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@narupickles79822 жыл бұрын
Was it supposed to be a 100% replica? Cause if it were. Then its two same guitar with two different prices that were made in two separate countries.
@CraneTrain2 жыл бұрын
I think the se plays and sounds better
@derekhand79042 жыл бұрын
I like how $900 is a budget guitar
@christopherweise4382 жыл бұрын
derek hand - No shit. That's what i thought.
@c3kile2 жыл бұрын
It's a budget version of the 2500 dollar USA version. Not very budget, but a hell of a lot cheaper than the USA
@BeardMan012 жыл бұрын
For PRS, that is budget. Unfortunately.
@derekhand79042 жыл бұрын
@@c3kile I think it’s probably worth $850 I just think it’s funny they call it budget
@rw28062 жыл бұрын
Inflation is a SOB.
@rebelcat4202 жыл бұрын
What is funny, is how things come full circle. Poplar wood bodies are only used in budget lines today. Back in the late 80s/early 90s, poplar was one of the better choices for lightweight bodies in Charvel/Jackson guitars, Carvins, even the US made Fenders like the American Standard series!
@dcjway2 жыл бұрын
The Core sounds more glassy, but the SE still sounds great. I received my SE moon white yesterday and plugged it into my 57 Champ and was blown away. I was looking for an inexpensive gig guitar so I don’t have to take my custom shop Strat out everywhere. PRS nailed it with this guitar, I think it will be great for both the giging guitarist as well as a great step up for a newer player.
@TNTales2 жыл бұрын
It's possible that adding the plate cover was cheaper than the additional work on the cavity to make it as smooth and even as the US
@MichaelBassVideos6 ай бұрын
I was thinking that too, but 4 screw holes + 4 screws + backplate + labor... There's no way that's cheaper than programming the machine to route the body a little different. Right?
@thehound21612 жыл бұрын
Although i will not be getting the new SE, it is just nice to hear single coils on the show. Nice vid as always.
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@jamesmarkham74892 жыл бұрын
I love when he does fenders bc you can tell he’s less familiar and he has to learn more.
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmarkham7489 Agreed.
@monstrok2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison! You picked up on several design changes that I hadn't seen on other channels (rounded (rolled) fret board edges, the lower cutaway, strap buttons, tuner knobs for instance). LOVED that "wicka wicka" wah strumming effect with the funky rhythm at 17:34 - I'm going to incorporate that into my playing! Well done.
@HBSuccess2 жыл бұрын
Also Trog your playing has improved exponentially over the past cpl years. Really good tone demos here.
@bryanstrader1740 Жыл бұрын
For anyone looking at these two guitars, I really wanted the Core model but couldn't bring myself to spend that much when the SE looked like a solid choice. Well that was a two sided sword, because holy shit I love this SE, its is everything I thought it would be and more. The fret work is on par with my American Performer Strat, and the pickups are some of the best sounding I have ever heard on a Strat. As much as I love my SE I am now left wondering just how damn good the core model is lol.
@karmicselling42522 жыл бұрын
I remember when Paul Reed Smith released his first line of factory guitars back in the mid 1980s. The PRS Custom was basically a Les Paul and a Stratocaster in the one instrument. And what fine instruments they were indeed. I recall playing a few back then but the snob in me stil preferred to see the words Fender or Gibson on the headstock. How silly was I. Wish I had purchased one. The fact that the current cheapie PRS guitars can compete with the Fenders is (sadly) more a commentary on modern Fender than PRS.
@jacobseal2 жыл бұрын
Nice job. The USA version sounded MUCH sparklier and more detailed. The SE sounded dull in comparison. In this price range I would much prefer a Mexican Fender.
@TWhite-mq6uf2 жыл бұрын
A Mexican Vintera, I agree - but I'm not a fan of the Mexican Player Strats in quality or tone.
