Members ThrashensteiN Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 So, after about 2 years of searching and debating I narrowed down my quest for a "prize" guitar. Long story short, I half of my family is dead and I wanted something to embody the memory. I was left with nothing in the end, the surviving members of my family stealing and lying to acquire everything, money or otherwise, from both sides of my family. So enough about the sob story, onto the guitars. I've always wanted a Paul Reed Smith, I knew this going into it. I had a small kick for a Les Paul Traditional, but decided 24 frets was a must for me. So, right now I'm debating between a couple PRS guitars, one just being a different color. Here are my options: PRS Navarro Signature: Pros: Cheapest Simple Look Have it in my store, so I don't have to wait to order one Cons: No 10 top almost too plain (still on the fence about this) PRS 25th Anniversary Custom 24 (Charcoal Burst): Pros: 10 Top Eagle Headstock and 25th anniversary inlays Cons: Would have to order may not be able to afford a 10 top version PRS 25th Anniversary Santana (Angry Larry or Black Slate): Pros: Angry Larry is in store Angry Larry is 2nd cheapest with a 10 top Eagle Headstock Love Santana Necks Cons: Have to order Black Slate Can't decide if Angry Larry is too. . .feminine for me. I go back and forth how much I like it. So, any input is welcome. Hopefully I can figure this out soon. Like I said, the Angry Larry and the Navarro are both in my store, I've played both extensively. We have 2 25th anniversary Custom 24 that I have played as well, just not in Charcoal Burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 The Navarro actually looks very cool in person. I dont like sig guitars though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThrashensteiN Posted October 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 The Navarro actually looks very cool in person. I dont like sig guitars though... I agree, and I'm normally not too keen on Signature guitars (besides my PGM) but all it is really is a white Custom 24. I would just order a blank or Custom truss cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detonator Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 To me The CU-24 is what PRS is all about. Even without the ten top, they are beautiful guitars, and I've loved every custom I've ever laid my hands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dropped_2_C Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 I have a couple of questions. Does it have to be new is the main question, Also are you wanting to play before you buy? The reason I say this is there are some good forumites over at Birds and Moons and they are some dealers there as well that can get damn near any color and any model. Plus alot of guys over there have some case queens and they are just like mint but cheaper since they are "used". Try Birds and Moons you might find something more to your liking there or find something you want more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 I absolutely loved the Custom 22 I played, and almost bought it instead of my LP, but I wanted a hardtail. Played great. That custom 24 is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterzachariah Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'd really try to play before you buy...especially if you're dropping over 1k on a single item. Personal anecdote: I played around on over a dozen of PRSi over the last few years and while I was amazed at the workmanship, none felt right to me. Finally, I walked into a store recently and tried out a CE22 (that I now own) and it was perfect. Just my experience, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 IMHO, the McCarty is the best sounding PRS guitar. edit: fixed spelling for the grammar police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detonator Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 IMHO, the McCarthy is the best sounding PRS guitar. The McCartney sounds better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Valtiel Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 IMHO, the McCarthy is the best sounding PRS guitar. NOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted October 28, 2010 Members Share Posted October 28, 2010 CU 24 w/ trem ,what color do you want ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThrashensteiN Posted October 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 I like the 25th anniversary ones, and Charcoal Burst is my favorite among the colors. The headstock is what really does it for me, not sure why. I love the Eagle headstocks. I'm on such a fence too, because the Wide Thin and the Santana neck are both just...amazing to me. Im just not sure if the Santana looks. . . right on me if that makes sense. Bah this {censored}s hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eudaimonia02912 Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 Skip the Navarro. Who wants the signature guitar of an annoying hack who can't play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Anomaly Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 My Navarro is the best guitar I've ever played, PERIOD. I'm not a sig guitar guy either, but like the OP said, it's just a white Custom 24 (mine with a brazilian rosewood neck). I get compliments on it's looks all the time. As far as playing them beforehand, I do agree for the most part, but every one of the PRS I've owned, (5 total), came to me via shipping, and all have been excellent and weren't lacking anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eric Hellstyle Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 Skip the Navarro. Who wants the signature guitar of an annoying hack who can't play? that dumbass doesn't even know how many frets his own sig guitar has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HKSblade1 Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 You want a guitar for speed and comfort? or cred? For speed and comfort EBMM JP6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThrashensteiN Posted October 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 honestly i actually like the feel of the 2 PRS necks better than the EBMM JPs. . . I like the JPs too, but I just like the feel of the PRS more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Valtiel Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 My PRS' are more comfortable for me than the JP6 I used to own as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ROLDE DU'BAGE Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 Skip the Navarro. Who wants the signature guitar of an annoying hack who can't play? Navarro.. a hack. HAHAHAHAHA! To each his own, agree to disagree and all that {censored}, but you cannot legitimately say that Navarro is a hack without sounding like you are completely going off of the fact that you just don't vibe with his music. The ever-shirtless guygirl bugs me, unending, in the media. Yet, Navarro can play very very well. OP: the Santana that you think may be too feminine is not so much, imo. That is one beautiful guitar, as is the Navarro. Back to the Santana, if purple isn't your thing though, don't do it. I can't take my eyes off of the charcoal 25th CU 24. That is the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ROLDE DU'BAGE Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 Man, that girlie Santana is nice tho.. CHARCOAL BURST, HANDS DOWN. And taking into consideration the inherent reasoning behind your purchase, who cares if it costs too much. And the wait will make it all the better once it arrives. You will cherish that thing forever, I mean how could you not??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 CU24 of those, for sure. Altho I've always liked the Navarro Sigs. I will be getting probably the Zach Myers Sig not too far from now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noseminer Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 Go to the store, play them all, buy teh one that sounds the best. Its too risky to drop 4k on a guitar that could sound like {censored} but look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThrashensteiN Posted October 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 Ok, one more question. Is the Angry Larry too "gay" of a color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LoopQuantum Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 I like Angry Larry. Shameless Spam: I'm selling off a bunch of guitars, including the following PRSs from my stable: Gray Black 513...signed by Mark Tremonti, Al DiMeola, Paul Smith, Johnny Hiland, and many more... Blue Jean Modern Eagle Brazilian Rosewood Black SCJ CE24 in Natural..... All guitars are signed by Paul on the rear plate as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Anomaly Posted October 29, 2010 Members Share Posted October 29, 2010 Go to the store, play them all, buy teh one that sounds the best. Its too risky to drop 4k on a guitar that could sound like shit but look nice. :facepalm: Here, let me help you with that. 1. Navarro sigs and CU24's are not "4k". 2. It could be true that not all PRS guitars are "the one", but (CU24's for example) don't sound much different than each other, and you're not going to find one that sounds great and another that sounds like shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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