I like this axe quite a bit. but, does it sound as good as it looks?
http://www.wildwestguitars.com/prs/pages/mcc_ps_88638.htm
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Should I buy this PRS?
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theodie
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Re: Should I buy this PRS?
Well, If you happen to buy it and it dosent sound the way you want it to, put some duncans in it and it will sound great!!! That guitar is breathtaking!!!!!! BTW, how much does an axe like that go for?
Well, If you happen to buy it and it dosent sound the way you want it to, put some duncans in it and it will sound great!!! That guitar is breathtaking!!!!!! BTW, how much does an axe like that go for?
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
I'll let you in on a little secret, no matter how good a guitar looks, it won't sound as good. My Grosh is sweet, but stock it sounded pretty generic. The best way to tell if you have an amazing instrument is to play it unplugged and see how long the guitar can sustain the note. 15 seconds is the benchmark. I played a Dave Thomas McNaught one time that was amazing. It sounded incredible unplugged, but plugged into an amp it just sounded "good", not "great". Aftermarket pickups were designed for this very reason.
I'll let you in on a little secret, no matter how good a guitar looks, it won't sound as good. My Grosh is sweet, but stock it sounded pretty generic. The best way to tell if you have an amazing instrument is to play it unplugged and see how long the guitar can sustain the note. 15 seconds is the benchmark. I played a Dave Thomas McNaught one time that was amazing. It sounded incredible unplugged, but plugged into an amp it just sounded "good", not "great". Aftermarket pickups were designed for this very reason.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
should you buy it...depends on how much it is!
should you buy it...depends on how much it is!
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
I think when buying over the net from a reputable dealer you ought to have at least a 48-72 hour return option, no questions asked. I think it is reasonable to expect to have to pay the shipping both ways. These guys generally sell at a lower price over the net. They try not to sell crap.
Next thing... I've never played a PRS that was crap. It might need new pups unless it's a PRS Soapbar (already has Duncans then!). Heck you might not like the Duncans p90s for that matter, but to my ears, they sound great.
I had a Custom 24 that needed new pups. But I also couldn't get used to the Wide Thin neck. I'm more used to a Wife Fat neck.
In my case of the Cu24, the 48 hour approval period wasn't quite enough. The dealer (Willies American Guitars) offered to take it back in on exchange for exactly what I paid for it, but he had nothing else that I truly wanted, so I kept it for a bit longer hopeing it woudl grow on me. Ebayed it.
PRS gets dogged because of all their high tech CNC machinery and the lack of "hands on" time. In the end, that's a bonus because the CNC stuff tightens up the Quality Control in a major way.
Like I said, I've never played a below average PRS (except the ones in GC that had rusty strings on them, but that was GC's fault)
I think when buying over the net from a reputable dealer you ought to have at least a 48-72 hour return option, no questions asked. I think it is reasonable to expect to have to pay the shipping both ways. These guys generally sell at a lower price over the net. They try not to sell crap.
Next thing... I've never played a PRS that was crap. It might need new pups unless it's a PRS Soapbar (already has Duncans then!). Heck you might not like the Duncans p90s for that matter, but to my ears, they sound great.
I had a Custom 24 that needed new pups. But I also couldn't get used to the Wide Thin neck. I'm more used to a Wife Fat neck.
In my case of the Cu24, the 48 hour approval period wasn't quite enough. The dealer (Willies American Guitars) offered to take it back in on exchange for exactly what I paid for it, but he had nothing else that I truly wanted, so I kept it for a bit longer hopeing it woudl grow on me. Ebayed it.
PRS gets dogged because of all their high tech CNC machinery and the lack of "hands on" time. In the end, that's a bonus because the CNC stuff tightens up the Quality Control in a major way.
Like I said, I've never played a below average PRS (except the ones in GC that had rusty strings on them, but that was GC's fault)
aleclee
Major General GAS
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
I love PRS guitars but...
In my book, a Private Stock is about getting a guitar that's built to my personal specs, not merely a cool guitar with some unusual features and superior cosmetics. For that matter, when it came time to get a guitar built to my specs, I went to a small luthier (Joe Driskill) because I got more guitar for my money and personal interaction with the guy who was actually doing the work.
If you're not totally set on the brand or the exact shape, there are a number of stellar builders out there whose businesses exist solely to give guitarists the unique guitar of their dreams.
I love PRS guitars but...
In my book, a Private Stock is about getting a guitar that's built to my personal specs, not merely a cool guitar with some unusual features and superior cosmetics. For that matter, when it came time to get a guitar built to my specs, I went to a small luthier (Joe Driskill) because I got more guitar for my money and personal interaction with the guy who was actually doing the work.
