Subject
LOVE THIS GUITAR!
By: Todd O. from St. Louis, MO. USA
Submitted: 4/4/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Great action and ready to play right out of the box. I did need to change the strings, they were a bit too "rubbery" for me, but other than that, it's fantastic.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
it's new, but seems great. I have 5 other PRS guitars and they've all held up better than many of my Fenders have.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
LOVE IT!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
It's got a great smooth tone. It plays like a typical PRS. Very easy hold and movement. The action is perfect for my fingers.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
The great thing is that the tone is perfect. It's bright but not to tinny.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
This is a beautiful axe.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
perfect for me!
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Plays like 3 x the price. A clear challenge to Gibson and ESP
By: Mick from Omaha, ne USA, eclipse1933@hotmail.com
Submitted: 11/26/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Superior in construction quality finish and sound. A $ 1,500.00 guitar for 522.00. Best all around offer I've seen for years. I have purchased two. Mick Omaha
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
SOLID
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Thanks PRS for this gesture. Best buy.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Everything is easy to access.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Perhaps a set of higher quality pickups.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
FLAWLESS
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Best I have seen
Subject
WoW!!!
By: Anthony from Roswell GA
Submitted: 7/31/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
I currently own a GIBSON Les Paul and the build quality of this guitar surpasses even it. Flawless finish, bird inlays and construction make this guitar feel and look like one that costs 3 times as much.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Only had for a week, but judging on the reputation of PRS, i have no worries whatsoever.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I highly recommend this guitar to anyone wanting a high-quality built guitar at a budget price. The PRS SE Tremonti pickups sound very close to the signature pickups in the USA Tremonti, which cost 5 times as much as this guitar.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
The neck is very comfortable, soloing and chording all play with ease. Having the pickup selector on the upper bout makes pickup changes much easily when playing aggressively, but that just may be me and being used to Les Pauls
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Phenomenal. Bright but full, the mahogany body has sustain for days. The PRS SE pickups have great clarity in response, doesn't matter if its a heavy gain channel or a nice clean channel. For my personal tastes, I couldn't be happier. If you like versatility, this is the guitar for you.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Impeccable. Nice glossy and black, it's perfect. Looks great under light, nice and reflective.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
The action outta the box was great, but the factory strings were like rubber bands to me, they were 9s. I changed the strings over to 11s and it was perfect for me, nice and low, plays with ease.
Subject
THIS AXE ROCKS!!!!
By: KAM from OKC,OKLAHOMA
Submitted: 5/18/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
VERY WELL MADE, WHEN I GOT IT THE ACTION WAS ALREADY SET,STRINGS WERE TUNED,AND THE NECK HAD THE BIRD INLAYS. THIS THING WAS READY TO DO A SHOW. I USE A LOT OF PINCHED HARMONICS AND I NEVER HAVE TO RE-TUNE MY TREMONTI,
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
THIS AXE IS A TOUGH GUITAR. I ALSO LOVE THE PRS GIG BAG THAT CAME WITH IT. A LOT OF PADDING AND POCKETS IN IT.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I LOVE THIS GUITAR. ITS LIGHT, SOUNDS GREAT,AND KEEP TUNNING. THE FINISH IS BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE THE INLAYS.I ACTUALLY NOW PLAY MY PRS TREMONTI OVER MY LES PAUL. I CAN GET A BLUES SOUND AND ALSO A METAL SOUND OUT OF THESE PICK UPS.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
LIGHT WEIGHT, FAST NECK, WARM RICH TONE
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
WARM TONE
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
BEAUTIFUL FINISH
Action
How was the action out of the box?
PERFECT!
Subject
Great introduction to signel cut classic guitars!
By: Brian McCann from Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Submitted: 11/29/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
very high quality.. and the gig bag.. are you kidding>? This thing looks extremely expensive.. its a abckpack style gig bag, its heavily padded, not thin at ALL like the usual bags.. this thing looks like it would easily sell for well over 100 dollars separately.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Ive only had a short while, but its a tank. Its not as heavy as a Les Paul which i liked. But it is by no means a dinky guitar.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Pretty d@mn cool rig. Im glad to own a PRS at a price like this. Got sent a version that has the bird inlays as well.. very cool. I did decide to brand mix and throw a Zakk Wylde White Bullseye on this guitar tho.. turned out pretty cool!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
The feel with the ernie ball strings i laid on it was far better than the stock strings. The stockers are ok and sounds ok,( well they are good actually, just not what i prefer) but the string tension is so so in a regular tune. The action is great and super easy to adjust. No string buzz, and pretty bendable. I was afraid it would feel like a strat, which is really just a tiny bass guitar if you ask me haha.. ive been playing an ESP Alexi Leiho Flying V w a floyd for a few years.. while this is a different guitar, its equally as playable.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
stock pickups are very hot and bright, sounds great tho for a passive rig... i swapped to EMG Zakk Wyldes.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
great paint and finish. Again, i went w a white bullseye graphioc i found out of the UK on ebay. Requires full dissasembly to apply.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
action out of the box was great. Im used to a Flod trem and this fixed briodge thing is super easy to deal with.. ive had to relearn palm muting on it tho. :(
Subject
Perfect
By: Don from Runnemede nj,08078, donf35@gmail.com
Submitted: 8/6/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
top of the line even was suprised came with bird inlays I thought I was gettin dots
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
So far still in tune after playin two days strait
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
It was on my step the nextday I took it out of the box inspected it thinking I was gomna find somthing....plugged it in..wow action close and perfect no feedback on pick ups..it was allready tunned cant stop playing it...wow
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Smooth got used to it quick
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
sounds like a gibson and strat if they had a baby
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
glossy im buyin a cloth to keep it dust free wife said it was pretty lol
Action
How was the action out of the box?
