Prestige Guitars from Canada, Anyone have an opinion of them?

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Condemned soul

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Went to visit a new music store in town. When I walked in, there were a couple of LP shaped guitars with headstocks that reminded me of Heritage. When I went over to 'em and read up close, they were Prestige guitars.


http://www.prestigeguitars.com/


They seem like solid well built guitars, played well, and sounded great. Has anyone tried these guitars or have any experience with them.


Here are the two I saw.


Description
Credited as the model that started it all; the Heritage Standard encompasses every concept and idea that guitar enthusiasts ever wanted. From top to bottom the Heritage Standard is constructed with choice Canadian woods. A solid mahogany body and an exotic AAA Grade quilted maple top, not only enhances the drool factor, but juices up the tone and sustain. The Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 (neck) & SH-4 jb (bridge) pickups were selected for this model - as this setup works best in bringing out the true Heritage sound.

Specifications
24 3/4” Scale Length
1 11/16” Tusq XL Nut
14" Fingerboard Radius
Mahogany Body
Carved AAA Grade Quilted Maple Top
Mahogany Neck
Bound Rosewood Fingerboard
Mother of Pearl Rectangular Inlays
Mother of Pearl Prestige Logo
Seymour Duncan SH1-59 (neck) SH4-JB (bridge) Humbucker Pickups
2 Vol. / 2 Tone / 3-way Toggle Controls
Tune-o-Matic Bridge & Stop Bar
Grover Tuners
All Chrome Hardware
Gloss Sunburst Finish
 
Re: Prestige Guitars from Canada, Anyone have an opinion of them?

Several things:

1.) Interesting they chose to call the model "Heritage".
2.) Personally, I think bookmatched quilted maple is gilding the lily, just a bit.
3.) JB in a LP-type guitar. That's right, buttmonkeys!
 
Re: Prestige Guitars from Canada, Anyone have an opinion of them?

Buttonmonkeys is right on target.

This company put 59's and JB's in all of their electric guitars including the hollowbodies. Sounded great was relative-I could guess which pickups were in the guitar without being told.

JB's can be changed. I've had a JB go thorough three guitars before it found a home.

Am more interested in opinions concerning quality and construction.
 
Re: Prestige Guitars from Canada, Anyone have an opinion of them?

Condemned soul said:
Buttonmonkeys is right on target.

This company put 59's and JB's in all of their electric guitars including the hollowbodies. Sounded great was relative-I could guess which pickups were in the guitar without being told.

JB's can be changed. I've had a JB go thorough three guitars before it found a home.

Am more interested in opinions concerning quality and construction.
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Oh, c'mon. It's like putting general-purpose tires on a car that's meant to have broad-based appeal. They'll get you started, and if you want something different, you're the one best suited to picking what to put in there.
 
Re: Prestige Guitars from Canada, Anyone have an opinion of them?

The tops are too shiny for my taste. What happened to the good old plain maple tops?

I also wouldn't mind seeing a body shape that looks a little more original... I don't mind it when other models are involved but I have issues excepting Les Paul copies. Go figure.

There's another Canadian company that also makes LP copies with a headstock that looks almost the same:

http://www.carparelliguitars.com/index.php/carparelli-guitars/electric-guitars/carparelli-59


carparelli_59.jpg
 
Re: Prestige Guitars from Canada, Anyone have an opinion of them?

"I got your Canadian tone wood right here!" is what I said before she threw a drink in my face.
 
Re: Prestige Guitars from Canada, Anyone have an opinion of them?

Their "showroom" is on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. Google Street View shows it as a taco place. If I'm ever in the area I'll go check it out.

Actually, since they're local, and they use SD pickups, I might profile them in my first SD Blog post.
 
Re: Prestige Guitars from Canada, Anyone have an opinion of them?

Let us know how the tacos are.
 
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