The PRS Bolt Neck Guitars: A Short History

[@no3rdseat]

I worked at PRS from '88-'91. I clearly remember those first CE's that we built. The satin neck just felt amazing to me- so much so that I had them make me a bolt-on as my employee guitar. It was scarlet red quilted maple bolt-on with a bookmatched quilted maple veneer headstock and a curly maple fretboard and abalone bird inlays. It was an amazing guitar. I think Paul had seen other competitors in the market like Ibanez, Charvel, Jackson, Carvin, etc having success with bolt-ons and he wanted to give people what they wanted. As usual, great thinking on Paul's part.

[@manupbritain5232]

Is that a guitar that you got to keep or did it stay at the factory? It would fetch a high price these days.

[@no3rdseat]

@@manupbritain5232 Every employee was entitled to build one guitar for the cost of materials. Unfortunately after i left i got to a point where i had to sell it. Last I heard, it belonged to a collector. Probably worth a small fortune by now.

[@aurafood41]

1990 CE tobacco sunburst here , i dont know if the neck is pattern thin or wide thin , but feels very comfortable, it is like a very high-end guitar from that time ,.,.bit like newer core models quality

[@no3rdseat]

@@aurafood41 I know we tried a couple different necks but most orders were for wide thin on early CEs.

[@aurafood41]

@@no3rdseat so wide thin on newer models and pattern thin are app. the same ? really good instrument, the neck is not like on superfast guitars but i think it has something to do with the warm juicy tone of the guitar, gravitates your playing towards note choices and harmonics instead of speed and shred, serious engineering work and craftmanship gone into that instrument from an era when rock music dominated the mainstream , its a joy to play and always inspiring, you guys made the best instruments, i am not a fanboy but theres something into old prs guitars i am always looking when going for new instruments

[@pfg_pedals]

Gibson's biggest success was in convincing guitarists that a set neck is "better" than a bolt on neck. By that logic than a neck through is superior to either. They are just different, and there is no difference in quality purely relating to the type of neck joint. While a Les Paul player may think a Strat sounds thin, a Strat player may think a Les Paul sounds muddy.

[@flybynight1929]

A set neck may be more stable in the long run, but then I've never seen any model guitar that has the heads snap off so much, and have to be repaired as a LP.

[@pfg_pedals]

@@flybynight1929 to be fair Gibson has tried to correct their tuning and fragility issues with the Les Paul headstock, but nobody wants them to fix it.

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Well put. I'm a dyed in the wool Fender player (I own, or have owned um' all. From Mustangs and Duo Sonics to Strats and Tele's and everything in between) but had been really digging some of the humbucker tones some of my favorite players were getting and wanted to have at least one good humbucker guitar in my arsenal. In particular for versatility in recording. My usual instinct is to look toward the "classics"; LP's, SG's, 335's. With each one I tried, from Standard American models up through custom shop historic collection stuff, I could not find tones I liked from the pickups. Even if I was able to use the tone knob to get a bridge pickup tone I could live with, it'd still be _radically_ different from the neck pickup making it impossible for me to get use from both. With each Gibson I played, I was always pretty shocked at how bright the bridge pickups are (like a _super_ honky and nasal midrange spike) then in comparison how dull, muffled/woofy and muddy the neck pickups were - at least to my ears. It was a total bummer for me because I'd always heard my favorite Gibson/double humbucker players that'd get these rocking, aggressive without being shrill bridge pickup tones and then mid-song/part flip to the neck and get creamy, liquid leads as well as great "spooky, swampy" kind of tones when finger picking. For *me,* each Gibson I played was like flipping between two unpleasant, unusable tones that sounded like they didn't belong on the same guitar. I relented an bought a '62 reissue Gibson SG because the price was right and I figured alot of it had to be how conditioned my ears were to single coils. Alas, I'm almost 9 months post-purchase of playing the guitar, manipulating pickup height, angle, the height of each pole piece - everything - and I still cannot get the sounds I hear from the players I like. Which is something I've typically been quite adept at, at least with my Fenders. I'm at the point where I'm going to try experimenting with aftermarket pickups but I can't help but wonder if ultimately humbuckers will only sound good to me when other people are playing them. I hope not!

