Author Topic: I think I'm in love with a girl called Mira... (Read 8726 times)

indysmith · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2007, 05:00:40 PM »

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I agree that getting a custom built guitar will give you something with a lot more character.

well - you would :roll:

Ted · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2007, 05:04:54 PM »

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The Dan Spitz signature... hmmmm.

I'm not a fan.

Agreed, it's shiteeous. I really can't understand why he wanted that headstock shape - I suppose he just prefers 6-a-side tuners, but still...

As for the Mira, I asgree that doesn't quite fit the PRS brand image, but in its own right, I like it a lot. Count me in for the SE version.

One thing I thought was stupid - they have a 3-way Tele-style switch then an annoying little mini-switch for coil-splitting. Why not have a 5-way switch with coil-splitting in the in-between positions?

I'm going to email PRS and see if they plan a SE Mira version. That would be very nice indeed.

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2007, 05:27:22 PM »

Quote from: indysmith

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

I agree that getting a custom built guitar will give you something with a lot more character.

well - you would :roll:

Naturally!

I dont thnk that £1400 is all that bad for a really well made guitar .
PRS do have pretty good quality control but whether the instruments will have that little bit of something special that will make them sell by the dozen is another matter.
My guess is that they will sell pretty well.

Ted · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2007, 06:13:18 PM »

So I emailed them

............................................

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Paul Reed Smith Guitars. At this point
we have no plans to introduce an SE version of the Mira, but I will pass along your suggestions to our R&D team as well as our Sales staff.

Thank you for your continued support of Paul Reed Smith Guitars. I hope you find this information helpful, please let me know if you have any further questions.

Shawn Nuthall
Paul Reed Smith Guitars
Mgr. Customer Support
380 Log Canoe Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-9970

indysmith · « **Reply #19 on:** December 06, 2007, 08:11:48 PM »

I'll email them too - see if we can get something in the works ;)

Philly Q · « **Reply #20 on:** December 06, 2007, 09:17:47 PM »

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see an SE version if it's successful.

Or even if it isn't - maybe they'll decide it's better suited to a lower price bracket, like the EG, Paul Allender or Billy Martin models.

QS-Nalle · « **Reply #21 on:** December 06, 2007, 09:27:49 PM »

+1 on the fender & gibson thing, I just don't like them at all.....

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #22 on:** December 06, 2007, 10:14:11 PM »

Quote from: Ted

The Dan Spitz signature... hmmmm.

I'm not a fan.

Quote from: Philly Q

Agreed, it's shiteeous.

Better now? I think that some modifications can be a nice headstock:

dave_mc · « **Reply #23 on:** December 06, 2007, 10:48:04 PM »

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I agree that getting a custom built guitar will give you something with a lot more character.

The PRS guitars are incredibly well made, and the quality control is spot on but they feel a bit "samey" to me. If you go looking for a Fender or a Gibson you have to try 20 to find the one that screams, but at least you will find one. With the PRS they all seem at a higher quality than much of the Fender /Gibson product but you hardly ever get one that stands out.

yeah, me too. PRS are nice guitars, no doubt, but well over a grand, sometimes over 2, for what is basically a production line guitar doesn't sit too well with me, especially when I know that you, or bob, or many other guys could make me something entirely to my spec, which'd most likely be better, for less.

:)

Philly Q · « **Reply #24 on:** December 06, 2007, 11:03:05 PM »

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Better now? I think that some modifications can be a nice headstock:

That is a little better, with the reverse headstock, HH pickups and no stupid "U.S." inlays or Gretsch-style master volume on the lower horn. You're a better designer than Danny Spitz, Fernando. :)

But I still hate the spalt-camo finish, and I think the standard PRS headstock perfectly matches the body shape, why change it?

I can see something to like about most guitars, but I really do think the Dan Spitz PRS is a monstrosity. It's horrible! :(

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #25 on:** December 06, 2007, 11:30:30 PM »

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Better now? I think that some modifications can be a nice headstock:

That is a little better, with the reverse headstock, HH pickups and no stupid "U.S." inlays or Gretsch-style master volume on the lower horn. You're a better designer than Danny Spitz, Fernando. :)

But I still hate the spalt-camo finish, and I think the standard PRS headstock perfectly matches the body shape, why change it?

I can see something to like about most guitars, but I really do think the Dan Spitz PRS is a monstrosity. It's horrible! :(

Thank you Phill!
Well, the color of the body I just let it, in my mind I have a Spalted Maple clear, or anything else...
I like the way this headstock fitted and I like the original... A reason to build this instead the original is: the lawers of PRS are very good hehehehe :D

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #26 on:** December 06, 2007, 11:45:04 PM »

Ah and I have made some small modifications on the shape of the headstock :D

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #27 on:** December 07, 2007, 08:07:55 AM »

PRS are great guitars, and I disagree Jonathan, you can find PRSs that really stand out, and just like Gibson and Fender, you have to try 20 to find it, but they do exist.

Only problem is, they're all good, unlike Gibson and Fender, so it's harder.

A pre factory PRS is one of the best production guitars you can ever buy, and they're still good now, even after upscaling.

And also, to the custom point - I think alot of custom builders would ask for a grand on top of what PRS charge if you asked them for say, a Custom 24, with the bird inlays and gorgeous purple flamed top.

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #28 on:** December 07, 2007, 08:24:34 AM »

Oh, and all insults of Spitz's PRS must be removed now.

IT HAS THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, HOW CAN IT BE BAD?!

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #29 on:** December 07, 2007, 08:31:01 AM »

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PRS are great guitars, and I disagree Jonathan, you can find PRSs that really stand out, and just like Gibson and Fender, you have to try 20 to find it, but they do exist.

Only problem is, they're all good, unlike Gibson and Fender, so it's harder.

Maybe I just didn't get to play enough of them in a row - they are good guitars , but pale when compared to pre-factory ones of which I have played quite a few . I have owned quite a few as well but none were ever special enough that I hung onto them.

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A pre factory PRS is one of the best production guitars you can ever buy, and they're still good now, even after upscaling.

Agreed and they did feel different - I really did like some of those but they never for sale (the nicest one belonged to my boss: Doug Chandler at the time when I worked at Chandler Guitars)

BTW - Noodle- how many pre-factory PRS have you played on - or are you just quoting what you have heard on the net?

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And also, to the custom point - I think a lot of custom builders would ask for a grand on top of what PRS charge if you asked them for say, a Custom 24, with the bird inlays and gorgeous purple flamed top.

I think you'd be surprised at times, although you would expect a custom shop guitar to be more. If I wasn't a guitar builder I would probably love a Private Stock PRS to be fair....