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@stormbringer1876

8 ай бұрын

so the swamp ash is a "not 509"... What would it take to 509 it?

I absolutely love that PRS is doing this, it’s a scenario where I really feel like I don’t need a core model, I can be content with these incredible SE’s. Also they have new colors on the McCarty 494 this Sapphire seems to be in every tier! The CE 24 I’m most excited by! It has a satin neck and everything!

PRS is really looking more and more appealing as time goes on. As a Marylander, I feel like I have to own a PRS at some point. At the very least I should own an SE, though it would be better if it was one made in Maryland.

@daveg4236

9 ай бұрын

Grab an S2

@KevinTheMetalhead

9 ай бұрын

@@daveg4236 Eventually. I'll probably start with an SE McCarty 594 (not much on trems)

@daveg4236

9 ай бұрын

⁠I have McCarty 594 double cut. Great guitar

@childrenoftheabzu

4 ай бұрын

My brother goes to their factory all the time. He works for a shredder company and PRS is one of their clients. He only schedules them on that day so he can hang out because he has made friends with many of the workers.

I love the sale. I bought two 594s. One blue single cut and one black gold double cut. Double cut was a demo so 30 % off !!!

This year by far has to be one of the best years to be a PRS SE fan. Honestly, I'm really impressed by most of the stuff that was announced, which normally isn't true.

That guitar for $550 is crazy! That’s in Squier range almost. Never thought I’d see a PRS in that range. 👍

@joshbittner

9 ай бұрын

I remember the original PRS SE Santana being $450… that was in like 2003 though lol

@renatoramone5939

9 ай бұрын

I would probably take the Squier and just took it to a luthier. PRS are boring AF

@stop736

9 ай бұрын

@@renatoramone5939 I’m not a PRS fan either to be honest. I can’t even say why exactly, but they’re just not my style.

@paulraffles87

8 ай бұрын

😂 whether you prefer prs se or squier, but actually both of them were made in the same cort factory in Indonesia 😂.

I can't wait to pick up the charcoal PRS SE McCarty 594 singlecut and mod it into a budget Tremonti. 🤤

Just purchased a Prs 24-08 custom se from Sweetwater because it was more than $200 off. Was planning on waiting a month or so but after two sold today with only two left in stock I pulled the trigger. I got the one you were showing in this video which is the blue Sweetwater exclusive with the ebony fingerboard.

The new SE models are sexy ! I'm hoping I can get last year's models cheaper at my local store.

i played a PRS for the first time recently, i really liked it. i’m thinking of picking up one of their baritone guitars.

@Eliphas_Elric

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I've been eyeballing a PRS SE Baritone too.

The 20% discount is probably due to PRS being overstocked due to the supply chain delays. Whats notable is that PRS is working with their dealers to blow out their overstock where as companies in the past like Fender have competed directly against their dealers by selling direct for less screwing over their dealer who already bought their old stock

I just picked up a charcoal swamp ash special from the local guitar center. The twang you can get out of it is absolutely amazing and the wood grain coming through the finish is absolutely gorgeous. It truly does look like burnt wood.

Just wish they would make more hard tails in the SE line and more finishes for the 277 baritone

Are you listening Fender? With 20% off might just have to pick up another PRS.

I snagged the SE CE. I found one with a killer top in the Black Cherry finish, which I like the best because it pops the natural binding.

Most comfortable guitars I’ve ever played. Hands down PRS is my favorite brand.

I picked up one of the Iris Blue HSH Swamp Ash SEs and I really dig it so far! Did a video on my channel of the unboxing and first impressions. That discount is the only reason I was able to justify getting one! Though, when I did my "tap-test" on the pickups, it seemed like mine may have been wired slightly differently than what the diagram at 4:44 shows. And yeah, that blood orange one looks gorgeous. If only I could afford two..

