think it's definitely something you would, ideally, play in person at a guitar store. If you can't do that, either guitar is great. But you might have to watch more reviews to get enough information to make a decision.

[@daveallport6085]

I love this guitar, I did get the gloss finish for only £30 more from Peach Guitars. Worth the extra. Pups are so responsive and playing punk is just awesome

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I haven't tried that version yet, but I do love this guitar!

[@tymanngruter1808]

Now they have the swamp ash se ce 24 sandblasted in different colours, you Will be amazed! Try one and....... please do a test? Thanx for posting! ♨️🎸♨️

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I'll check it out!

[@tperry5839]

The 9s make it jangely put 10 s on it and it loses it s mojo ….it sounds like every other prs… with 10s…the 9s on just this prs produce a mojo that you don’t get on other prs guitars ….this strip down puppy has a mojo to it Frank gamble plays light strings and he is not a beginner lol😂

[@BeastMadeReviews]

that's true! It definitely has mojo. And yes, point taken about Gambale. My point wasn't meant to imply that 9s are only for beginners. Certainly other people like lightweight strings--Rick Beato and Billy Gibbons are a couple of guys who like light strings. I think the typical arc is for guitar players to advance to somewhat more heavy strings--at least it seems like that from my perspective.

[@methatlovescats3602]

499. Isnt cheap

[@BeastMadeReviews]

"Cheap" is relative. It might not be the cheapest guitar on the market, but it is very competitive with its price, and it is the most inexpensive PRS model.

[@roofkorean6948]

I think the PRS tele is nice. It would be cool if the SE line could get their own tele with a few unique colors for around the 500-850 price point. Maybe they don't think it'll complete with the Fender Player as well as the Silver Sky SE did or something, idk. Or maybe it's already in the works, who knows. I think it would be cool. A "T" version of the SE McCarty 594 Singlecut with some kind of PRS trem or a floyd rose and some proprietary colors would be nice too since the Tremonti version is their only Singlecut+Trem combo currently (I don't like the pickups or color options for it). Oh and BRING BACK THE PRS SE KESTREL BASS! 🔥Bass players love PRS too.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I don’t have insider knowledge, but if I were to bet, I would think that PRS is already in the process of making an SE version of their tele. I would definitely be interested in that too. Especially if they make an SE Myles Kennedy model!

[@manuwah3942]

It's pretty clear that all of your listed cons are really subjective for you personally, but do you have any more problems with the guitar that might be more objective?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

No, I really don't. I try to list all cons, both objective and subjective. My gripe with the wood pieces being shown is an example of something objective being something also subjective. But the guitar itself was flawless.

[@rdds4108]

No matter which PRS you get they’re all so comfortable to play

[@BeastMadeReviews]

absolutely! They are a joy to play

[@wayneblueheart2346]

i just purchased one of these black beauties my second PRS my question is how much cheese do want with your whine ! i think it's an amazing quality guitar bar none , looks are in the eyes of the beholder and mine is a true gem ...

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Who is whining? Not me.

[@charlesharper7292]

10s react with the pickups better.

[@carlbowman6507]

Just subscribed to your channel. Content is good and you were playing a lick from Holy Forever. Thanks.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you! Yes I was. 😁

[@matibrandrock]

You forgot to mention that it comes with a treble bleed circuit, which when you turn down the volume pot it doesn't lose any of the treble frequencies, which is very useful for when you are on a dirty channel and you want to change from distorted to clean with just the volume knob

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I did forget. To be honest, that's always something I don't look for anyway. But PRS has a very good treble bleed circuit

[@overnightguitarist5063]

This Charcoal seems to be the color of the 3 that looks the worst for noticing the 3 piece body. But I still am looking hard into getting one...i prefer a bolt on neck.maybe im a wierdo.i just prefer the look

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Yeah you may be right about the color. Because this is the only one I have tried, I don’t know if it was something unique to this piece. But I really love this guitar. I agree with you-I love a bolt on neck!

[@charlesharper7292]

I have been shopping for a new guitar for my birthday in July. I think this just moved to the top of the list.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

It moved to the top of my list too!

[@daviddalziel884]

These guitars are getting great reviews so much so that PRS have lowered the price of the PRS SE CE with the maple top and gloss finish to £529 in the U.K. . PRS probably thought they’d never sell enough of them at £700 with the satin version in the video here coming in at £499 and getting these great reviews .

[@BeastMadeReviews]

oh that's crazy! I'll have to check out prices here in the US to see if they're doing the same thing. When the satin version is this good at this price, it's a hard upsell to $700 for the extra gloss shine and maple cap.

[@daviddalziel884]

@@BeastMadeReviews With the maple cap you won’t see the three section body panels which are an eyesore!! 🤓

[@BeastMadeReviews]

@@daviddalziel884 good enough reason for me! 🤣

[@SamanthaBurtonGuitar]

I tried one earlier. They're amazing! I preferred them over their set neck gloss finished models that are around the same price.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Yes! I haven’t tried the gloss version yet, but I am inclined to agree. I love the sound and feel of this one.

[@SamanthaBurtonGuitar]

@@BeastMadeReviews it sure brought back memories of owning an Ibanez Egen18. It's a music making machine for sure. I would love to get one soon. Hope they keep pushing them out as they're really on to something here. 🔥

[@danfitzpatrick4112]

Fret work could be improved for this price point IMO. Cover plates on the back recessed. (Both can be done DIY) . Other than those two things.. I'm thinking hard about checking out the Red Satin. LOVE the looks of these and I'm not a PRS lover.

[@LONEWOLF-1970]

How do you like Stratocasters?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I love strats. I have one, but I don't play it often, mostly because I find it has a very specific sound that isn't always what I'm looking for. But I do love it. I need to try the PRS Silver Sky and see how it compares.

[@LONEWOLF-1970]

@@BeastMadeReviews I've never played a PRS, but I need to check one out.

[@LONEWOLF-1970]

I like that PRS tele.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Yeah! That's the Myles Kennedy Signature model. It's not really a tele, but it is one of my favorite PRS guitars.

[@WilsonDiaz-n6w]

What is the weight of the guitar

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I didn’t weigh it since the weight varies. The one I tried was pretty light for its size, though

[@WilsonDiaz-n6w]

@@BeastMadeReviews per sweetwater, it weighs 7.5 pounds, thanks.

[@dpajc056]

Hmmm PRS is interesting indeed just I've never even bothered even once to play one, let alone buy one. I mean, if I want a Les Paul, there's a Gibson for that. If I want a strat, there's Fender. Just never seen the appeal of a PRS. Why go half way in between instead of all out?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I don't see them that way. I think of them as a guitar with its own sound. With that said, they have guitars that lean into the Fender or Gibson sound. I think of this CE as more of a modern style bolt-on guitar.

[@BurnyTone]

Paul is the Steve Jobs of the guitar world.

[@Mang0Man0-kd4in]

Whenever I think of PRS I think of Wes borland with black eye contacts in the nookie music video

[@BeastMadeReviews]

yes! LOL