LES PAUL vs PRS CUSTOM 24! - Guitar Tone Comparison!
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Check out this comprehensive comparison between an Epiphone Les Paul and a PRS SE Custom 24!
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I love this channel! Thanks for another fantastic review.
My wife just said "This video is no help at all" because now her husband wants both guitars....
Darrell... Great job 👍👍
Gibson and PRS should collaborate and make the Les Paul Reed Smith
+Ben Forsey It's too bad they hate each other 🙁
Well, Gibson did try to sue them out of existence...
Thanks for the reply Darrell! I didn't know that.. I see more and more every year that Gibson are responding to this PRS have done on their guitars. Even the high performance stuff seems like a response to PRS practicality.
Thanks for the reply Darrell! I didn't know that.. I see more and more every year that Gibson are responding to this PRS have done on their guitars. Even the high performance stuff seems like a response to PRS practicality.
Less of Paul and more of the Smith.
Hahahahaha that made my day man
Let me know if you guys are #TeamLesPaul or #TeamPRS :)
Stay tuned to the channel for the comparison between the American versions of these two amazing guitars!
Oh Man! I knew something didn't feel right! :D
#TeamJackson ftw
Darrell Braun Guitar #TeamPRS, the PRS is definitely the more versatile of the two and is a little brighter all round, but particularly the neck pickup, the epi is a little muddy there. Looks the biz too!!
Darrell Braun Guitar #TeamPRS for me. Just overall awesome
#TeamPRS. They have this brighter cut and snap that I could never get out of an LP. More comfortable, lighter, more articulate and clear...hands down winner!
I’ve just picked up a 2019 SE and I have to say it is so much better made, better set up and nicer to play than my 2019 Gibson LP Standard which was more than 3 times the price. Wish I’d got the SE first.
i like how real this guy is. hes not trying to just show off his chops but really showing the differences between the guitars and letting you decide which you would prefer. thanks Darrell!
+Rhett Harris Glad you liked the comparison! 👍
Yeah man, Darrell seems like a good dude. Someone you'd want to drink a beer with and pick his brain.
Thanks for being cool Darrell & not a showboater!! Haha. (Even though you could with your great abilities)!
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les paul has that ever so thick sound I just can't get enough of!
Darrell, your reviews are head and shoulders above ALL others I have seen....keep them coming and THANKS!
Darrel, you make my mood with your videos! Thanks for your time doing that!
+Παναγιωτης Νικελλης Anytime! 😀
Very informative as usual as is with all Darrell's videos. Hard to choose, both very nice guitars! Thanks for the post!
Anytime! ☺
You have such a pleasant, optimistic attitude dude! Makes your videos so much more enjoyable. Love your videos, comparisons, reviews- you name it! Keep it up Darrel! 👍
+Legolas Greenleaf Thanks man! I appreciate it ☺
+Darrell Braun Guitar Anytime bro!
Your videos are always so helpful for me. Thank you so much for your effort in making these videos.
Love from Nepal.
+Bhushan Pradhan Glad to hear it!
Love right back at ya from 🇨🇦
Thanks for making all the videos you do. I love them. :)
+The Martian 😀👍
I'm a big fan of your channel. Nicely done and very informative. Keep up the great work.
+Fred G Thanks Fred! I appreciate the kind words!
Thanks, great review. I went and bought the PRS custom and I,love it!
I think i started liking prs just now
I love your guitar lick at 1:55. So simple, yet very musical, and a great way to throw in a bunch of notes without going truly crazy
+Adam Miller Thanks Adam! ☺
Dude! You got some serious skill. Great job playing and great job comparing these two great guitars.
+lewisbeeman Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed the comparison 👍
Another cool vid.
Thanks :)
Love your videos, keep up the good work buddy! ;)
+Mar Cello Thanks man!
Thanks for doing this vid; very helpful
Very helpful review bro...thumps up
I always wondered this. thanks :)
Hey man, always love to see a new video pop up from yourself. But that bridge pickup comparison sound super bassy on both guitars, was the bass eq on the amp cranked up? I was hoping to hear some chunky distorted tones
I dig the PRS guitars.... but the LP sounds warm and round and I like that. Oh, and that quilted maple sure doesn't hurt anything either.
