I used to be a dealer for PRS and I can confirm their out-of-the-box quality. With only one exception, every PRS that arrived to my store was set up and ready to play right out of the packaging. The only adjustments I needed to make were slight truss rod adjustments to account for the drier climate where I lived, and if a client asked me to adjust the action to their preferred height if it differed from the standard PRS set-up. That exception I mentioned earlier was a single Santana Edition that arrived with some neck warping issues. When I inspected the guitar and realized the issue, I called my rep and he sent me a replacement which was up to the proper standard before I even shipped the faulty guitar back. And that was only one out of dozens that I had go through my store. In contrast, I had to do fret work and full set-ups to most of the Fenders that arrived in my store. And when I would call the revolving door of Fender reps, they would always try to shift the quality concerns away from them. Don't get me wrong, when Fenders are stable and set up well, they are wonderful instruments. But if you have a Fender that plays well, give the credit to the luthier or guitar tech who set it up, as they are likely the reason for that.
@jojojojojojojojojojojojob2 жыл бұрын
guitar shops have free setup on new purchase tho right? im already used to guitars not being setup out the box and it takes a while for me to get a new guitar but its worth the wait.
@jakethebard2 жыл бұрын
@@jojojojojojojojojojojojob Yes, I performed setups on all the guitars that I sold. However, the PRS guitars required fifteen minutes maximum to get the action where the clients wanted it. No other work was required to get the client their guitar to their preference and in perfect working order. The Fenders on the other hand, had fret ends poking out on almost every single guitar I unboxed, even on the Am Pro models. And filing down fret ends to keep from poking and cutting a player's fretting hand is definitely not in the normal scope of a setup.
@Libertarianist2112 Жыл бұрын
Exactly why I stopped buying new Fenders from around 2015 on.
@ThesteelemanАй бұрын
Any of you guys ever had problems with the finishing?, I have a 10 month old low hours sprayer choice ce24 paint is flaking off ? Been playing for 40yrs contacted / sent to prs they say it’s normal ? I think the term sprayer choice is code for we F’d up another guitar ?
@KRColson2 жыл бұрын
I'm an old senior 67 years, and I recently purchased the PRS Mira SE and it arrived perfectly protected and set up and playable straight from the box! I haven't played guitar for over 25 years and I must admit the action, and neck feel was incredible! The quality of workmanship was excellent for a $900 CAD! I'm very pleased with the instrument and look forward to many years of enjoyment from a quality guitar. Love my PRS!
@johnvantromp72992 жыл бұрын
Got the same one in vintage cherry. I love it. I’m a little older than you but I still enjoy playing.
@BJ-fj6jw Жыл бұрын
Same boat, recently woodshedding... so you like the neck action? Is it low action -- and what about the frets (high fat narrow?) and is the neck stocky like a studio Les Paul... does it allow for fast playability? -- any other details appreciated! Congratulation on your purchase!
@markdp1983 Жыл бұрын
good to see you're playing again!
@AlexLacorum-hf9ie4 ай бұрын
I am 67 but been playing mostly acoustic guitar but only recently playing electric guitar when I retired at 65. I had a Gibson classic but I traded it with an S2 PRS macCarty 594 because of its heavy weight. I like metal so I started learning songs from accept, five finger punch and seven avengefold . I form a rock metal band with my younger friends on their 40s and 50s and I am the lead guitarist as well as the vocalist. It's hard to do lead guitar and at the same time do the vocal from songs like accept because of a bit complicated rhythm while singing and also some fast lead but practice make things easy. Well that's how grand pa makes the day busy on my retired days. Hell yeah young guys keep rocking but grand pa rocks harder. I am a vocalist in the band when I am younger and I sing songs from scorpions, Bon Jovi, foreigner, firehouse, warrant etc. Even now I'm retired I can still hit those high notes easily maybe because eversince I refrain from smoking and alcoholic drinks and living a healthy life.
@MarkJohnsonJams2 жыл бұрын
I’m from Maryland and I love the way you all say it as “Mary Land”. I’m gonna start saying it like that. S2 is Stevensville 2. I believe you said “Stenson-ville” which also sounds cooler.