[@pfg_pedals]

@@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer it is hard to duplicate sounds as you hear them in record. You don't know what eq and effects was applied after the fact and many times the recorded source does not even sound like the finished product at the end. I mainly play bass, but basists a d guitarists have a shared problem in that we often try and take up far too much frequency range which will be lost in the low end of the drums and high end wash of cymbals. The other issue is that what sounds great sitting in front an amp in a studio may not sound that great once it disperses out through a crowded room. I learned to try and shape my tone based on how I perceive other players tones in a room, rather than setting it for what sounds good to my ear in isolation. Low end frequencies travel farther than high end so you often need a "thinner" sound than you think you need. Of course when the amp I mic'd up then you have a whole other list of issues to consider.

[@clicheguevara9917]

@@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer p90 . you're welcome

[@johnnathancordy]

WAIT I'M IN THIS?!!

[@fivewattworld]

More than a little. You seemed busy with the wedding and all. :)

[@johnnathancordy]

@@fivewattworld I forgot I did so much with that Silver Sky!

[@RootRoad]

How about a short history on Novo Guitars in Nashville? Their stuff is on the way to becoming legendary…

[@ShadrachsGuitar]

This is the kind of niche content I subscribed for!

[@dybenson]

Sitting here with my CE 24 and watching Five Watt World. What a perfect morning.

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

I got a PRS Modern Eagle V guitar at a local pawn shop for freaking $319. I was skeptical if it was a fake because it was in almost a totally unused condition. I got it anyways and checked everything out at home and it was authentic. I even contacted PRS to verify the SN and model to confirm it was just a really incredible fake. I was stunned that the guy running the pawn shop clearly didn’t look up its value because he was off by $3000-4000. Just an insane find, and I was only in the shop to kill time while my wife got her hair done next door.

[@michaelkopstain2090]

Keith, thank you for including a picture of my PRS Swamp Ash Special at 11:24! Easily, one of my favorite guitars in my guitarsenal!

[@fivewattworld]

An amazing guitar. It begged to be included.

[@tacob69]

In 1992 I was lucky enough to go to P.R.S's house in Annapolis to watch the July 4th fireworks. The girl I was dating were family friends.He was such a cool and down to earth guy and showed me some awesome guitars he had.

[@billklement2492]

Hey Keith! Sorry I missed this yesterday. I'm 15 days into an 8 day kitchen remodel! A little stressed! As a Marylander, I'm really proud of Paul. Paul worked at Veneman's Music back in the 70s, before starting his business. He would give me parts from the upgrade box where someone would upgrade their guitar and leave the old parts. (punk kid riding his bike 12 miles!) I had the worst electric guitar with some really cool parts! What an awesome guy! I don't have a PRS. I tend to buy inexpensive guitars and just haven't worked a PRS into the mix, but they are awesome! They are the 3rd American made guitar. And made an hour or so from me! Thanks for the video! Paul really deserves credit for what he's accomplished!

[@rosieotis]

Matt King!! That dude is awesome! He helped me through the process of refinishing an older McCarty. He was so good, I sent my Stripped-58 back to The PRS PTC for a nut and a setup. Simply super to work with!

[@RiffsAndBeards]

*sips cup of coffee* *Leans back in office chair*

[@ctsilva45]

spills coffee into beard which drips onto gear, thus ruining riffs

[@ThomasMetal75]

Ditto

[@roverer109]

Thanks for taking us to PRS bolt-neck school.

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: As always, great reporting. I like have generally liked the PRS line. In this corporate age, it is noteworthy & unique to see the founder of any company still at the helm, and still in love with the product. In the day, Hartley Peavey also had that kind of passion. I have never had any trouble with a screw on neck guitar and I have paid to have necks reset on glue on neck guitars. The PRS CE models are fine by me.

[@BaronVonQuiply]

04:32 I had that picture on my wall as a teen. I cut it out of a Guitar World magazine along with a ton of others. Every PRS ad I could find in my collection.

[@RobertNolan]

Thanks for these videos Keith, they're so much fun. Unrelated to PRS, but I wanted to say that I just joined the five watt world by obtaining a '71 Fender Champ! Dare I say... it may not be all you want, but I can certainly see why it's all you need.

[@Benz2112]

The Mark Lettieri live video at the end is a real treat, love his playing. I coincidentally got my Silver Sky at Ish guitars, back in late 2018, such a wonderful instrument. I believe the first PRS that John Mayer played in public was an NF3, another way in which that model was a gateway to future products for the company. I am a lifelong Rush fan, and my first real exposure to PRS was watching Alex Lifeson playing CE's and EG's in the 90's, and reading in interviews about his praise for the snappy response of those guitars. This is probably my favorite episode in this series, great work as usual.

