Three Tiers of...PRS! | Private Stock, Wood Library and Core Line, What's The Difference?
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- Опубліковано 17 лют 2022
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It's safe to say PRS have one of the most complete and comprehensive product lineups around. But do you actually know what the differences are? In today's video, Jack pulls out a Private Stock, Wood Library and Core model and puts them head to head! Is there really a difference? Watch and see!
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Easily one of the most talented guitar players out there that does reviews. Couldn't ask for a better demonstration.
Actually really like the wood library, although we own an original core model from 2018. Great video Jack.
One of the very best and honest reviews I've ever seen! Done by an outstanding guitar player! Great playing and great selection of words to describe the three models.
This was an extremely well thought out and knowledgeable review of the three lines. Well done. 🎸
I have a Core "Special" which is amazing .. at $5600 US... but when I held a Private Stock 594 double cut model, it made my guitar feel utterly inadequate .. imagine that?
What an amazing video! Informative and entertaining with excellent playing and proper production value.😀👍🏻
Interesting post. Super impressed by the gorgeous and unique tone of the private stock. And in the end, it's also how the instrument inspires you. And your playing implies just that.
Very cool guitars. Awesome playing Jack
Great review Jack!!
Excellent video, thanks
Great video. Thanks for doing it
Loved the video!
Beautiful guitars, and great playing. I have a Custom 24 Wood Library guitar (Rainbow Guitars in Tuscan, AZ), and it’s an amazing guitar.
1:36 Core
2:01 Wood Library
2:25.5 PS
Basically Core is the 'Core' models made to a certain specification.
Wood Library allows dealers to order a 'run' of Core instruments with some different 'wood' choices - want a Custom 24 with a Maple neck instead of Mahogany, wood Library.
Private stock has more options and can be a unique spec - the 'only' guitar like it in the world.
Other than that, there isn't a vast difference. You are paying more really to 'deviate' from core specs and a more 'unique' flavour - you are paying for more 'exclusivity' as there are a LOT fewer versions in that 'spec'. Quality wise, there is really no difference - you don't get the fancy 'colours' (like their Glow burst finishes), but they have pretty much the 'same' hardware, the woods are all 'treated' and 'cured' the same - just maybe not as 'aesthetically' pleasing...
My thoughts aswell man the blue one he has at the end is almost 13k lol!
Have u seen the test of a set of strings between 2 work benches and a pickup underneath? Exact same tone as the guys Suhr. Electric tonewood is myth.
@@djt6546 nah its pickups/height bridges nuts fretwire scale length and strings only for electrics. The rest is cosmetics and feel.
@@djt6546 fingers and picks make mad mojo from common denominators
Love the Special Semi Hollow. Definitely a guitar I aspire to one day own even if it means selling one of my current PRS guitars to afford it. I wonder if they'll do an S2 version of it at some point which would be slightly more accessible??
Thx for a great video. I own a custom 24 ten top, and a Koa custom 24 Private Reserve. Big bucks for both guitars, especially the Koa, Private Reserve. The bottom line is with PRS, all their instruments are awesome. Moneywise, you get what you pay for.
I have core, s2, and se models. They’re all great
Certainly appreciate the clips and the wonderful playing. It seems to me that the major difference in the three were the neck woods. The Core model had mahogany. The wood library had maple. The private stock was Brazilian neck and fretboard. Those are some mighty big leaps between the instruments, all other things considered.
Maybe this might help someone decide. I have two wood libraries and 2 cores.
Special 22 Simi Hollow Wood Library with roasted flamed neck, ebony board and amazing top. Mine like the one shown here are 58/15 MT's not LT's. The neck pickup in regular position (not flipped) are now the LT's. I love the feel of the neck. Only imperfection I could find was inside the sound hole the wood braces had rough finishes. Wood slivers hanging down. I was able to fix it myself. Out of the 4 this is my 3rd favorite. I thought it would be #1. For Looks, weight, and feel of the neck it is #1.
594 Wood Library with a rosewood neck ebony board and another amazing top. Again the neck feels great. The only imperfection was the nut was narrower than the board and neck..Very odd. My favorite pickups to start but now seems a little dull. PRS team is working on it and putting in TCI's. This was my favorite for a year but now I think it's in the 4th position. For looks it's #2 and feel of the rosewood neck. All the PRS Guitars I have came with the perfect set up for me.
Core custom 24-08. At first I was not sure about the pickups 58/08s. After 2 years I now know this is the last one I would ever sell. The top is great, not as fancy but it feels and sounds the best. I usually prefer raw necks but the gloss neck is no problem. Also I usually like low wind pickups but again it sounds great. This one is my favorite PRS.
Last is a core 24 Floyd. The Metal pickups can do anything. Rolled back it sounds so nice for just a bit of break up. Again I thought the Wood Libraries would beat this one, but this one would be my second keeper. Also for the times I need a Floyd this might be my number 1 Floyd guitar.
The special woods on wood libraries don't always translate to better sounding guitars. I do love the feel of the necks on the ones I have. So many videos make it to seem like the higher up you go is always better. The better woods make it sound vintage is not true for what I've played. This seems like a bit of snake oil salesman pitch. My experience of living with 4 models over 5 years tells me different.
With all that being said I still would love to try out a Private Stock but I would need to play several to decide if I would pull the trigger. I like to keep a guitar 1-2 years before deciding how I feel. I've only sold 3 guitar out of 45 ever. At some point I will have to get down to 20 or so guitars.
PRS Guitars are great.
I sent my 594 back to PRS for a re set and they are going to put in TCI 58/15 LT's (tuned for more clarity) vs the Standard 58/15LTs and look at the nut. They are the best for working on your PRS Guitars. I trust PRS so I know when it comes back it will be the best version of the guitar it can be for what I wanted.
Just received the 594 back from PRS. They put a a better fitting nut, replaced the bridge volume pot and put in TCI 58/15 LT pickups with more clarity. I asked for TCI 58/15 LT pickups with more clarity. They did not disappoint. Now that I know fore sure the volume pot went bad maybe that's why I started to not be crazy about the original 58/15 LT bridge pick up. This guitar is better than ever...it's in the running again my favorite PRS. It's love that PRS has the option to send back a guitar to get a fresh reset and inspection. Just a little thing like the nut not perfect always bugged me but now that is not an issue. PRS makes some great guitars and the factory set ups are just right for my liking.
I just found out they never replaced the original pickup. As I wrote above I was wondering if the original would still sound good if the volume pot was replaced. Sure enough that's what happened. The volume pot slowly went bad and I strayed further away because it was not sounding good. It seemed to not have the volume to match the neck. I should have known better and figured that out. Anyway just thought I should share this info.
MAn. nice setup. nice to see content creator with just the good old,halfstack, classic maple set and SVT
I have two PRSs. My first was a 2012 CU24 Experience. It is an amalgam of different parts. 7.8 lbs of awesomeness! It has a Private Stock flamed maple neck with MOP eagle headstock inlay. Mexican ebony board with Macassar ebony headstock veneer. Gorgeous Artist bird inlays. It's in the Autumn Sky finish with gold hardware. Plays/sounds every bit as good as it looks.
My second one I got a few years later. It is a Wood Library DGT in faded Whale Blue on a killer flame maple top. Mahogony body....of course....It has a Korina neck with Cocobolo fretboard. Has Ivoroid tuners and it just looks stunning. The neck carve is Grissom's, so totally different than my CU24. Both of these will go to my kids. Somepoeple invest in cars, stocks etc. I like guitars!
I have the "poor" PRS 245 SE: it's amazing for the price. Really playable, well made. I love it. Maybe a day i ll buy a "core".
That core one looks totally awesome, daymn. Also no reason it doesn't sound just as good.
I like your explanation of Private Stock. Didn't step on any toes and kept it objective.
I have a core bolt on, and an S2. The core LT pickups are better for sure. The S2 feels and plays just as well though.
I have an S2 McCarty 594 and love the guitar, the stock pickups didn't blow me away, but I've retrofitted a set of vintage spec PAF pickups and now it absolutely sings!!
Would love to get a set of the LT pickups from the core model, but not enough to pay the prices they go for on ebay and the like lol
When does the woodlibary one from the video whuld be shown on the website?
