The 4 Levels Of PRS. (Are They That Different?)
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But who can name all the riffs and solos I played?
I can't, but I know they are great
I can....but I don't want to show off.... :)
The Hi Gain bridge humbucker riff was Van Halen's 'Man on a Mission' (I'm still missing Eddie, btw) off of the F.U.C.K. album.
What about private stock my man!!!!
Decadence Dance, Is This Love. All sounded great, pickups are definitely different outputs. Are the neck profiles all similar?
The fact that you are wearing a 5 Watt World shirt makes me happy.
Great pick-up! Keith is awesome too!
Keith is the man
Great follow, that shirt is on my list to get. 👍🏼
why?
There's a fifth tier, the Private Stock, but they cost several arms and legs
Those private stocks are stunning though
@@trevelyanjoelpakkari1720 I just wish PRS would make a somewhat decent looking bass. Like a vela with the moon inlays and a single pickup
even kidneys lol, for some private stock
Private stock is Latin for overpriced crap.
@@moonchild4806 PRS is like Gibson, in that it has never really made an outstanding bass.
SE: L 2:19 H 5:07 Brg 6:51 Cln 8:36 Hm 10:35
S2: L 2:59 H 5:33 Brg 7:19 Cln 9:05 Hm 10:42
CE: L 3:41 H 5:59 Brg 7:44 Cln 9:33 Hm 10:48
DGT: L 4:24 H 6:24 Brg 8:09 Cln 10:03 Hm 10:57
Easier to click through and compare.
I couldn’t elaborate on the description, otherwise it would shift the text and it made it harder to click and compare. So the description is minimal.
I hope this helps.
I’ve been debating which PRS to go with (I want a Gibson LP, but the inconsistent build quality, since I’ll need to order online)
The SE sounds great to me. I think this helped me decide to go with the SE.
Salute to you
The CE would be what I’d go with
I decided to go for an SE (35th anniversary) as well.
If it’s a les Paul you’re after, none other will suffice
The S2's clean tone is so beautiful doe
I’ve been exposed to every “level” of PRS at length, so I’ve *really* studied the differences over the years...my number one has been a custom 24 since 2002, I have a ce-24 semihollow that I LOVE and I work on guitars for a living so I’ve had quite a few SE imports come through my shop, private stocks, artists, blah blah. The thing that really stands out about the PRS hierarchy is that every level feels “familiar” and they’re all high quality. I’ve had SE custom 24s roll through that feel unbelievable, several that (superficially) rival my core cu24. They’re very much PRS guitars. So that’s kind of the nice thing...you don’t have to spend four grand to “join the club”. But if you ever do decide to take the dive and pick up a core model, you’ll probably go “whoa...ok, I get it...this is a really, really nice guitar...a legacy instrument”. You aren’t getting ripped off at any level and to be honest, the conversations I have with SE owners are very similar to the ones I have with core owners. I always cringe when a customer calls their guitar “just an SE”. That’s bullshit, man...if it’s a good guitar, it’s a good guitar.
Very well said.
Thank you sir for this! I am very encouraged as a PRS SE owner and someone who feels the notion that I need to have a core! (Even though I tried some already in the states).
I am praying and planning to buy a core 24-08 in the far future... (Since 408 has been phased out if I'm not mistaken)
I currently own a PRS SE CU24 35TH Anniv in black gold burst. I will be upgrading its parts, (knobs, tuner and nut, probably stainless screws replacements)
Killer guitar! I play this more over my US made Strat and Les Paul.
Just ordered a Ce24 semi hollow as a “forever” instrument. Always nice to read when someone else loves the thing you just sunk money into haha.
Now it just needs to show up 😂
I've hand hundreds of guitars touch my hands some worth over 10k. The best was a basic gibson sg standard
I always say guitar nerds are like wine snobs. Nobody really knows what to do with them?
Man, that SE sounds fantastic! The import line has come a long way! Thanks for all the great content!
The fact that PRS has standards so high that even their SE import guitars have better feel and playability than 8 out of 10 American made guitars do, says a lot about the genuine pride that the company still has working within it. Always makes me wonder what the quality of Fender & Gibson would be like if Orville and Leo were alive and still owned what they started. And how fast will PRS decline in quality if Paul sold out or passed away. The only other company making guitars that cares about quality the same way is ESP.
What about Music Man? I heard their quality contol is very strict. Never played one though...
