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DeadSkinSlayer3
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Re: Would you make this trade???
No.
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Would you make this trade???
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That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Would you make this trade???
No way Scott, DON'T DO IT!!!!
PRS doesn't make those brazilian rosewood ones everyday and that swimming pool look is KILLER. That Gibson I'm sure is fine, but your PRS is superior. Besides, don't you like humbuckers better? I remember you used to have a really sweet PRS Soapbar that you sold.
No way Scott, DON'T DO IT!!!!
PRS doesn't make those brazilian rosewood ones everyday and that swimming pool look is KILLER. That Gibson I'm sure is fine, but your PRS is superior. Besides, don't you like humbuckers better? I remember you used to have a really sweet PRS Soapbar that you sold.
PUCKBOY99
Irish Flagologist
Re: Would you make this trade???
Well...I've never gotten up the nerve to play a PRS so I'm only going by reputation & looks. IF I was to buy a PRS, the McCarty would be my choice....the one you have is absolutely beautiful & you don't find those everyday.
The Gibby is a beauty too....I love that color on them...but it is, after all, a re-issue. I'm not up on the current prices but I'm guessing the PRS is worth more both upfront & the resale value. If it was an original, I'd make the trade, but not for a reissue.
If it's soapbars you want, I've got a lovely Dillion Goldtop with Duncan Custom-3 P90s that I guess I could let go for the PRS...............................
Throw some Phat Cats in the PRS, play it for a while until you realize you preferred it with the buckers. Then you can give the Phat Cats to me for sharing this sage advise!!!! :laugh2:
Well...I've never gotten up the nerve to play a PRS so I'm only going by reputation & looks. IF I was to buy a PRS, the McCarty would be my choice....the one you have is absolutely beautiful & you don't find those everyday.
The Gibby is a beauty too....I love that color on them...but it is, after all, a re-issue. I'm not up on the current prices but I'm guessing the PRS is worth more both upfront & the resale value. If it was an original, I'd make the trade, but not for a reissue.
If it's soapbars you want, I've got a lovely Dillion Goldtop with Duncan Custom-3 P90s that I guess I could let go for the PRS...............................
Throw some Phat Cats in the PRS, play it for a while until you realize you preferred it with the buckers. Then you can give the Phat Cats to me for sharing this sage advise!!!! :laugh2:
jmv
New member
Re: Would you make this trade???
Have you played the LP?? I mean, they're both gorgeous guitars.... but to give up something as nice as that PRS (something you might not be able to get your hands on again, i mean, they didn't make too many BLEs did they??), i would DEFINITELY have to sit down and spend some quality time AB'ing the guitars. Of course its not an apples to apples comparison, but i think whichever one speaks to you more is more important than how it looks or what pickups it has. Either one would sound killer.
Have you played the LP?? I mean, they're both gorgeous guitars.... but to give up something as nice as that PRS (something you might not be able to get your hands on again, i mean, they didn't make too many BLEs did they??), i would DEFINITELY have to sit down and spend some quality time AB'ing the guitars. Of course its not an apples to apples comparison, but i think whichever one speaks to you more is more important than how it looks or what pickups it has. Either one would sound killer.
JeffB
Let it B
Re: Would you make this trade???
I love both PRS and Gibson, so I don't have any bias company-wise, but I've gotta say "NO" to the trade.
I think P-90's just don't look right at all on a LP. But that's just me I guess.
That Reed is gorgeous, and prolly is a bit more versatile,sound-wise, and it's a quality instrument as well. As much as I like Gibson, and especially Les Paul, I feel they are over-priced.
For many years my main Hobby has been archery. Both modern and traditional. I'm amazed at what poor quality wood (aesthetically) Gibson uses on their $2K guitars. I've had some custom longbows that took over a year to receive and the quilted maples, etc would put all but the 4K plus Les Pauls to shame.Of course there is usually not as much volume of wood overall, however the amount of hand craftsmanship & detail work is there, and the top on a Paul is not THAT thick. I've had Tiger/Birdseye Maple big Recurve risers that did have more wood than a Les Paul top.
