My New PRS... woohoo!!!

[sambencuda]

Nice John! I can't imagine what you had to give up to get that one from Joe. I was considering that one, but I just can't spend that kind of cash right now. I wish I never ot rid of my CUstom 22 with a 10 top and birds. PRS makes a great guitar.

[Rupe]

She's a beauty...nice score!

[hammer84]

Regarding the floyd - you'd be surprised how much whammy you can do with one if it's set up properly. I'd rate a floyd at 100, PRS at 80, fender strat at about 30%. Seriously, if you just do a dive bomb here and there you'll be able to get away with it.

Pete

+1

I was a little scared of using my PRS because it was not locking but I used it at pratice and then a gig this week with my "80 band. I was amazed at how well it stays in tune if you can resist the big dive bomb.

[jgcable]

+1

I was a little scared of using my PRS because it was not locking but I used it at pratice and then a gig this week with my "80 band. I was amazed at how well it stays in tune if you can resist the big dive bomb.

I am more of a trem/heavy vibrato player rather than a dive bomber. I use my bar to slur the notes.
I haven't even put the bar in yet. I don't think it has ever been installed.

[Twisteramps]

Very noice guitar, John!

I might have to git me one of them PRSesses.

Pete and JG, how do you like the tone of those guitars?

Reminds me of a Les Paul but with more clarity and less low end mud. One thing I would look out for - I hate the 5 way switch PRS setup, I much prefer the way my 2001 is set up - has a 3 way toggle, and then a pull pot to split the coils. I switch pickup selections all the time, and the 5 way is just clunky to me. Just my opinion, some people really like it.

Pete

[Twisteramps]

I am more of a trem/heavy vibrato player rather than a dive bomber. I use my bar to slur the notes.
I haven't even put the bar in yet. I don't think it has ever been installed.

Then I bet your guitar would be perfect for you. Heck, my 2001 is set up to float, so I can even do 1 step pullups and it stays in tune well.

pete

[jgcable]

Reminds me of a Les Paul but with more clarity and less low end mud. One thing I would look out for - I hate the 5 way switch PRS setup, I much prefer the way my 2001 is set up - has a 3 way toggle, and then a pull pot to split the coils. I switch pickup selections all the time, and the 5 way is just clunky to me. Just my opinion, some people really like it.

Pete

I agree, the 5 position rotary sucks live. I prefer the 3 way toggle arrangement. This guitar won't be getting much live use anyway.
I prefer to play beaters and mutts live.

[j2379]

awesome, & yes im one who likes the rotary better than the 3 way switch. im still looking to get an older PRS, but theyve gotten silly expensive. wish i never got rid of mine.

[Twisteramps]

awesome, & yes im one who likes the rotary better than the 3 way switch. im still looking to get an older PRS, but theyve gotten silly expensive. wish i never got rid of mine.

Why older? To be honest, I prefer my 2001 over the '91... the '91 has a slightly smaller neck heel and wasn't CNC'd (All PRS before '95 are considered more hand made than the later ones), but I like the thicker neck on the '01 over the W/T.

Pete

[jgcable]

My 2005 is the best PRS I have ever owned or played. I am not convinced that older is better in regards to PRS.

[Shawn]

New PRS rule...Congrats again John.

[jgcable]

Damn... double damn..

[Shawn]

BTW, dont, I repeat DO NOT play a solid rosewood neck model. It will ruin you.....

LOL

[jgcable]

Gotta love that 513.
Shawn, what is your opinion of the 20th anniversary models?

[Shawn]

Gotta love that 513.
Shawn, what is your opinion of the 20th anniversary models?

You mean like your 20th? Hell, its gorgeous and CU24's are awesome. I think the HFS is a hell of a pickup. The only thing that makes it a 20th is the birds in flight pattern and the knobs. Me personally, I would have the Mcarty switching put in it.

They really hit it with those 20th birds. Just awesome!