after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

[always SD]

hi

if like me you prefer a double cutaway but you want the Gibson tone

have you found some models with PRS and with a DOUBLE CUTAWAY ?

it must sound blues, rock with a double cutaway

so

only the custom 24 ?
http://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/core/custom_24

or no, the only solution would be the gibson classic or standard double cutaway (limited edition )

 

[akio]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

PRS Santana and Mira are basically the same shape as the Gibson double-cuts. Santana is 24.5" scale with a trem, Mira is 25" and a fixed bridge. Santanas are also present in the import SE line.

 

[Boogie Bill]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

Look at the PRS 594, this is their take on a Les Paul.

Bill

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

Those 594s look super sweet!

The various McCarty models have a slightly deeper body than regular PRSs. Brings them a step closer to Les Paul territory.

 

[Coma]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

I don't get it. Aren't all double cutaway PRS's cut basically the same?

 

[AlexR]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

If you want singlecut LP tone you won't get it from a DC. Structure around the neck join is vitally important.

Its well reported that SC juniors and DC juniors have a different vibe. That extends to anything where you lose wood in that area.

 

[always SD]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

with PRS we often read "i have changed the pickups "

about the SE

and "i have changed the tuners "lol

 

[always SD]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

Look at the PRS 594, this is their take on a Les Paul.

Bill

in euros 4.890 €

in dollars 5 266,5789 $
4 250,331 in ls

 

[always SD]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

another question would be: tremolo or not ?

the LP have not a tremolo (except the axcess or just one new guitar)

so versatility vs bends out of tune ?

 

[crusty philtrum]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

I'd look for a Hamer (Studio, Studio Custom).

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

with PRS we often read "i have changed the pickups "

about the SE

and "i have changed the tuners "lol

I have two PRS SE's. One came with EMG's stock and the other with Korean G&L PRS-Designed pickups. I changed them both. The EMG's didn't really need changing, but I wanted something else, and the Korean pickups weren't terrible, but they were not great either.

The tuners on both are bad. They are not atrocious, but Grovers are cheap and they are undoubtedly better.

Both guitars play and sound great acoustically, though, so the changes are worth it, IMO.

 

[allbutromeo]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

As the owner of both regular Lps and a carved top LP Double Cutaway I can attest that the Double cut does not sound like a conventional Les Paul, it's more like 60% SG 40% LP

 

[always SD]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

As the owner of both regular Lps and a carved top LP Double Cutaway I can attest that the Double cut does not sound like a conventional Les Paul, it's more like 60% SG 40% LP

interesting
in the comments, i have found a lot of comments like this

lp classic double cutaway with bb pro
or lp standard double cutaway with bb pro

i talk about the last models 2014-2016
and these ones are the models i want the most

and so the sound is not warm or not bright enough or?

 

[Borsten]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

As the owner of both regular Lps and a carved top LP Double Cutaway I can attest that the Double cut does not sound like a conventional Les Paul, it's more like 60% SG 40% LP

You mean both Gibson Les Pauls? Yes, I agree. Sold my Gibson LP DC, because the sound was very different from the single cut. That thing has a semi-hollow body.

 

[always SD]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

 

[allbutromeo]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

You mean both Gibson Les Pauls? Yes, I agree. Sold my Gibson LP DC, because the sound was very different from the single cut. That thing has a semi-hollow body.

It could partially be the chambered body that throws it off, but it still doesn't sound like my chambered single cutaway LP Studio either. I can't quite put my finger on what's different, but I have Duncan Distortions in it right now, and it's been so long since I pulled the 57 classics out I don't remember what they sounded like

 

[misterwhizzy]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

Look at the PRS 594, this is their take on a Les Paul.

Bill

That would look great under my Rolex after I pulled it out of the trunk of my Lambo. I usually leave the Ferrari at home for gigs.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: after a Gibson LP, a PRS Double Cut Model

I don't get it. Aren't all double cutaway PRS's cut basically the same?

Nope. McCartys are a little thicker. Didn't realize this myself until I got one. Surprising that a a small bit of extra depth would affect the sound and feel but I think it really does.