Author Topic: PRS Mira Vintage Mahogany - Very nice indeed. (Read 5220 times)

Scotty477 · « **on:** February 24, 2008, 12:21:22 PM »

This PRS Mira looks but I wonder just how dark it will sound? More pics are on this site.

http://www.gguitars.com/prs7128327.html

sambo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:26:26 PM »

Yeah the vintage mahogany is one of my favourite finishes for the Mira.

Not sure if I follow you on how dark it will sound though? All the Miras are Mahogany... ?

Scotty477 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:36:52 PM »

Yeah but this one just looks like really, really dense mahogany and being a PRS it'll be top quality stock mahogany.

I dunno, for me it gives the impression of a very dark natural tone. I'm not saying that's bad mind you.

sambo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:38:45 PM »

Ah, I see. Well I have no idea as far that is concerned. :oops:

That particular example looks remotely similar to Twinfan's new Mira actually. So he might be able to provide some sort of insight.

Philly Q · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:52:55 PM »

Dave's is made of quite dense mahogany (with a swirly pattern too, as it happens, as Sambo said) and he says it's very clear-sounding.

Mine's more of a lightweight and I find it quite warm sounding, certainly on the bridge pickup.

We haven't actually compared though - we might just have different perceptions of "bright" and "dark".

(EDIT: Bloody hell, that picture's giving me GAS and I've already got a Mira!! :( :roll: )

Twinfan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2008, 06:05:55 PM »

Yeah, great looking Mira. Similar to mine!

Mine is anything but dark, it's resonant and clear.

opprobrium_9 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2008, 06:18:24 AM »

Quote from: Machinehead

This PRS Mira looks but I wonder just how dark it will sound? More pics are on this site.

http://www.gguitars.com/prs7128327.html

O.....

god...

why???

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

GAAAAAAAAAAAASSS!!!

*drools all over self*

"where's the towel?"

DeanS · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2008, 09:47:59 AM »

I bet that resonates like a bar-steward......

Gizmo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2008, 01:00:20 PM »

the grain on that one is amazing!

Are they planning on doing a trem version?

Twinfan · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2008, 01:13:52 PM »

No trem version - the body is too thin.

I'll have to get some good pics of mine done if I can:

Philly Q · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2008, 01:35:13 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

No trem version - the body is too thin.

I suppose they might be able to make a special short block for the trem, but there wouldn't be a whole lot of wood left between the spring cavity and the pickup cavity. I guess it's a no-no.

I know I keep going on about it, but I'm hoping for a 22-fret version.

LazyNinja · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2008, 01:47:01 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

(EDIT: Bloody hell, that picture's giving me GAS and I've already got a Mira!! :( :roll: )

:lol: You've got a really bad case of GAS Philly!!

I still don't find these Miras attractive. Am I weird? :?

DeanS · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2008, 02:09:40 PM »

Yes you are indeed weird and need professional help :D

Dakine · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2008, 02:11:10 PM »

I thought that one was sold (if same am thinking of) and was posted elsewhere weeks ago.

As for sound, imo, it's a mix of SG and more modern LP. I also believe they are same pups as in my SC245 (but it's VERY early here so my brain is not firing on all cylinders yet, java time).

Twinfan · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2008, 02:16:16 PM »

Yep, they're uncovered SC245 pups.

I find them similar to my Riff Raffs, or maybe an Alnico V Stormy Monday? They're low output and clear.