@GakCoUk2 жыл бұрын
Oh no... I was so busy trying to pronounce Maryland right I completely missed that! Thanks, and I'm glad you don't sound offended aha
@gaijinbaka Жыл бұрын
As an Australian who lives in DC, my wife used to laugh at me for the same🤣 been here for a while so I’ve finally got it.
@TheBizzybujo3 ай бұрын
I never have the guts to try one because I know that I will fall in love immediately and my pockets aren't deep enough to afford one. Great and complete video man!!
@FitzyStrings2 жыл бұрын
Played Fender for 17 years, saved up for a CE24 semi-hollow and haven't put I down for 2 years. Just phenomenal instruments...
@russelljones19487 ай бұрын
Just purchased a PRS semi Hollow Special 10 top. Wow, what a guitar. It is truly a dream machine. I can get so many different sounds. I love it. Thanks Paul.
@angusorvid8840 Жыл бұрын
What an excellent, informative vid. I've been a fan of PRS since first playing one in Los Angeles in 1987. That Custom was so gorgeous I couldn't believe it. What a perfect instrument. A true work of art. I've since become a PRS owner myself. Best guitars in the world.
@kilofireb85842 жыл бұрын
masterful playing, great video! Thanks for making an updated line up video and showcasing some notable instruments.
@RoMeyer-h4n Жыл бұрын
I love what he has done giving us the best of a Fender & Gibson tone in 1 guitar. I own 3 and have & S2 on order
@jaxonbrown92692 жыл бұрын
This is easily the best guitar channel on KZbin. The quality of your shots, the depth of information given, everything is just so perfect. Thank you for doing what you do!
@stratolestele76112 жыл бұрын
Lolololo
@insenjojo18392 жыл бұрын
That SE Silver sky jam is highly highly underrated.....I would want a 7 min version of it that i could play on repeat
@Spidouz Жыл бұрын
One thing you didn’t mention: the default scale used by PRS is 25” (which was between the 24” ¾ from Gibson and 25” ½ from Fender). However, over the years PRS did guitars with different scale length. For instance, they had the Singlecut or Singlecut 250 which was 25”, but now they have a Singlecut guitar named 245, which is 24” ½. The guitar name is about the scale length, just like the PRS 594, which is a round up number fro 24” and 19/32, which is 24.59375”, rounded up to 24.594. The reason is that Les Paul advert their Les Paul to be 24” ¾ (24.75”), but when Paul did measure some old ‘58 and ‘59 Les Paul, they were 24” and 19/32. So when he build the PRS 594, he used this scale to match the scale of the old ‘58/59 Les Paul. Another guitar is the PRS SE 277, which is a Baritone guitar with, you guess it, a 27.7” scale. However, be careful, the number in the name is not always about the scale. For instance with the PRS 513 and PRS 509. Their name mean a PRS with a 5 way blade selector with 13 positions (513) and 09 positions (509). Historically, PRS had a rotary switch to have multiple pickup selection, but player didn’t like it, so he did switch to a regular 3 way toggle switch like a Les Paul (because he main only had 2 humbuckers pickups). But then, he started to build guitar with HSH pickups, so he had to change it for a 5 way blade selector like a Fender Strat. So he named those guitars starting with a 5 number, followed by the number of total pickup position. Same thing with the Custom 24-08 (the 08 means 8 Pickup positions).
@markdp1983 Жыл бұрын
I love the PRS 24.5 in. scale, very comfortable to play!
@jacobmcvay123 Жыл бұрын
Call me crazy but 0.5”-1” scale length difference either way never makes a bit of difference to me. Feel exactly the same to me. Neck shape n feel is different between the 3 brands but the scale length, literally has never been noticeable to me.
@mitchilito992 жыл бұрын
I learned just how amazing PRS guitars are when I "inherited" a CE a few years back. It HURT me to sell it and I always regretted it on many levels. So after migrating through all the standards (LPs, Strats etc) I pulled the trigger and bought a Custom 24. End of story Great video BTW!!
