Are PRS guitars any good?

dude , custom reissues aren't that expensive , only the 59 les paul reissue goes fo 6 grand , the rest go for slightly above 4k . I know my Gibsons .

not i say one... LOL. I wanted to refer to it then forget put the quotes.. LOL.
 
Anyway enough. Its getting silly. If you fail to understand the logic then theres no point talking. Obviously we are both too stubborn to accept the difference in views.

and Teleplayer why dont you check what penta said? Did't he use the same words?

Keep your logic for all i care guys.
 
And the guitars that reach around that 6k-???? bracket are also sold but some of those brands too. And you tell me your the pro of the expensive guitars dont talk shit with me. Have you seen a brand new gibson historic or custom shop? it costs 6k you do the price check.

nah, i havent seen a brand new gibson historic or custom shop, on the other hand, ive played a few custom shops, played 2 r9s and one r7, played the class 5 quilt tops, les paul supreme.

now on the other hand, have u seen a brand new suhr? or a nik huber? james tyler maybe? have u played any guitars made entirely out of brazilian rosewood? or played anything thats not made from an assembly line? im no pro, but hey, i aint sticking it to pple who do know more than i do.
 
nah, i havent seen a brand new gibson historic or custom shop, on the other hand, ive played a few custom shops, played 2 r9s and one r7, played the class 5 quilt tops, les paul supreme.

now on the other hand, have u seen a brand new suhr? or a nik huber? james tyler maybe? have u played any guitars made entirely out of brazilian rosewood? or played anything thats not made from an assembly line? im no pro, but hey, i aint sticking it to pple who do know more than i do.

i have seen a suhr similar cutting to a fender strat. I never did say they were't highend penta.. If their 5k-6k their also highend thats what i meant. Yeah i didt know what was hamer ruikongi or however you spell them, and i should't have said what the hell.
 
I own a Emarald green PRS custom 24, $3750.
3 months old. this guitar is amazing. the thing that sets it out from gibson is that you can split the coils. humbucking and single coil. this guitar is extremely versatile. the action is perfect, from top to the bottom. it stays in tune extremely well. when i got it out of the hardcase it was still in tune. the finish is perfect, handsanded and crafted. no faults in the guitar at all. basically it has both fender and gibson tones. but if you want the classic gibson ballsy distortion go for the gibson. versatility and playability, quality, go for the paul reed smith
 
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a coil spilt is a simple mod you can do with any humbucker equipped guitar .
 
I like to talk about PRS guitars :D It's always fun.

PRS for beginners? Not exactly what you should be looking for.

why is it so? Are the beginners not suitable to play quality guitars?

basically it has both fender and gibson tones. but if you want the classic gibson ballsy distortion go for the gibson.

I have a Gibson Les Paul. Does PRS really sound like fender?
 
You can get a coil split mod done with a push-pull potentiometer and 4 conductors humbucker, not those with only 2.
 
Fender AMERICAN Standard Strats run around $1600.. Completely different series here.

Fender has increased all their prices as of late... an American Standard strat costs 2.1 k now. And that is even if you get it from Brendon, forget about Swee Lee.
 
btw just to on topic, i feel that prs among all the brands out there is one thats really good for value. their trems are superb, somehow keeps tuning really stable, can bend 4 semitones up, cant do that with my suhr, it would go outta tune.

i dunno abt the fender tones tho, even with the best coil split and hot humbucker it wouldnt even come close to what a strat supposed to sound like, esp since mahogany isnt a wood famed for its overtones. tried it, a lil gimmicky. but id say the prs is one hell of a players guitar, the wide thin neck is really comfortable, somehow neck doesnt get sticky even when not satin. and the 10" radius doesnt fret out. and man, who dont dig the birds and the tops they have on them, not only the tops, but seriously boutique aside, prs has one of the most amazing finishes ever, only fault i can do is that it doesnt stand up to much weathering. say if theres dirt and u polish it theres gonna be scratches.
i cheat, i use a static duster to remove all the lint and bits of grime first before using a non abrasive flannel.

overall, prs guitars are very well made, a little costly but really good tops and totally no blemishes, no paint bleeds, pretty much a no frills guitar save the fancy top. i esp love their tuners, all you need is a coin.
 
