Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

[B2D]

My PRS CU24 is one of the best electric guitars I've ever owned. It sound good, it's very stable, has a very smooth trem system, great looks, nice controls, and it feels just fine.

Despite that, I find myself not being really enthralled with it.

I've had it for a little more than a year (acquired it in a trade) and it's definitely one of the nicest playing and sounding PRS's I've ever come across. I'm usually a 22-fret/hardtail player, but this axe works pretty well for me.

...but I just... it's hard to put a fine point on it. I don't miss it when I don't play it. It's very good but for me not AWESOME. It doesn't quite give me, as James May might say , "The fizz" when it's cranked up through my Marshall.

I was at the LA Amp Show recently and I found that I was enjoying playing other guitars (specifically hot-rodded Fender types, particularly Teles) more than my own.

I'm feeling somewhat conflicted here as I know my PRS is a really good, really nice instrument. But I find myself drawn away from it to other forms and designs as of late.

Should I follow my instincts and sell it and invest in something else, or should I take a second to recalculate?

 

[JeffB]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

I've felt that way about pretty much every PRS I have ever owned, EXCEPT for my 245. And that's because Paul did some major overhauls to his design to get it where *I* needed it to be.

Doen't matter who makes the guitar, if it's not floating your boat, no point in keeping it around.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

Well considering you can get a sweet tele or strat on the cheap i say keep it and have both.

 

[Agileguy_101]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

Have you put new pickups in it? I liked my PRS much more once they had Duncans in them.

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[Demanic]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

If I had an axe that I liked but not loved, I'd switch the stock pickups. Then, if it still didn't do it, I'd get rid of it, possibly with the stocks re-installed.

 

[B2D]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

I've felt that way about pretty much every PRS I have ever owned, EXCEPT for my 245. And that's because Paul did some major overhauls to his design to get it where *I* needed it to be.

Doesn't matter who makes the guitar, if it's not floating your boat, no point in keeping it around.

What changes were made that worked for you? I'm not familiar with that model.

 

[B2D]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

Well considering you can get a sweet tele or strat on the cheap i say keep it and have both.

Doesn't matter who makes the guitar, if it's not floating your boat, no point in keeping it around.

I'm not into keeping gear around that I don't use on the regular. I could have that money invested in more useful or more fun things.

 

[B2D]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

Have you put new pickups in it? I liked my PRS much more once they had Duncans in them.

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I've got a Duncan Whole Lotta Humbucker in the neck and a Brobucker in the bridge. MUCH better than the stock HFS/Bass pickups, but I feel like the guitar overall just needs to be thicker, fatter, etc.

If I had an axe that I liked but not loved, I'd switch the stock pickups. Then, if it still didn't do it, I'd get rid of it, possibly with the stocks re-installed.

If I do sell the guitar I'll probably get the stocks reinstalled - I may or may not keep the Duncans. I kind of wish the WLH neck was a bit smoother and fatter but the Brobucker kicks some butt!

 

[FuseG4]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

Maybe put it away for a while, and play everything else you can think of. If you find yourself not being able to keep it put away for say, a month or so (depending on how often you play), then it's probably a keeper. If you find out you get along just fine and don't miss it, there's your answer!

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

I'm not into keeping gear around that I don't use on the regular. I could have that money invested in more useful or more fun things.

Well why even start a thread? It sounds like you already know what to do.

 

[JeffB]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

What changes were made that worked for you? I'm not familiar with that model.

I had a (regular "core") Starla, USA SC250 and a McCarty previously (I.e. that were "gibson-esque"-I've had a few customs too)



The big thing was the bridge. I don't like the feel of the wraparound stoptail, either one. It's not comfy for me, and It sounds very different (not bad, just different). The SC58/SC245s of recent years have the alum stop tail/bridge with big brass block saddles. Much more comfy, sounds better.

Tuners- hated the old Phase II tuners (as well as the original wing tuners too). Had all kinds of issues with them on my SC250. Phase III are MUCH better. Haven't had a single bit of issue.

Finish- I hate the old finish. Its tough, but I didn't like the feel, and it looked terribly plastic-y. Not a big deal, but still didnt like it. New V12 finish feels and looks so much better-and it' even thinner.

The 57/08 pickups help alot. These are easily the equal of anything custom built out there. Seriously good pickups. May not float everyone's boat but the clarity and complexity is through the roof. A huge turnaround from typical PRS pickups of yesteryear.

Pattern neck-less shoulder than the old Wide Fat. Just a comfort thing for me.

New nut material- definitely sounds different on the open strings- the old nut made the open strings sound very flat, like graphite.

If you need "Fat/thick" tone in a PRS- the newer SC58/245s cannot be beat. I feel they are a huge improvement over the original SC245 and SC250 guitars. And they have a wonderful vintagey sound and vibe with the changes.

it hasn't replaced my Les Paul, but it's a wonderful complement to it. And frankly it's alot more comfy with the contours and the polished bridge , etc.

 

[B2D]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

Well why even start a thread? It sounds like you already know what to do.

I thought one of you fine folk could grant me some perspective or an appealing option I hadn't thought of yet.

 

[Diego]

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Haha, you quoted James May. You are cool in my book.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

I was at the LA Amp Show recently and I found that I was enjoying playing other guitars (specifically hot-rodded Fender types, particularly Teles) more than my own.

Seems like a 'Grass is greener' kind of thing going on.

 

[dr.barlo]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

I'd say... If it doesn't have the vibe and you end up looking elsewhere, just let it go... It's not that you did not give it a try, no?

B

 

[B2D]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

Seems like a 'Grass is greener' kind of thing going on.

Yep. Question is, is it really?

 

[B2D]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

I'd say... If it doesn't have the vibe and you end up looking elsewhere, just let it go... It's not that you did not give it a try, no?

B

I've had the guitar for a year? if I'm not totally enamored with it by now...

 

[dr.barlo]

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Exactly...

B

 

[BloodRose]

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I've had the guitar for a year? if I'm not totally enamored with it by now...

Exactly again.. I had a Washburn WM526. AWESOME purpose built shred guitar. Mine was the only one in the world with the finish it had on it from the factory. Had the carbon epoxy board, stainless frets, orig floyd.... And again, the rarity of it..... I NEVER thought Id part with it. But I didnt play it much.. The neck was alil wider than I preferred, and I was afraid to ding it, etc.. I struggled as you are. I wanted to keep it so much, but it wasnt getting the love it deserved.. I sold it. Yes, I often wish I hadnt (only the rarity factor and the cool features), but I bought a Charvel that I play all the time and love. So, I def feel you.. But if you arent feeling it, get something you will bond with..

 

[B2D]

Re: Thinking about selling my PRS Cu24...

If you need "Fat/thick" tone in a PRS- the newer SC58/245s cannot be beat. I feel they are a huge improvement over the original SC245 and SC250 guitars. And they have a wonderful vintagey sound and vibe with the changes.

it hasn't replaced my Les Paul, but it's a wonderful complement to it. And frankly it's alot more comfy with the contours and the polished bridge , etc.

Great post... I'll check one out. How's the upper fret access?