[@CC-qb9sm]

I had a CE 24 in like ‘90 / ‘91. I sold it a few years later when I was low on cash (most guitar players have a similar story for a certain axe from their guitar journey). The thing I remember most about that guitar is how long it would sustain when you would strum a cord without the guitar plugged in. It would just ring out! Sustain for days!! Another tremendous short history Keith, really enjoyed this one!

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

I'll second your comment on the sustain, and add that my '97 CE24 has really nice acoustic tone (apart from being very quiet, of course).

[@Mr.Goldbar]

so happy to see Lettieri at the end! One of today's biggest guitar geniuses

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

I'm the proud owner of a '97 CE24, purchased from Guitar Center in San Jose in May 1998. To this day, it has the best neck of any guitar I've ever played, and on top of that it sounds great. Financially it was a bit of a stretch for me at the time ($1400 for the guitar plus $90 for a hard case), but I've never regretted buying it.

[@davidgallucci4255]

Keith - Thanks for one of the most informative and interesting channels around! Keep up the great work!

[@JGlassy]

Excellent PRS bolt on history. I’ve never owned a PRS yet, though played a few briefly and loved them. (Unfortunately, this superlative PRS history doesn’t exactly inspire me to own fewer guitars; time to decide which one to sell?) Well done Keith!

[@lukeraddonjackson6409]

Big fan of PRS and the countless innovations they’ve made. Staying true to the classic guitar playbook with modern appointments is why they are my go-to live and recording guitars

[@mariodriessen9740]

I never knew PRS made so many different bolt ons. Never too old to learn. Thanks again, Keith!

[@jasonaustin3270]

Always a good day when a new five watt video comes out. Thanks..

[@TCMx3]

some great playing clips in this one. did really like that green Silver Sky John borrowed.

[@fivewattworld]

It's that funny "blue" color that came out this year I think. But yeah, any color looks great when John is playing. :)

[@llwonder]

The dodgem blue? I have one from 2019 but mine is rosewood neck. Dodgem blue is blue or green depending on how you look at it and the ambient lighting. Honestly it looks beautiful in person

[@az8999]

As a player of 45yrs I've obviously played and own or have owned many guitars. The Silver Sky is just magnificent. Best pickups I've played of any type. I'm hoping they put out a 9.5 radius version as the 7.5 tires my hand. Also, the saddle hardware started corroding after 1 yr (I do not sweat) and the output jack plate is corroding beneath it's top coat. In the end it's the sounds this instrument make that make me love it. Great video. Thanks.

[@0Oo..oO0]

mine surprises me ... almost every time I play it, it shows me something new ... love it!

[@TheOdieD3]

Best intro yet! And we caught the humor. Good on you Keith. Watched this episode with my PRS ownership wannabe son. One day son. One day.

[@davidjoel111]

The silver sky was a guitar that “on paper” I didn’t like, I never had any interest on it until I picked it up on my local store, fell in love, had to buy it!

[@ryansnydercg]

Keith, some of the things I love about your channel are videos like this - videos I didn’t know I needed but absolutely enjoyed watching. Hope you’re well sir and have a great thanksgiving!

[@flybynight1929]

Always love your history presentations, no matter the subject. I think the 'signature' models have become kind of a canard, because players like Mason are rarely seen playing his, and Jonny Highland has a 'signature' guitar with about half a dozen makers, which is kind of a slap in the face to all the people who worked to come up with them. Even Carlos Santana no longer plays his own signature guitars.

[@fivewattworld]

I’m not sure about that. Carlos is playing a prototype single cut lately.

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

I think Santana does, but some PRS signature artists are in name only. I was convinced Highland didn't have one anymore but then again he has a sig with many companies so who knows. Brent Mason still plays his tele or the custom shop copies fender made him in everything I've seen. I always liked the bolt on PRS guitars personally, I had a friend who thought of his as some kind of inferior thing, I loved it.

[@minimalistmusician]

Such killer guitars and a great video as always! Even noticed some photos from my favourite Toronto guitar shop at 5:53!

[@Theylieohio]

I've been all in on Prs since 2016, Quality control!