These look fabulous! I had one of the 2017 Maple SE Cu24’s and shouldnt have sold it

Loving the swamp ash special. Considering some trade ins for that😅

Your not lying abt those deals, I just got a se custom 24 lefty for almost 200$ less than the original price. So worth it

They just made a SE Custom 24 Floyd model available for lefties, and I just ordered one. My biggest problem with PRS SE models is how bad the stock SE trem feels. I have a Euro Blasted Ash Custom 24 that felt like absolute dogshit until I dropped a Mann Made USA trem in there (John Mann is the guy who designed the original trem for PRS, and I live like an hour away from his shop...he's still a major PRS dealer in the Northeast). Great guitar construction, but the hardware and electronics kinda suck for such a premium brand.

@danparry834

9 ай бұрын

I agree RE the electronics, I have a USA custom 24 which I thought the bridge pickup 85/15 was very average.

I ordered a Holcomb with this sale That blue swamp ash is next level. I will be buying one of those when back in stock.prs is killing it. And with prs now owning their factory that helps. But tbf guitars are outa hand on pricing. I also ordered an a50e used from gc

Got the new custom 24 in violet on the way, hopefully will be here tomorrow. I can't wait to get some videos up of it! I'm so stoked!

That violet quilt top will be mine!

Thank you for any cool video.. Rock on!! I have a swamp ash SE in the queue at Sweetwater … It’s hard to wait for that new guitar day!! 😂 👍🏻👍🏻

CE custom 24 is what I have ordered. I have a Carlos Santana SE PRS from 17 years ago.. it's a great guitar - I hope this new one will be even better.. zero complaints.

Totally get where you’re coming from with that bolt on feel, I’ve always found thru necks feel “spongy”. Set necks less so but yeah, bolt ons “feel” more snappy and responsive. I’m also hoping for a dusty se!!

Absolutely love this drop and everything PRS is doing right now. Can’t wait to snag that Turquoise SE Custom 24 to pair with my standard🔥🔥

Love your channel.. its a bit of a hidden gem that I'm glad I've found

Finally, I was wondering when you were gonna talk about the new PRS let’s goooooo😎❤️👏

I've picked up a new SE 594 and Paul's Guitar in the last month...absolutely floored by them.

Trying to get into playing. Should I go for one of these or something cheaper? Been playing drums for years but feel like I need to branch out a bit 😂

The Zach Myers SE model, unfortunately not part of the 20% discount, has a matching headstock, which I love. Though I do wish it was still green. I love the Trampas green. That violet SE custom quilted custom 24 custom is indeed beautiful!

That black gold burst looks awesome. I really wish they would make them with a stop tail though, not a trem fan.

The absolute revolution for me (and the most important release) is the CE24; It sets a new entry level price but with all the looks of a PRS (I didn't but a standard 24-08 because I associate PRS with flamed maple). Plus the only thing I don't fully enjoy of my SE custom 24-08 is the sticky feeling of the neck when my hands aren't totally dry. So if had had to choose between my current guitar and the CE... I would've definitely chosen the CE... Even at this price I'm considering buying one...

I’m always confused how I can get here after a second but theres already 8 likes 😂😂 proof of Agufish being the best guitar news fr

@porridgeorange

9 ай бұрын

My man is on auto-like. Never disappoints.

I just bought a PRS SE CE24 in blood orange. Plays and sounds great. The Swamp Ash Special sounds amazing too; prolly even better that the CE24. Very happen with this acquisition

That swamp ash special got me actin up

I have been patiently waiting for the swampers to arrive at Sweetwater. The red semi-hollow se was my 1st PRS, and I've been hooked since!

oh man, i REALLY hope they do a type D pickup version of the SAS, the narrow field version was a killer guitar and since the type D pickups are in the s2 studio and vela it wouldnt be too much to ask for them in the sas

Great coverage!

PRS is absolutely killing it! Would LOVE to see an SE Mark Lettieri w/ some sort of fancy top.

I got the Orange Ce and it has changed my life. It is my favorite guitar I have ever played.

I’m just mad I got my Tremonti SE after years of waiting and boom a month after I get it, PRS does a discount

Duse the new 58 korina v from epiphone is 2k! In Canada anyways, i got the 2016 zz sounds version for 700 usex recently

I’m just not a PRS kinda guy. What I would like to see is you taking your modded Gibson Les Pauls over to them and helping the. See the light and step that game right up.

That blue SE Swamp Ash Special is calling me! For $650? That's crazy good!

Like these videos. Good solid factual content and no BS.

After so long holding out on matching headstocks on SE's (A differentiation method? And with the Zach Myers being the only one prior)) - it's good to see them on these new drops Now I wonder how PRS will keep the S2 range a cut above the SE - without encroaching too much on the US Cores. I totally agree on the quilt helping to make each guitar unique - and your guitar being yours. I'm just hoping some of this love ends up on their single cuts too.

Prs. There is nothing better. The se line is unbeatable value for money. I’ll def be adding one of these ce in black cherry to my collection

This is a good move for PRS to be the first to price cut ahead of the holidays. Seems like they built too many SE’s versus softening general demand/willingness to pay more from the pandemic highs and want to clear warehouse space by moving these at the expense of some profits, so $550-$600 for one of these are fantastic purchases if that’s your upper budget to buy one

Looking at the prices for PRS SE guitar shows just how much Epiphone are ripping people off? I'd buy that swamp ash, it looks amazing.

That green one is on my bucket list....subscribed ya I was one of them lol

I pre-ordered the Viper blue epiphone les paul custom coming out from sweetwater. 799 no case but it looks sweet with a quilt top

Two PRS SEs added to the collection already - McCarty 594 and this week a Silver Sky. The price drop is making resistance futile. Loving them both. SEs give 99% of the PRS experience yet I don’t get prissy about nicks, dings and wear.

Got the SE CE and the swamp ash but didn’t have the blue one got the charcoal

The fully bound quilt top models never appealed to me. Maybe it's the binding on the headstock. I also wonder if the new ones are going to have issues with the ebony fretboard like Solar and ESP are having. The other two models are cool, though. I think if I ever bought a swamp ash model, I'd replace the middle single coil with a Quarter Pounder.

Chrome pickup covers or zebras would have finished those new models nicely

4:36 yes! I also think it should have been a five way, and then maybe the push pull could just split the humbuckers respectively or something. Trying to cut back on guitars. No seriously I am. Sold another one yesterday. For 679 that SAS is so f****** tempting

I feel like companies are realising that the price spike of the past few years only hurts them. I hope to see other manufacturers going down the same path

My 24-08 Standard should be delivered tomorrow 🙌

Oh man I felt that when he posted a picture of the 2014 epi prophecy that I have

Those swamp ash specials…man. I want one bad.

I’m using this sale to get my first PRS guitar with a high probability of more to follow prior to the sale end…IF it ends. Manufacturers/producers of anything not needed to sustain life are facing a nightmare scenario: stagflation kills them on costs and it diminishes their customer base who now have less to spend on hobbies. Hopefully, PRS isn’t carrying around a lot of debt as that will be fatal in this environment (Dean).

@joshbittner

9 ай бұрын

PRS is fine, they likely just built too many of the SE’s versus projected softening demand as compared to when they first ordered the production of the guitars. So they’re discounting the guitars some to try and move them to get most of their profit still, as opposed to sitting in warehouses unsold for awhile

The Dentists in training will love these!

I get it .... not keen on se silversky ahaha The difference in price for the moon gold moon dgt is substantial ... i also think they rushed production hence issues on stock ... the difference between the first one i tried and left in the store and the second i kept felt like night and day ... I'm glad i persisted ahaha

Gotta be honest, I’d take a PRS over a epiphone or a Gibson any day. Personal preference, but they’re killing it atm

I saw another review where he described the PRS SE Custom 24 quilt as being the guitar for trainee dentists.

Honestly, for the $800-1,000, I’d suggest getting a secondhand S2 model of PRS (at least when shopping in America). Be it the S2 Custom/Standard 24 or the singlecut models, they all feel like an upgrade and the bevel top is comfy on the picking arm. And they have some unique guitars like the Vela if you want something a little more into left field

@doug1274

9 ай бұрын

I may be mistaken, but I think the S2 is same import made parts as SE, but assembled in USA.

@joshbittner

9 ай бұрын

@@doug1274 to an extent but I dunno, you can't just look at specs - anytime I play an S2 versus an SE, I end up liking the S2 more; just plays better. I also prefer the S2 body carve. No shame in getting an SE, especially if you're budget constrained and 600ish bucks is all you want to/can spend, the SE's are fantastic deals at these prices and great guitars if you don't wanna buy used. Brand new S2's are like double the money of an SE, but curiously not great resale value, so you can get a fantastic guitar if you buy an S2 secondhand and intend to keep it

@bobbychubb6913

9 ай бұрын

@@doug1274 the S2 body and neck is made in the USA the hardware is all se parts

I picked up the CE and SAS today and am going to A/B them for a few days, and then have to decide which one to keep!

@jbrosupra

9 ай бұрын

Are you going to return the other? Pretty crappy if so.

@justinrivera7471

9 ай бұрын

@@jbrosupra my niece is going to get the other, but thank you for the input!

@justinrivera7471

9 ай бұрын

@@jbrosupra however, I did buy both of them at a Guitar Center, so if I did end up returning one, I would not feel very bad personally.

1000 $ at Thomann here in Europe for that ash one. Most PRS are in backorder on their site. Played only one over the years with P90. Nothing to complain about just not my guitar looks wise. You guys get a good discount there in US.

Bolt on necks you really do feel more. I prefer a neck thru cause it feels smoother and usually better high fret access

Pity we don't have Sweetwater in the UK but I really like the look of the new range. In fact, probably good that we don't have Sweetwater here since I am currently out of work... With regards to the discounts, I reckon pretty much all manufacturers will have to follow suit. Sitting on huge inventory loads is not good business.

i’m not a prs fan at all, they just don’t do it for me visually, but they’re definitely an interesting brand. the specs are pretty solid, if a bit underwhelming for the money. i don’t think i’m ever going to pick one up, though something like the starla or the mira are more up my alley than the typical prs style, so i’d like to see them do something more with those shapes

I've loved the couple PRS SEs that I've owned. However, I really can't stand the pickups. When I'm used to my Gibsons, Heritage, and Jackson with Duncans, going back to PRS SE pups are so muted and lifeless. However, for the cost, swapping pups is EZPZ.

The Swamp Ash Special is very cool, but the unsung hero of the PRS USA lineup has been the CE24 for a long time and I do expect it will sell very well. The US-made ones have USA pickups and a sweet satin neck on a bolt-on body and priced pretty close to S2 Custom 24 prices. Disappointed that the joint has been changed on the SE. On USA ones there's no stump sticking off the top of the body as it connects via a long neck tenon instead, and these are very different. It's a pretty big downgrade, IMO.

EVH 5150 is the most expensive guitar I own. How does a PRS compare, in terms of quality, playability, etc.?

PRS' quality control beats everyones. Only thing I'd rebutt on your video is workers getting paid more -- this in general has not been happening in the private sector during this inflation-cash-grab-apolooza by corporations. The only people seeing wage increases has been C-Level Execs upwards with their repeated record setting comp levels & Civil Servants through wage agreements. Everyone else has had to pound sand on wage increases.

@agufish

9 ай бұрын

Ah yeah I should have clarified. I was talking Asian factories for the import guitars, specifically. Chinese factory wages, for example, have basically tripled in the last 10 years. Another example js South Korea has minimum wage increases annually to keep up with inflation. The US, though? 🤷‍♂️

As someone who works in supply chain; I recommend anyone who reads this comment to look at forecast planning within supply chain, as prices are insane all around, it falls on the dealer to pay up front in hopes that they make their money back, and this applies to every process and stop in supply chain, especially materials and manufacturing which has been hit the most.

These look nice. Makes me wish my hands weren’t messed up so I could play for more than a minute without my left hand going completely numb.

I wish the SE Swamp Ash Special was available left handed

Wait - there’s an SE Paul’s Guitar? How did I not know this?