@grimreaper-qh2zn2 жыл бұрын
SE range has to be incredible value. I have a SE Pauls Guitar; an SE Hollowbody II; and an SE John Mayer. Love them all.
@JusticeXFalls11 ай бұрын
Just recieve my first PRS guitar in the mail. I got a SE Custom 24 Quilt. I wanted to know where this guitar stood among the range of PRS guitars and this video was very helpful . Thanks!
@darrengill2 жыл бұрын
Got a 30th Anniversary Custom 24 and a Singlecut P245…absolutely amazing guitars. Also I had a SE CU24 and an SE Standard in the past and you cannot beat these for the price.
@brianhester89182 жыл бұрын
Just bought a S2 McCarty from sweetwater. Great guitar, the only negative are the sub par overseas pickups that come with it.
@Psichlo12 жыл бұрын
I have a range of PRS guitars; a couple SE's, a couple core, and a wood library. The only thing I would add to this video is that the CE and the S2, while made in the states, do come with the import pickups and electronics for the most part. While this shouldn't be a deal breaker for people, they should at least be aware. As well as their newer SE line being made in China (Hollowbody, Hollybody piezo, and their parlor acoustic), once again, not a deal breaker but just info. I have had absoloutely no issue with any of the ones I have purchased over the years, which I can't say for the other big brands. You can almost guarantee the quality no matter which tier you go with when it comes to PRS.
@PNWGuitar2 жыл бұрын
My ce has the core pickups 85 15s. Only import part is the se bridge
@thepatzer2 жыл бұрын
I thought all SE guitars were now produced in Indonesia at the Cor-Tek (Cort) facility, but now I see that some Cor-Teks, like the hollowbodies, are made in China. For purely subjective reasons, I'd opt for the Indonesia-made ones. Wonder if they'll eventually move all production there.
@woodyirvin68262 жыл бұрын
@@PNWGuitar yep. CEs have USA pups.
@woodyirvin68262 жыл бұрын
Mine also has the USA bridge. The SE arm doesn’t even fit right.
@tball56772 жыл бұрын
I love the guitars but the owner is an irritating know it all,
@timcastle1652 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 PRS SE Custom 24 in a Tobacco Burst finish and I LOVE it, except for the gloss finish on the back of the neck (I wish back in the day I could have bought one with a Satin finish). But that’s me!! I live in White Plains, Maryland about an hour from the PRS factory with in my bucket list is to someday tour the factory! At all the price point I think you get a Great instrument and if you plan on doing any upgrades then I think that the S2 and SE line price points will leave enough money in your pocket to do that. Great video!! 🎸
@jerryodom73582 жыл бұрын
Dude, that’s what steel wool pads are for..they’ll fix that neck right up..nice, smooth, and you can tint as you want….
@mattmanley71182 жыл бұрын
Love my PRS Silver Sky and SE Semi Hollow great guitars
@jonathanjoestar__2 жыл бұрын
I own a cherry red PRS SE standard, its my first guitar, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. Got it at a guitar shop in Camden, London (yes guitarguitar) and I've loved every single second of it. Great tone, great quality, and very comfortable to play both standing up and sitting down. Would highly recommend to any guitarist, new or with decades of experience.
@samwheeler-brown74582 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. Would have liked to hear more about their neck types as I’m never sure what the differences are. Maybe you could do a video about neck types and what each brands names really mean? I’d find that super helpful as a buying guide
@TheBuckTom2 жыл бұрын
It is pronounced “Marilyn” just like Marilyn Monroe by Marylanders. The Maryland factory is in Steven’s-ville (Stevensville, MD). This is where Core & S2 lines are manufactured. Also, I believe the Overseas SE manufactured guitars are finished with QC inspection and setup at the Stevensville, MD factory as well.
@andrewshell7882 жыл бұрын
This was suspended under Covid, passing on QC duties to the retailer (as well as a discount in dealer cost). PRS is still behind (12+ months wait for many models) so I doubt it has returned to the old normal.
