PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
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Chris of Arabia
Desert RATT
Re: PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
I'm curious to see where they take the line - a stripped down 245 SC with a solid mahogany body and moon position markers would have me very interested.
I'm curious to see where they take the line - a stripped down 245 SC with a solid mahogany body and moon position markers would have me very interested.
youngthrasher9
New member
Re: PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
I'm looking forward to trying one. They should have at the very least made a Starla with a stop tail, but hopefully they will make a different singlecut model.
I'm looking forward to trying one. They should have at the very least made a Starla with a stop tail, but hopefully they will make a different singlecut model.
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Re: PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
Same here. I've never been particularly fond of the SE line. They just feel cheap to me, and not in a good way like an MIM Fender can be. I'll have to try these out.
Same here. I've never been particularly fond of the SE line. They just feel cheap to me, and not in a good way like an MIM Fender can be. I'll have to try these out.
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
Couldn't read anything after "is comprised of," I blacked out.
Couldn't read anything after "is comprised of," I blacked out.
jmh151
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Basically it seems there's alot of work and expense in carving the original deep top. By using the beveled top they save alot of time and money.
Maybe the mahogany is multi piece as well, or a slightly lower grade than the standard line.
Still, in that price range I can find a good used Custom 24 with a standard top
Basically it seems there's alot of work and expense in carving the original deep top. By using the beveled top they save alot of time and money.
Maybe the mahogany is multi piece as well, or a slightly lower grade than the standard line.
Still, in that price range I can find a good used Custom 24 with a standard top
Nacho8807
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I really can't wait to play one. I don't hate the SE line, but like B2D said they have a tendency to feel cheap even though it's not a bad guitar at all. I can't imagine these not being successful if they feel and play as good as they look.
I really can't wait to play one. I don't hate the SE line, but like B2D said they have a tendency to feel cheap even though it's not a bad guitar at all. I can't imagine these not being successful if they feel and play as good as they look.
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
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I actually really dig the bevelled top.
I'd jump on an S2 24 or Mira if Paul stooped so low as to grace us lefty peasants with His holy light.
I actually really dig the bevelled top.
I'd jump on an S2 24 or Mira if Paul stooped so low as to grace us lefty peasants with His holy light.
jmh151
Active member
Re: PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
I read the details further...
They were able to lower the price as they're using construction methods similar to current Epiphones. Specifically, with the headstock they're using a scarf joint. While I don't mind that, with respect to the neck heel, they're using multiple pieces to build up enough thickness of the neck before going in the neck pocket. I'm not a fan of this, but it does save a lot of money as they don't need an extra thick piece of mahogany to carve an entire neck out of.
Though Epiphone and other import companies use this construction method, I've also seen it on $1200 Taylor acoustic guitars, so PRS may be saying if it's been proven to work for others, then it'll work for us.
I just personally wouldn't spend more that $300 for a guitar built that way, but I might change my mind when I play one since I'm extremely happy with my USA made PRS and these guitars eliminate the soft fretwire and bridge found on the SE line
I read the details further...
They were able to lower the price as they're using construction methods similar to current Epiphones. Specifically, with the headstock they're using a scarf joint. While I don't mind that, with respect to the neck heel, they're using multiple pieces to build up enough thickness of the neck before going in the neck pocket. I'm not a fan of this, but it does save a lot of money as they don't need an extra thick piece of mahogany to carve an entire neck out of.
Though Epiphone and other import companies use this construction method, I've also seen it on $1200 Taylor acoustic guitars, so PRS may be saying if it's been proven to work for others, then it'll work for us.