[@philiphamilton5251]

Excellent comprehensive overview of PRS history. Two of my go to guitars are EG2s. One HSH configuration and one SSH(Fralin dominos/Dragon1). I was fortunate to have an artist deal in early to mid 90s. Thanks again for an excellent presentation.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Cool you have two! I had an EG2 HSH (HFS Fralin HFS) and it was so awesome, sadly later stolen with all my gear. I still miss that guitar.

[@roymartin500]

I've had a core model; a 09 Mira(wide/fat,ghost birds,vintage orange); best playing & lightest guitar I've ever owned. Also an SE; an SE One in white. Once I switch out the SE p-90 for a Fishman Fluence p-90, that should take care of the only issue I have. Thanks for the video on the bolt-on's. This makes a handy little guild in case I go PRS in the future.

[@kingfisher7960]

Keith you have the best videos I have ever seen on the history of these instruments! Keep it up!

[@MrTomerD]

Fantastic video! Would be lovely to have more deeply researched short histories like this one on the rest of the PRS family such as the McCarty and Singlecut models. Keep up the wonderful job it's a pleasure watching your content :)

[@TheFirebrandJuggalo]

I'm less than a minute in and I'm already feeling good. Love your snorlax in the background and the classic movie monsters. Your videos bleed personality and also full of great information. I appreciate the thought and effort that goes into making these videos to entertain, inform, and most of all: get the most music from the least gear. Thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@fivewattworld]

Thanks Zack. My favorite comment of the day. "bleed personality". love that! - Keith

[@Qualltoxy]

Love these vids so much. You have covered pretty much all the essential electric guitars and basses. The only one that still comes to my mind that is video-worthy is the Fender Bass VI.

[@jazzfusionfan260]

I have 4 PRS guitars. 2 McCarty's (one with P90's) a 513, and the NF3. The NF3 may be my favorite. Such a great guitar IMO

[@duanewelsh5611]

I owned several set neck PRS models thinking the bolt ons were not as good. Then I found an SAS at a deal and tried it. I now have 3 SAS, a CE SH and 2 Silver Sky.

[@DavidHBurkart]

Thoroughly enjoyed this more recent short history!! Thanks Keith!

[@ericlewis217]

16:09 - That headstock just looks odd on a Stratocaster style body. The Short History series brings new instruments to me that I might not otherwise know about. Great work, fww.

[@johndkeene]

My first PRS was a 91 CE24. My favorite is my 25th anniversary bolt-on SAS NF -- the narrowfield pickups are by far my favorites. Glad to see them come back into the catalog.

[@floydburney6060]

.....5WW is one of the best things on KZbin. Always entertaining & never boring. I always learn something new watching/listening to Keith Williams. Now, as to the question at hand (neck-through vs. bolt-on), I play both Fenders and Gibsons & have no preference, just depends on my mood on what guitar I want to play for any given gig. I play my Fenders (I replace the single-coil bridge pups for 12-K output Seymour Duncan's) more these days simply because they deliver. I tend to play about 60/40% on any given nite (Fender/Gibson). I also have an early 2000's PRS McCarty & that guitar is excellent.

[@elducko1951]

Another fine job! Well presented... I was in a band where the guitarist's main axe was a PRS with a set neck and a beautiful book-matched flame maple top... I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@fivewattworld]

Happy holidays to you too Tom

[@vdubbub9746]

Keith. Thank you, sir. Today was a really tough day to get through. Coming home and seeing some new content from you immediately made me happy. I'm a huge bolt on PRS fan and am excited to learn some new stuff! Thank you for what you do.

[@DiscoScottie]

Thank you for including the original EG line. I have 5 of them, they're the best guitars I've ever owned.

[@HooksBill]

Thanks for this video. I've been playing for 36 years and have owned so many guitars in that time. 2 yrs ago I bought my first PRS CE-24 and it is an absolute gem. It's my go to.

[@Benjammin117]

Cool video Keith. I was hoping to hear about the WC bolt on. I bought mine in the early 90's and I was told by a Guitar Center employee that it didn't exist. My guitar tech refers to it as "that weird guitar". It's very much like the Silver Sky but has the domino pickups neck and middle and a really cool sounding humbucker in the bridge. I love this guitar and I haven't seen one like it.

[@JimJWalker]

I have a 1994 CE22 very similar to the one shown at 4:41 However, mine has graphite saddles and the black fast change tuning pegs.

[@leticiakabel]

These short stories are so good to check out, well done!