@coryzepp2382 жыл бұрын
@@andrewshell788 I work there, they definitely still do SE qc in the MD factory. There's a whole department for it.
@DO-zj9wv2 жыл бұрын
I have a very handsome 2011 Starla....i got it for a great price too. The tonal range with the humbuckers that can be split into single is very good, but i honestly don't use the single coils much as I have a 60th anniversary tele that I use when I want the "thinner" sound. Love my Starla, it's retro look and the bigsby whammy...
@NoelHaven2 жыл бұрын
It still has the soft D in the pronunciation .. haha soft D 🤭 … at least as a Virginian that’s how we say it unless you count people who are simply speaking lazy. If you’re from Maryland then you know better than me, so ignore everything I said expect my soft d joke please 🤓🥂
@NunoGuitarsSilva Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I'm about to buy my 1st PRS, this was really useful. Cheers from Portugal!
@CarlHackman Жыл бұрын
I'm an 61 year old beginner and have tried a few of the lower fender and gibson (epiphone) models, plus a Reverend Tele. I enjoyed them to a point, but when a PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow came up for sale locally I was pretty excited when the owner said he'd trade my low end guitars for the PRS. It now hangs on my wall and is played for several hours every day. It is the only guitar I have had that has made me eager to play consistently and constantly. I have only one gripe, but being a late beginner it's probably me rather than the PRS, but I wish I could get the action a tad lower. I have adjusted the neck and the saddles (following the fretboard radius) and the saddles for the 1st and 6th strings are as low as they can go, but the action is still at 2mm on the low E. I only want another 0.5mm but I saw that the PRS tech recommended not to lower the bridge itself, so I'm stuck at 2mm. That is a very minor niggle because I love this guitar so much. 😃
@joachimleinfelder12002 жыл бұрын
Got myself a SE MIRA in frost blue metallic on a black friday sale and I love it!!! Amazing quality and craftmenship for a decent price!!!
@fiveeyes28022 жыл бұрын
I always loved the Mira. The Korina wood Mira is a bucket list guitar for me!
@JackTheSkunk2 жыл бұрын
PRS going up against Gibson and Fender is like David taking on 2 Goliaths at the same time. It's an amazing success story.
@EscargoExpress Жыл бұрын
Best PRS breakdown i’ve seen!! Thank you!!
@markh75232 жыл бұрын
Yes there's certainly no doubt of the quality.
@andrewbecker3700 Жыл бұрын
Theres been quite a few changes and new models since this video. The SE line specifically, has really grown in the last couple years.
@jonkerr2050 Жыл бұрын
My first PRS will be here on Monday. Picked up an SE McCarty 594 double cut in blue. Can’t wait.
@kenphillips32822 жыл бұрын
I bought the PRS Silver Sky when they first hit the market and it took the place of my Fender Custom Shop Strat. Excellent and versatile instrument, however I just purchased a 22 year old PRS Custom 22 with Dragon 2 pickups… what an awesome guitar and is now my main gigging instrument. I am a convert.
@Grimsleeper8172 жыл бұрын
Own a PRS CE and it's an amazing guitar. I liked it when I first got it but after playing and getting used to it, its phenomenal. I will own a Core some day!