Never Mind
I agree, there is something about the les paul that makes it sound more alive
I agree too. I really really like the PRS but the les paul has that warmth to it. Throughout the video i was hoping to hear that on the PRS but it didn't quite do it.
A more fair comparison would be with the PRS SE Custom 22. The 24 fret version creates a less round neck sound because of the longer fretboard.
If you lower pickups on the prs it'll sound warmer. Big difference in pup height effect on them.
It sounded better on the chords, you could here the les Paul sound, but the split coil is really good on the PRS
This is a timely video. I'm trying to figure out which of these two guitars to buy. The PRS is in between the Strat and LP sound. LP is the LP with that rich tone. It really is hard to decide, "fat sound or more bite"? I'll just have to see how things develop as I learn more about playing. Thanks for an excellent video, Darrell!
Great video! Really liking the sound of the PRS.
Very sweet comparison ! My heart always beats for LP's sound, but they are the MOST uncomfortable guitars I've ever played too ... Heavy like a brick, terrible balance on thigh, cutting right forearm and chest ... Why does they sounds that good and feels that bad !
+The Woman With No Head 😄 Too true!
Because it's a man's guitar. Lol, I'm only joking, but I have a 2013 Gibson Les Paul Traditional that sounds incredible, is beautiful, and I absolutely love the way it feels. It's very heavy at about 10.25 pounds but that doesn't bother me, it's my go to gigging guitar
With you there. I really wanted to love my Gibson LP but I hated it, I know, blasphemy. Sorry. I sold it after three weeks. So uncomfortable, torture to play sitting. Love my strat and going to the PRS custom 24 for the HH setup I need.
Les Paul's neck is so chunky and so hard to reach the higher frets. Plus, takes more time to get use to
Put LP pickups in a single cut PRS
Great comparison. I'm thinking if you roll back the tone on the PRS a trifle the tone would match the Epihone a lot more. Adjusting the amp EQ to compensate for the brighter tone would also make a difference.
I think the maple neck would brighten up the PRS too.
+David Taubner Absolutely, great points 👍
I have both of them and about 15 guitars in total. I love them all, but really enjoy my Godin LGXT and Roland GR-55 Synth. If I had them 40 years ago, my life would be different. Thanks Darrell, really enjoy your videos! Keep them up!
PRS the most versatile , il knows how to do everything ! shred , rock , blues , jazz .....
Great demo. I'm in the PRS camp.
Darrell, Darrell, Darrell. These comparisons are so freakin hard due to the fact that any guitar you play, you make it sound like a million bucks! You are so talented my friend. Love your channel. BTW, I got a PRS SE custom 24 with spalted maple top this year and I love it. My other guitars are collecting dust right now. lol \m/
Thanks so much Terry!
Congratulations on the new guitar - those are very beautiful 👍
Came for the g&l/fender comparison, stayed for the rest.
Amazing comparison videos.
I went to a music store two weeks ago to check out those two guitars. I brought home a Gibson SG Standard. The way you made the LP and PRS sound is giving me second thoughts on my purchase. You make everything sound great.
+Musicmaker1428 Congratulations on the new guitar!
Thanks for the kind words ☺
I preferred the LP, but, as Darrell noted, I can see the need for the clarity of the PRS when a solo needs to stand out among other instruments during the course of a song. Both were excellent, regardless.
Your reviews are the best.
Thank you for your sharing!
I'm lovin the Hendrix-inspired bit you played here.
I love the way you review head to head! beautiful solos🏖
+Matin Zafari Thanks Matin!
I have been waiting on this !!! YES!!!!! 🤘you Rock Darrell!
I recently got my first PRS. I've been wanting a PRS since 1987, so this is literally a dream come true. The craftsmanship, playability and tone are simply unparalleled. The only thing better than a PRS is another PRS. BTW your reviews and your knowledge of guitars and guitar playing is wonderful. Keep up the great work!
Yeah, PRS is in a whole other's league. The Epiphone is good but is not even comparable orveven close to PRS Cor-Tek manufacturing.
