Whats a good PRS Substitute

[mwalluk]

I want a PRS, but I don't want to spend the money. I don't like their SE models. I do like the body style of a Legit PRS. What's some guitars that have a similiar body style?

 

[Varg]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

Hamer Sunburst?

 

[tone4days]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

what dont you like about the SE models? ... how much do you want to spend? enough for a used prs? ... maybe that will help us aim you at something you will like

i think agile might have some prs copy body styles

 

[Kam]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

Don't Dean make something fairly similar? Aesthetically, anyway.

 

[Shadow1psc]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12076110824...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1194

 

[mwalluk]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

I wanna keep it under a grand, don't wanna spend more than my main axe which is a LP Deluxe.

I look for playability and aesthetics in my guitars

 

[tone4days]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

I wanna keep it under a grand, don't wanna spend more than my main axe which is a LP Deluxe.

I look for playability and aesthetics in my guitars

i'd be lookin to score a used PRS from TGP of BaM or CL if that was the criteria
good luck
t4d

 

[Wattage]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

Well Dillion makes some import copies that aren't bad but if you don't like the SE line you probably won't dig them either.

Used Miras are under a grand so what model is it that you like?

 

[uOpt]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

A Hamer sunburst is a completely different guitar. It is a thick body and strong neck joint at a pretty low fret. The classic PRS scheme guitars are much thinner and expose more of the neck.

Maybe check out a PRS CE. They can be had for not much > $1000 and they are very good guitars. I prefer them over the mahogany set-necks.

 

[cakire82]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

Charvel recently released double cutaway versions of their Desolation models. Too much abolone in my opinion but you migh like it.

http://www.charvel.com/guitars/?section=desolation&bodyShape=Double+Cutaway

 

[Shadow1psc]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

Charvel recently released double cutaway versions of their Desolation models. Too much abolone in my opinion but you migh like it.

http://www.charvel.com/guitars/?section=desolation&bodyShape=Double+Cutaway

Is this like some kind of style now? The sparkly binding and outlines, I see a wall of them every time I walk into Guitar Center from Schecter and other brands.

 

[CTN]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

Carvin CT and CS series guitars

http://www.carvinguitars.com/customshop/carvedtop.php

 

[Shadow1psc]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

Carvin CT and CS series guitars

http://www.carvinguitars.com/customshop/carvedtop.php

None of those are going to be near $1,000 unless bought second hand, and the beauty of Carvin (imo) is in their custom shop, getting your order tailor made.

 

[CTN]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

As far as I'm concerned, the only ways to get a cheap PRS are:

1) a steal at a pawn shop
2) a PRS SE

Alternately, get a substitute like the Dillion DR1500 ($800-850), or a compromise like the Agile Hawker ($300)

The other option, if you're willing to do some work is here:
http://www.pvxguitars.com/doublecut.html

 

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

The whole point of PRS is that they are all super high quality and have that PRS feel.

PRS SE has it - others don't.

 

[Kam]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

As far as I'm concerned, the only ways to get a cheap PRS are:

1) steal from a shop
2) a PRS SE

Fixed.

 

[JordanM82]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

A used Carvin is probably a great option bro, I know you said custom options would be the beauty of Carvin for you, but I have had 2 Carvins (still have 1 that is my #1) and I can say, they are as good as any guitar I have played... except maybe Suhr, but that's a given... but still the Carvin's are great guitars and you can probably find one that has all the options you want, used and under 1K...

 

[CTN]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

The whole point of PRS is that they are all super high quality and have that PRS feel.

PRS SE has it - others don't.

EXACTLY

You want a cheap PRS? Buy a PRS SE. You want a real deal PRS? Save up for a real deal PRS.

 

[mwalluk]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

The whole point of PRS is that they are all super high quality and have that PRS feel.

PRS SE has it - others don't.

Problem I have with SE'sis that they are not aesthetically pleasing to me minus a select few. I don't want or need another LP style. THe other styles in the SE line im not a fan of.

MOreover, if im paying close to a grand for an import, I would go with an LTD or throw a couple more bucks and get an ESP.

 

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Whats a good PRS Substitute

Problem I have with SE'sis that they are not aesthetically pleasing to me minus a select few. I don't want or need another LP style. THe other styles in the SE line im not a fan of.

MOreover, if im paying close to a grand for an import, I would go with an LTD or throw a couple more bucks and get an ESP.

Sounds like Carvin is your jam then. Sorry about the resale :laughing: