Prs SE Custom

[Bob Johnson]

If you're looking for something in this price range that's exceptional the SE is not the tool. Pickups are mediocre and build quality is just about right for the price. For instance there are some Chinese made Fender Telecasters about with two Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a glued neck that are exceptional. I came across them doing some set up work on them for Strings Direct ( sorry can't remember the model number)  and they were really, really nice for £350.; looks like a Fender but it's a completely different animal. But that's just one of many such examples. Get out there and try stuff that might surprise you; there's loads of good stuff out there at this price point

[Stringkiller]

I agree with Bob - there's a lot of great product out there at under £500.
I tried a Fender Korean Tele that was -for me - a better guitar than a lot of more expensive and CS Fender.

You've got to try with your eyes closed and your ears wide open as many models as you can - try always to use the same amp - Peavey Classic or Fender Deluxe RI is my choice as most stores have them. - and hardest of all with an open mind focusing on what you are going to do with the instrument, not what it looks like.

Also I agree with Sifyben who suggests that if you dont like the trem don't buy and then go and change it - get a axe that does what you want first time round and keep expenses down.

I have a original Soapbar SE, the red singlecut with 2 soapbars and just the other day was playing with a guy who had a very expensive + £3K Gibson 56 CS LP with P90s and at the 20/30 watt volumes.
Unprompted, the other musicians mentioned that the PRS sounded as good if not better than the Gibson.
This PRS also has the perfect 59 LP thick neck down to a tee. It laso thinner and lighter than the US ones and I've had no tuning or tuner stability problems.
I see that Mick Taylor in UK Guitarist has changed the pickup on his Single Soapbar SE but for the moment I get just the P90 sound I want from it.

Hope this helps and tell us what you finally decide on.
Bruce Stringkiller

[noodleplugerine]

I agree with Bob - there's a lot of great product out there at under £500.
I tried a Fender Korean Tele that was -for me - a better guitar than a lot of more expensive and CS Fender.

You've got to try with your eyes closed and your ears wide open as many models as you can - try always to use the same amp - Peavey Classic or Fender Deluxe RI is my choice as most stores have them. - and hardest of all with an open mind focusing on what you are going to do with the instrument, not what it looks like.

Also I agree with Sifyben who suggests that if you dont like the trem don't buy and then go and change it - get a axe that does what you want first time round and keep expenses down.

I have a original Soapbar SE, the red singlecut with 2 soapbars and just the other day was playing with a guy who had a very expensive + £3K Gibson 56 CS LP with P90s and at the 20/30 watt volumes.
Unprompted, the other musicians mentioned that the PRS sounded as good if not better than the Gibson.
This PRS also has the perfect 59 LP thick neck down to a tee. It laso thinner and lighter than the US ones and I've had no tuning or tuner stability problems.
I see that Mick Taylor in UK Guitarist has changed the pickup on his Single Soapbar SE but for the moment I get just the P90 sound I want from it.

Hope this helps and tell us what you finally decide on.
Bruce Stringkiller

As I said:

The original Soapbar SE, the purple singlecut with 2 soapbars - Was a PHENOMENAL guitar, I would love to get my hands on one infact.

Damn amazing guitars, wish I got one when I had the chance.

[MrBump]

I tried that spalted maple Tele in Strings Direct, it had 2 SD Pearly Gates pickups and it was fab. 

It started off my Tele GAS.

Which has since subsided...  For now...

[WezV]

It started off my Tele GAS.

Which has since subsided...  For now...

dont let roo indimidate you!!!