aleclee
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
Yes. A number of SE models don't have veneer.
What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
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bloodswords
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
i own the faded SG- it's not a 'typical' gibson. if you have plans to own one, do try it out.
had great experiences with the current PRS SE models namely the Custom & Singlecut. do not judge these as the poor man's PRS, they are good guitars per se.
i own the faded SG- it's not a 'typical' gibson. if you have plans to own one, do try it out.
had great experiences with the current PRS SE models namely the Custom & Singlecut. do not judge these as the poor man's PRS, they are good guitars per se.
Tesno
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
Here is one with a plain solid top and its $499, and I think not having a veener top will help the tone.
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Here is one with a plain solid top and its $499, and I think not having a veener top will help the tone.
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aleclee
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
A couple years ago I probably would've but some of the SE models I've tried recently have been less impressive, not that I ever would have recommended buying one sight-unseen.
Tesno
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
I agree and I am going to do that. As far as quality goes it seems the same thing is being said about the Gibson, for the money I think they are both good deals. Still the judging continues.
One thing is the tune o matic bridge for the intonation that the Gibson has, I don't think that bridge on the PRS has that??
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I agree and I am going to do that. As far as quality goes it seems the same thing is being said about the Gibson, for the money I think they are both good deals. Still the judging continues.
One thing is the tune o matic bridge for the intonation that the Gibson has, I don't think that bridge on the PRS has that??
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cream123
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
Ah yes, the age old discussion Mephis and I have been getting in *discussions* about. My opinion: The faded I played felt dead. The PRS SE I played was amazingly resonant and nice. I played the Soapbar SE maple II vs. the faded DC. I like the custom a lot as well. I haven't tried the SG though.
Ah yes, the age old discussion Mephis and I have been getting in *discussions* about. My opinion: The faded I played felt dead. The PRS SE I played was amazingly resonant and nice. I played the Soapbar SE maple II vs. the faded DC. I like the custom a lot as well. I haven't tried the SG though.
Tesno
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
I am looking for better playability closer to the body!
I guess if Gibson were building these overseas the price would be even. But I can't wait to play the PRS first hand, I have played a few Gibsons & SG, infact the best sounding rock guitar I have ever played on was an SG, it was in a guitar store and I forget what the amp was.. going back 15 years now.....:eek13:
I'd modify the choices slightly, & buy a PRS SE Single Cut.
Mmmm.....swap in a Duncan zebra combo...mmmmmmmmmmm
I am looking for better playability closer to the body!
I guess if Gibson were building these overseas the price would be even. But I can't wait to play the PRS first hand, I have played a few Gibsons & SG, infact the best sounding rock guitar I have ever played on was an SG, it was in a guitar store and I forget what the amp was.. going back 15 years now.....:eek13:
NJ Jay
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
From what I remember, the PRS Stop tail piece intonates great with .009s - .010s. Its very comfortable for palm mutes as well.
If this is your first PRS, My vote would be for the SE Custom or Singlecut SE. I played a SE Custom at GC and it reminded me a lot of my Custom 22 that I sold, in look and feel. The only thing I didn't like on the SE series is the tuners are not very good but they are usable.
The Singlecut SE also has a "tummy cut" on the back of the body so it is comfortable to play sitting down.
The SG Faded is a great guitar however they do not use any pore filler on these so the finish is satin + you feel the pores of the mahogany. I especially noticed this on the neck. Some people probably wouldn't mind this but I didn't care for it.
Both guitars use multi piece bodies but that is not a big deal in this price range.
As stated earlier I would normally go for the Gibson as I own an SG Standard myself but in this price range I would go for the SE Custom or Singlecut SE.
From what I remember, the PRS Stop tail piece intonates great with .009s - .010s. Its very comfortable for palm mutes as well.
If this is your first PRS, My vote would be for the SE Custom or Singlecut SE. I played a SE Custom at GC and it reminded me a lot of my Custom 22 that I sold, in look and feel. The only thing I didn't like on the SE series is the tuners are not very good but they are usable.
The Singlecut SE also has a "tummy cut" on the back of the body so it is comfortable to play sitting down.
The SG Faded is a great guitar however they do not use any pore filler on these so the finish is satin + you feel the pores of the mahogany. I especially noticed this on the neck. Some people probably wouldn't mind this but I didn't care for it.
Both guitars use multi piece bodies but that is not a big deal in this price range.
As stated earlier I would normally go for the Gibson as I own an SG Standard myself but in this price range I would go for the SE Custom or Singlecut SE.
Tesno
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
Thanks for that info, glad to hear they can be adjusted.