@voidtremors58142 жыл бұрын
Where I am the SE is cheaper than a player and Vintera. I still dk what I would prefer haha
@TheBarnabascolins2 жыл бұрын
I do not agree, the Se one sounds sparkly, the usa one sounds more gritty and gainy. Some might consider the usa a more "balanced" tone, i dont, i think the usa sounds more like high gain but not quite as bad as Fenders shitty horrible Elite series pickups, they suck. The SE pickups have more jangle almost like a tele.
@alpeggio2 жыл бұрын
I've tried it, the prs sounds dull compared to a real american strat.
@andrewbrown89276 ай бұрын
Mayne but they mexican strats always seem to have issues. Not huge but fret work is nowhere near as good. The Mexican quality control is not the best. I'm talking about the ones at the same price point.
@8KilgoreTrout42 жыл бұрын
This is the BEST guitar channel! Top notch!
@BrianODonohue2 жыл бұрын
Just got mine yesterday. Same Moon color as yours. Love it!
@terrygoss2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking the SE version is more my liking, with the very slightly flatter radius - but the pickups are the real sellers of the model. (Overall, the criticisms of the Silver Sky are unfounded. It's a really nice USA S-Type with great pickups - just like a lot of other guitars that don't get criticized.)
@chaos43162 жыл бұрын
The case that came with the Fender John Mayer sig is absolutely awesome. Haven’t seen a semi rigid case so loaded with features. It’s got high end padded backpack straps that unzip from a rear pocket. All the zip grips actually have an embossed JM silhouette from the heavier things album. Really useful pockets and slides on the inside. Straps it down well for transit. It’s even got a big steel hook that folds out so you can hang it. Handy when travelling
@jasonwright75132 жыл бұрын
Very in-depth well made video. I think these SE silver skies were not made to compete with the Squires but more to compete with higher quality brands like Sire, G&L, or the Mexican fenders. The pickups sound remarkably alike. For a little bit more money you can get a Mexican Roadhouse strat, which are getting rave reviews. The whole world may be falling apart but we are truly living in the Golden age of guitars. 😁
@utubehound692 жыл бұрын
I have a mex strat w/floyd rose really solid built i like it.
@jefft70852 жыл бұрын
These are priced similarly to Player Series Fender. The SE line is not a budget line. It is a more budget-friendly version of a premium brand. I think it would be cool for PRS to get into the budget market, but not with PRS on the headstock.
@jasonwright75132 жыл бұрын
@@jefft7085 No at $800+ it's not a budget guitar. This is for people who already want a Silver Sky but don't want to pay 2k.
@seanmckelvey66182 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed seeing this comparison. I really love the PRS SE guitars in general, I think they're some of the best guitars in their price range for sure. I own a PRS SE Standard 24 and have played a few other models in store & I have nothing but good things to say about them overall. Just really solid, well made instruments. I'd love to see you review some more PRS guitars in the future.
@Dram19842 жыл бұрын
I’ll wager the cost of making the back route pretty is more than the cost of covering it.
@HBSuccess2 жыл бұрын
100%.
@TVsBen2 жыл бұрын
PRS says in a Q&A video that you can use USA Silver Sky tuners on the SE, and because of the trem I decided to do that and I can confirm it works perfectly with no modifications. Also, John Mann's Guitar Vault offers a modification service that will result in locking tuners for $60. The only issue is waiting for the tuners to come back.
@jordanpatsula28612 жыл бұрын
in that se bag, there is a hook to hang your case up. the strap on the back near the headstock has a velcro pocket
@frankboyd.2 жыл бұрын
Not often mentioned but a nice feature.
@JosePineda-jn8jk2 жыл бұрын
I know it would seem like cost savings to remove the backplate but, if you have to make sure that cavity is painted nicely then it actually would cause more work and end up more expensive than just putting the back plate on to cover the rougher work.
@simonpark8432 жыл бұрын
A really informative demo - I'm not interested in buying one of these but this did answer my questions about the differences between the two models. Your videos are always professionally presented and enjoyable.