I can't tell you how much I love the slow spin Darrell.
+Parker Hatcher ☺👍😀
I’m about to get a PRA custom 22 in whale blue! I’m so excited
My PRS is the 22 fret model. My favorite feature of it is the 25" scale length. Fret spacing is more comfortable to my hand from each end of the neck. Also the tension required for standard tuning with a .009 gauge string set is lighter than that required on the 25.5" scale of a Strat but only slightly more than that of the shorter (24 3/4") Les Paul. For my finger strength and playing style (I do a lot of string bends). To me this tension on the mid-length PRS scale is perfect. Your mileage may vary.
Agree. My PRS plays like the best of any guitars I've played at any price, whereas my Epi- well I have to make some compensations. I love the way both play, but with PRS, it's got everything. I can easily get up to the 24th fret which is great at my age. Also can split the pups to simulate the sounds of single pup guitars. Mine has the abalone birds which gets a big thumbs up too. Plays sooo easily. but that's just my opinion.
I use Billy Gibbons Reverend Willy .007 set through.009 sets! Easy bending , g8 tone and they stay in tune incredibly well
PRS SEs usually slaughter Epiphone Les Pauls on overall build quality and quality control. Scratch that, they can slaughter even a lot of low to mid range Gibsons...
Scratch that, my signature SE's play better than every single Gibson I've played except for 1
David RF So I take it you are basing that on the fact that you are head inspector in charge of Quality control for Gibson and Paul Reed Smith? People say the stupidest things with zero facts to back up their claims! 😂
@@wildebeast6065 Dude, I've been to the PRS factory and they have more quality control check stations than they have assembly stations. Maybe if Gibson took the same approach they'd have a decent and reasonably priced product. Also how do you know he has 0 facts? He probably made that observation by playing different guitars. Which is kind of how you find out if it's true or not. Just trial and error. You should maybe not make blatant ill-informed assumptions about people.
Garrett Warman you have been to A PRS Factory!!???? hahahahaha you keep believing your random propaganda. 😂😂 to make such a blanket statement is asinine on so many levels.
@@wildebeast6065 you seem to literally not believe anyone. I doubt anyone's ever won an argument against you for the fact they cant prove they actually exist
I own that exact PRS, same color as well. I absolutely love it. Great guitar for the price. I am saving up now to get a Mccarty 594.
Very thank you, a comparison between PRS se 24 and Harley Benton s cst24 would be amazing. Your doing great, kèep on doing 👏👏👏
Woah that solo of them both kicked ass! I'm really tempted learning a couple of licks from it ahaha
+André Fontes Thanks André!
Feel free to add some of the licks into your repertoire 👍
Excellent review! I Would like to know Which is The Sound Chain! Thanks a Lot!
8 views! I'm finally early haha. Awesome video so far 😀 Love and support from Croatia :)
Thanks for being a part of the channel! I really appreciate it!
Great video! Love the side by side comparison. I like the sound of the PRS the most but the Epiphone sounded pretty good too. Buy both I say!!!
That was some great tasteful phrasing (the early legato playing). I always enjoy your playing but this was especially good
I'd like to know more about your impressions of the weight, scale length, neck shape and the frets.
AWESOME VID!!!
+The IZ Project - Games and stuff Thanks! ☺👍
I am lucky enough to own both an Epiphone Les Paul and a PRS 245 SE. Let me start off by saying because of a car accident I have severe neck problems and arthritis in my wrists and fingers. I can’t play my Epiphone Les Paul standing up, and even sitting down I sometimes feel it’s too heavy, although I love the tone of it. My PRS is definitely lighter, I don’t have a tremolo on it (I didn’t want one) but I love the open coil pickups and how light it is. I am a Les Paul man all the way, but the fact that I can get so many tones out of my PRS makes me like it that much more, but on the days where my neck and fingers aren’t bothering me I’ll grab my Epiphone or Gibson Les Paul in heartbeat. Thank you for your great videos, I am a subscriber and make sure not to miss any of them. Keep up the great work.
Nice comparison! both worthy guitars that's for sure, the PRS sound a little brighter to me but either one would be great I like the PRS. It's good to see that the quality of the overseas built instruments has improved over the years.