@@hectorjoseaiello7997 i can't give an honest opinion about Music Man because ive never played one either. But i have heard the same thing you have about their quality. And ive always noticed they seem to retain high value on the resale market. But im not sure if they have a secondary line at a lower price either.
@@hectorjoseaiello7997 Yeah but Ernie’s import line is trash compared to the SE line.
It was cool to see them all together like that. They all sound great. Thanks for the video Robert.
One of my fav thing about this Chanel is those random cool riffs and licks I get to hear in every video 😤🤘🏾
I praise his intros
After coming across your channel about a month and a half ago all I want to do is get back into playing again, Thanks and a big thumbs up
Dude, this is such a great comparison video, thanks for taking the time to make it! Greatly appreciated, seriously. The first time I watched the video, I was surprised how similar they sound (at least via UA-cam and mediocre speakers). The second and third time I watched it, I noticed your familiarity with the CE vs the other models, and how much more fun and engaging your playing was on that particular guitar.
Always enjoy and look forward to your videos. Thanks for the content and the lessons. Keep up the great work. Peace
CE is still my favorite. The feel, the satin neck, and splitting the CE.
The thing about PRS is that you can't go wrong with either!
I went wrong buying a Myers SE; pickup selector didn't work when it arrived, and the pots were noisy. So much for QC. Piece of crap.
@@melvynobrien6193 every company has a lemon. Replacing it would've fixed the problem. I've tried numerous PRS guitars (I own a custom 24 10 top) and they've all been great.
I concur.
Stérile for me ! Nice but sterile sounding
Nothing special.
I have the PRS SE, and I love it. But it sure doesn’t sound like that when I play it. Perhaps if I keep practicing, it might.
You'll get there man, just keep at it.
Amp quality is really important too
@@vladstepanov9767 don’t forget cab. The cab and speakers are a massive influence.
What amp are you using? And pedals?
@@astro2069 I just have a prs se and a fender mustang 2. Looking to get a nicer amp
Hi! I have an SE. I love it! I especially love the wide thin neck. It gives me room for my ageing fingers! The sound is great and the tremolo stays in tune. You can't go wrong with it for the money!
Even the cheapest prs, feels like a guitar that’s worth over a thousand
It’s amazing how good the SE’ s are compared to the USA made ones considering the price difference
I played both when I bought my SE. In my crazy head the SE sounded better. They are comparable at the very least. If your budget only has room for the SE, a person wouldn't be disappointed what so ever.
They’ve improved them since they were launched. The early ones were pretty cheap looking. Totally flat tops, no birds, etc.
It’s really because they’re almost entirely made with machines. That’s why they’re so consistent. The difference is the quality/age of the wood, the quality of finishing, neck and fretwork.
And the construction of course. While SE bodies are typically 4 piece, the Core are one or two piece mahogany with a two piece book matched maple cap (or one piece). Also no scarf joints used on Core and Private Stock either.
The average person doesn’t notice this stuff but you can see it if you look closely. Same thing when you compare American Pro Fender to Custom Shop Fender.
@@agentorange2554 Price difference is because of labor costs in different countries. Still the same guitars for the most part.
I think there gets a point where you then pay more for the quality (like wood, finish types etc) than better sound. Not that that's bad tho because some people would extra for the better quality and thats fine
My se custom 22 semi hollow is among the nicest guitars I've ever held in terms of fit, finish, and setup. After playing a vintage les paul, I could hear the shortcomings of the SE. Swapped in some SD Pearly Gates pickups, and WOW! For $600, I wouldn't trade it straight up for that gibson now!
I’d like to own a PRS
Just had my fourth surgery for retina detachment after my recovery I’m going to focus a lot of my time on guitar to learn to read guitar theory and just play more guitar
They all sounded phenomenal, I’d be happy with any of them.
Loving the DGT model and the import....they sounded the best to me. Great video 😎
loving that 5 watt world tshirt! you n keith both do great stuff 👍
I have a 92' CE24 and a 05' McCarty model. Totally different sounds but the CE24 sound and plays better than any guitar (Les Paul, 335, Strat)I own. I love the thin neck. Great video!
Mhmm that SE Paul’s guitar is so beautiful really hope it comes home to me. Thanks for everything Robert been helping me so much lately with my playing
Got my first guitar an schecter demon 6without the floyd on in red. Been learning some cords and loving it thanks all the help at my local guitar center. They understand what sound I'm looking for just love it learn at the age of 34. Thank you for inspiring me to pick up the guitar right way.