@utubehound692 жыл бұрын
your playing is getting better
@evrgreen_692 жыл бұрын
I always like when Trogly plays Wind Cry’s Mary..Glassy goodness ✌️
@joekyleboston2 жыл бұрын
Best review I've seen on this. Thank you.
@kyleotsuji57562 жыл бұрын
Trogley, your guitar playing has got so much better, great job brother! Also I have both guitars and love them. Core still has my heart.
@ArchieOnEarth2 жыл бұрын
I dig the Silver Sky and would probably like the flatter radius of the SE version better. I just wish the colors spoke to me more. Stone Blue looks okay, and at that price it’ll probably grow on me.
@timgermanyjr2 жыл бұрын
I'll probably get one but I know that eventually there will be a frost white SE with a maple neck and the inlayed nut. So I'm waiting.
@nassium662 жыл бұрын
@@timgermanyjr how do you know that ?
@timgermanyjr2 жыл бұрын
@@nassium66 Demand. You cant build 1000 dollar guitars and not at some point offer white black red blue etc.
@donttalktome46962 жыл бұрын
I wanted one these, a gibson les paul or a high end epiphone les paul. I ended up getting a prs custom 2408 and it is becoming my favorite guitar.
@brianfisher69542 жыл бұрын
Great review! The most thorough I've seen and nice playing.
@MikeE-2 жыл бұрын
I thought of the yngwie malmsteen strat when I saw it. But that was just because of body color. Speaking of which, if you haven’t already, be interesting to see you review a scalloped fretboard.
@derrickharmon79802 жыл бұрын
He's never done a full scalloped that I know of but definitely has done an Ibanez Jem which is a partial scalloped guitar in the higher registered fret range. It's weird cause Yngwies models are deeply scalloped yet his real personal custom shops are scalloped very suttley in comparison. That be a review I'd watch always neat watching someone play a scalloped neck for the first time.
@Trog2 жыл бұрын
maybe not factory full scallop... but I've had this monstrosity kzbin.info/www/bejne/q565dmeNq8qIbrs
@catmandoodoo79032 жыл бұрын
I ordered an SE SS from a major U.K. retailer half an hour after launch. A couple of days later I was told it would be May before delivery. I understand current production and supply issues but that time scale was a deal breaker. Cancelled the order and bought a G&L Tribute Comanche; I have no regrets.
@ryanwebb63562 жыл бұрын
If you want a PRS within a month have a quiet word woth the techie in London Fender shop... True.
@SixSixthSix2 жыл бұрын
That neck pickup sounded amazing!
@wesleymorris12 жыл бұрын
The core prs strap buttons are bass stringtrees. They work really well.
@crilf58302 жыл бұрын
I was impressed with the electrics. Well done.
@donttalktome46962 жыл бұрын
Position four sounded heavenly!
@markyurick41372 жыл бұрын
You got the best color anyway. I think it would be interesting to compare this guitar with the Schaeffer nick johnston. The Schaeffer is a really great strategy for the money. The quality is outstanding.
@raytorvalds36992 жыл бұрын
What's a Schaeffer ? You mean Schecter ?
@acoffeewithsatan2 жыл бұрын
Austin's the kinda guy who complains about the used market prices on Reverb for these, while reselling his for $1300 ON HIS WEBSITE! At least the Reverb scalpers can always say the platform is getting a cut! C'mon, man, I know this is your job and I love your videos, but if you wanna pull this one off, at least don't mock the people doing no less than you.
@Peepeestorm2 жыл бұрын
Just saw it too, that’s insane price jump. Jeez
@Trog2 жыл бұрын
Mine also comes with a $200 hardcase. I'm not mocking - I was just shocked these were able to sell for premiums. I don't set the prices, I just follow the market. Mine is very competitively priced
@acoffeewithsatan2 жыл бұрын
@@Trog fair enough. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
@donttalktome46962 жыл бұрын
My man troglys gotta make his money too haha
@Rockandrollgeerage2 жыл бұрын
@@Trog you are selling the one PRS gave you for free?
