PRS bolt-on vs. set neck

[toejam]

Wondering how the CE-24 bolt-on model compares to the Custom-24 or Standard-24 models that are set neck. How fat is the heel, and is it easy to access the higher frets? I've got a PRS jones lately and think I may eventually want one. I've actually never played one yet, but I've walked by a few in stores and just drooled over the wonderful shape of the bodies and gorgeous tops. [img]graemlins/drool2.gif[/img] Also, how is the Wide/Fat fingerboard compared to the Wide/Thin? I'm thinking I'd probably like the W/T more, but I can get used to just about any neck pretty quick. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[1trussell]

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Fuck the PRS, get a Hamer instead! I played a CE about 10 years ago and it was actually pretty nice. I felt it was comparable to the standards I also played. However, since this was so long ago, it will probably have no bearing here. Seriously, Hamer. Think about it. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[paddok]

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Why not just get a Les Paul Standard Double Cut? Their like the same thing.

[toejam]

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I thought about the LP Doublecut, and I've already got a Hamer Special FM. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Just looking for something different in the never-ending GAS battle! [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

http://members.aol.com/stratotone/hamerflame.jpg

[1trussell]

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That Hamer is fucking nice! [img]graemlins/drool2.gif[/img] I will be thinking of that tonight when I have sex with my wife.

[toejam]

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Originally posted by Travis:
That Hamer is fucking nice! [img]graemlins/drool2.gif[/img] I will be thinking of that tonight when I have sex with my wife.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL That's an old pic from when I bought it from Pete (Twisteramps). Here it is now with the 25th anniversary chrome EMG 81 set!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Think of it now instead!! [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[1trussell]

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Oh, man. You're killing me. I don't think I'm goingto be able to wait for my wife tonight. I think... yeah I just messed my pants.

[Chasbo]

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Hey Toejam, is that a Boogie F class amp in that picture?

Chuck

[YetAnotherOne]

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If you're gonna GAS, PRS is a great way to go IMHO (though I've not played any of the CEs). I've been kicking around the idea of picking up another one myself. The only thing that's stopping me is the price.

[toejam]

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Originally posted by Chasbo:
Hey Toejam, is that a Boogie F class amp in that picture?

Chuck

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yep, it's an F-30.

[bombtek]

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I should be a friggin' sales rep for these guys LOL


http://www.rondomusic.bigstep.com/it...8&PRID=1361741

[toejam]

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Originally posted by YetAnotherOne:
If you're gonna GAS, PRS is a great way to go IMHO (though I've not played any of the CEs). I've been kicking around the idea of picking up another one myself. The only thing that's stopping me is the price.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah, the prices on those things are killing me, too. I'd most likely be better off going ebay or finding somewhere else used.

[krimson]

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I own two CE 24's and a Custom 22. The 24's have a bit smaller hell than the 22's, but the only other difference is that CE's are bolted and Custom's are glued. Other than that there is really no other difference in the heel. As for the price I paid $800 each for my CE 24 and $1000 for my Custom 22 brand new at Guitar Center (I got lucky on the price).

I would recommend the CE 24 its the first one I pickup. 22's are fatter sounding.

[toejam]

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Originally posted by Keith Gutierrez:
I own two CE 24's and a Custom 22. The 24's have a bit smaller hell than the 22's, but the only other difference is that CE's are bolted and Custom's are glued. Other than that there is really no other difference in the heel. As for the price I paid $800 each for my CE 24 and $1000 for my Custom 22 brand new at Guitar Center (I got lucky on the price).

I would recommend the CE 24 its the first one I pickup. 22's are fatter sounding.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Cool. Thanks, Keith!! Hopefully I can find a good deal like that.

[toejam]

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Originally posted by bombtek:
I should be a friggin' sales rep for these guys LOL


http://www.rondomusic.bigstep.com/it...8&PRID=1361741

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hehe. I was never a big fan of Rondo Music, but maybe I'll go there and check them out to see how the quality of their guitars is. They're maybe 20 miles north of me, and I've been there a handful of times. I just usually buy strings or parts from them when I'm up in the area. If I get the PRS, I want it with their trem, as I've heard those things stay in tune and work very well. Do those Rondos also have trems for the similar models?