@bjjerrold433 Жыл бұрын
I just got my 1st PRS a few weeks ago; a CE24 semi hollow body in Eriza Verde. I fully agree with the assessment above esp. about going from a great guitar to phenomenal in just a few short weeks. It's hard to put down. As they claim in their ads, the guitar was playable right out of the box. The only "mod" I made was changing the strings to my preferred 9.5-44 gauge. That miniscule diameter change brought the strings a wee bit lower (.005"?) right into my "magic" zone without touching the bridge saddles. No buzz. No fret outs. I'm still experimenting with the TCI p/ups and the controls and getting used to their positions. The pickup switch has been taking me a little more time getting used to where its positioned behind the bridge. I've been playing Tele's, Strats and a variety of Gibson's for most of my guitar playing years. The light weight (6.8 lbs) and balance make it very comfortable to hold sitting or standing and it's easy on these old shoulders. The 25" scale with the 10" radius and pattern thin neck is a joy to play and a great fit for my small hands. I can honestly say, after 3.5 weeks, it's been a seemless and painless transition. My only regret is that I didn't get a PRS years ago. Overall, I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. I gave it a -.05 deduction for the "bag" it came in. It's an okay "bag" as bags go. But at this mid range price point, the bag could have been a little more substantial (e.g., more padding needed around the sides and back to keep the guitar from moving around while it's inside). I get it about price points and cost savings. No need to explain. I put the new CE24 into a Gator (tm) Transit case I had bought for another similar sized guitar where it will live until I find a more appropriate case for it. I expect the CE will see a lot of road time in the near future.
@LLVG832 жыл бұрын
Missing the DGT in this story, one of the best allround dual humbucker guitars and the best neck PRS makes I would say.
@andrewphillips7890 Жыл бұрын
You can actually find one (gold top)?
@FaithHopeLove77 Жыл бұрын
Helpful ty. Perhaps a video on the technical differences?
@chuckelator Жыл бұрын
Cool video, I just had a job interview at PRS yesterday evening, have a trial shift next week! The first person I saw when I pulled up to the building was the man him self leaving for the day, I feel like it's a good omen for my future there :) And us Marylander's pronounce it "mara-land" Also, Stevensville, not Stensonville LOL
@austincrowmusic2378 Жыл бұрын
Founded 1985 but the first PRS with bird inlays was 1976 made for Peter frampton. He was making them for a while before 1985, he was 18 or 19 on his first guitar I believe.
@rickmoore52 Жыл бұрын
Very good video and very informative. I still have my 1988 CE24 which I bought new for $1,100 back then. It was the first good guitar I owned and I had to scrape to afford it. It's been my #1 guitar for 34 years now. Maybe I will check out some new ones just for fun.
@unclestubs837711 ай бұрын
Top notch guide to PRS! Thanks
@charlesflint9048 Жыл бұрын
I recently got a PRS Hollowbody SE, and I am absolutely delighted with it. This is going to be a long term love affair.
@nikkileonard61252 жыл бұрын
Really great video! Very informative and well organized!
@justinespinosa78782 жыл бұрын
Doh! You snubbed the DGT
@DG-sd8lp Жыл бұрын
The only thing I wanted to learn wasn't included 😂. What is the feel of each neck shape?
@richardgraham88402 жыл бұрын
Is that leftt handed wood library PRS for sell?
@rickroche5838 ай бұрын
This was brilliant (sorry I only found it!) What about the early EG models? Where do they fit??? Thank you I am now subscribed....
@gilbertdayrit874915 күн бұрын
Hello that was a comprehensive info.. thanks for that. But i would want to hear more info about the CE series
@alirezaafchangi2951 Жыл бұрын
Can you guys pls also shoot an understanding video for ESP ?
@patrickfischer2505Ай бұрын
Nice you tell all about PRS , i love PRS and want one more PRS
@fiveeyes28022 жыл бұрын
Wow, the playing in that jam at the end was fantastic!
@warrenkrivoniak73742 жыл бұрын
OK . Now the right handed players knows how it feels the other way. I'am a lefthanded self taught and learned how and learned how to play a righty strung right a n d turned upside in the right hand position. Great video
@opinionhaver574 Жыл бұрын
I'm lucky enough to own a wood library Custom 24, SE Custom 24 and an SE Soapbar P90 - love them all. Phenomenal guitars.
@OldeDog_NewTricks9 ай бұрын
Are TCI pickups worth the upgrade/extra cost?
@apostolicway26042 жыл бұрын
Help choosing. All these models by a single brand just confuse me. Which prs model would you say is more versatile if had to choose one. Unfortunately playing one locals is not an option.
@PippyandMoe2 жыл бұрын
Bobby Ingram, plays lead on Molly Hatchet plays PRS. He has several. He loves them. The sound they have on slide especially. He got them for endorsements obviously.