I have an epiphone LP with Gibson pups and I love it, it can be uncomfortable if played for a long time but it is a really good sounding guitar, I've also played SE custom 24 and it is an interesting instrument too, while I tend to like the clarity on the PRS, there's always room for that huge LP sound/tone
I personally liked the tones coming out of the PRS.
I always perceived that PRS SE as being somewhat like a HSH Strat (MIM) - Would be interesting to see a comparisson between those models, actually. Awesome channel btw., keep up the good work!
+Steff Martens Thanks Steff!
Thanks for the video dude. I have an epiphone les Paul and prs se, both great, the prs has slightly more bite to the tone, which some may prefer not to have... all depends, but both lovely to play.
Great jam!
Thank You! Great comparison!
And what about PRS SE Standard (Indonesia)? In shop i was told thet the differences between Standard and Custom is not critical.
Thank you for another great video, I do enjoy watching them as soon as you put upload them on UA-cam. Great review of both guitars I am a lefty and I would love for both guitar companies to make both models available for left handed players. Even though they both sound exactly the same, if they would make them available for us lefties, I would buy both of them. Hopefully PRS and Epiphone watch your videos and expand their selection for us. Again, thank you for such a wonderful video
+Will Larrea Anytime! 😀👍
I am a long-time subscriber and your videos are always very good and very informative. I’m just surprised that there are no clean tones in your demonstration of either Guitar. I know that you know that is the true way I hear the voice of any Guitar i’m surprised at the amount of distortion while visiting the bridge pick up on each guitar. It sound like crap. I’m just surprised because you are so good at what you do. Thank you for all that you do for all of us all the time.
Great video Darrell, always high quality work, good points, and superb playing! My favorite is the PRS SE Bernie Marsden! I know not the Custom 24 but I liked the scale length, and look of Les Paul. The quality really impressed me with the PRS even as an SE, and has made me a big fan.
+Isaac Johnson Thanks!
The Bernie Marsden SE guitars are superb!
Custom 24 SE by far. PRS customer support is amazing, and the guitars feel like they make it the best guitar they could for the price.
Epiphone lately feels like they make the cheapest guitar they can get by with.
Also, if you need any kind of customer service from Epiphone, you're SOL. Might as well not even bother. Another big thing is that the SE Customs are made in South Korea, which are very akin to Japanese and even American build quality in my experience. Typically, the Chinese made guitars are nowhere near that build quality.
Just started watching your UA-cam videos and love the work your doing.... can you do a review on a B.C. Rich guitars ... thanks
So having owned both( epi and se) and loving both and now owning a 09 Gibson LP trad pro and 17 S2 custom 22 i can say:1. prs always play easier, just easy. 2. lp neck pickup for riff/solos has no equal 3. lp kicks my ass after a 3 hr gig,prs no sweat 4. prs have better coil tap 5. slash plays a LP
The Epiphone is really beautiful and sounds great.
Another nice video from you.. Congratulations :)
Prefer the SE. I have 2. Lighter than the LP. Like the 25" scale length better also. Great job with all of your reviews
You should compare the marshall and fender amps, i think it would be fun. Great video as always...
Wow! In my opinion the les paul solo is one of your best improvosed solos you have on youtube. amazing!
+Jiffy Guitar Thanks man! I appreciate it ☺👍
@@DarrellBraunGuitar It sounded more Mike Oldfield than Mike Oldfield himself!
i think you forgot to mension that the prs has a coil split on the tone knob well mine does
You beat me to it! :)
Some Les Pauls can do that too
Great playing as always and fantastic that it's two or the three guitars I'm considering I'm buying (the other being an HH Telecaster).
I know this was about the playing rather than other elements but one thing a lot of people complain about with the LP headstock is out going out of tune quickly; is that the case with the PRS too especially with a trem in the mix?
+Ali Thanks!
The PRS is a more modern take on the LP in almost every way. If you prefer a more traditional design, the LP can be made to preform well with a little work.
This SE is amazingly stable for me - even with extensive them use 👍
@Darrel braun guitar what is the overdrive that you use during this video?
