PRS SE Singlecut

[10secondLX]

I just picked up a new PRS SE Singlecut last week and it's quite an impressive guitar for under $500.00. Out of the box it was pretty much flawless in terms of fit and finish. The action was just right (IMO), frets are excellent w/no buzzing and the stock pickups actually sound pretty good. I also like how versatile this guitar is from it's nice cleans to a thick heavy crunch sound with some higher gain. It also seems to stay in tune rather well considering I have read that some owners of SE's replace the stock tuners and nut due to tuning issues. I know I am still in the honeymoon phase, but my initial impression is A+ for PRS's SE line. The PRS gig bag it came with is also a pretty nice piece as it's padded really well and the front pocket has a couple cool storage options for picks, strings etc...

[j2379]

i played a few PRS SEs at the local GC. i was more than impressed, i think they outplayed every gibson i tried that day. like you said the fret work was perfect on all of them i played. by far the nicest import ive played in a long time & in that price range i dont think anything touched it.

[necrotechno]

I've got two of them. Wasn't impressed with them stock.

Tuning keys... well, I upgrade everything to Planet Waves.

Pickups... Decent sounds, but noisy as all hell. Especially around computer equipment.

Bridge... will not intonate 100%. By its very design, it can't. And I don't like the EQ curve aluminum inherently has. Luckily, the Gotoh 510 drops right in (studs even have the same threads) and Warmoth sells it for $60. Way more sustain, and fully intonatable.

[johnmac99]

I actually have had one for about 6 months. I swapped the pickups out for a Breed bridge and Paf Pro neck. The guitar sounds really good now. I haven't had any tuning issues with mine at all. I think they are a great guitar for the money.
They are lighter and have a cutaway that contours to your body.

[10secondLX]

Same color as mine, nice choice.

[necrotechno]

Damn, I have too many guitars! Had to dig a little to retrieve this one:



Q-Parts knobs. Chrome mounting rings. Still has the stock selector switch, but will soon be changed to an all-chrome WD switch.

Moved the forward strap button to the back of the neck heel. Little better balance there.

Still need to dye the fingerboard.