I own a Emarald green PRS custom 24, $3750.
3 months old. this guitar is amazing. the thing that sets it out from gibson is that you can split the coils. humbucking and single coil. this guitar is extremely versatile. the action is perfect, from top to the bottom. it stays in tune extremely well. when i got it out of the hardcase it was still in tune. the finish is perfect, handsanded and crafted. no faults in the guitar at all. basically it has both fender and gibson tones. but if you want the classic gibson ballsy distortion go for the gibson. versatility and playability, quality, go for the paul reed smith

this is rather subjective but i've never been able to nail fender or gibson tones from even my friend's handmade custom 24. PRS just seems to have its own vibe going.

Im more of a fender guy so i'll stick to my strat. The PRS guitars just sound different in the way they are built and constructed so to say they can get tones of fender and gibsons, is like saying oh my lamborgini can handle just like my ferrari. Different ballpark dude.
 
i gravitate towards all things 22frets, somehow the neck pickup sounds a lil sweeter. but after trying a few prs, i feel that for the prs vibe, the best are the 24fretters hands down. btw issit just me or are prs neck tones really smoky sounding on drive.
 
this is rather subjective but i've never been able to nail fender or gibson tones from even my friend's handmade custom 24. PRS just seems to have its own vibe going.

Im more of a fender guy so i'll stick to my strat. The PRS guitars just sound different in the way they are built and constructed so to say they can get tones of fender and gibsons, is like saying oh my lamborgini can handle just like my ferrari. Different ballpark dude.

boss you gotch try their swamp ash spesher? i tot it was quite single coil'ish fendery at some positions... but that was AGES ago. I may be wrong.
 
I think both the 513 and swamp ash special r very versatile axes, if u r looking for a versatile PRS.
 
first time i hear ruokangas & huber or gustavsson..
must be nice guitars to play.. what the price range.. from.. to...?
 
boss you gotch try their swamp ash spesher? i tot it was quite single coil'ish fendery at some positions... but that was AGES ago. I may be wrong.

havent.....ok la i better shut my mouth till i hear that for myself! :mrgreen:
 
How are cars and guitars comparable? Your being ridiculous i suppose. If you consider a 5k guitar not a high end model your like saying a 500k ferrari is a cheap car. How can a 5k guitar not be considered a high end guitar? Of course if your trying to say 10k-over guitars are the only range where you consider them to be high end your trying to say only 1million dollar lamboghinis are high end. HOW ARE THEY NOT CONSIDERED HIGH END? Explain that.

I don't think Pentatonic is being ridiculous. In that larger scheme of things we call life, You'll find extremes in every end of the spectrum. So much so, that you'll find PRS production guitars to be in the upper middle scale. There are MANY more guitars costing the same amounts of money. and a few more being far more expensive.

High end also does not just quantify by price tag. It's also availablilty, appreciation of workmanship and materials. So, how can a production guitar be considered high-end? It should be a HAND MADE piece that's high-end. Gibsons are not high end. What you're paying for is justification of brand equity. The brand is powerful. If anything, Gibson to me is like Rolex... Well made, for your money, and loved by the masses for the name more than for the product. PRS is a little more niche for now, but a bit more atas, like a Panerai. American Fender is like Omega. Crude, basic, and costly.

In the grander scheme of things, a Lambo isn't high end. It's expensive. You want high end? Go buy a Bugatti. With your perspective, you'll tell me next that Louis Vuitton is a high-end brand...

My work deals specifically with high-end luxury products. Things that cost far more than a 5 room HDB flat, but smaller than a Vertu handphone. I think I have a good feel of what "high-end" is... :D
 
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I think both the 513 and swamp ash special r very versatile axes, if u r looking for a versatile PRS.

The 513 is easily the best PRS I've ever tried... It's the most impressive one I've tested so far, and even though I didn't like the neck carve, I have to say the whole damn guitar is damn good.
 
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