Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
You can't be hardcore with a strat. Go buy a lefty Paul! LOL
You can't be hardcore with a strat. Go buy a lefty Paul! LOL
Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
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STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
Yes...I own an SG! Now that's hardcore! :burnout:
John
Gearjoneser said:
Yes...I own an SG! Now that's hardcore! :burnout:
John
Zerberus
Baron Von Shred
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
This is my story as well, although the Squire was a MIA Strat in my case and the CE was a McCarty
As others have said, they´re not everyone´s cup of tea. I prefer coffee. I always felt I was entering a "compromise" situation playing the Mc. Something always seemed to be missing to me
It all depends on what you want from a guitar. If you "need" classic LP or Strat tone, then you need an LP or a strat. If you "need" a shredder neck, you need a Jackson. But if a guitar that can bridge most of the gaps halfway decently does fine, and you want sumpthin´ purdy....
But I´ll prolly end up getting another one someday anyway....They´re bound to hit my tastes on the head someday
Lewguitar said:
This is my story as well, although the Squire was a MIA Strat in my case and the CE was a McCarty
As others have said, they´re not everyone´s cup of tea. I prefer coffee. I always felt I was entering a "compromise" situation playing the Mc. Something always seemed to be missing to me
It all depends on what you want from a guitar. If you "need" classic LP or Strat tone, then you need an LP or a strat. If you "need" a shredder neck, you need a Jackson. But if a guitar that can bridge most of the gaps halfway decently does fine, and you want sumpthin´ purdy....
But I´ll prolly end up getting another one someday anyway....They´re bound to hit my tastes on the head someday
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STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
Good point buddy...i'm an older strat/Les Paul cat and my styles are all about strat/Tele/Les Paul/SG....A 335 would be cool also though! Hmmmmm 335? :smack: :dance:
John
Zerberus said:This is my story as well, although the Squire was a MIA Strat in my case and the CE was a McCarty
As others have said, they´re not everyone´s cup of tea. I prefer coffee. I always felt I was entering a "compromise" situation playing the Mc. Something always seemed to be missing to me
It all depends on what you want from a guitar. If you "need" classic LP or Strat tone, then you need an LP or a strat. If you "need" a shredder neck, you need a Jackson. But if a guitar that can bridge most of the gaps halfway decently does fine, and you want sumpthin´ purdy....
Good point buddy...i'm an older strat/Les Paul cat and my styles are all about strat/Tele/Les Paul/SG....A 335 would be cool also though! Hmmmmm 335? :smack: :dance:
John
midnite_man
New member
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
SssssWwwwwEeeeeEeeeeTtttt!!!!
'scuse me while I go get a towel!
Norman_T said:John
I am so sorry about this (my '68 335 for you to drool) .....................
Norman
SssssWwwwwEeeeeEeeeeTtttt!!!!
'scuse me while I go get a towel!
Pandemonium
New member
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
Put me in that camp too, but to each his own. I also believe negative opinions on guitars and gear are just as valid and just as useful as positive ones.
Put me in that camp too, but to each his own. I also believe negative opinions on guitars and gear are just as valid and just as useful as positive ones.
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
For my money Nothings more hardcore than an nice BC Rich Bich. Alas I aint' got one ;-(
For the PRS -- A sweet looking guitar. I've never played one , maybe I should. I am a pretty cheap Mofo so getting me to part with 2K for an axe would be tough , but you never know.
If it sounds right and feels right then , by all means, buy it if you;ve got the dough. I don't care if it's a PRS , a MIA Strat, LP, Epiphone, or, an El Cheapo Korean number as long as it rocks!!
STRATDELUXER97 said:
For my money Nothings more hardcore than an nice BC Rich Bich. Alas I aint' got one ;-(
For the PRS -- A sweet looking guitar. I've never played one , maybe I should. I am a pretty cheap Mofo so getting me to part with 2K for an axe would be tough , but you never know.
If it sounds right and feels right then , by all means, buy it if you;ve got the dough. I don't care if it's a PRS , a MIA Strat, LP, Epiphone, or, an El Cheapo Korean number as long as it rocks!!
Hot _Grits
Buttery Toneologist
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
My PRS is a stunning instrument, and the first guitar I'd choose if I had to do a gig in any style. I also like my tele and Strats. To me the PRS is great when you want a fatter tone, but where an all-mahogany gibson would be too honky and an LP would be too indistinct. GJ is right, too, duncans are better than the stock pickups. My choice is two '59s. I like the wide/thin neck, even though I prefer fatter necks these days. As I get older, I get more tolerant of the variances between brands. I see the subtle differences as strengths, not weaknesses.
One day, I'll own a McCarty soapbar.
My PRS is a stunning instrument, and the first guitar I'd choose if I had to do a gig in any style. I also like my tele and Strats. To me the PRS is great when you want a fatter tone, but where an all-mahogany gibson would be too honky and an LP would be too indistinct. GJ is right, too, duncans are better than the stock pickups. My choice is two '59s. I like the wide/thin neck, even though I prefer fatter necks these days. As I get older, I get more tolerant of the variances between brands. I see the subtle differences as strengths, not weaknesses.
One day, I'll own a McCarty soapbar.
rspst14
Tone Cat
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
John, have you ever tried a Hamer? I think they make some of the finest guitars money can buy. I bet you'd like a used $600 Hamer Studio better than anything costing over $2000. Those Hollowbody PRS's are nice, but I couldn't justify buying one when I could pick up a Hamer Newport for half the price. Same thing with the McCarty models. They're beautiful, but I don't think they play or sound any better than the Hamer models that cost half as much. Of course, Gibson and PRS guitars will always hold their value better than other brands, and that will factor into a lot of people's decisions.