Wow! I was surprised. The S2 was my preference in every style, by some margin. I did not expect that. Great comparison vid, Thanks Robert.
Last riff was slow dancing in a burning room. That SE is gorgeous, someone will be super lucky.
Look at that beautiful SE with that wrap around bridge!!!!!
My prs se just came in today! What a coincadink!
Congrats man!
I have one of each of the 4 levels of PRS .. all are special, yes even the SE
You always make me think back to when I was a child growing up and listening to the radio with my grandmother and she would have a radio station on in 90s/00’s here in the uk called magic and it would play classic songs from the 70’s and 80’s and I loved the tones
White snake - is this love. The only song I recognized. Love watching you play, keep up the good work. Liked all those prs guitars.
I’ve got an SE Custom 22 from Korea and it’s an amazing guitar for the money. It’s probably the nicest playing guitar I’ve owned, and the wide neck just suits my hand perfectly. Since I got it, my LP and Strat are barely getting any use.
NICE!!! I hope you, Gabby and Mason have great and happy new year!! Have you tried an SE standard? I’ve been thinking about driving down to Sweetwater to try one out.
Very useful video. Thanks Robert!
They all sound pretty awesome especially the way you play them Rob, they are all special in their own way but the DGT has that little extra, nice video by the way, i enjoyed it
I've got an '08 semi-hollow se. I love that guitar.
Great video idea! And great video overall. You should also mention the Private Stock models and maybe try one one day and also compare that to everything in this video. For instance if the price might ever be worth it.
Everyone of those is a thing of beauty and in the right hands sound amazing too.
Amazing maple cap and sustain on the DGT!
That outro is fantastic. Thanks again.
Robert, appreciate all the time you put into your videos. I wish I could play 1/8 as good as you.
The S2 looks sooooo good with the pickup covers
No joke, the ending track was some of the best tones I’ve ever heard on UA-cam. Great job. I’m taken with the DGT. Hope I win the SE. been dreaming about a PRS since the early 90s.
I currently own three PRS guitars and have not played anything else since 1990(30 years!). The craftsmanship, build quality, QC, play ability, tones are second to none(not to mention they are works of art). I listened very closely to all 4 guitars in this video. IMHO the DGT is by far the best sounding of them all with the CE 24 in second. The best part of the DGT however is how much happiness it brings you-your passion for all things guitars comes through every video you make but watching you play the DGT is what playing guitar is all about! You will absolutely love the DGT for MANY years to come! The Custom 24 & CE 24 are both great guitars as well. I personally am not a fan of the S2 nor the SE-they certainly have their place but for just a little bit more money the CE 24 is head & shoulders above the S2. The CE 24's are so good that they rival their older more expensive Brother the Custom 24! Great video! Please keep them coming!
Your perfect guitar, the blue one in the intro, is now named Riviera from the song Riviera Paradise. My mind can not be changed reeeeee
The blue of the giveaway guitar really makes those inlays pop
PRS produces high quality instruments. I've got a 2008 Single Cut Tremolo and a 2020 35th anniversary Custom 24 and they're both incredible. They're fast and have a ton of tonal options in them. If you haven't played one yet, try it out. There's a lot to love.
Whooo ! I like the SE that green color with two little tiny switch in between the botton , I tried to play one at guitar center, its nice and its comfortable when you slide your bar chords up , its just very playable , and no sharp edges on the frits .easy play and not too heavy of a guitar. I played all kinds of guitars for music ministry in church , and. Nothing beats the clear sound of PRS GUITARS, and clarity of the string , however I wish I can afford one to play for church music ministry , I love PRS SE , they are excellent.
I have to say that they all sound great. Cosmetically the core is a standout.
It's cos of that flame carve top
No kidding leave some bare wood and it looks great seems none of the popular brands care for a good wood grain
I love listening PRS demos because they sound the best to my ears in all levels of production.
8:36 best power balad ever with one of the best guitar solo
prs actually stands for
professional rocking system
It should have been PMS: Pro Marketing System. Really nice guitars, but the UA-cam marketing through influencers is a bit too obvious. I guess Robert still had to deliver some PRS content at the end of the year. Maybe it's me, but in his most passionate vids he never uses a PRS. It's allways about some piece of gear or a guitar player that has a story in it.
@@Jeroen_K I think he is just trying to do something around the giveaway of the PRS. And yes the marketing through youtubers is obvious but it's also super cool what they are doing with creators. Suporting youtubers is cool and its definetly something that more companies should do.