@petschem2 жыл бұрын
Just got my SE today. So far so good.... but a dumb QC issue. The red wire for the jack was wrapped around inside the jack, and it was preventing the lead cord from from being inserted. It took me 30 sec to remove the jack and correct it. But it obviously had not been checked.
@asterisk6062 жыл бұрын
To anyone considering paying over asking for the SE, let alone $1,300... stop the madness. These are full production guitars. In a month or two there will be more of them available than anyone knows what to do with. This is not a limited run, this is not something PRS is going to ever stop producing. It's here to stay. There is no reason at all to pay over retail.
@Sailor_Man_Music2 жыл бұрын
I need a guitar for deployment the SE line of guitars has been on my radar. My wife bought me an S2 and there is no way that will go anywhere but to the the gig. I’m lookin around at used gear lookin at new gear. I have a while till I go back to sea but something along the lines under a 1000 bucks would be cool. No I’m not buying a Donner nor a Firefly, I need something that will actually play and take different levels of pressures and humidity levels somewhat ok. I have been lookin around at several guitars I do not have a clue to what I am going to do.
@jimilee4592 жыл бұрын
I have the JM strat. I’ve been thinking about a silver sky for a while, thank you.
@24FretsGuitar2 жыл бұрын
I think the green version looks the best. The pickups sound nice.🎸
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
Pretty good demo, they are both nice.
@sgt.grinch32992 жыл бұрын
Good evening HK
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
@@sgt.grinch3299 And a good evening to you as well Sarge.
@virgilgiordano45822 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they didn't make pink an option. SE looks like it would be easy to switch to a floyd with that nut
@tedruybalid22622 жыл бұрын
Yes! A pink Floyd!
@paultrottier28602 жыл бұрын
Hate the neck radius on the Silver Sky. I was hoping Paul would have gone in a modern direction for the SE line of a 10 or 12” radius.
@LaurenMiddleton282 жыл бұрын
What is a Jonmayor?
@bunk-bn9eo2 жыл бұрын
Not sure. Lol
@stringlocker2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the sound comparison.
@theofficialcoolguy692 жыл бұрын
to me, the SE model seems more like a modern take on the S type guitar, whereas the USA silver sky is more akin to the vintage S type
@duanewelsh56112 жыл бұрын
Nice job on your review. I have 3 USA versions and recently checked out an SE. Pretty impressed with it.
@Rockandrollgeerage2 жыл бұрын
3 USA versions? Lol
@duanewelsh56112 жыл бұрын
@@Rockandrollgeerage lunar ice, polar blue maple board, Roxy pink rosewood.
@mrny34052 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Thx Austin!
@leo._.vincent2 жыл бұрын
Trogly what overdrive/distortion pedals are you using during your dirty demos? It always sounds really nice and full
@ralphwest81562 жыл бұрын
Wow love that real 'Cornish Ice Cream' colour ' ...side by side tone comparison are very close, so John Mayer PUs at a lower cost' great demo and documentation, Fusion Funk here we go'
@ZabDevin2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks!
@BeardMan012 жыл бұрын
My local shop has already sold three of these. They're pretty nice, they have a seafoam green one right now. I hate PRS gig bags, or gig bags in general. Always jacks up the tuning.
@presmasterflash75552 жыл бұрын
I prefer a hardcase too but I will say as far as bags go the PRS are one of the best. I have 2 of them. No plans on selling them.
@BeardMan012 жыл бұрын
@Greg Heidt With a gig bags, every time it goes in the bag. D/G tuner keys always turn.
@BeardMan012 жыл бұрын
@Presmaster Flash Yeah, they're decent. I like Taylor gig bags. The only guitars I own with gig bags are my PRS geets.
@presmasterflash75552 жыл бұрын
@@BeardMan01 those newer Gibson leathery ones are not too shabby either. The older triangular ones sucked. I have one of those too and I would definitely sell it
@BeardMan012 жыл бұрын
@Greg Heidt Guitars have to be tuned all of the time. Humidity, heat, cold and simply time will cause a guitar to go out of tune. Every time I play my ES335, it needs to be tuned. G string always goes a little flat. I'm saying that I can tune my PRS guitars, and if they go inside the gig bag at all, they need to be tuned again. Not a single hardcase I own does that.
