PRS bolt-on vs. set neck

[j2379]

Re: PRS bolt-on vs. set neck

if the price difference isnt that much go with the set neck. i want a custom 24 without inlays bad. i hate birds. i havnt played a prs set neck i didnt like, not including the hollow bodies, those things feel like there going to break in your hands.

[toejam]

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Originally posted by j2379:
if the price difference isnt that much go with the set neck. i want a custom 24 without inlays bad. i hate birds. i havnt played a prs set neck i didnt like, not including the hollow bodies, those things feel like there going to break in your hands.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks, Jamie. Why do you prefer the set necks? I've got guitars that are neck-thru, set and bolted. I've got no problem with any of them. The one thing that is appealing to me about the bolt PRS is that it's a maple neck as opposed to their typical mahogany on the set models. Not that it's a real big deal either way.

[quiksilver]

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I like the fragile feel of those hollowbody PRS's. Feels like you're holding a bird's nest.

How in the heck do those PRS non-locking trems stay in tune? They don't look like anything special (no roller nut or anything).

[toejam]

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Originally posted by quiksilver:
How in the heck do those PRS non-locking trems stay in tune? They don't look like anything special (no roller nut or anything).

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I know they've got their own special locking tuners, but I'm not really sure about the trems themselves. I read something one time that even though they're the six-screw vintage type of trem on the outside, that they've supposedly got two hidden pivot posts underneath somehow that also help their stability. Not sure exactly, though. [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

[j2379]

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tj i like the way they sound,they sound warmer. & those bridges are great i think part of it is you cant pull up on the bar so its zeros against the body not floating.

[toejam]

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Thanks, man. I'll have to shop around and try some out and see what I like better. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[Twisteramps]

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Man, I had a brief flirtation with PRS guitars... played a few, and the ones that I liked that had nice tops were all well over 2k. I spent my PRS money on:

Wolfgang USA archtop stoptail in trans blue

USA Gibson Les Paul P90 doublecut

Japanese Reissue '68 Tele w/blue floral graphic

And I *Still* have some cash left over. You should check em out in person no matter what anyone here says. But to me, for classic rock stuff that Hamer you have that I sold ya KICKS PRS ASS. Nope, doesn't have the snob appeal, but it's built just as well or better. If you want a more modern rock guitar, get a Peavey wolfgang. Nicer tops, and better playing necks.

Just my opinion, sorry PRS fans [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Pete

Originally posted by 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]

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[Crankdaddy]

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I've got a 90 CE24. Actually traded someone on this board for it.

I really love it. Plays great, and sounds like nothing else I have. Best part is, it satisfies my PRS jones. Now I don't feel like I have to spend big bucks on one of the Customs or other set necks.

[pro-fusion]

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I would go with a late '80s-early '90s CE24 (pre-big ugly neck heel). I've had a couple of them over the years, and I greatly preferred their sound and feel over the set-neck PRS guitars. They are a better value, as well.

[data187]

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IMO, not all prs's are great, but when you find a good one, they are incredible.

I sold my old ce-24 but i miss it all the time. There is something to them that sound more rich and complex than the average guitar, the harmonics jump right out of the guitar and the tones are lush in all 5 pickup positions.

I also had a hamer studio which was an awesome guitar. For the price, it can't be beat. the sound was a little more bottom heavy than the prs, more like a les paul.

As for the setneck vs bolt on debate, i find the prs bolt ons have a brighter, more pronounced attack than the set necks. i personally like the bolt on ce's better and they are a very good value on the used market. you can find one for under $1000 if you are lucky.

When i look back at all the guitars that i've owned, i would have to say the prs is one of the best, if not the best sounding guitar of the bunch.

[toejam]

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Thanks for the help, guys. Looks like I'll need to take a trip to GC and some other shops this weekend and try stuff out.
Pete, I actually do want to check out the Wolfgangs, too. I still love the Hamer, just looking for something else at the moment now.

[LRGman]

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The only thing I don't about the prs is how thin the bodys are. The trems definately stay in tune.

[Top Jimmy B]

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Toe, I've had a lot of luck with my CE24. It is a great guitar and has an awesome rock tone - the HFS pickup is really cool and has its own sound.
I bought the CE and a Godin LG Humbucker rather than a Custom 24 - same money, two guitars.
The wide thin neck was much more comfortable for me...feels similar to an unfinished Soloist neck, in my opinion. It stays in tune really well, but I'm not much of a wiggler.

[toejam]

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Thanks, Jimmy! I'm going to check out some this weekend. Also, like LRGman, I wish the body were a little thicker, but not that big a deal. I totally love the body shape. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Did they make any CE-24s without maple tops at all?

[Top Jimmy B]

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I think all Ce's are maple top, but you can get a solid finish if the figuring bugs ya.