Bro that ash one is siiick and super cheap I want one so bad

Imagine PRS SE 513 or 509. SE CE DW FR would be sick. There needs to be a hardtail guitar which is not a Holcomb or 277

Totally agree with what you said at 9:45 - and yes, doing it with dealers is great. Epiphone has really been taking advantage lately. I love Epiphone, but they are really expensive now when the pandemic’s supply chain issues, shipping costs, raw material costs have largely gone back down in the guitar world (though the tech world is still reeling a bit). Epiphone is pricing out their core customers while trying to attract collectors at this point (such as with the upcoming Epiphone DG-335 that’s expected to cost between $1700 and $2000 from most estimates that are based on other recent signature models). Btw, the Epiphone Modern is still a very fairly priced amazing guitar at $699 (without any discounts) that has incredible build quality, performance, and features - which further proves my point that Epiphone can charge much less on a great guitar (even the signatures) if they wanted while still making a healthy profit. They could very easily go back to pre-pandemic pricing and not charge more than $999 for even their best signature models, and everyone involved will still make a killing. Not the best move to piss its core customers who can no longer afford an Epiphone for a brand priding itself on being affordable and supporting real musicians. I want to hope this current PRS pricing is here to stay AND will give Epiphone an old fashioned kick in the pants, but it’s not likely. I hope PRS will see the value in number and will keep the SE pricing back at pre-pandemic pricing well past the holidays. The more units you sell, even at lower profit margins, the more a company earns. It’s just basic Economics 101. Thanks to PRS for doing the right thing - and killing it on the model offerings in the past year or two!

@styrenebuilds6851

9 ай бұрын

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@StupidGuitar

9 ай бұрын

It’s funny you mentioned Econ 101 while fundamentally failing to actually understand the basics of supply and demand.

@PaulCooksStuff

9 ай бұрын

I'd be amazed if the pricing is here to stay. It's USA/Canada only, and up to Xmas. They're blowing out overstock cuz they got their production projections slightly wrong.

Seems like the sales have been dropping for prs se if they go this low with prices and so many new features. I think the old series simply reached market saturation

The CE is going to sell a million at that price. The Swamp Ash is very interesting, but the weird pickup selection, will make folks wary.

The SE Akesson was ebony

That’s awesome that Sweetwater is selling the EXACT guitar you want. That’s a big deal when these guitars have thousand dollar tops.

The price inflation is ridiculous. Here in New Zealand Squiers are starting at around $500 and going up to $1400

Yeah the hell with these prices. I just don’t buy anymore unless I can snag something secondhand from someone desperate for a few bills.

I just would like more fixed bridge options. I don't really like PRS trems, nothing wrong with them just not for me.

The PRS SE/LTD/Ibanez mid tier has become crazy competitive and I don't blame PRS for trying to expand its demographic from rich kids of PRS owners to a more adult/pro midtier, but they need to modernize their sound. This doesn't mean EMGs and Fishmans but it does mean stepping out of PAF and vintage Fender tones. Way behind on pickup evolution

@dainiusvysniauskas2049

8 ай бұрын

Isn't the 85/15 pickup set known to be quite versatile and capable of nailing both types of sounds? Also, amp and cabinet are far more important for sound

@michaelmenkes7233

8 ай бұрын

@@dainiusvysniauskas2049 I consistently hear a lack of grit and crunch from PRS pickups across the board. But its to taste. Its like you prefer smooth Scotch like Glenfiddich and I prefer complex and punchy stuff like Laphroagh or Ardbeg. We're both paying $100 for a bottle.

in the UK your getting stung nearly £1000 for an se custom quilt 24. It’s a joke, we always get stitched up , it’s the same with other products phones ect

PRS not making available stainless steel frets has made my decision easier.... all stainless on my Suhr.

It makes no sense why people wouldn't like PRS. I'll admit the neck is a smidge fatter than I'd normally go for, and the bird inlays aren't that cool, but my SE is addicting to play on.

@Naughtforeye

9 ай бұрын

It's because most people who consider themselves "guitar" people are stuck on the same repeat BS!!! There is nothing wrong with PRS amazing colors, the cuts are SO comfy and I personally LOVE the birds diving down the neck and they play AMAZING. I personally have a 2022 PRS SE Zach Myers semi-hollow that is insane good off the rack, I just always mess with my pups no matter what so I have some Seymours in it now and honestly I'm set.

@alwan1414

8 ай бұрын

I think they look fugly, but can’t deny they play smooottthh af

need more single cut love

That SE CE24 looks interesting... 200€ cheaper than SE CU24

I sure wish PRS would make some guitars without the birds on the fret boards.

Undercut Fender and Epiphone and And you'll win!