@evertthebassist2 жыл бұрын
I dig the DTT comparison video where Dylan compared it with a Mexican strat. The PRS is just far superior to the Fender (and i am a fender guy)
@BrentAdams2 жыл бұрын
Very nice "tone comparison"!!!!! Close enough in my book. I am wondering about the differences between the trem systems. (I know... you don't mess with the trems that much! LOL!) Cost versus performance... I'd go with the SE version and have enough left over to get a couple other models too! Yeah Baby!
@DrKennyWang2 жыл бұрын
Guitar inflation has gotten so insane. I remember being able to buy a used American standard strat in high school for like $700. This was like 2002
@mychalsean2 жыл бұрын
Agreed my 1st "real" guitar was an entry level Gibson SG that literally was about $700 new in 2004. Now they run about $1000
@MyName-nx1jj2 жыл бұрын
Within the last 6 months I have bought an American Standard Strat for $700 and an American Standard Tele for $650.
@jameskrys52862 жыл бұрын
I have two fade Gibsons, an SG Faded and a Les Paul double cut Faded which I paid under $400 each for in the 2000's. Now I cn make a nice profit but I don't want to sell them.
@tarantinoish2 жыл бұрын
@@MyName-nx1jj Congratulations. You are awesome at life. As for the original post. Ahh yes, I think it was around that time when I picked up my first American Strat. Got it used, it was $700. Amazing guitar. Damn that was a good year. Around 2003. The prices seemed to have jumped a lot in the recent years. It’s not a great buyers market right now, that’s for sure.
@juleeez6282 жыл бұрын
@@tarantinoish will the prices ever go down? They always just seem to climb
@calvinlee81032 жыл бұрын
I still don't understand the appeal. Just put nice pickups in any regular strat, ya know? Idk, it just seems like a strat copy that's WAY too pricey for what it is.
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
Agreed, or just build one yourself. What I've learned is that there is no rhyme or reason why Players chose the guitars they do, many times the choices don't make sense. Count me as Guilty on this.
@jamiehoworth6397 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant review,made my mind up,in that colour of the se, many thanks,👍
@mattmasonoklahoma2 жыл бұрын
both sound within bout 5% of your avg strat..help me understand what exactly has been “evolved” besides the headstock?
@allthingsclassicrock2 жыл бұрын
The marketing.
@Trog2 жыл бұрын
The silver sky is all about neck profile and pickups for me
@matthewstearle73952 жыл бұрын
@@Trog those SE pickups sounded almost the same as US
@voiceofexperience2 жыл бұрын
@@allthingsclassicrock 💯
@brownsfan77532 жыл бұрын
Very nice review!!
@craigmacgibbon91662 жыл бұрын
JMS means you could get one in black and gold and have a John Mayer Special! If you get my reference...
@x3a3x32 жыл бұрын
JPS 😎
@timcastle165 Жыл бұрын
Makes me wonder if PRS is ever going to make a Tele style guitar now that they made a Strat style!?! Great video as always!! 🎸
@dadudezpr2 ай бұрын
The T has the best videos of every guitar !🎸
@AvACyberSecurity Жыл бұрын
Just putting it out there, this guitar is killer and fornthe price us better than some of my USA made guitars in sound, feel and overall quality. Especially Gibsons QC and fender in sound. It's a brilliant guitar. Not exactly budget in general terms, inky when compared to the origional but unless you absolutely want the USA model.and are a gear snob, get the SE!
