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FDP Forum / Miscellaneous and Non-Fender Topics / Thoughts, comments on PRS SE Custom 24
(This message was last edited by guitargeezer at 10:44 AM, Jun 19th, 2012)
FDP Forum / Miscellaneous and Non-Fender Topics / Thoughts, comments on PRS SE Custom 24
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andrewginger music
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whall's sonJun 16th, 2012 11:08 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Im looking to buy a Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 24 guitar sometime in the near future. Unfortunately, I'm only a 14 year old kid in high school, so it's hard for me to save up money, but this $680 instrument looks like something i might want to buy. Is there any little faults or features that I should look out for? Is there anything known to be "wrong " about this guitar?
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Anybody got a band-aid?Jun 16th, 2012 11:44 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Looks prettty sweet to me dude.
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These are fantastic guitars...as good as (probably better than) any other top-quality import guitars today. The hardware, workmanship, fit, and finish are superb. Very very good fret work.
Save your dimes and get it--you won't be disappointed.
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I guess the days of having a "paper route" have gone into the dustbin of history. Gotta be something a youngster can do to help save money. Hope you find something you can apply yourself to to meet your goal.
Good luck in your pursuit!
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Super SonicJun 16th, 2012 12:18 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Andrew, Are you sure you want a 24 fret guitar? I have heard they have issues as the pickups don't align correctly and don't get some odd overtones. I am not positive about this though. Can anyone else chime in.
I have a couple of friends that had these 24 fret guitars. As I am use to 22 frets they felt a little off to me. But that's just me. It may be just what you are looking for.
My two cents. Good luck!
Standard24
San Antonio, TexasJun 17th, 2012 08:53 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Andrew... Any PRS SE guitar would be a fine instrument. They really design and build them well.
As far as the question about the pickup placement... What happens if you fret a note? Don't all the placement issues change with every different fret?
Don't let the 24 vs 22 fret question confuse you. They both work fine.
I suggest you save up $300 to $400, and start searching Craigslist and Ebay. These guitars can be found used at excellent prices. And if you later want to move up to a USA PRS, you can always sell the SE for what you paid for it. (Hence, the old saying... "Buy used, play for free".)
Fred132
Manos de Piedra
No Longer CaresJun 17th, 2012 02:53 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"Don't let the 24 vs 22 fret question confuse you. They both work fine. "
This. It's just not that big of a deal.
whall
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Another Mamby-Pamby Land JackwagonJun 17th, 2012 07:11 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I was blown away by this guitar when you checked it out. Classy, useful, versatile, and one that you could potentially enjoy for decades.
Greg
Highland CA
Close to CoronaJun 17th, 2012 07:26 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Sometimes places like GC have pretty good discount events. Keep an eye out for 15% coupons. They also give 10% off if you trade anything in no matter how cheap of an item. That plus any trade in value can add up.
I compute 15% off a $680 guitar to be $578. They often list brands that do not qualify for the discount but if you ask they usually give it to you.
Good luck!
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Need a cage for all my pet peevesJun 17th, 2012 07:41 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I don't think you could go wrong with the SE line, and I think the Custom 24 SE is very nice. I opted for a PRS clone that is very similar...but even cheaper...but YMMV.
Gaukdawg
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I'm with you fellers!Jun 18th, 2012 07:40 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I bought a PRS SE Singlecut and it is an amazing guitar. I compared it to an American made PRS and it compares favorably. I use mine as my main gig guitar. If you decide to go with one, you'll be perfectly happy and can buy with confidence.
If you have your doubts you can do a serach fr the Dillon guitars, or, Agile guitars and spend a few dollars less for a very similar instrument.
But the PRS SE line seems to be very good to great.
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"I read the news today, oh boy...."Jun 18th, 2012 08:11 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I've got two SEs, a Cu24 and a Soapbar. Excellent guitars in terms of workmanship, components, feel and sound.
While I like the look of the slight top carve on the new ones, if you're willing to forgo that, the 2010 and older models with a flat top should be available used in the $400ish range for a clean example.
Rick Plays The Blues
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May I try that again?Jun 18th, 2012 10:40 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"Classy, useful, versatile, and one that you could potentially enjoy for decades."
I am not a big fan of PRS, but they just make excellent guitars.
About frets: I am as well used to 22 frets for all my life (20 years of playing) and I feel irritated by 24 frets - but that is just because I am used to 22 frets.
Without any doubt, 24 frets is just as good if not better ...
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We had the hit but Van got the moneyJun 18th, 2012 06:32 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I've had two PRS's over the past 20 years, and Signture 24 fret in '91 and a McCarty in '97. I just didn't bond with either of them and they both got sold off. They were both beautifuly made, maybe the best of any new instruments I've had in that time period. However, they just never felt or sounded right to me, I kept putting them aside and going back to Strats & Les Pauls, etc. Definitiely worth checking out, however, if you've never spent much time with them.
Weak resale value, BTW.
andrewginger music
USA
whall's sonJun 23rd, 2012 09:31 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Thanks everybody! I just need to mow a few more lawns and take your tips into consideration, and look for those 15% off coupons.
Chris-K
MD, USAJun 24th, 2012 01:08 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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The SE's are fine guitars. I personally don't like two of things about them. One, its neck is too slim for me (I have small hands). Two, I don't like the non-adjustable bridge. Sure, you can get pretty good intonation, but one ot two strings are always off a little bit.
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is WRONG, baby.Jun 24th, 2012 07:20 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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For a lousy $20, a Wilkinson adjustable stop-bar bridge can be had. These allow real adjustability and you can get the intonation perfected for your string gauge of choice.
Glad to hear you're still playing, Andrew. You did a really fine job on bass at the jam you attended with us.
Standard24
San Antonio, TexasJun 24th, 2012 09:02 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"Sure, you can get pretty good intonation, but one or two strings are always off a little bit."
Actually, the stop tailpiece does an amazing job of intonation. I use a Petersen Strobe, and according to it, my PRS SE is "Dead on Balls Accurate". (It's an industry term).
Greg
Highland CA
Close to CoronaJun 24th, 2012 10:46 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Yesteday I got a 15% coupon from GC in the mail for the 4th of July weekend. Sometimes they have a list of brands that don't come under the discount but if you ask them they'll usually give it.
Just a head's up.
Chris-K
MD, USAJun 24th, 2012 11:14 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"For a lousy $20, a Wilkinson adjustable stop-bar bridge can be had. These allow real adjustability and you can get the intonation perfected for your string gauge of choice."
It's more like $45 and the Wilkinson stoptail bridge is not fully adjustable. You need to spend $80-$100 for a fully adjutable stopbar bridge that fits with the SE.
"Actually, the stop tailpiece does an amazing job of intonation. I use a Petersen Strobe, and according to it, my PRS SE is "Dead on Balls Accurate". (It's an industry term)."
Good for you. Your experience is an exception rather than the norm. With many idiosyncracies involved in a guitar, there's no way the stopbar bridge can result in accurate intonation for the majority of the SE's. But it gives you far better intonation than the Tele's 3 saddle bridge.
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