[@jlore6344]

Love this episode in the Histories series. I was initially a set-neck PRS fan but recently got the Fiore and am now forever a bolt-on PRS player. I am pretty interested in the CE's and now the SAS (which I did not know about till this video). Thanks for all your work on this and the others.

[@mlwilliam213]

Interestingly, the Hiland model at 12:15 has the neck pickup inverted a la Peter Green.

[@DRChevalier]

An honour to be a friend of Five Watt. A great. I am not a fewest guitars kind of fellow and got my first PRS back in 1994 with a used CE22 gold top. My other CR is a 22 in the most stunning emerald green. Since then I have continued to purchase PRS guitars when one strikes me and I can make it happen. While my most recent is a used Paul’s Guitar I did buy a Silver Sky in gold with a maple board. Very nice and while sometimes perceived as a Strat, in my opinion it is quite different. Thank you again for the great work Keith.

[@fivewattworld]

That gold really is something Ross. Thanks for taking the time to add your voice here man.

[@Gnolovesgear]

so many tiny details I wasn't aware of .. such a great video once again thank you so much

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

Love this Keith , Thanks . I " only " like Bolt/CE Prs' , played many "Core models" and never connected with them . The Swamp Ash Special is my all time Fave ....

[@silverfr3ak]

That’s great! I absolutely never heard about the PRS EG before.

[@rickmoore52]

I never could afford a good Gibson or Fender when a young gigging guitarist, but in 1988 a friend that worked in a local music store suggested I come in to try the new PRS guitars they just got in. I instantly fell in love with a blue 1988 CE24 with maple fingerboard. I don't know how I came up with the $1100, which was much more than any other guitar at that time, but I bought it and it's been my main guitar ever since and even now 34 years later. And I now have a collection of every guitar I ever lusted after. Still this road worn CE24 is my #1 baby.

[@edryba4867]

Keith! Excellent look at PRS! It was really enjoyable, like all your features are. I recently took a second look at your “Brief History of The Rickenbacker 12-String”, and liked it just as much as the first viewing. As a former TV Director, I can tell you: You know you did it right when people want to watch it again! But about THIS video: I personally like bolt-on necks, set-in necks, and the idea of combining the best features of different makes into a single instrument. That’s what makes Paul Reed Smith and PRS Guitars special. One of these days I’m just gonna have to break down and buy one. There’s getting to be less and less doubt about it. And by the way, thanks for getting the long-sleeve tees on your merch pages. They look EXACTLY like what I had in mind! Except for that durn elusive pocket… Anyway, my lovely wife is giving me one of the shirts for Christmas!!! Then in a month or three, I’ll have to go back to the page and get a couple more. So thanks, Keith, for at least trying to meet all my expectations. That was above and beyond. I have no doubt that you’re as nice a guy in person as you appear on-screen.

[@fivewattworld]

Glad your getting the shirt Ed, even without the pocket. :)

[@rangerdoc1029]

All I know is that I'm in love with that metallic teal + maple fretboard combo.

[@lordgraga]

The CE has a special place in my heart - I have two (featured on my channel, in some sort of old videos though). With the right pickups, they can tackle just about everything. They do give way for my Custom 24 as my daily driver, as I play harder metal things where the bolt on snap is not always warranted, BUT once in a while they break out of the stands and take over as the main guitars for 2-8 weeks before I rediscover the Custom 24. I also wouldn't feel as bad about losing my CE-22 Mahogany (even though it's amazing) due to its value and being a bit beat up already. The new CE's never found a place in my heart though. There are just too many cost cutting features that don't necesarily affect their playability, but I just like the vibe I get from the old ones better. In fact, the new one that I had for a short while had probably one of the best necks I've ever played, but I just didn't connect with it.

[@michaelbelman1064]

Always love the videos you put together, and that tiny Snorlax in the background.

[@brianstrawser5695]

As usual, I learned a great deal about the PRS bolt necks from you. Thanks so much for your detailed presentations. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@jirdesteva]

I can only imagine what a high end PRS feels like. I love my 2019 PRS SE 245 that I bought in March of 2019 and I still wonder why I waited that long to get a PRS. Great video Keith

[@misterknightowlandco]

I did the same thing. When I was young and thought they were fake lawyer toy guitars that no one cool likes. Now that I’m an old fake person I love them lol the things we think as kids

[@JunkfoodZombieGuns]

They feel amazing. My PRS PS Studio will always stay with me.

