Members mcr23 Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 Obviously get what you pay for but what's the quality/price opinion on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelSaulnier Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I know search sucks... but aren't there at least two other PRS SE threads on the first page or two? Here's a quick answer. Some people, me included, like them a lot. Others, not so much. The ones that don't like them as much, often have other options they prefer. Many times, they will share these other options with you. /thread M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 Awesome Korean made guitars. Great quality, have your own opinion on electronics. Definitely well built. Love mine. Play amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 Most folks here seem to think they offer a pretty good value proposition for a Korean guitar. Unfortunately, I've only been able to handle the ones at the local GC, and these have not been set up at all well, so I can't really give much of an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jnapruitt Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have owned 2, a custom 24 and a single cut. Both well crafted guitars for the money. It was well worth the extra time and money to go ahead a buy a US PRS... that's a whole other level and experience. If it's purely a $$$ issue then I recommend the SE with a PUP upgrade. I had to block the trem to enhance tuning stability. If it's not a $$$ issue then take the leap on a US PRS... you'll never look back. I have not played the p90 versions but I hear great things about them. Good luck on your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electric Monk Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I love my singlecut. The construction is great, especially for the price level. Obviously, the US-made PRS's are a whole other ballgame, and the price reflects it. I've yet to upgrade the pickups. The stock ones aren't garbage, but aren't quite there either. It plays fantastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 US made PRS are just a totally different guitar. Can't really compare a CU24 to a SE CU24, they're just different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strtdv Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I like the non-trem ones with P90s. However, for the price of a new one I can get a used Gordon Smith over here, and I know which I'd be going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have one and am very disapointed. First, the good points: Nice fit and finish. Low action and good intonation. Looks pretty. Plays nice Now the bad: Not a fan of the neck (although to be fair, it is similar to other PRS necks so that's personal pref), the guitar sounds like wet cardboard, no charachter, just a bland generic sound. Chrome plating peeled off the bridge like foil off a Hershy Kiss. Unfortunatly, there was no chocolate inside. This has happened to others (BenRicci I think). For the money to buy an SE and change the pickups and hardware you're in used PRS CE land. For the same money the USA made CE model is lightyears better. Sure it's used, but they're really nice, you won't have to change anything and you'll get your money back if you sell it. As you can see, the rest of the guitar was not abused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm sure people get sick of my SE fainboiness in all these threads, but I'll say again that I think the SE represents the best value for the $ out there right now for guitars under a thousand bucks, especially used. That you can find a used guitar of such quality for around $350 is just insane, and unheard of 10 years ago. I think they're even a good deal new when you look at other stuff out there at that price point. I have more than 20 guitars, to include a few nice USA PRSi. My SE soapbar is arguably the best player of the bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I've had really no problems with mine, except for over time the jack is a little loose. Nothing else, though. Bought mine at a careful PRS and other highbrand dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm sure people get sick of my SE fainboiness in all these threads. LETS GO S. E. *clap, clap, clapclapclap* LETS GO S. E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benricci Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 Chrome plating peeled off the bridge like foil off a Hershy Kiss. Unfortunatly, there was no chocolate inside. This has happened to others (BenRicci I think). Yes, I had a similar issue with the bridge plating. Other than that, I thought it was a pretty well made import. I actually thought the pickups were OK, too. I just didn't care for the neck as time went on, so I sold it. I would recommend them, though, especially having seen the new 25th Anniversary SE Custom 24. These look sweet. And they appear to be retailing for only $600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Selsaral Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have two, I like them a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twotimingpete Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 they're in that michael kelly category of "{censored}ing amazing for half a grand-ish". in other words, go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dabbler Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I can't disagree with anything I've seen here (though I can't coroborate the flaking chrome plate). My family gave me a SE CUS22 (no trem) for my 50th birthday. I liked it so much I bought a used Soapbar II to go along with it! These are the most expensive guitars I own, so obviously, I'm not comparing them to Gibsons or custom-builts. But I also have never played a guitar for the same money that was any nicer! Neck profiles and pups will always be a personal thing, and you will just have to see if you like the neck for yourself (pups can be changed). My take on the pups is this: 1. First off, I have a fair # of guits, and I like diversity in guitars. I don't need my SE's to sound like anything else. 2. They don't have a lot of character on their own. To me this is what makes them so nice. They give you a good relatively uncolored even frequency response (clear highs, deep lows, no mud). You can get your tone from your amp or your effects. (I use a multifx, so major versatility, IMO). 3. They have good output and since they have treble bleed caps in the electronics, you actually get good use out of the volumr control (tone control too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArpeggiateTHIS Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 Let me be the third person to comment on the chrome flaking off the bridge like foil off a Hershey Kiss. It ruins a great guitar. Note: Is it worth replacing said bridge with a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I really like my Singlecut SE (though I just swapped out the pups). That being said, I think Michael Kelly and Indie are as good (maybe better in some cases based on personal tastes) guitar at a similar or maybe a bit lower price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TruSlice Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 Let's just say that they are better than what the cheesy headstock vinyling gives them credit for. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 those indies look killer... what do they sell for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SDshirtman Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I bought a custom 22 recently with a stoptail. I had a professional setup, upgraded the pickups and installed new tuners. I really love this guitar and it now gets more play time then any of my other electrics. Would easily recommend for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 those indies look killer... what do they sell for... They're +/- the PRS SE Range. I got mine at JSD's in Canada and the shipping was extremely reasonable. Love my Total Natural. But be forwarned that resale value is nil right now as nobody knows about them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 Now that they have a model or two with the wide-thin neck, they're definitely worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 The only one I've played was at my local GC w/ stop tail. I wanted to like it - but honestly did not think much of it. Maybe with a decent setup I would feel differently. - w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott944 Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 Love mine. $350 used + pro setup + Duncans (JB/Jazz) and new volume pot (several I've played have had bad pots) = awsome guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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