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Opinions about a guitar-Paul Reed Smith
Posted on 12/9/23 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 12/9/23 at 7:24 pm
A friend of mines dad gave her a PRS SE Custom 24. It's a beautiful faded blue. She recently loaned it to me to give her some feedback about it. She's not a big player, mostly a little acoustic stuff so she tells me it's really not her thing and will sell it to me. I'm curious if any of you players own one or have played one. I've had it for 3 or 4 days and I cant put it down. It's made in Indonesia if that should be a concern but these days I think a lot of really decent axes come out of those plants.
This is what the literature says about it. "The SE Custom 24 brings the original PRS design platform to the high-quality, more affordable SE line up of instruments. Played by internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring players, the SE Custom 24 features a maple top, mahogany back, wide thin maple neck, rosewood fretboard with bird inlays, and the PRS patented molded tremolo bridge. Its versatile sounds come from the 85/15 “S” pickups paired with a volume, push/pull tone control, and 3-way blade pickup selector.
The SE Custom 24 is a modern classic with roadworthy durability, addictive playability, and wide array of tones, making it a perfect workhorse guitar."
I see it online mostly for about $800, she will let me have it for 600. Exactly like this one. Would you bite the bullet?
This is what the literature says about it. "The SE Custom 24 brings the original PRS design platform to the high-quality, more affordable SE line up of instruments. Played by internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring players, the SE Custom 24 features a maple top, mahogany back, wide thin maple neck, rosewood fretboard with bird inlays, and the PRS patented molded tremolo bridge. Its versatile sounds come from the 85/15 “S” pickups paired with a volume, push/pull tone control, and 3-way blade pickup selector.
The SE Custom 24 is a modern classic with roadworthy durability, addictive playability, and wide array of tones, making it a perfect workhorse guitar."
I see it online mostly for about $800, she will let me have it for 600. Exactly like this one. Would you bite the bullet?
This post was edited on 12/9/23 at 7:34 pm
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Posted on 12/9/23 at 7:34 pm to Shanegolang
One almost followed me home. Not a damned thing wrong with them.
Posted on 12/9/23 at 7:42 pm to Shanegolang
They are great guitars. Maybe try a few new ones to see if another one stands out. But, if you like it and would play it, nothing wrong with saving 200 on a new guitar. Go for it.
Posted on 12/9/23 at 7:43 pm to LSU alum wannabe
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One almost followed me home. Not a damned thing wrong with them.
If I had to gripe about anything it would be that the tuners leave just a little bit to be desired but nothing major and I could certainly upgrade them. Could also have a small issue with the nut. Second thing, only a personal taste/ use thing but I'm not a player that uses a tremolo and I honestly feel like middle of the road guitars that have them tend to suffer from slight tuning deficiencies. Thirdly, the 3 way selector switch seems a little messy but I imagine I could upgrade it as well.
The good- so comfortable, the neck is smooth like butter. The push pull tone pot really does a fantastic job with night and day tone differences. And again, I cant put it down. Sounds so damn good and is just a joy to play.
Posted on 12/9/23 at 7:46 pm to Shanegolang
Not crazy about the look, but love the sound.
I really love the trem on those. Articulate beyond belief.
Was going to buy 1 last year that was more of a honey color, but somebody beat me to it.
I really love the trem on those. Articulate beyond belief.
Was going to buy 1 last year that was more of a honey color, but somebody beat me to it.
Posted on 12/9/23 at 8:48 pm to Shanegolang
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A friend of mines dad gave her a PRS SE Custom 24.I see it online mostly for about $800she will let me have it for 600.
Feel bad for her dad. He wasted about 2k on his daughter. PRS Custom 24
Posted on 12/9/23 at 10:44 pm to rebelrouser
quote:your link is to the US-made Custom 24
Feel bad for her dad. He wasted about 2k on his daughter
instrument in OP is an SE model made in Indonesia, retails for $700-800
Posted on 12/9/23 at 10:46 pm to rebelrouser
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Feel bad for her dad. He wasted about 2k on his daughter.
That's the thing. I mentioned this to her, "sure there's some sentimental here, right?" and she said nope. Dad has a Gibson Les Paul that I remember since was a child. He laterally lulled me to sleep with and I grew up watching him play gigs with it. That's gonna be my sentimental guitar. I would never part with it."
Posted on 12/9/23 at 10:48 pm to FearlessFreep
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your link is to the US-made Custom 24
instrument in OP is an SE model made in Indonesia, retails for $700-800
Bingo. As I mentioned in the OP. That said, I'm amazed at this instrument at this price point. Truly makes me question the American Made aspect of these things. I saw the American made go for as much as $4500.
This post was edited on 12/9/23 at 10:52 pm
Posted on 12/10/23 at 8:46 am to Shanegolang
I've got one in charcoal. Can't find anything bad to say about it. I'd say it's not typically my style, but after staring at them for a while I liked them more and more. I switch between this and my much more expensive Gibson and not a noticeable difference in the details like fretwork. Stays intyne very well, even when messing with the tremolo. Push-pull split on the humbuckers gives it some versatility. I don't think there's many better guitars at this price.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:00 am to rebelrouser
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Feel bad for her dad. He wasted about 2k on his daughter.
That's an S2, not an SE. S2 is Made in America with import parts. It's the middle ground between the SE and core.
SE's are great guitars. A lot of SE models are on sale right now. With the current sales, I'd offer $500 if it's mint, or buy new.
Posted on 12/14/23 at 8:39 am to Shanegolang
I've had a custom 22 since the late 90's. Not sure if they still make them like that anymore, but it's a damn solid guitar!
Posted on 12/15/23 at 8:41 pm to Shanegolang
I have two. One is a 594 McCarty SC and the other is a DGT SE. Both are absolutely amazing guitars and the craftmaship 8s second to none. I was extremely surprised at how well made the DGT SE was made.
Posted on 12/16/23 at 6:43 am to Jon A thon
quote:I have one in Coffee color and no doubt it is a great guitar for the money. I'd offer $500 and meet he in the middle at $550
I don't think there's many better guitars at this price.
Bottom line, when you pick it up and play it...you know when it's destined to be yours.
I walked into Guitar Center just to try out a Squire tele last Saturday. No way I was going to buy one from those jack legs.
It on my wall next to the PRS today!!
Posted on 12/16/23 at 7:21 am to Shanegolang
If you like it, buy it!
PRS SE a great guitar.
Like most guitars, the cheaper line is made over seas, and has different wood and guts, but the difference is negligible. I own a PRS SE as well.
PRS SE a great guitar.
Like most guitars, the cheaper line is made over seas, and has different wood and guts, but the difference is negligible. I own a PRS SE as well.
Posted on 12/19/23 at 11:01 am to Shanegolang
Nothing wrong with Indonesian made. The skills on display are on par with American and Japanese luthiers. What matters is the level of instrument you’re getting.
I still remember the Gibson Les Pauls with shitty fretwork, wiring issues and crappy paint jobs for 5k
I still remember the Gibson Les Pauls with shitty fretwork, wiring issues and crappy paint jobs for 5k
Posted on 12/20/23 at 8:12 am to Shanegolang
A friend of mine that plays professionally in a band we've all heard of says PRS makes guitars the way Gibson used to.
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