Here are some examples of craftsmanship/woods:
http://www.blacktailbows.com/ftd.html
http://www.stewartsarchery.com/?cat=bows&sec=three_pc (click on the pics for a zoom)
and here
http://www.stewartsarchery.com/?cat=bows&sec=reflex (especially good maple pics here, click to zoom.)
I love both PRS and Gibson, so I don't have any bias company-wise, but I've gotta say "NO" to the trade.
I think P-90's just don't look right at all on a LP. But that's just me I guess.
That Reed is gorgeous, and prolly is a bit more versatile,sound-wise, and it's a quality instrument as well. As much as I like Gibson, and especially Les Paul, I feel they are over-priced.
For many years my main Hobby has been archery. Both modern and traditional. I'm amazed at what poor quality wood (aesthetically) Gibson uses on their $2K guitars. I've had some custom longbows that took over a year to receive and the quilted maples, etc would put all but the 4K plus Les Pauls to shame.Of course there is usually not as much volume of wood overall, however the amount of hand craftsmanship & detail work is there, and the top on a Paul is not THAT thick. I've had Tiger/Birdseye Maple big Recurve risers that did have more wood than a Les Paul top.
Here are some examples of craftsmanship/woods:
http://www.blacktailbows.com/ftd.html
http://www.stewartsarchery.com/?cat=bows&sec=three_pc (click on the pics for a zoom)
and here
http://www.stewartsarchery.com/?cat=bows&sec=reflex (especially good maple pics here, click to zoom.)
Re: Would you make this trade???
Oh well, a bunch of help you guitarcrackheads are...
I'm not going to do it. The PRS *has* a custom wound set of Phat Cats in it.
I played it a long long time last night. It's a great guitar. And yet, no matter how often I go out to my music room to play, I invariably end up with my R8 in my hand for the majority of the time. Funny how that works.
It was a bit of a stretch on the deal for the most part. Thanks for the input!
Oh well, a bunch of help you guitarcrackheads are...
I'm not going to do it. The PRS *has* a custom wound set of Phat Cats in it.
I played it a long long time last night. It's a great guitar. And yet, no matter how often I go out to my music room to play, I invariably end up with my R8 in my hand for the majority of the time. Funny how that works.
It was a bit of a stretch on the deal for the most part. Thanks for the input!
captain cavman
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Re: Would you make this trade???
Don't do that Scott !
LPs are great axes but really over rated .
PRS rules , I have a similar Mc Rosie (#26/500) and it's the best axe ever.
Those are keepers , bro !
Don't do that Scott !
LPs are great axes but really over rated .
PRS rules , I have a similar Mc Rosie (#26/500) and it's the best axe ever.
Those are keepers , bro !
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Falstaff
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Re: Would you make this trade???
Too late, but I would in a heartbeat!
Too late, but I would in a heartbeat!
RiffRaff
New member
Re: Would you make this trade???
Man that's a tough call, I can only say if the PRS isn't floating your boat then really you've got nothing to lose. I've had some truly sweet looking guitars in the past that just didn't do it for me in the tone/playability department (not saying the guitars were a problem they just weren't a fit for my amps and playing style). So I say, if your even interested in the deal then there's something about the PRS your not liking or not getting from it - if that's the case, do the deal.
Man that's a tough call, I can only say if the PRS isn't floating your boat then really you've got nothing to lose. I've had some truly sweet looking guitars in the past that just didn't do it for me in the tone/playability department (not saying the guitars were a problem they just weren't a fit for my amps and playing style). So I say, if your even interested in the deal then there's something about the PRS your not liking or not getting from it - if that's the case, do the deal.
Quencho092
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Re: Would you make this trade???
i dont know, both are extremely pricey guitars, lew has a heritage paul i think, perhaps he can comment. I've tried the most expensive from each company and was not particularly impressed with either, probably because im used to the strat feel.
I'd go with the Paul because it's more retro than the PRS.
I've always seen PRS's as the collector's guitar, if you know what i mean. Pauls have more mojo in my opinion.
i dont know, both are extremely pricey guitars, lew has a heritage paul i think, perhaps he can comment. I've tried the most expensive from each company and was not particularly impressed with either, probably because im used to the strat feel.
I'd go with the Paul because it's more retro than the PRS.
I've always seen PRS's as the collector's guitar, if you know what i mean. Pauls have more mojo in my opinion.
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