@EVH5150iii2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2022 Core Tremonti. It is $4,300 from Sweetwater. It’s beautiful and amazing. It’s not a 10 top; but it sure does look like it. Great video
@paristhalheimer2 жыл бұрын
"Marriland" (I'm from Laurel, Maryland).
@bduff50042 жыл бұрын
Great overview. Thanks
@JitenShende2 жыл бұрын
Any idea What wood would a santana signature US made be.. ? 10 top or wood library ?
@christophernoel5892 Жыл бұрын
26:54 love that song.
@Boozerbear2 жыл бұрын
PRS ruined my guitar collecting before it really gotten started, my first guitar was a cheaper epiphone les paul so after I saved up I decided to buy a PRS ce24. Best guitar playing experiance I've ever had, mind you that I'm new at this point to guitars. Fast forward 2 years and I want to start to collect guitars like strats and les pauls but every guitar I pick up and play fails to compare to my PRS, it's like everything is feels cheap to me know. Strat ultra was nice tone wise but the fret board felt strange with that gloss finish on it so I didn't get it, the Silver sky is choice but I'm waiting for them to put better pots and nobs on them, those feel cheap to me.
@Kevin-the-Just2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to discover what 'pattern regular' meant when talking about the neck shape. How does it compare to the known benchmarks of the 'fat 50s' and 'slim 60s'?
@djt65462 жыл бұрын
“Pattern Regular” is rounded but slightly narrower at the nut. It’s an odd one really and does feel a little strange in open chord positions. “Pattern” is the most obvious vintage style not flatter front to back like 60’s but not 57 big either. Somewhere between Gibson 58 & 59 reissues. “Pattern Vintage” is what they put on the 594’s (core & above at least).
@Kevin-the-Just2 жыл бұрын
@@djt6546. Thanks. That's helpful. Seems like 'pattern' and 'pattern vintage' could be for me. Time to get 'hands on'. 👍🏻
@israelr66362 жыл бұрын
I wish PRS would have more offers for left handed players. I'm right handed but chose to play as a lefty player and I enjoy my custom SE 24 but wish PRS had more trims for lefty players.
@thelittlestnomad59602 жыл бұрын
My Holcomb SE svn, from you guys, is sitting at home waiting for me at the moment, so I’m ogling videos for the next week til I get there! My previous electric was the tremonti Se which is beautiful, and great to to play, and my acoustic is an SE tonare. They are beautiful affordable instruments that feel great and sound 😍
@jeremystone362 жыл бұрын
Such an outstanding video
@rosewoodsteel66567 ай бұрын
I own a number of earlier PRS guitars. It's astounding how nice these guitars are. I liken Paul Smith to our modern day, Leo Fender.
@mikasihite53462 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to add to what he said about all "PRS being set up before they leave the factory" comment. Although they might and especially for the SE series, the amount of abuse it gets from shipment handling and extreme temprature changes inside the back of a truck or a storage room, will definetly ruin it. I had the SE 24 and it was the worst guitar I've ever played out of the box. However when I got it set up by a luthier, it became my favourite guitar just because of how buttery it was. Vibrato's are much easier to pull off and bending are effortless. So If it plays like crap out of the box, just think about the amount of stops it has done before it gets to your front door. Not PRS's fault.
@johnheueisenIII2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I just got a $5500.00 Special semi hollow body from Sweetwater and the playability sucks. Action seems way to high. I half wonder if it was returned, before it was sent to me. Also it was supposed to be overnighted but ended up getting stuck in Anchorage Alaska for 4 days before it arrived to me in Juneau.
@chrismartin537510 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for that video, really helpful
@mr.c1580 Жыл бұрын
I've been playing for 48 years. I bought a new 2022 Core 10 top custom 24 piezo from John Mann's Guitar Vault a month ago for $5470. It sounds amazing in the low-gain sounds, but it lacks deep low high-gain sound. (It Doesn't Thug) I hate the trem as it does not stay in tune when used, so I unfortunately decided to totally block it and use it as a hardtail guitar. It plays & feels alot like a gibson les paul, but sounds more angelic. I'm going to keep it, but I don't think I'm going to buy another one any time soon, especially for the money.