[@michaeltaylors2456]

The core electrics are worlds apart better. So hard to quantify or explain logically this seemingly worlds apart difference, but the moment you hold one and play it for a few moments you are hooked on lusting for one forever. Do I have one ? Nope they do almost nothing for your musicianship. They don’t play themselves and your audience cannot hear the difference and doesn’t care anyway. I have a SE custom Floyd by the way, a great instrument and value. Put the difference in an amp

[@TomJarane]

I love my Johnny Hiland, and especially the neck carve. Thanks for another very informative video. Greetings from Norway.

[@fivewattworld]

You have a sweet and rare guitar there Tom. Nice!

[@Chriss-Gear]

Love my 2005 CE 22. A birthday gift from my wife back in 2008. No birds on my ‘05 so I had to add a SE Custom in 2018. While I have a fairly diverse collection the CE is still my favorite.

[@TheOrchardParkBand]

Great as always. I ordered a Amaryliss or Red Fiore several months ago and patiently awaiting. I’m not one for taking chances on guitars and been thinking what if I don’t like it. But if I don’t like it I don’t have to take it. Seeing and hearing Marks clips he picked makes me very confident I made a good choice. Thanks for an awesome video.

[@Waspfella]

The facts without all the fluff...nice job as usual Keith .

[@theonlyrobot]

I've had the pleasure of owning 2 1998 CEs. One 24 and one 22 with a maple top. Those old first run CEs have one of the best necks you can get. Quartersawn, one piece and dressed perfectly. The knobs like to jump off them though, which can be fun.

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

My first ever PRS was an old CE. It was amazing. Just the most rock solid guitar.

[@JeffMcErlain]

Most excellent as always!!

[@jackpine70]

Another great job, Keith. Thanks a million!

[@ThePandaProcrastinates]

Awesome video Keith! There are few things you missed about the Silver Sky. - The first one you alluded to, the new 2020-2021 Silver Sky Rosewood neck shape is a bit rounder thicker than the Maple version which as you said the original Silver Sky neck. - In 2021, the Moc Sand (a glossy finish) was replaced by the Moc Sand Satin finish (just like John Mayer's previous new #1 prototype as seen on 2019 tour). - All Silver Sky's going forward at an undisclosed 2019?/2020 date are the PRS CAB nitro-based finish instead of PRS poly-based finish. - At 2021 PRS Experience, to promote John Mayer's new Sob Rock album, they released the new Roxy Pink finish in Rosewood only. - There were two limited edition Colors announced at Winter NAMM 2020/2021, Nebula (500 units) and Lunar Ice (1000 units) - After the first year production run the Onyx and Horizon Red colors were discontinued.

[@scottdematteo]

Another great video. You certainly do your homework. Thanks for posting such great and educational content. I learned a lot today about a lot of guitars I own.

[@WilliamAustinOfficial]

I always like relaxing to your channel and learning something new and nerdy, but after “You’re five watt world, I just make the videos” you’ve wholly won me over Keith. Thanks for inspiring and intriguing us as you so have. Happy thanksgiving, and thanks for all you do!

[@fivewattworld]

I keep trying to find better ways to say how five watt world feels to me and that comes closest. Glad it resonated for you.

[@andypearce5537]

I have a 22 and 24! Thanks to Lerxs!

[@bluesyjazzcat31]

Great video, yet again! If this video was released on the eve before the release of the silver sky, I have a slight feeling the interment wouldn’t have freaked out about PRS making a single coil-equipped guitar like they did

[@erickmo1188]

Us kids from the 80’s probably remember Saturday Matinee. It was on fox (45 for me) and would pay horror flicks from the 70’s and 80’s. Good stuff brother!

[@Nigel_Shortpants]

Had a late 90’s swamp ash special, that I had to trade in when my only amp at the time blew. It’s that one that got away now though. So perfectly balanced and versatile, great guitar!

[@joshoptical]

Much enjoyed and appreciated. I’m selling my ‘94 CE22 with original Dragon 1s because the neck is not for me and the guitar lands in a sonic no-man’s-one for me, but it’s a hearty instrument. I enjoy my Silver Sky thoroughly.

[@PureMagicStudios]

Have the Silver Sky in Roxy Pink on preorder. Should be here this week. Nice video as always Keith!

[@declanmcmullen9957]

Awesome as always

[@robertbrancato9478]

Stupidly sold an EG Bolt On. 10 top, smoke. Two Fralin singles and a humbucker. Awesome axe. Did everything.