Oh man... just got to the 80s style song-- lovin it!
Hi Darrell, as always a very informative and entertaining video. Just one point, how much involvement did Les Paul really have in the design of the LP guitar? We know he had experimented with solid guitars and actually built the "Plank", but I've seen it written that it was actually Ted McCarthy who designed the LP. Certainly one can say that Les Paul inspired the design, though.
+promerops Thanks!
Ted and his team (presumably including Les) were responsible for the model 👍
Can you share the specific model for both? That epiphone looks great, Im considering a gibson LP studio but I should try that Epi for sure
Thanks for the comparison, I just pulled the trigger on a PRS SE Custom 24-08, I have played on a Epiphone LP, which I have and a American Strat shawbucker 2016 standard. I recently bought a couple of cheap Harley Benton Guitars, that were on special so they were less expensive than normal. The one I got was a PRS rip off, CST-24 and a Fusion III. The Fusion is OK, but I fell in love with the feel of the CST-24, It is one of the easiest to play, and as an intermediate player...hint hint, no where near Darrell's level of play, I thing I have found the right instrument to continue my practice sessions with. I am still a student but I wanted an upgrade, and the PRS SE Custom should do it. Thanks for the information and the video, I wanted the 24-08 for more options as I grow as a player. Nothing wrong at all with the PRS SE Custom 24 at all and I recommend it since I hear it is very comfortable an a new students hands, if you can't afford the Custom get the standard its cheaper and is more than enough for a long time.
Hi Darrell,
Great video, as always.
I like both guitars, but if I need to choose one, I will keep the Les Paul.
I never thought I liked prs guitars, but every time you have one in your demos they sound so good. Plus I had the dreaded headstock snap on my epiphone les paul and from a short drop.
+Christopher Kaesemeyer Oh man that sucks! I do think the PRS SE is more durable for what it's worth ☺
Great job as usual! So what flavor pickups we are listening to... do these guitars have Vintage or BurstBucker. They sound real nice!
+8 bits Thanks! Both guitars are sporting stock pickups. The LP has Alnico Classics, and I'm not sure what the stock PRS se pickups are called ☺
Thanks for the video, it was really helpfull. What kind of Epiphone did you use and what is the colour of the Epiphone, it looks beautiful!
+Ewout Van Diemen No problem!
It's a limited edition root beer burst finish ☺
for anyone who wants to know, you can find that epiphone les paul at Marty's Music Store and something a lot like the Custom 24 at Creter's Guitar Shop, both in Pennsylvania. Your welcome :)
Deserves more subs
+Ryan Nienaber Thanks man!
I own and gig both. Great guitars, and amazing bang for buck. It really does come down to personal preference at this level and price range.
Hey Darrell, great video as usual!
Have you ever come across the Gibson Melody Maker series? It is a "starter pack" USA-made series with a single humbucker on the bridge and an amicable price. What do you think of those?
I've seen an SG recently and found it pretty decent.
+grungeman86 I haven't had a chance to play one unfortunately. If the opportunity arrises I'll take one for a spin.
Love my prs se custom actually can lift tone knob to access single coil pickups
one is built better and plays better, the other sounds better and looks better
Andrew Levister no it wont!.. do you have ears?!
Andrew Levister PRS V Les Paul
Andrew Levister I am a fender and ric man myself
Nice video, and great playing! I'm in the PRS camp. I have a Gibson Les Paul Classic which is a really nice guitar but just doesn't feel as good to play - I actually prefer my Epiphone Rosso Corsa. Nothing beats the PRSs, though. Re the tone of the neck pickup, of course you can also get a Custom 22 which has 22 frets and a more mellow-sounding neck pickup.
Thanks for the video Darrell. I am interested in purchasing one of these instruments to compliment my MIJ '87 Fender Tele. My question is whether you made this comparison before or after you swapped out the components on the Epi as shown in your other video? Thank you.
+Chris & Sara Bruckner This was when it was 100% stock ☺
Nice video. Where did you buy your se custom 24
So the question is, which one felt better to you?
+Ed Mathews The PRS was lighter, with better upper neck access, and has a belly-cut too. So it was super comfortable to play. The LP is less refined as it represents a traditional design. It was fun to play on too, just not as ergonomic as the PRS.
