Boleslaw Gers 666
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I've decided on which PRS I am going to seek once I get the money, the Custom 22. Seems really nice. Anyone played one? Have some feedback?
PRS Custom 22
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kaknight
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Re: PRS Custom 22
i had one for several years. It was a great guitar. I sold it to pay for my Heritage custom order (and had some change left over).I don't know what you are looking for in a guitar, but they are well built, and play very well. I think that for my tastes as they are now, I'd get a McCarty, but I like a little more vintage in my tone than I used to. If you want a rockin' sound the Cu22 is a great way to go. My only concern is the cost. while they are a very nice guitar, I am finding that there are many small manufacturers that i think produce a much superior guitar for less money.
i had one for several years. It was a great guitar. I sold it to pay for my Heritage custom order (and had some change left over).I don't know what you are looking for in a guitar, but they are well built, and play very well. I think that for my tastes as they are now, I'd get a McCarty, but I like a little more vintage in my tone than I used to. If you want a rockin' sound the Cu22 is a great way to go. My only concern is the cost. while they are a very nice guitar, I am finding that there are many small manufacturers that i think produce a much superior guitar for less money.
aleclee
Major General GAS
Re: PRS Custom 22
I own four PRS guitars (click on "My Gear" if you're interested). It's hard to go wrong with a Cu22 but I actually tend to prefer the CE22 to the Cu22. I A/B'ed 'em in the store and preferred the CE.
My general PRS advice:
I own four PRS guitars (click on "My Gear" if you're interested). It's hard to go wrong with a Cu22 but I actually tend to prefer the CE22 to the Cu22. I A/B'ed 'em in the store and preferred the CE.
My general PRS advice:
- Do not buy from Guitar Center. You'll pay too much. I made that mistake and don't like seeing others repeat it. The top dealer I'd recommend is Brian Meader at Washington Music Center. He has tons of PRS in stock and offers a unique combination of great prices and great service.
- Join Birds and Moons. There are other PRS discussion sites but it's the most civil and knowledgeable one out there.
- Once you know the specs of the guitar you want to buy, don't be afraid to buy via internet or mail order. PRS quality control is unrivaled and you can buy one sight unseen knowing you'll get a quality instrument. I only played one of my PRS guitars before buying. The others were all bought via the internet or specaial ordered.
Boleslaw Gers 666
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Re: PRS Custom 22
Forgive my lack of knowledge, but what are the Cu22 and CE22?
Forgive my lack of knowledge, but what are the Cu22 and CE22?
vinterland
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Re: PRS Custom 22
guitar heaven in nashville has great deals on them thats where I got mine. They have an online shop.
guitar heaven in nashville has great deals on them thats where I got mine. They have an online shop.
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DeadSkinSlayer3
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Re: PRS Custom 22
Cu = Custom, Ce = ...Ce...I dunno if there's anything it stands for. It's just the CE22 model. Bolt-in instead of setneck among other things. Great guitars IMO.
Cu = Custom, Ce = ...Ce...I dunno if there's anything it stands for. It's just the CE22 model. Bolt-in instead of setneck among other things. Great guitars IMO.
TattooedCarrot
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Re: PRS Custom 22
Custom 22 has a set neck, CE22 has a bolt-on.
I personally prefer the McCarty because I like the meatier tone it has due to the thicker body and neck. I also prefer the simpler Les Paul style switching over the 50 position rotary knob on the 22 of which I really only use a couple positions anyway.
The new Navarro has given me major GAS. But I hate thin necks, 24 frets, and trems, so the stock Navarro 24 is not for me. If I could get a McCarty in that Jet White finish with gold hardware and PRS locking tuners (instead of the Klusen style they come with), I'd be whipping out the credit card right now.
Custom 22 has a set neck, CE22 has a bolt-on.
I personally prefer the McCarty because I like the meatier tone it has due to the thicker body and neck. I also prefer the simpler Les Paul style switching over the 50 position rotary knob on the 22 of which I really only use a couple positions anyway.
The new Navarro has given me major GAS. But I hate thin necks, 24 frets, and trems, so the stock Navarro 24 is not for me. If I could get a McCarty in that Jet White finish with gold hardware and PRS locking tuners (instead of the Klusen style they come with), I'd be whipping out the credit card right now.