@@_gnthrr_ You're right, it is cool. I just get a little voice in my head to mistrust any content with product placed stuff, but that is not Robert's fault.
@@Jeroen_K well, if you can hear the guitar you can have your own opinion
@@Jeroen_K fender does it too and gibson too. It's what you get with the big brands, and I own both of them
I really enjoy your guitar playing. very clean and impressive..
I actually bought a CE based on the videos of your CE, amazing guitar. The SE and S2 sound the same to my ears.
Very nice playing. Keep it up teach!
that tone is just so great!!
The SE has a strong Van Halen tone
Nothing wrong with that!!!!!
I own 2 PRS guitars. Have had a few others. Currently own an older custom 22 and a Zach Myers SE. the DGT is my dream guitar.
Bro, that red PRS is something special man i like the snappieness of the bolt on neck and to me it sounds better than the core when its clean.. That red on is special
I dig the CE model. I ordered one today in the turquoise finish flame top👍
I had to sell the first one I bought a couple years back. I sure loved it so I purchased one today.
Love my Custom 24 SE❤️ PRS guitars are great and the SE line makes them affordable 💵
I love my Tremonti PRS (the cheaper one 😉😬), can’t go wrong with them really.
I’ve never regretted buying my S2. The thinner neck fits my hand perfectly and the bevel cut is super comfortable. I wasn’t expecting to like it when I first picked it up, but it’s one of those guitars that fit me like a glove and made me play better.
I was in the same boat. Bought my first PRS (S2 594 McCarty, burnt amber). On paper, it ticked all the boxes, comfort cuts, ease of upper fret access, straight type of string pull at headstock, but for the dumbest reason, I was just not a huge fan of the inlays. I know, why buy then, but it was a “smokin’” deal that I couldn’t pass it up. It fits like a glove strapped on or sitting down, I really like it and wasn’t expecting it! I guess I read too much “internet” hate on PRS being cold and sterile, thus my attitude before I owned one.
@@brianmckenzie1318 awesome! I’m not crazy about the bird inlays either. That’s part of why I got an S2 Standard 24. No maple cap, dot inlays, and a pick guard. Fantastic guitar.
I have an S2. He’s got things a little out of order. The CE is a less expensive bolt-on option The S2 has similar body relief and less extensive contouring work to the top, compared to the Core models, which feature a full carved top. I don’t know about all years, but for my year model, the S2 was several hundred dollars more than the comparable CE model, and more then double the price of the comparable SE model.
I love this video. It's so beautiful they together. I'm super sensitive for the voices, it's usually a curse, but you can't imagine how beautiful sounds they're for me now. Thank You! 05:07 Van Halen - Man on a mission 06:51Extreme - Decadence Dance 08:36 Whitesnake - Is This Love
I feel that most people wanting to pull the trigger, on a PRS are going to be drawn to the bolt-on. Great video! I now know which PRS to get onboard with.
Man, the dynamics on those CE24 pickups are out of this world. I think the bolt-on neck plays a huge role on it, that would be my no.1 gigging guitar. Sounds so reliable
I was surprised how good the SE sounded? You have a very bright sound, and I would like to hear different tones that are not so chimey, some thicker tones? But that DGT, lovely!
Robert you need to try an S2 Vela from PRS it's a fun offset and a pretty significant departure from what they normally do. It's like a strat, a tele and an SG all had this weird mash up and out came the Vela.
Owned one of the 1st runs with birds! It was awesome. Lost my job lost my Vela. 😭😭😭
My S2 Vela was my first PRS and it instantly became my #1 on feel alone
@@jwilder2251 the bridge pickup needed to be tamed (at least to my ear) but that’s what they made a tone knob for, but I’m in the same boat she became my number one immediately. Thinking about getting the semi-hollow too.
I think that S2 is my favourite!! The cleans sound better than the rest, to my ears anyways
Ambient sounds are just too blissful ❤️
All of the guitars are very high quality and the pickups have great tones. The SE Paul’s Guitar just rocks! I cannot believe the sounds emanating from that instrument. There is a clarity and definition to the DGT pickups that stands out. And the maple top on it is killer. I think a DGT may be the “Holy Grail” guitar to my ears. So much time and care has been put into that and David Grissom knows tone. Great video comparison, loved this Robert!
this is a cool demo, thanks. I own 4 PRS guitars, one custom 24 and 3 SE including the Santana model. they are all stellar guitars. the SE models play so well for their price range but once you step up to the custom 24 it is a different world altogether. heavier for starts, much nicer neck, and far superior pickups. having said that, if all you can afford is a used SE, I guarantee you'll love it.