Even solid Mahogany or ash or whatever wood is chosen its always two pcs, because one solid cut would be prone to warpage, so by using two seperate pcs and fliping the grain, you now have a stable hunk of wood, this is ok and the norm, BUT I have mixed feelings now about laminated veener maple tops, that this might take away from the natural tone of the solid wood that is under the veener, with a thin layer of glue across the whole top face.
Thanks for that info, glad to hear they can be adjusted.
Even solid Mahogany or ash or whatever wood is chosen its always two pcs, because one solid cut would be prone to warpage, so by using two seperate pcs and fliping the grain, you now have a stable hunk of wood, this is ok and the norm, BUT I have mixed feelings now about laminated veener maple tops, that this might take away from the natural tone of the solid wood that is under the veener, with a thin layer of glue across the whole top face.
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
Hahaha don't let a poll of internet tone snobs impact your purchasing decisions bro.
I think in a situation like this where you can't decide and they're so similarly built, it comes down to FEEL and LOOKS...you've gotta get a guitar that feels comfortable in your hand, that looks good and makes you want to pick it up, and that has a satisfying tone once it's in your hand.
Just think about it like you would chicks at a bar...which one are you gonna want to have staring at you when you wake up in the morning?
And c'mon, just look at the curves on the SG....I mean the PRS probably has a REALLY good personality but come on...
-X
Hahaha don't let a poll of internet tone snobs impact your purchasing decisions bro.
I think in a situation like this where you can't decide and they're so similarly built, it comes down to FEEL and LOOKS...you've gotta get a guitar that feels comfortable in your hand, that looks good and makes you want to pick it up, and that has a satisfying tone once it's in your hand.
Just think about it like you would chicks at a bar...which one are you gonna want to have staring at you when you wake up in the morning?
And c'mon, just look at the curves on the SG....I mean the PRS probably has a REALLY good personality but come on...
-X
Tesno
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
Actually, it may come down to tone/scale, that is I think the Gibsons have a 24.75" scale vs the 25" scale the PRS has, then at the other spectrum their is the Fender at 25.5"; so if the PRS sounds too close to the Fender then I will stay away from it. Scale seems to have a big affect on the tone & play-ability. I side more on the Gibson side than a Fender.
If the PRS plays and feels more like a Gibson than a Fender then I will still consider the PRS, if not then it will be a hands down win for the Gibson, and I will just play like 5 SG's before I buy one!
Actually, it may come down to tone/scale, that is I think the Gibsons have a 24.75" scale vs the 25" scale the PRS has, then at the other spectrum their is the Fender at 25.5"; so if the PRS sounds too close to the Fender then I will stay away from it. Scale seems to have a big affect on the tone & play-ability. I side more on the Gibson side than a Fender.
If the PRS plays and feels more like a Gibson than a Fender then I will still consider the PRS, if not then it will be a hands down win for the Gibson, and I will just play like 5 SG's before I buy one!
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
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yeah for sure dude. just don't get caught up with numbers y'know? forever i thought i HAD to be 25.5" but one of the most comfortable necks I've ever played is on my sister's Cyclone...which I think is 24" or 25".
Maybe it'll come down to a blindfolded taste test.
-X
yeah for sure dude. just don't get caught up with numbers y'know? forever i thought i HAD to be 25.5" but one of the most comfortable necks I've ever played is on my sister's Cyclone...which I think is 24" or 25".
Maybe it'll come down to a blindfolded taste test.
-X
Tesno
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Re: What Guitar is better PRS SE or Gibson SG faded both are just under $600
+1 on that, the Cyclone is the same scale as an LP at 24.75, thats prety cool. Actually I just foud all this out or put it all together this past week. I was looking into actually building/assembling a kit guitar from Warmoth and reading at Stewmac, when I read an artical about how PRS got started and his goal.
All the time it seems Gibsons play easier and have a more mellow tone due to the scale lenth, I thought that was very interesting. PRS wanted a lot of that tone/playability with a bit of the Fender chime so they increased the Gibson scale a bit by .25" to 25".
+1 on that, the Cyclone is the same scale as an LP at 24.75, thats prety cool. Actually I just foud all this out or put it all together this past week. I was looking into actually building/assembling a kit guitar from Warmoth and reading at Stewmac, when I read an artical about how PRS got started and his goal.
All the time it seems Gibsons play easier and have a more mellow tone due to the scale lenth, I thought that was very interesting. PRS wanted a lot of that tone/playability with a bit of the Fender chime so they increased the Gibson scale a bit by .25" to 25".