Boleslaw Gers 666
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Re: PRS Custom 22
Advantages/disadvantages of bolt-on vs. set neck? What are the price differences between CE22 and Custom 22?
Advantages/disadvantages of bolt-on vs. set neck? What are the price differences between CE22 and Custom 22?
Re: PRS Custom 22
TC, the hooter boobs really pick me up in the morning. Tell your wife thanks.
TattooedCarrot said:Custom 22 has a set neck, CE22 has a bolt-on.
I personally prefer the McCarty because I like the meatier tone it has due to the thicker body and neck. I also prefer the simpler Les Paul style switching over the 50 position rotary knob on the 22 of which I really only use a couple positions anyway.
The new Navarro has given me major GAS. But I hate thin necks, 24 frets, and trems, so the stock Navarro 24 is not for me. If I could get a McCarty in that Jet White finish with gold hardware and PRS locking tuners (instead of the Klusen style they come with), I'd be whipping out the credit card right now.
TC, the hooter boobs really pick me up in the morning. Tell your wife thanks.
Re: PRS Custom 22
CE= Classic Electric
I ve had a Singlecut, a McCarty Soapbar, and now a CU22
Out of the three my favorite was the McCarty, but I got a steal of a deal on the Cu22
What I really want is an Amber 10 top McCarty with trem and an Indian Rosewood neck
Looks like I'm keeping the Cu22 for a while and will probably take out the rotary switch and put in a toggle with a push/pull
Dom L
CE= Classic Electric
I ve had a Singlecut, a McCarty Soapbar, and now a CU22
Out of the three my favorite was the McCarty, but I got a steal of a deal on the Cu22
What I really want is an Amber 10 top McCarty with trem and an Indian Rosewood neck
Looks like I'm keeping the Cu22 for a while and will probably take out the rotary switch and put in a toggle with a push/pull
Dom L
aleclee
Major General GAS
Re: PRS Custom 22
The CE, as a lower cost model, has limited options: no birds, no 10 tops, no stoptails.
The CE model was originally designated the "Classic Electric" but that was shortened after Peavey pointed out that it had a common law trademark on "Classic".
In the case of PRS, it boils down to price and tonal preference. Upper fret access is identical. FWIW, the CE's neck is finished in nitro as opposed to the Custom's polyurethane.Boleslaw Gers 666 said:
The CE, as a lower cost model, has limited options: no birds, no 10 tops, no stoptails.
The CE model was originally designated the "Classic Electric" but that was shortened after Peavey pointed out that it had a common law trademark on "Classic".
TattooedCarrot
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Re: PRS Custom 22
I had a standard 22 and a CU22, I prefered the CU22 because the maple cap added some bite and clarity. The Std22 was nice too, being a little warmer and a little less sharp/clear.
I had a standard 22 and a CU22, I prefered the CU22 because the maple cap added some bite and clarity. The Std22 was nice too, being a little warmer and a little less sharp/clear.
XSSIVE
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Re: PRS Custom 22
ahhh sounds perfect for me, i like a nice dark thick sound for what i play and i'm sure if it's that dark i can fix that with a PU swap. how was the 25" scale...did it feel more like a typical strat 25.5 or more LP 24.75 when it comes to string tension? or is a whole other beast and more like an inbetween as one would think just by doing that math. either way i NEED a PRS since that's the one thing that i'm missing and i keep leaning towards that new vette model since i am a vette lover and that big ass 427 inlay just looks cool!!
-Mike
ahhh sounds perfect for me, i like a nice dark thick sound for what i play and i'm sure if it's that dark i can fix that with a PU swap. how was the 25" scale...did it feel more like a typical strat 25.5 or more LP 24.75 when it comes to string tension? or is a whole other beast and more like an inbetween as one would think just by doing that math. either way i NEED a PRS since that's the one thing that i'm missing and i keep leaning towards that new vette model since i am a vette lover and that big ass 427 inlay just looks cool!!
-Mike
Boleslaw Gers 666
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Re: PRS Custom 22
What is the difference between nitro and polyurethane? What's a 10 top? A stoptail is the non-tremolo, right? I don't think any of those apply to me, so the CE may be what I want. What's the tone difference between Mahogany and Maple top? And finally, is the CE 22 a quilted or tiger stripe top?aleclee said:
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