@RG3EXFM1IBANEZ2 жыл бұрын
Trog I found my holy grail, a 1982 Gibson Firebird Natural, it doesn't have the red, white and blue bird so it's not the 76 centennial, but it is a 82 Firebird, and what I have researched this is a one off finish, um maybe
@RG3EXFM1IBANEZ2 жыл бұрын
Been looking for one for a bit now, walked into my honey hole turned the corner and about went to my knees, and pictures don't do it justice
@brandoncohen36062 жыл бұрын
just ordered one in dragonfruit, i wanted a fender strat, but at this price point, the player series strat are terrible compared to these prs se JMs.
@pbhushanbsb2 жыл бұрын
very Helpful . QUick question, I just bought an SE silver sky . I told the shop luthier to deck the bridge (cuz it was lifted a bit). However he hasn't aligned it the same which is shown in this video. As can be seen here , the bridge rests at the END part and is a little lifted at the "bridge bolt" (hence downward inclining) , What my guy did was Screw the BOLT all the way down and so mine's END part is just a tad bit lifted up. Are the two scenarios same in effect ?
@backpackbiker26752 жыл бұрын
Another Great Video Trogly, Thank you!!!
@hejcapel5 күн бұрын
Is the amp not sometimes more important? and then A cheap but alright guitar? :P
@thseed72 жыл бұрын
Very well done comparison. The SE's pickups sound a little brighter/hotter in this video. Would you say that's true in the room as well?
@jacobseal2 жыл бұрын
Hotter but darker. No sparkle.
@am02543382 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here, just found your channel recently. Good stuff! I can’t find the string spacing at the bridge listed anywhere for the SE. The USA version is an odd 2 9/64”…that’s just a bit over the modern strat style 2 1/8” bridge. I would really love to know what this is if you wouldn’t mind to measure it…I ask because I always use a brenner piezo saddle in my guitars and would like to know if these SE’s are a standard size…Thanks!
@mjolnircarlssen42117 ай бұрын
I have to admit: I was very unaccepting of the headstock, and saw no reason to ever give a Silver Sky any additional thought. Then, I played the SE. Then, I owned the SE. I’ve owned a number of Stratocasters over the years, and although I absolutely love Fender, I never connected with any of them. Now? I’ll not part with the SE, but will be purchasing a Core model.
@AviMus82 Жыл бұрын
No JM on the tone demo trogs?
@8KilgoreTrout42 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!! What’s with the scale length? 24 or something I heard this is unconventional or something??
@Trog2 жыл бұрын
25.5 - it is the radius change that has people talking
@timholtguitar69992 жыл бұрын
In terms of noise, are the SE pickups quieter because of the shielding?
@OriginalRitz2 жыл бұрын
This guitar sounds great! What amp and signal chain are you using?
@vdubbin2 жыл бұрын
He always goes straight into a Deluxe Reverb Reissue.
@OriginalRitz2 жыл бұрын
@@vdubbin thanks! For some reason it's not listed in the description gear list.
@drewsmith50992 жыл бұрын
You should start reviewing PRS guitars, your already an expert on high end Gibson guitars. Would love to see the insides of PRS, do they hold up to Gibson.
@Trog2 жыл бұрын
I do have a few videos on PRS kzbin.info?search_query=trogly+prs
@industrialdb80392 жыл бұрын
You nailed it. it's actually cheaper to screw on a cheap backplate, as opposed to taking the time for a fancy bevel around the cavity. ;-)
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
Correct, the inside of the route was finished off better in the USA version too, I would imagine they wet sanded the finish in that open trem cavity.
@Velhotedocarmo2 жыл бұрын
Big hug from Portugal 🇵🇹
@konradhof73188 ай бұрын
I guess Paul doesn’t subscribe to the belief that the sides of the neck heel should be making maximum contact with the sides and end of the neck pocket, since there is no end of the neck pocket on the Silver Sky.
@whatshappening177 Жыл бұрын
I can hear tuning issues with both of your silver sky's not sure if its you and how you attack the fret board or the actual intonation.
@TayTayKemp2 жыл бұрын
um...woah the SE sounds better in my opinion...the distorted sounds was pretty good!
