Members cbh5150 Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Yeah, so I was really GASsing for the Bernie model, and coulda had one for about $450 during the triple-stack, but when PK pointed out a couple of used 245s at MF, this "like new" one triple-stacked to the tune of $381 : The "Mazi Bee" memorial shot: I had a PRS SE Custom 24 for awhile - the 25th anniversary model that was one of the first SEs with the birds. They looked, however, REALLY cheap - just plain white, and no "pearloid" look. Thankfully, the newer SEs have seemed to correct that: Cool headstock inlay as well, although it's hard to see in the pic: Now, here is my only issue; it's VERY minor, but maybe the reason why it was returned: if you look at the lower half of the body, there seems to be an issue with how the veneer was finished - almost like there are two dark "boxes" side-by-side. Geddy inspected it and seemed to be a bit alarmed, but it doesn't bother me : Overall, I LOVE this thing - it is a big improvement over the "regular" SE Singlecuts (although they are still great as well) - thicker body, and I believe newer and improved pickups. Pickups sound very good and well-balanced. The wide-fat neck carve is glorious. And don't anyone give me that "PRS sounds sterile" bullshit - it will easily hang with a LP, especially when cranked through a Marshall-y amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members j*h Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 looks great!congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Awesome score. I should have bought it. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice find! It looks killer. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Awesome score. I should have bought it. :poke: What, are you looking to corner the market on guitars or something??? :poke::poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 I daresay that it feels, plays, and sounds as good (or BETTER ) than any MIA guitars that cost 10x as much!!! :poke::poke::poke::poke: (just want to see of Doc Morb is reading this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven58 Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice. Happy NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members esphil Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 I daresay that it feels, plays, and sounds as good (or BETTER ) than any MIA guitars that cost 10x as much!!! :poke::poke::poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tweak'd Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Congrats! I love my Bernie so much, I'm getting a 245 as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Congrats! I love my Bernie so much, I'm getting a 245 as well... Thanks! And I may STILL get a Bernie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnewb1 Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Sweet! HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rchiav Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Congrats!I love my Bernie so much, I'm getting a 245 as well... is there much of a difference other than the knobs and neck binding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice! I've liked the SEs (of whatever flavor) I've played. And that one is a fine-looking example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 HNGD! The new SEs are great. Do you find it heavy at all? The one I tried out felt crazy heavy to me but my Esquire weighs nothing so it may just be me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 HNGD! The new SEs are great. Do you find it heavy at all? The one I tried out felt crazy heavy to me but my Esquire weighs nothing so it may just be me It's not really any heavier than a chambered LP IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott944 Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 Beautiful. Well played, sir. I'd like to have one of those myself to back up my Standard 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted January 2, 2012 Members Share Posted January 2, 2012 HNGD, looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GodBlessTexas Posted January 2, 2012 Members Share Posted January 2, 2012 HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blind radish Posted January 2, 2012 Members Share Posted January 2, 2012 WOW ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OU8124ME Posted January 3, 2012 Members Share Posted January 3, 2012 Nice Top on That One Cool Cat Too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megawzrd Posted January 3, 2012 Members Share Posted January 3, 2012 Grats on a sweet looking guitar...played a couple in GC today and have to say it is the first prs se thta I really enjoy the feel of. I think they ship with 9s though because the strings felt really slinky. Damn, wish I would have seen the used deal at MF; my 2012 GAS has already flared up. (@ )( @) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 3, 2012 Grats on a sweet looking guitar...played a couple in GC today and have to say it is the first prs se thta I really enjoy the feel of. I think they ship with 9s though because the strings felt really slinky. Damn, wish I would have seen the used deal at MF; my 2012 GAS has already flared up. (@ )( @) First thing I did was put 10s on it . According to the PRS website, all the SEs come fromthe factory with 9s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3volved Posted January 3, 2012 Members Share Posted January 3, 2012 First thing I did was put 10s on it . According to the PRS website, all the SEs come fromthe factory with 9s. I never really liked the strings they put on their guitars from the factory myself. Congrats on the non-Bernie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted January 3, 2012 Members Share Posted January 3, 2012 HNGD ..that's just a crazy amount of guitar for $400. Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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