Ryan
John, have you ever tried a Hamer? I think they make some of the finest guitars money can buy. I bet you'd like a used $600 Hamer Studio better than anything costing over $2000. Those Hollowbody PRS's are nice, but I couldn't justify buying one when I could pick up a Hamer Newport for half the price. Same thing with the McCarty models. They're beautiful, but I don't think they play or sound any better than the Hamer models that cost half as much. Of course, Gibson and PRS guitars will always hold their value better than other brands, and that will factor into a lot of people's decisions.
Ryan
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
Geez Norman and the whole time I thought you were my buddy! I hate you for showing me this! :smack: :yell: :32: :burnout:
John
Norman_T said:John
I am so sorry about this (my '68 335 for you to drool) .....................
Norman
Geez Norman and the whole time I thought you were my buddy! I hate you for showing me this! :smack: :yell: :32: :burnout:
John
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
I agree and I really tryed to let everyone know that my post was purely a topic of discussion on my part and just one's opinion..I don't dislike the PRS product whatsoever..It's just that the one I tryed wasn't for me really? Some guys like blondes,some brunettes...Is one better than the other? No.. The PRS guitars are some of the absolute best looking guitars to look at and maybe the one I played just wasn't "The One" I'd buy..No big deal really. :dance:
John
Pandemonium said:
I agree and I really tryed to let everyone know that my post was purely a topic of discussion on my part and just one's opinion..I don't dislike the PRS product whatsoever..It's just that the one I tryed wasn't for me really? Some guys like blondes,some brunettes...Is one better than the other? No..
The PRS guitars are some of the absolute best looking guitars to look at and maybe the one I played just wasn't "The One" I'd buy..No big deal really. :dance: John
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
Hello Ryan..I haven't tryed the Hamer...As a lefty,I'm very limited as to what I can buy...I do have some very great lefty guitars though and I'm not pouting! :13: I have quite the collection actually..
John
rspst14 said:
Hello Ryan..I haven't tryed the Hamer...As a lefty,I'm very limited as to what I can buy...I do have some very great lefty guitars though and I'm not pouting! :13: I have quite the collection actually..
John
PUCKBOY99
Irish Flagologist
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
I'm not sure what all the hub-bub is about.....as long as SOMEONE makes a Tele, I'm good!!!
Actually, I have a policy: If it's over $1000.00, I don't touch it...so I've never played a PRS (not even that caca Santana or Tremonti B.S.). Many a fine guitar can be had for under a grand & I...personally...can't see paying the price for "perceived" tone. All of the guitars I've owner were under $1000.00 & they've suited me just fine.
I'm not sure what all the hub-bub is about.....as long as SOMEONE makes a Tele, I'm good!!!
Actually, I have a policy: If it's over $1000.00, I don't touch it...so I've never played a PRS (not even that caca Santana or Tremonti B.S.). Many a fine guitar can be had for under a grand & I...personally...can't see paying the price for "perceived" tone. All of the guitars I've owner were under $1000.00 & they've suited me just fine.
Hoss
Joyfulnoiseologist
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
i've only handled a few...and have never plugged one in...
they do have excellent craftsmanship...at least all of the ones i handled were...
i gotta a feeling with a pup switch...i'd manage to have fun owning one...!? :laugh2:
but everyone is different...different tastes...different hand sizes...different "ears"...?!
if everyone played the same guitar...blah, blah, yuck!!!
i've only handled a few...and have never plugged one in...
they do have excellent craftsmanship...at least all of the ones i handled were...
i gotta a feeling with a pup switch...i'd manage to have fun owning one...!? :laugh2:
but everyone is different...different tastes...different hand sizes...different "ears"...?!
if everyone played the same guitar...blah, blah, yuck!!!
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
See this is one of the things that I don't like...Guys spend big money on a PRS and then have to put Duncan pickups into it! That is so wrong..If I pay this kind of money for an upgraded custom guitar,it had better rub my back at night when I Jump into bed! I'll stick with my ole strats,teles,Les Paul,and SG and suffer with those! :smack: :burnout:
John
Hoss said:
See this is one of the things that I don't like...Guys spend big money on a PRS and then have to put Duncan pickups into it! That is so wrong..If I pay this kind of money for an upgraded custom guitar,it had better rub my back at night when I Jump into bed! I'll stick with my ole strats,teles,Les Paul,and SG and suffer with those! :smack: :burnout:
John
mrfjones
New member
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
well i bought one guitar that was really expensive but i didn't have to put duncans in, it already had them
Norman, i just want to say that i hate you for showing me that pic. I would love one of those but i just bought/am having made for me a custom tele. Thnaks for the gas while i still own $300 on the new tele. thanks a lot
well i bought one guitar that was really expensive but i didn't have to put duncans in, it already had them
Norman, i just want to say that i hate you for showing me that pic. I would love one of those but i just bought/am having made for me a custom tele. Thnaks for the gas while i still own $300 on the new tele. thanks a lot
Re: Guys,Call Me Crazy? Played $2600 PRS The Other Day,And?
i've never been real wild about PRS's. i've played a couple and none that i have played have ever really stood out as incredible playing guitars. for every PRS i played, i found a gibson that played better. but PRS's sure are pretty though.
i've never been real wild about PRS's. i've played a couple and none that i have played have ever really stood out as incredible playing guitars. for every PRS i played, i found a gibson that played better. but PRS's sure are pretty though.