@isaiahmarquez971710 ай бұрын
Fender wouldn’t give John Mayer a signature guitar…..but they gave H.E.R. one. Brilliant move…. Anyway, it worked out well for PRS! 🤙🏼
@justnik87272 жыл бұрын
Does SE really stand for Student Edition though. Seems to be a very big secret.
@NoelHaven2 жыл бұрын
If it does they don’t admit it. I don’t know why, but they literally won’t say what it stands for. But that makes me think it actually does mean “student edition” but they know people won’t like that, so they’re just being coy avoiding splash back. I’m speculating there though.
@justnik87272 жыл бұрын
@@NoelHaven I tend to agree. The new headstocks are so much better with the small SE. I have the 245 standard and for the money its really good. Was $860 Australian Dollars. Took a while for it to keep its tune. Went out badly even after an hour but seems to be stable now. Had it for about a year and a half now
@Guitar6ty2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people think PRS SE are for shredding noodlers and they can do only one thing but they are wrong. The quality of the instruments is always excellent and they can cover every genre you can think of.
@Kelemi54462 жыл бұрын
I have several core models and the are 🔥🔥. PRS factory set ups on CE AND below are a bit high.
@kiezersosay492 жыл бұрын
Im wanting maybe try prs. I like super easily bendy effortlessly shreddy-like playability...anyone know the best models for that as far as prs goes?
@KennethDonnellyStargazer212 жыл бұрын
Oh heck let me add my PRS story. About 1980 81 I think I took my Ibanez made Les Paul copy $100 price, to this guy a friend said was really good who worked in Annapolis. I was still learning how to play, but I took it to him. I met this guy and one other guy in this attic in a building in Annapolis. He looked at the guitar, later put two DiMarzio super twos in this Les Paul copy, said not a bad guitar. Years later I hear about PRS guitars being so good. Then I find out it's Paul Reed Smith. I said good grief I met that guy years ago and he fixed my guitar with some DiMarzio super twos. End of story.
@TonyTrupp2 жыл бұрын
Was hoping you’d mention the modern eagle series
@rockarolla90542 жыл бұрын
Bought an SE Custom 24 in Trampas green for $440 dollars. They retail for $929 and even at that price its worth every penny. High quality and a great player. Seller never played it but I play the heck out of it.
@TheDeedeeFiles2 жыл бұрын
Nice guitars I'm thinking about buying one
@grimreaper-qh2zn2 жыл бұрын
Don't think. Get the Credit Card out. You wont be disappointed.
@Rob-qr2kn2 жыл бұрын
@@grimreaper-qh2zn I was about to say the same thing. Glad I read your comment first. No need to beat him up
@bobcaligiuri2 жыл бұрын
So much guitar playing.... I get it - to hear what they sound like, but I don't think we need performances. I'd rather list to your information and see photos and make a PRS "comparison" video Curious, are you using pedals?
@josephfittosjr.65072 жыл бұрын
Great video on PRS.
@julienDrcq2 жыл бұрын
sick solo in end
@gregcalvert16046 ай бұрын
Love my prs se 245 i also have a se standerd thay look gright and play nice
@lorimeyers38392 жыл бұрын
I owned a PRS SE Custom 24 08. Beautiful guitar, but there was something bizarre about it when I played it. I felt no vibration whatsoever. It was just weird. Fretting the guitar was smooth, but I couldn’t feel any resonance in the body when I’d play it. I ended up selling it. More of a Les Paul fan
@frantisca Жыл бұрын
Hi, I've had a PRS DGT core model for a few years. Excellent guitar, top quality, great playability and what-have-you. But I sold it. Why ? I just did not bond with it. Many comments say the tone is a bit sterile... and I must agree to it. In few words, I prefer an instrument that has mojo to a perfect guitar that has no soul (sorry Paul)... It's not a rule of thumb: one can love and prefer playing a PRS: they are great guitars but that was just not my experience... Cheers !