If you're not totally set on the brand or the exact shape, there are a number of stellar builders out there whose businesses exist solely to give guitarists the unique guitar of their dreams.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
Honestly, for the price that PRS charges for their private stock models, you can get a much better guitar. Like aleclee, mentions, Driskill is a definite way to go. The guy seems (from every story I've heard of him) to be a genuine, caring and all around great guy. He builds guitars that I forsee very few ever being able to top. Private stock models are anywhere from 4-5 grand and up so it's best to make that money count in an instrument custom built for you by a person who can take the time to work on "just yours" alone.
Don Grosh only builds something like 200 guitars a year. He focuses more on quality than how many he can sell a year. He offers top of the line customer support (sent my Bent Top Custom to him to for a setup and to repair a problem with my trem (from the previous seller I'm sure) ). Driskill is no different I'm sure.
Some people swear by PRS and they do make quality instruments, but that doesn't keep me from looking at USA Bakers, DTMs, Driskills, Grosh, Lentz, Suhr etc.
aleclee said:
Honestly, for the price that PRS charges for their private stock models, you can get a much better guitar. Like aleclee, mentions, Driskill is a definite way to go. The guy seems (from every story I've heard of him) to be a genuine, caring and all around great guy. He builds guitars that I forsee very few ever being able to top. Private stock models are anywhere from 4-5 grand and up so it's best to make that money count in an instrument custom built for you by a person who can take the time to work on "just yours" alone.
Don Grosh only builds something like 200 guitars a year. He focuses more on quality than how many he can sell a year. He offers top of the line customer support (sent my Bent Top Custom to him to for a setup and to repair a problem with my trem (from the previous seller I'm sure) ). Driskill is no different I'm sure.
Some people swear by PRS and they do make quality instruments, but that doesn't keep me from looking at USA Bakers, DTMs, Driskills, Grosh, Lentz, Suhr etc.
Bluzboy66
New member
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
It's beautiful. I bet for the money you could have your very own PRS built to YOUR specs. Plus, keep in mind that THAT particular guitar has a curly MAPLE neck glued into the mahogany/maple cap body. Make sure you dig that combination before you drop the coin.
Mike
Stratcat said:
It's beautiful. I bet for the money you could have your very own PRS built to YOUR specs. Plus, keep in mind that THAT particular guitar has a curly MAPLE neck glued into the mahogany/maple cap body. Make sure you dig that combination before you drop the coin.
Mike
Ez74
Active member
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
I'd buy this 1 instead
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3774684323&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
I'd buy this 1 instead
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3774684323&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
DirrtyCraig
New member
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
WOW, thats a pretty guitar. Well I own 2 PRS guitars and still think their the best thing out there but I'm afraid to even ask what he wants for that guitar.
WOW, thats a pretty guitar. Well I own 2 PRS guitars and still think their the best thing out there but I'm afraid to even ask what he wants for that guitar.
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
I never clicked the link! Private Stock? You special order those the way you like them and you then wait 8-12 months for delivery. Very special guitar.
When I found my BLE McCarty it had like 7 of the 8 features I wanted in a Private Stock (the 8th being pups). So, I got *my* Private Stock for less than half the price.
Keep shopping or order what you want.
I never clicked the link! Private Stock? You special order those the way you like them and you then wait 8-12 months for delivery. Very special guitar.
When I found my BLE McCarty it had like 7 of the 8 features I wanted in a Private Stock (the 8th being pups). So, I got *my* Private Stock for less than half the price.
Keep shopping or order what you want.
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
I think PRS, Driskill and Thorn and that type builder have outstanding reputations. I've not played all of them. I can say this though, if you want to unload a guitar on fleabay, it sure helps to have a name like Gibson, Fender or PRS. I wonder if you really limit the total potential number of buyers when you go with a smaller named builder.
If it's a guitar for life, you're golden. How often do we think a guitar is going to be a lifelong keeper only to discover in a year or three that it just isn't serving it's purpose. Happens to me a bit.
I think PRS, Driskill and Thorn and that type builder have outstanding reputations. I've not played all of them. I can say this though, if you want to unload a guitar on fleabay, it sure helps to have a name like Gibson, Fender or PRS. I wonder if you really limit the total potential number of buyers when you go with a smaller named builder.
If it's a guitar for life, you're golden. How often do we think a guitar is going to be a lifelong keeper only to discover in a year or three that it just isn't serving it's purpose. Happens to me a bit.
Quencho092
New member
Re: Should I buy this PRS?
id think driskill is the way to go. He uses these amazing carbon fiber truss rods that are perfectly straight and un bendable so the wood could never be warped. I like the way he thinks cause his axes are a good blend between classic tone and his own modern technological appointments to the guitars.
id think driskill is the way to go. He uses these amazing carbon fiber truss rods that are perfectly straight and un bendable so the wood could never be warped. I like the way he thinks cause his axes are a good blend between classic tone and his own modern technological appointments to the guitars.