Yeah, belly cut. I'm gonna need that!
I'm gonna get a PRS Custom someday and play some Fates Warning stuff
the les paul sounds better for sure
@@powerslave7876 go for it. Prs is the best! I'm currently saving for a more expensive one but I still love my 900 dollar 24 se
Love your videos and your comparison. Would love to see you doing a comparison including a USA made Jackson Soloist! It may not be to most people's taste but I love the neck feel. Almost traded mine for a PRS Artist 24 but in the end I just preferred the Jackson.
+Lockstock30 I'll see what I can do!
Both sound great and both are very usable instruments, but the PRS is just a hair better in my opinion. It sounds more defined and articulate, although the Les Paul is fat and generally thicker sounding. However the PRS is just a little more practical and more versatile, so that's why I would choose it!
CreamFreshCream. Yes. I agree. You can get that close Fender strat sound out of it as well with the split coil pickup option which is what I like about it.
Good thing you don't seem to know any jazz guitarist.
Hey Man, great reviews. Do you mind me asking what amp and settings you used on the solos?
+Scorching Winter Thanks!
My amp is a Mesa Boogie Blue Angel.
I'm actually going to go through some of my amp settings in an upcoming video, so stay tuned ☺
First your Video was a fantastic review, thanks for that! But I have a question: Since three years I play the Guitar and it's a lot of fun. But I have a pretty small and cheap amplifier (old VOX III) and an good Guitar (Dean Vendetta) but I want to do the next step with my setup. I don't know what I should buy first and whats better first, an amazing mid-range guitar, like the PRS SE Custom 24 or better an amp for about 500 Bucks. Thanks for your Support!
Your videos are great and go on with UA-cam!
Thank You👌
+Moritz Kaul Thanks for the kind words!
If you are not playing gigs, or jamming regularly with your friends, then go with the newvguitar 👍
If you are planning on doing some giging, then definitely upgrade your amp ☺
At some point you will upgrade both the amp and the guitar.
A good amp will sound better with your cheap guitar but the feeling and playability will stay the same
A good guitar will feel better on your cheap amp but the sound will still be cheap
As long as you play to yourself, I would go for a better guitar and a reasonable multi-effects + headphones.
You can find a great used USA made Strat for 750$
jbbeaudry Thank You for your pleasant help, i Think You can answer this question, is a USA Made Strat a lot better than for example an Mexican Made fender, I mean a high-end Mexican Model? :)
Moritz, I don't think so. (I am not an expert, just an average amateur.)
A US std and a Mexican Strat can both sound great if properly setup.
However, here's one thing: I bought my USA Strat 20 years ago, new, for the equivalent of 750€ (€ did not exist at the time). Today, same model, same period retails for at least 750€ on Reverb. If you buy one of those now, you can probably sell it for 750€ in a few years.
Those guitars tend to hold their value much more than Mexican Strats or Epiphones.
So, if you want sth good but you are "on a budget", I would recommend searching the used market, although it may take a while.
Others may disagree; that's just my experience.
Hi Darrell.I'm stuck big time!! As you know with the Outbreak of covid-19, all the guitar shops in the United Kingdom are closed down. Which is the reason I've decided to upgrade my guitar because I've got the opportunity to play a lot more and practice.. I've been following your channel for a couple of years now and and I consider your opinion very valuable in terms of guitars and accessories relating to guitars. As a left-handed player at the moment I'm playing on an acoustic tanglewood which is very good but the action is quite high on it it.. and I'm having a problem keeping myself motivated I'm just going through the process of learning little things at a time instead of focusing on one thing.. I just ordered the positive grid spark amplifier so I'm looking for a guitar now now to keep me interested and I decided after looking for approximately 3 weeks to get the Paul Smith se custom.. is there anything you can do to help me with my decision around about $500. I'm just finding it really overwhelming at the moment to try and find a left-handed guitar that's suitable for me. THANK YOU
Nice, as you mentioned, biggest diff was the neck PU. A custom 22 for me would be practically indistinguishable. Did the PRS not have coil tap?