PRS guitars? Worth the money?
- Thread starter Feanor IV
- Start date
mshilarious
Banned
Feanor IV said:
You could mod the electronics on the LP to match the PRS. One of these days I'm gonna put tap switch pots on my LP . . .
Tele The Truth
New member
Feanor IV said:
I know you like the PRS and Gibbys, but for what you're looking to do, have you considered a Fender AM strat HSS? I have one and can tell you that the humbucker along with the s-1 switching definately gets the nod in versatility.
Here's a link
Last edited:
hiwatt357
New member
As many on here have stated, the best thing to do is play several and see which one speaks to you. You'll know.
I personally prefer Gibson Les Pauls. I've played PRS's of all levels, and I just didn't dig 'em as much. I mean, they're nice...and well built. Even those PRS Santana SE models (made in Korea) seem really nice, but every time I played one, I thought..."well for the money, I could just about have a used US-made Gibson Les Paul Studio". Even in playing the higher-end models, they just didn't have the vibe I get from Les Pauls.
Again, plug in a bunch of 'em and wail away. You'll know which one is right for you.
I personally prefer Gibson Les Pauls. I've played PRS's of all levels, and I just didn't dig 'em as much. I mean, they're nice...and well built. Even those PRS Santana SE models (made in Korea) seem really nice, but every time I played one, I thought..."well for the money, I could just about have a used US-made Gibson Les Paul Studio". Even in playing the higher-end models, they just didn't have the vibe I get from Les Pauls.
Again, plug in a bunch of 'em and wail away. You'll know which one is right for you.
-=¤willhaven¤=- said:
I do not want to argue, but nothing is more questionable to many serious guitar players and collectors than using an Ed Roman top mod as a reference about the quality of PRS tops! That means nothing.
I have heard plenty of stories of Ed Roman modding and retopping lesser non-10 top guitars, but very few are having him retop their legitimate 10 tops. I think that he has had some questionable moments with resale of modded mis-represented PRS guitars in the past
He may have a big store, but Ed Roman is a self serving, bombastic, crusty old fart. He has little credibility with much of the guitar community.
Light
New member
MrWinky said:
Um, perhaps I shouldn't comment here.
Yeah, I deffinatly shouldn't comment here.
And I REALLY shouldn't mention his recent article where he said that the "bolt-in" necks he has made for his shop will give more sustain than a glued in neck.
Yeah, I'm just gonna shut up now.
Light
"Cowards can never be moral."
M.K. Gandhi
Codmate said:A search for 'Ed Roman' on the Harmony Central forums is highly amusing
Visit "The Gear Page" and do an Ed Roman search and you will find similar info.
BTW, I think that one other issue that bears mentioning is that many imported flame top guitars have a very thin veneer of flame, as opposed to the thicker maple slab tops used on a Les Paul or a PRS.
I have also noted that some of the most toneful axes that I have played have had pretty unimpressive tops. If you want flash you can find it, but you do not need it.
-=¤willhaven¤=-
New member
Yeah, Ed is a nut, no doubt. It may just be years of seeing only bad eBay photos. But most pictures I see of 10 tops aren't often all that great. Like I said eariler, it might just be bad lighting or whatever.MrWinky said:
I do not want to argue, but nothing is more questionable to many serious guitar players and collectors than using an Ed Roman top mod as a reference about the quality of PRS tops! That means nothing.
I have heard plenty of stories of Ed Roman modding and retopping lesser non-10 top guitars, but very few are having him retop their legitimate 10 tops. I think that he has had some questionable moments with resale of modded mis-represented PRS guitars in the past
He may have a big store, but Ed Roman is a self serving, bombastic, crusty old fart. He has little credibility with much of the guitar community.
Myriad_Rocker
New member
My PRS was worth every penny.
A PRS is well worth the money, IMO, but asking a message board if you should get a PRS or a Gibson Les Paul is just plain silly. The two are on different ends of the guitar tone spectrum, and each is preferred over the other by different people who go for different sounds. If you have that much money to spend on a guitar, make sure you get exactly what is best for you. You could very easily find a totally different guitar that you like even more for a LOT cheaper. Me... I'm a Strat guy anyway, so what do I know? 
I'm sure people have already posted this. Excuse me, for I did not read the thread.
I'm sure people have already posted this. Excuse me, for I did not read the thread.
No problem - thanks for your input man Yeah, it's a little silly indeed, but I was just asking what people are more into and some other info, like which guitar offers more variety in the sounds etc. And I wanted to know if one of them is terribly overpriced while the other is not.... I think I'll go with the PRS, but I'll go to a few stores to check out a couple of guitars tomorrow or the day after....
Yeah, it's a little silly indeed, but I was just asking what people are more into and some other info, like which guitar offers more variety in the sounds etc. And I wanted to know if one of them is terribly overpriced while the other is not.... I think I'll go with the PRS, but I'll go to a few stores to check out a couple of guitars tomorrow or the day after....If you really like the PRS, check out Carvin. They are quite comparable for a fraction of the cost.Feanor IV said:No problem - thanks for your input man
chiz said:
Carvin makes some fine guitars, a couple of which have a PRS vibe. But, they are not a PRS. The cool thing with Carvin is that you can have one built to meet your taste and color ideas, and it will cost less than a similar PRS....but if you are hankering for a PRS, that is what you should get.
You need to figure out which PRS model you want. There are several choices. A McCarty has less options, but if you want a Custom they come in two neck scales. They also come in different neck carves. You might also play a CE...They are great guitars too, even though it is a bolt on. The CE has a snappier tone and crispness that is different than the set neck Customs. By the way, Alex Lifeson of Rush favors the PRS bolt-on CE's.
Good luck.
Myriad_Rocker
New member
Uuuuhhh.....no. Don't get me wrong, Carvin is nice. They are comparable in the sense that when you compare them, they're totally different guitars.chiz said:
From top to bottom:chiz said:
1. Rack Light
2. Furman Power Conditioner
3. T.C. Electronic G-Major
4. BBE Sonic Maximizer
5. Shure ULXS14 Wireless
6. Korg DTR-1000 Tuner
7. 2-Space Blank
Not pictured is my Marshall JMP-1 and also my pedalboard, which contains a DMC Ground Control Pro, a Morley Bad Horsie II, and a Digitech Whammy. Of course, the amp at the bottom is a Mesa Dual Rec. I've got it so the G-Major switches the channels on my amp head too. No need for the BigFoot that comes with the Mesa.
Last edited:
:embarrassed:Myriad_Rocker said:Uuuuhhh.....no. Don't get me wrong, Carvin is nice. They are comparable in the sense that when you compare them, they're totally different guitars.
Don't get ME wrong... I know Carvins are not PRS's. I'm just talking about the money for the most part.
Myriad_Rocker said:
How's that Sonic Maximizer working out for you? I'm starting on the buying all of my rack gear now (JMP-1 was my first purchase) and I have been looking into them. I play with pretty low gain, and my only concern is that it will make my guitar sound too proccessed if that makes sense.
Myriad_Rocker
New member
Well....I have mixed feelings on it. Some days I like it and other days I don't. Snag you one on Ebay. You can always sell it for what you paid for it if you don't like it.