Core artist package is fantastic, but it seems difficult to find the price!
The Holy Grail is to find Private Stock details on Core Model and Wood Library models. The key design details are the small abalone Eagle on the headstock and abalone Bird Neck Inlays, gold locking tuners, a roasted satin Flame Maple neck , plus the Artist Package Quilted Maple Tops in a custom color/finish. The best example is the 35th Anniversary Custom 24 Core models from 2020-21. They include the Eagle on the headstock and abalone Bird Neck Inlays, with Paul's Guitar switching circuit, like a CU24-08. Getting the Artist Package Quilted 1-Piece or 2-Piece Maple Top is the Unicorn. This Artist Package Quilted Maple Top is way beyond a typical Flame Maple Ten Top.
The Holy Grail is 1. Private Stock, 2. Artist Package, and Number 3 is with a Core or Wood Library depending on the build. PRS Website explains the misconception of Wood Library.
I own a Core 10 Top Custom 24. I think if I went higher end than that I’d be afraid to play it haha.
Is this a klon style into a fender bc the lead tone has a bit of a wet flatulence to it. I grew up on tubescreamer tightness and more solid movements.
He says at the start it's a Soldano SLO30
Love PRS
How much are these guitars in the respective categories?
I wish the audio was linear from talking to playing. Huge jumps in volume. Food for thought.
Well, if I ever come up with a whole lot of cash, I'll go private stock.
You mustn’t be married. Lol
@@guitarman3968 no I am that's why, if I ever have a WHOLE LOT of cash!
@@GraniteSoundtrack lol. Enough for the axe and enough to pay your divorce lawyer. My wife informed me last night that I’m not buying any more guitars. I told her that she’s not buying any more furniture. Ya know, the couch wasn’t all that uncomfortable to sleep on last night.
@@guitarman3968 my wife feels safe. I'm too broke to even dream.
Can you get PRS to build you a guitar from the factory?
I could barely hear the pickups cut through the tone of the Brazilian rosewood neck 😂
Three tiers of PRS.
(1) One so expensive you will never play it for fear of putting a ding in it.
(2) One you would reward yourself for buying but it won’t make you a better player.
(3) One you would play and your wife won’t be pissed because you didn’t blow the vacation money on a guitar.
Imagine a Private Stock Silver Sky.........
There are higher quality Cores than Wood Librarys. Wood Library is just a Core combination ordered by Dealers. Wood Library “uniqueness” and “extra speciality” doesn’t mean it’s better quality or better sound than a Core. PRS Website will confirm
Yes and no. I've a 24/08 with a quilted copperhead 10 top wood library with a swamp ash back, zirocote fretboard and a flame maple neck, no core model comes close to it
Three tiers of PRS: 1) Leopard 2) Tiger 3) Cougar mom on a Saturday night
PRS tops are excellent but their Clear Coats are EXEMPLARY
The 3 tiers of PRS r : Dentist, Doctor and Lawyer XD
If you've got the cash, you might as well enjoy it right? Regardless of who purchases a PRS, the one thing we can guarantee is that they'll have bought a killer guitar!
I'm not a Dentist, doctor, or a lawyer and i have a 408 wood library.... Its a killer guitar but it would definitely be a lot better and more affordable for me if i was 1 of those 3 things so i wouldn't have to sell a kidney or anything else to purchase more... Hahah
PRS should have long ago renamed the SE line.. The SE's are far far better than a cheap student grade guitar.. Their quality is quite high, fit and finish is better than USA gibsons
Must be struggling in this economic climate
Doubt that, this is one industry that has thrived during the past two year
They’ve increased prices on core and American models across the board, while offering more SE options. Seems to be working for them. The silver sky becoming a meme and a hot item has also helped. I believe they had their most successful year ever.
Pretentious Moi!
Man, their pickups are absolutely terrible.
You should definitely not buy one then
And they say PRS players are elitist!
Different strokes for different folks
Bland as hell….
@@nuendo2496 That’s what’s cool about guitars (and UA-cam). If you don’t like something, you don’t have to buy it (or watch the videos). Pretty cool. Although everyone appreciates your thoughts.
Three tiers of a PRS
Junk
Hideous Junk
Laughable Junk