I have a Willcutt Guitars 50th Anniversary PRS CE 24 with the 58/15 LT pickups and I Love that guitar
The CE and the Paul’s guitar are honestly my 2 favorite sounding ones. I have a 35th Anniversary SE Custom 24 and it’s easily my favorite guitar I’ve ever owned. Serious quality throughout the range.
Had to comment here:
The fact you're using Thunder and Lightning by the almighty Giant, and even reference the legend that is Dann Huff, made me like this video as fast as possible, as well as subscribe. Awesome video! Also, props for playing the obscure, but absolutely incredible, Man on a Mission by VH!
I have 2006 SE .The orange burst one with moons .I love it .
They all sounds awesome,I loved it😘😘😘😘😘😘
PRS does some great videos on their channel. That's where I found out my SE Paul's Guitar has the very same bridge as their core model.
No weird or wrong turns with a PRS. Part of the problem. Love the info, demo and the tunes, thanks.
All sound great. DGT is awesome. You need to try a 594 singlecut semi hollow core.
All had different pups too - from the lower output 58/15 LT 'S' in the 'vintage LP' inspired S2 to the more modern 85/15's in the CE. The TCI 'S' pups in the SE do sound great and the DGT is my favourite Signature PRS guitar...
I have an S2 and an SE. I love the S2 single cut!! SE is great too.
I got a 2014 SE 245, all I did was change the nut to Tusq and set it up. It plays great. It’s vintage yellow and looks beautiful.
Bit of Nuno there for the lead tones. Nice. They all sound really nice. The CE and DGT (at least through my speakers) sounded to be more dynamic and punchy but other than that hard to tell them apart. All killer guitars.
I have an SE Paul's Guitar in Amber. It is quite expensive for the "affordable " end of the PRS Range. However, when you pick it up play it and just admire the workmanship, it is worth every penny. For a Intermediate Player the SE range is top value.
All of them are amazing guitars ! The distorded sounds was very similar between all of them, but it comes from the signal chain way more than the guitar.
However in clean we can really hear the differences between the ranges !
Id love to own a PRS one day :D
2:40 Giant - Time to Burn! So good Brotha! Hope you’re doing well!
The bolt on CE has the snappiest attack and punch simply a set neck will never ever have 👍🏻love the Giant Dan Huff lick too
They all look soooo good😱😱🔥🔥
That white snake part sounded really really nice on the red guitar
Nice extreme solo. Luv it
I have SC 245 u.s. made and i have the Opeth signature SE models and i love all of them, you are right they have the best imports.
Dude that se looks and sounds great!
Great video and comparison. I have a couple Les Pauls, A Fender Elite Tele and a couple others. About a year ago I ordered a beautiful blue PRS SE Custom 24 for $850 from Sweetwater. Right off the bat, I fell in love. It played so nice and the tone....well, to my ears there's just something special here. I took it too my local guru who leveled the frets a bit and set it up. This is now my #1 go to guitar and has been for nearly a year. Now I'm sure the next higher level PRSs are better but I'm finding it hard to believe they are 2 and 3 times the price better. Think I'll stick with this one. As far as the comparisons in the video, there was differences in the tones but to me they were different, not necessarily better or worse. I think the SE held its own just fine.
Is this love lick one of my favs!!! Good choice dude!
They all sound good. Was impressed with your dgt most. I been trying to figure out if I want a dgt or a 594. Your s2 594 sounds great as well as looks great. Might be hard to pay the difference in price between the 2.
I own 2 SE's...both limeted edition guitar's. Both are custom 24's but the one has a roasted maple neck, absolutely love it! The other SE is a 35th anniversary with the duel toggles like the "Paul's guitar " your giving away. Amazing guitar's, especially for the price point! I also have that exact S2, even the color is the same. I think the S2 and your new blue core had the most warmth. But when you start adding delays, reverbs etc. It's all gonna be how the neck feels. Believe it or not..my 1st SE custom with the roasted maple neck is my favorite. I'm sending it back to Maryland to have new electronics, pickups and a core tremola. I have 23 guitar's and that damn thing has bonded with my hands!😁😁great review Robert. Absolutely love your channel!
i love your t-shirt. 5 watt world!!! so much information from them.
I just got an S2 McCarty 594 and it’s a wonderful guitar.