@paultrombetta2 жыл бұрын
Happy Saturday
@neil27062 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this at the bar
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
Have a drink for all of us, drive safe Neil.
@neil27062 жыл бұрын
@@hkguitar1984 ain't driving buddy I can be 20 beer deep and still think that will be stupid
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
@@neil2706 Fair enough Sir.
@TheVirakahScale2 жыл бұрын
Those sound great! I epecially like the B+M on that first one.
@Nikita133372 жыл бұрын
yeah baby!!! i’ve been waiting for this video
@vishalky889 ай бұрын
Which amp bro?
@robertdavidtingstrom1182 жыл бұрын
How about a Silver Sky double humbucker?!
@Rockandrollgeerage2 жыл бұрын
Is the frett board hand rolled on the SE?
@nsp4772 жыл бұрын
To me, a more relevant comparison would have been the SE Silver Sky versus similarly priced strats. Maybe a Mexican and a Japanese Fender, a G&L, etc. I understand the message that PRS is trying to convey with these videos, though.
@elevenAD2 жыл бұрын
I have an SE Standard thats the lowest end SE, a step below Trogs guitar i believe and it is still a better guitar than my Mexican Fender. SEs are very nice guitars.
@nsp4772 жыл бұрын
@@elevenAD I owned a SE single cut made in Korea for ten years and I fully agree with that; great quality control.
@timgermanyjr2 жыл бұрын
Dont own a Fender but have had my hands on a number of them. My SE Custom 24 feels at least as nice as any Mexico strat. I haven't played an Amercian Ultra but I'd be surprised to find any build quality improvements over my Indonesian SE. Materials won't be equal but PRS has fit and and finish and quality control down no matter which model it is.
@Bona-Who2 жыл бұрын
Austin rocks!!
@mattmatthews39092 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t looking forward to this review but so happy you had both to compare. Nice job Austin!
@BreadSlocum2 жыл бұрын
U can definitely hear sound difference. The US certainly sounds more high end. Quality expensive pickups. Crisper highs, Glassier. The SE version sounds a little fuller, little lower output, more subdued. But to be honest, I prefer that for the style of music I play. Then again there are plenty of pickups out there that I can get for half the price to achieve the same or damn near close to the sounds of BOTH of these sets !
@jonathanhudak20592 жыл бұрын
Good sounding guitar and it gives the USA made one a run for its money. I don't know why you'd want a PRS with a Strat body when you could have the traditional looking PRS body but to each his own, (not knocking it). Why not just get a Strat then? Great review Austin! 👍
@patprop742 жыл бұрын
IDK price still seems steep to me, I still have my first guitar which cost back then 200$ it's a budget strat style guitar made by Music Masters, it also has a maple neck and rosewood fretboard that is finished exactly like the USA-made one you have even down to the swapping running off finish after the nut, but without the bird inlays of course. so perhaps someone is better off hunting cheap guitars made in the later 80 and mid 90's at a fraction of the price and still end up with more value.
@jacobseal2 жыл бұрын
Don't tell everyone or the prices will skyrocket. 😃.
@patprop742 жыл бұрын
@@jacobseal we joke but it's not far off the truth, I recently got into old tube radio's because they were cheap to buy and fun and inexpensive to fix, now prices have gotten so out of hand it's not affordable anymore as a hobbyist.
@davefromnh92042 жыл бұрын
Cor-Tek = Cort?
@Greg-vd5om2 жыл бұрын
Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!
@sgt.grinch32992 жыл бұрын
Greg in the house.
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
Greg and Sarge, howdy
@grantcindrich2 жыл бұрын
The true bmoc💪
@jixxxxer173 ай бұрын
I've got a 1983 made in Japan Ibanez RS 405 with super 6 pickups that will blow both Silver Sky models away, in tone, craftsmanship and overall quality, I paid $250 for it. Not hating but just is what it is. Peace !
@stacylenihan2062 жыл бұрын
Is it a creamy yellow or more pronounced yellow. Don’t understand why it is called moon white in pictures but looks really yellow?