[@oncameramastery]

Gotta love all these PRS 'not a Strat' Strats!

[@BryanEwald]

This video is fantastic. Super thorough. I learned quite a bit.

[@fivewattworld]

Wow, thanks Bryan! I feel like you “school us” every time you pick one up.

[@chrisevans1546]

Picked up a CE24 the week before Thanksgiving. Just put it down after two hours of Friday night practice. Settling in on the couch now and I find that you’ve uploaded this gem. I’ll always have a soft spot for my fender’s, but there’s something magic about these CE bolt-on’s. I have a ‘08 and now the ‘21 and yes there are differences in the carve, the bridge, etc and I myself fell victim to criticizing the 2015-current models before I found the right one. Make sure you go to a local shop with a good tech, because after learning their bridge specs I found the guitars I had been demoing prior all had awful, awful trem setups. I can’t speak for whether or not this was a factory setup or the shop, but even so it beats the hell out of that QC Gibson is *still* pumping out these days. That’s my unwarranted take, at least. Thanks for all you do, Keith. Your videos are second to none.

[@fivewattworld]

Thanks Chris. I’m still playing the “loaner” CE that Ish let me borrow. There’s a real danger it won’t go back.

[@carsgunsandguitars]

Great video as always Keith. I had a PRS DC-3 and loved it, but I wish they would have made a DC-4 with a rear dual coil like the 509/13, and put hollow birds on it with a flame neck. I'd LOVE to have another one if I could get that.

[@swaggybanana2123]

You should for sure expand into pedals if you’d like. I’d love a history of the Big Muff!

[@tomc9302]

in that intro, I was like that music sounds familiar, then I was like, its big JC innit, then it was in fact the one and only John Cordy. What a player!

[@AZFunk]

Absolutely love my 2002 CE24...Fiore is next.

[@daveduval674]

Really enjoyed this one Keith!! I have been blessed over the years to have owned all kinds and brands of guitars, and seemed to have settled on PRS in recent years. Even more recently on the CE24. It’s just so versatile.

[@ObjectiveDynamics]

Thanks for another great video. I'm still to get a PRS but I'm seriously thinking about selling my Les Paul and SG Standards to fund the purchase of one. Incidentally, we used to get the Munsters in the 60s here in the UK too

[@zososhep]

Keith, another awesome amazing video! I am fortunate enough to currently own three PRS guitars. A 2000(pre-lawsuit) Single cut which has been my #1 guitar since I first picked it up and played it on 11/22/2000(Have since swapped out the pick ups for Lollar Imperial regular wind- a match made in heaven!). I also own a 2019 Custom 24 with is phenomenal! And last but definitely not least a 2011 DC-3 Bolt On. I had it refretted to better match the frets on my other two PRS guitars as the large jumbo frets it originally came with made it somewhat difficult(for me) when switching guitars-now all three have very similar feels in terms of frets! I find the DC-3 to be very "Strat Like" with a PRS feel & voice. I encourage anyone who is considering the Silver Sky to also try out the DC-3(if you can find one). For my money I feel the DC-3 is as good if not a better all around guitar than the Silver Sky(for less money!). Anyway, keep up the awesome work! I really enjoy your videos-I just may have to buy a 5 watt world T-shirt for myself as a Christmas Gift(but more importantly to help support your channel!)

[@MaxPower-js1sk]

Hi Keith. How’s it going? Your PRS CE video was fantastic. I’ve just finished watching it for the second time (back to back). I need to finish my hunt for the right PRS for me. I’m still using an abused Core Mira which I bought very cheaply a year ago. I hadn’t considered the CEs, but I’ll see if I can try one. While this part of Australia is a gear desert, I should be able to try a CE or two. Thanks a lot for the video. I think it’s your best to date. Cheers amigo. Stephen 👍😁

[@mikemccourt6225]

The steel trem on the CE24 is the finest I've ever played. Great video Keith

[@markkozielec2200]

I have a 2018 CE-24, in Angry Larry, and a 2019 Silver Sky. Both are spectacular guitars. Zero regrets buying either of them.

[@JoeLoven]

Enjoyed this, I have a Silver Sky and love it. Would love to see a short history of the Gibson Byrdland.

[@Ryanvatz]

It has taken me till watching this video to discover that the silver sky is nothing new for PRS. Great video