I just personally wouldn't spend more that $300 for a guitar built that way, but I might change my mind when I play one since I'm extremely happy with my USA made PRS and these guitars eliminate the soft fretwire and bridge found on the SE line
JeffB
Let it B
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IDK about these but I had a starla about 3 years ago or so. It was a magnificently built fantastic playing nstrument except for the bigsby. It needed the roller bridge badly. It never would stay in tune for more than 5 min...and I never used the bar..just bending would cause things to get hung up. It was even worse if you did use the bar. 3 sets of pickups, and the stockers still sounded the best..like Filtertrons..big fat suckers , but I never couod get it to sound right...the midrange complexity was just not there naturally. Typical PRS, super clear..big highs..big lows..midrangey pickups work best.
IDK about these but I had a starla about 3 years ago or so. It was a magnificently built fantastic playing nstrument except for the bigsby. It needed the roller bridge badly. It never would stay in tune for more than 5 min...and I never used the bar..just bending would cause things to get hung up. It was even worse if you did use the bar. 3 sets of pickups, and the stockers still sounded the best..like Filtertrons..big fat suckers , but I never couod get it to sound right...the midrange complexity was just not there naturally. Typical PRS, super clear..big highs..big lows..midrangey pickups work best.
aleclee
Major General GAS
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I'm not in the market for an S2 because I'm more interested in other brands these days but if I were looking, the bevel could be as big a plus as the price.
My reaction was different. My biggest pet peeve with my PRS guitars (2 CEs, Custom 24, Singlecut) is that the way the top is carved, it digs into my forearm. A beveled top likely wouldn't do that.
I'm not in the market for an S2 because I'm more interested in other brands these days but if I were looking, the bevel could be as big a plus as the price.
Chris of Arabia
Desert RATT
Re: PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
Oh heck - Chappers & the Capt have got their hands on them already...
Oh heck - Chappers & the Capt have got their hands on them already...
stevie_bees
Cat In The Hatministrator
Re: PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
I like the look of the Starla. I tried one of the original ones at Machinehead Music a little while ago and really like it...
I like the look of the Starla. I tried one of the original ones at Machinehead Music a little while ago and really like it...
Mr 9finger
Digitally Challenged
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This. If they did a lefty S2 24 I'd buy one as long as it's not cherry.
This. If they did a lefty S2 24 I'd buy one as long as it's not cherry.
Re: PRS S2 Series - what do we make of these then?
My take is this. SE's are decent guitars and they're built overseas. If PRS can make a decent guitar built in Korea, and of course cut corners to reduce cost, then I'm sure they can build a fantastic less expensive model here in the U.S. I'm stoked to try an S2 Custom 24.
My take is this. SE's are decent guitars and they're built overseas. If PRS can make a decent guitar built in Korea, and of course cut corners to reduce cost, then I'm sure they can build a fantastic less expensive model here in the U.S. I'm stoked to try an S2 Custom 24.
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Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
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I can't knock them at all for doing this. Like every other big company, they need to hit all demographics and price points.
But in the back of my mind, I can't help but think the smartest buys right now are PRS classics, just like buying 50's Gibsons and Fenders in the 70's. Rather than shelling out $1500 for a PRS equivalent of Fender CBS/Gibson Norlin, the wise guitar guys will be mining the used market for pre lawsuit Singlecuts, early McCartys, Artists, Brazilians, Eagles, etc. Find the desperate sellers who are letting go of $5000-$10K PRS's for $2500 or less.
Then wait till the early PRS's rise in value like old Gibsons and Fenders. PRS guitars are one of the very few that may get to that level of collectibility.
I can't knock them at all for doing this. Like every other big company, they need to hit all demographics and price points.
But in the back of my mind, I can't help but think the smartest buys right now are PRS classics, just like buying 50's Gibsons and Fenders in the 70's. Rather than shelling out $1500 for a PRS equivalent of Fender CBS/Gibson Norlin, the wise guitar guys will be mining the used market for pre lawsuit Singlecuts, early McCartys, Artists, Brazilians, Eagles, etc. Find the desperate sellers who are letting go of $5000-$10K PRS's for $2500 or less.
Then wait till the early PRS's rise in value like old Gibsons and Fenders. PRS guitars are one of the very few that may get to that level of collectibility.
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