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Vintagerocker forum prs piezo strings9/24/2023 ![]() (no affiliation with the above stores other than being a thrilled customer of Wildwood talk to Lance or Troy) PRS Guitars | Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Amplifiers and AccessoriesĮlectric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Amps, Accessories & more | Wildwood Guitars OK, here goes.(sorry if this ends up a little long).įirst - for the OP - you need to check out a few sites: ![]() With a Custom 24, the tone is naturally going to be different from a LP due to the 24 fret neck (and most likely the pickups). Ultimately, nothing sounds like a Les Paul except a Les Paul. Tonewise, there's a difference but it's not huge (such as comparing a Strat with a Les Paul). Personally, I think PRS guitars play better than Les Pauls and are made better. I think in the end you have to just play a Custom 24 to see if it's what you're looking for. Not so with the SE line, which I find to be a rarity in the guitar marketplace. With most lower priced guitars, you have to sacrifice playability. ![]() I have a limited amount of $$ that can be tied up in guitars so I'd rather have several lower-priced ones that I can mod vs. Sure, there's a few things that could be better on the SE models such as the pickups, nut, and tuners, but they make a great base for mods. I eventually sold it because I just couldn't justify having a $3300 guitar when both of my $700 SE models played just as well. I've played several USA models and even owned a P22 for a while. This also applies to their SE line, which represent a monumental value for the dollar IMO. Every PRS I've ever played (brand new and not at Guitar Center) was set up perfectly. It's just my opinion, but I've yet to find another guitar (and believe me, I've tried) that plays as well and is built as well as a PRS. If anything, we’re amazed at how close this feels to the ‘real thing’ – to the point of it being a very real instrument in its own right.I'm a huge PRS fan. If PRS had underperformed on this model, it would have brought into question the quality they’ve strived to maintain under the SE banner for two decades. ![]() Which is a lot of bang for your buck, so to speak. Whether you’re fingerpicking old folk patterns or strumming away at full pelt, it’s an acoustic sound that truly caters for all.Īs for extras – you get the old-school bird inlays, some exquisite binding on both sides, a sturdy hard case and the choice of two highly desirable finishes. Switching back to a clean channel, it’s simple enough to dial out the magnetic pickups to hear a piezo-only sound, which is arguably where a guitar like this simply has to shine.Īnd that it does, the system designed in partnership with one of the world’s leading acoustic preamp and pickup specialists boasting all the snap and clarity you could hope for. Unlike many other guitars of this ilk, there is minimal fuss with feedback here and we’re pleased to report the guitar can more than hold its own at loud volumes. ![]() But if you’re after acoustic and electric tones in one, you might want to check out Fender’s creation. It might be a bit too out there for some.
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