How do you think Gibsons and Fenders sound the way they do? Is it their special wood that no one else uses? their special glue or paint? Is it their unique hardware? Is it the manufacturing process?
NOPE - its opinion and taste. PRS's sound thin because that's what Paul was going for - a guitar that is diverse in many ways that wasn't the Gibson or Fender sound.
as far as $3000.00 for an Ibanez Jem - that would be insane!! they are just enhanced RG320's with a vine inlay. Didn't say I'd do that either and my PRS was bought used also not worth $2500.00 IMHO.
Les Paul was looking for a sound, he got it - like 50 yrs ago and YES that tone can be found anywhere. Same with Leo's tone.
So there - Nah!
No you shut up:lol:
Seriously, I have played everything and
IMHO Gibsons and Fenders sound superior to everything else that is production.
Sure, some small Custom Shop luthiers use great woods and great pick-ups, but you will pay for it.
However,
I have found that Gibson and Fender sound the best
to me.
You can spend $3000+ for a PRS or a Ibanez Jem, but they sound thin in comparison IMO.
Sure, if you play death metal and scoop out the mids, it doesn't really matter what you play, the amp will get your sounds.