PRS Guitars

incubusdmb5 · Post by **incubusdmb5** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 6:56 pm

opinions on them?

DMBFan63 · Post by **DMBFan63** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 6:59 pm

Most people think they're overpriced.. because they are.. they're one hell of a guitar though

incubusdmb5 · Post by **incubusdmb5** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:03 pm

yeah im checking prices and dear god. very high.

gotta play at a store though.

incubusdmb5 · Post by **incubusdmb5** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:05 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 54814&rd=1

look at the price on that..i dont think that guitar is even that nice.

jrm · Post by **jrm** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:09 pm

I've got a prs custom 24. Very nice. It's an amazing playing guitar, very versatile, etc.... Any specific questions?

incubusdmb5 · Post by **incubusdmb5** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:11 pm

ehh not really...ive narrowed it down to either a gibson les paul or a prs guitar. dont know the exact model. i really like the prs hollowbody2 but dont have that kind of money.

do you know of any prs's that around over 1,600?

jrm · Post by **jrm** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:20 pm

1600..... hmmm.... you might find a used one for about that. You might look at the SE series. They're much cheaper, and I've heard some good things about them. Or you just might want to save up a little longer if you've got your heart set on a PRS. I paid about 2200 for mine (I think....) and I honeslty don't regret it. I'd imagine you could get one for less if you really want to do some hardcore searching combined with some hard core bargaining!

Les Paul's are awesome too. They play totally diferently than a PRS, so make sure you're down with the way they feel before you lay down the cash. I've found that people either really love a les paul, or really don't. Personally, I think they're great. But to each his own.

Yeah, those Dragons are spendy, but I wouldn't even think of playing one.. they're just the PRS limited edition guitars. They look awesome in person though.

Good luck. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 8:04 pm

incubus look at Godins!!!! theyre incredibly priced and you can get a killer guitar and have enough leftover for a great amp!!

isaac got his custom Sdxt for $400 and it had upgraded Seymour Duncan humbuckers - and SD's are top of the line pickups!! (Mine has stock Seymour Duncans, but my Godin is higher end than his... mine has a custom humbucker made for my particular model.)

i cannot stress how good these guitars are. i searched 6 months for an electric guitar, and the Godin was it. theres not one ive liked better.

incubusdmb5 · Post by **incubusdmb5** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 5:40 am

ive looked at godins....as great as they may be and stuff the overall look i dont like. it looks like a fender

riffduster01 · Post by **riffduster01** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 3:09 pm

I've got a Santana SE that was a brand new 2000-01 model that I just bought a few months ago for around $270 w/ trade in. perfect condition. A great guitar for the money.

dmfollower · Post by **dmfollower** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 3:43 pm

a friend of mine builds Breedlove guitars. If your looking for an acoustic those guys are amazing.

ShawnRT · Post by **ShawnRT** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 3:46 pm

For $1600 I'd look for a very nice used 1957 Historic Reissue Les Paul Goldtop. You can find them for about that on ebay and the LP Forum from time to time. Check out this place:

http://www.lespaulforum.org

for more info. A used '57 historic will give you better construction and a custom shop guitar for a great price. I'd always go with a LP over a PRS, but that's just my ear and personal preference. Both are fine guitars.

jrm · Post by **jrm** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 6:34 pm

yeah breedloves are the friggin' pimpness. Apple music up in Portland has a crapload of em, so I enjoy going in there to play them. One day.... one day.

charliemike · Post by **charliemike** » Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:33 am

PRS are built in Annapolis, MD where I grew up.

No mass-produced crap I assure you.

While I have always liked PRS and what he does, I'd rather have a REALLY good Les Paul.

isaac · Post by **isaac** » Thu Apr 29, 2004 11:16 am

if not Godin's then look into G&L, but since you don't really like fenders

i'd never pay for a PRS as nice as they may be. my 414ce is the most expensive guitar i have and will ever buy. hehe.