@greggriffiths90532 жыл бұрын
My first PRS is se standard great guitar maybe someday I'll get a custom se standard either way quality guitars.
@timwhite5562 Жыл бұрын
I wish they would do a CE22 again. One of my favorite guitars i ever had was a CE22(out of scores). i think it's the closest a model actually gets to the original idea behind PRS to straddle the line between a Fender and Gibson, i regret ever selling it. I find the CU22 to sound to close to a Gibson, of which i don't need another. The maple neck gives it more presence, and being a bolt on gives it snap that the set neck doesn't have. I can't do 24 fret guitars, any 24 fret guitar. I just hate how it changes the neck pickup tone. A semihollow CE22 would be even better.
@kjmdrumz3 Жыл бұрын
I like everything about the S2 EXCEPT the carve. To me it looks cheaper than the SE range. And it’s tough buying a guitar when you don’t like the way it looks, no matter how good it plays and sounds.
@Petertrottierrealtor2 жыл бұрын
Kanami Tono from Band Maid plays PRS and boy can she shred on it !
@neilbowman1797 Жыл бұрын
The McCarty 594 in an SE. Runs around $1000 and is well worth the money. Each time I play I struggle to say my much more expensive Gibson Les Paul is that much better. Very playable guitar with great tone and tons of tone options.
@mtkidd1212 жыл бұрын
According to an interview I watched with Paul Reed Smith, SE does not stand for "student edition"... Matter of fact he had no answer what SE stood for...
@fu7052 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine standard edition, it makes sense
@NMages2011 ай бұрын
Prs guitars are the most beautiful in my opinion. Just a really really good looking guitar
@lakingscup2 жыл бұрын
PRS Basses?
@GovmntLacky2 жыл бұрын
Only thing one needs to know about PRS lefty guitars is that they will most certainly be about 20% more than their righty counterparts.
@Leftyguitarnut2 жыл бұрын
...and of course the extensive range to select from - one model?? and hope you like the neck profile!
@thombat9992 жыл бұрын
Just in case, it's Mariland, not Mareeland. Great video.
@austincrowmusic2378 Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen some SE’s say made in China idk why there’s a variance.
@trl69132 жыл бұрын
Marah-lynd.... Yes, my 594 s2 has Indonesian made pickups the rest is made in Marah-lynd.
@PNWGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Can't understand why the CE is so overlooked
@Rob-qr2kn2 жыл бұрын
It's not. I have seen many a vid on youtube as well as the commenters underneath stating how GREAT the CE is. I have seen some say they prefer the CE over the core models ! I have a CE, CU 24-08, and an SE FLOYD. I am about to sell my 2 Schechter's, TELE, and STRAT. I will keep my PRS and my Ibanez prestige and my D'Angelico semi hollow body.
@Anth552 жыл бұрын
The only guitar I would buy sight unseen.
@smithjeff3002 Жыл бұрын
SE is a fantastic value: nothing “student” about them, huh? Had a Singlecut in 2000-2001 not long after they’d come out: I thought it was too nice for a guy like me and life happened and I sold it, never to get a PRS again despite going through far too many of the “Big 2” models and never being satisfied. Wow: looking at one. 20 years plus later, and it could be the one that I make the electric for the rest of the time I have here.😊
@ate_my_wheaties2 жыл бұрын
I remember being a kid and flipping through Musician’s Friend catalogs. I’d always see the PRS guitars and wonder how on earth anyone could justify the price. Then I got my hands on a Core Custom 24. It’s been a dream of mine to own one ever since. I’ve got an S2 Custom 24-08 on the way, but later on down the line I’ll get my hands on that Core model I’ve always wanted.
@igeigeige022 жыл бұрын
Playing the lefty really cracked me up 🤣
@ThomPankhurst2 жыл бұрын
My most sincere of apologies 😂
@markhamilton87652 жыл бұрын
What was that really cool riff he was playing left-handed?