perfect low rite on the neck no buzz
Subject
A great axe for the price
By: Danny Jenkins from Richmond hill, GA.
Submitted: 7/24/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
This product seems to be very well made. I would put this up against any guitar in it's price range any day of the week. The only thing that I would change is the stoptail bridge that PRS uses on these models. It doesn't allow for adjusting the intonation of your strings. It's a minor inconvenience, but just be forwarned that you may want to replace the pridge with an adjustable stoptail bridge somewhere down the line. Even so, the guitar still plays and sounds great!
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I've only owned this guitar for about a year now, but it seems to be holding up extremely well to the wear and tear of daily playing.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
This is a great guitar. Arguably amoung the best for under $1000.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Plays like a dream.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
The tone is very versatile. I can get tones similar to everything between a Fender strat to a Gibson SG.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Great.
Subject
wonderfull
By: cesar aragundi from new york, cesararagundi@hotmail.com
Submitted: 3/24/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
yes
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
good
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Versatile
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Fast nice neck
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Like , gibson les paul custon
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
nice
Action
How was the action out of the box?
good
Subject
Best guitar for the Money
By: Papo from Newark,NJ UAS, hm3426@gmail.com
Submitted: 10/27/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
This product was made with alot of love because to me it feels really good to hold it.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Just bought it 2 days ago.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I have bought a couple of guitar under three hundred and I was a very unhappy man.My main complaint: strings were to hard to press.I wanted a guitar so I went for the six hundred dollar mark.I was very hessitant in buying this PRS.But with the guaranteed of happiness that Americanmusical supply give I figuered I can go wrong.So, I order it and it took two day to get it.I could no t be more happier.The guitar sounds great, feels great and plays very nice. This is what I call a good buy for my money.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
It feels light. It not heavy.It does not feel chunky.The is just the way I like it for I have big hands and big fat figuers.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
The tones are crystal clear on all freds and the strings soft to press.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
This is the best part.I got this guitar out of the box very careful.Hooked it up to the amp and I notice something;there no ajustment to be made.All of the guitar I have bought needed ajustment specially the string.No ajustment on this guitar.
Subject
Black is the color...
By: One Putt Pete from Catonsville, Maryland, USA
Submitted: 10/20/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Well made.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
It is new, however, my other PRS has stood the test of time very well.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
...of my Tremonti PRS!! Overall, I have found a great axe. this is my 2nd PRS and a fine guitar.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Feels fast. neck is just right. Controls are easy to get to.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Humbuckers are bright, sharp and hot.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
I took the guitar, in the box, to my guitar guy (Anthony Instrument Repair in Catonsville, Maryland 21228) and he did his magic with his excellent guitar set-up/tune-up. The action is very good, the fret edges are smooth and I'm a happy camper!!
Subject
Great at twice the price!
By: Philfixit from Bemidji, MN
Submitted: 10/7/2010
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
As I said before, I got this used and it looked perfect! Has the old platinum finish that's not currently offered; takes some getting used to but it grows on you. Finish is flawless; as good as any I've noticed on a production guitar and better than I would have hoped for a Korean made one.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action was fine, though someone had put 13-17-20-30-40-50 strings on it! Ouch! Great with 10's but intonation setting was a PITA!
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
This is a very well designed and constructed instrument with fantastic value. Only gripe is the poor soldering. Oh, and I double - nutted the output jack because it kept coming loose. Should last forever as long as I don't lay it down and step on it!
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Bought used and it could have been sold as new! Needed to change the neck PU volume pot right away but who knows how it was treated before? Note: the pots all look a little "cheap", and the soldering sloppy, had a cold solder joint to fix also. Plan on changing them all soon - probably the caps too. (Used to be an electronics tech by trade)
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Very nice axe! Can't go wrong with this one, all you really need is here.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Very fast, thin neck. I have smallish hands and it is almost too narrow for me but I have played Gibsons for 32 years. Easy access to the controls but I wouldn't mind having a single set for bout pickups since I usually set everything on '10' anyway.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
This is a somewhat bright sounding axe, with decent sustain and excellent resonance. Pickups are a little hotter than what I would consider "standard", resembling a slightly bright JB-4 set. Could just be the amp, as I use a Marshall 5210 and different amps have different characteristics.