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- I'm taking a PRS SE and doing upgrades to get it as close as I can to a PRS USA Core Tremonti guitar.
Below are the links related to this upgrade:
PRS SE 245
www.proaudiost...
PRS SE Locking Tuners
www.amazon.com...
Graphtech Nut
www.amazon.com...
PRS Lampshade Knobs www.sweetwater...
Schaller Strap Locks
www.sweetwater...
Music Nomad PRS Setup Process
• PAUL REED SMITH (PRS) ...
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one tip, when you want to highlight the difference in sound, do quick A/B of a few seconds so you can really compare instantly. good job
Fr I thought the Dr pickups sounded better
The clarity of the new pick ups sounded so much better, nice work!
It is always worth upgrading a guitar to your liking. It is enjoyable to do, the guitar is personalized to fit you, and if you like it more, you will play it more. Great Job.
or just yaknow.. practice?? oh what am i saying spending 300$ on pickups that dont alter the sound at all will surely make you sound amazing.
@@sirspongadoodle can’t you do both? Or are you just looking to make snippy condescending sarcastic comments?
@@lewisbeeman are you just going to read the first 4 words of a comment....
lewisbeemans mum is a queen bee in the bed.
@@sirspongadoodle you’re a dolt
This is what I basically have done with all my guitars. I'm a paramedic. So I can't afford the guitars I like most. So I buy the version I can afford, and modify until it's as close as possible to the one I wanted in the first place. Some, I've bought the parts for over time, and then eventually assembled the guitar I couldn't afford. Most, I've bought the lower end model and upgraded it a piece at a time. My Tele is basically a Brent Mason Tele, but in butterscotch. One of my Strats is essentially a Clapton Signature Strat, just without the signature. My Les Paul is a Tribute model with upgraded PAFs and a Jimmy Page circuit mod. So basically, I buy the guitar I can afford. Then I tweak it into the one I wanted.
Absolutely awesome mod! I modded a PRS SE a couple years ago and it made a huge difference. But it was already a great guitar to begin with. The SEs are a great value, especially when you can find a used one in great condition like yours. I upgraded the pickups to a Duncan JB/Jazz set and it was amazing. Your PRS sounds better with the Tremonti than the stock pups, which I found a bit muddy. I've been a fan of PRS since I first played one at a local West L.A. music shop in 1987. I was just knocked out by the quality of the instrument. But I didn't actually get my first PRS till a few years ago, which was the SE. I loved that guitar. I ended up trading it to a friend for a strat, and although I liked the strat I should have kept the PRS, which my friend has since sold to buy himself an Ibanez. I will be getting another SE this year, probably like yours. Even the SE line is so far superior to Gibsons high end line that it's mind-blowing Gibson even stays in business. Gibson just floats on their legacy selling lawyer guitars. Yeah, I know the high end PRS models could be called lawyer guitars because of how expensive they are, but I still have to hand it to them, PRS builds extremely fine guitars, and that quality trickles down to their S2 and SE models. With a little tweaking you can make an SE absolutely perfect, which is what I recommend to players who want to get a PRS without going for a core and breaking the bank. Another thing I live about PRS is that most of their instruments, with a few exceptions like the Santana models, are 25 scale. Not 24, not 25.5, but 25. I think that's a very happy medium between strat and Gibson scale. Rock on.
Thanks! I agree PRS makes some amazing guitars across the entire line.
@@Instrument.Identity.Disorder Videos like this are a great thing for guitar players. A lot of players make the perfect the enemy of the good, and all you've got to do to find the perfect guitar is find a quality ax like an SE and give it a few tweaks, and voila! A perfect rock and roll machine. Sometimes all it takes is a better gauge and set of strings and a little adjusting and there it is. It's exceedingly rare to ever find a guitar right off the rack that's perfect no matter the price.
The main difference is that the Tremonti, even the SE, is a 25" scale length while the 245 is 24.5" giving it a different sound and feel. Don't get me wrong, phenomenal job with the upgrades!!! I just added the SE locking tuners, Schallar S-locks and lampshade knobs to my SE DGT, amazing how much the knobs effect the look of the guitar in regards to SE vs Core. Fretboard staining is killer!
If you do ever decide to buy the Core, the Tremonti is worth it. I didn't get a 10 top and got mine a couple of years ago but it's hands down my favorite guitar out of my collection. The Termonti pickup set are probably my favorite pickups of all time. Looking to put them in some of my other guitars. The sound great in your 245!
I have the exact same guitar, same color and everything, fitted some
strap locks and upgraded the pups to SD invaders which made a massive difference, the stock pups were a big disappointment in my opinion but now the guitar sounds fantastic. Also treated the neck with a dark linseed oil and had a professional set up with fret job. Will have to get a set of those control knobs, they look great Great video.
The guitar looks great. The upgrades, I believe, are the right ones for the SE. In the end, your guitar is your guitar, so your changes reflect your priorities. The Tremonti pickups with the nut upgrade transform into a brighter sound with more punch and a tighter response. I enjoyed watching the video. The most difficult part of choosing a PRS US model over an SE is that the SE is very well built. If I buy a low price Gibson, it sounds like a low end Gibson. It's a lot harder to tell with the PRS model. I was fortunate enough to buy a signature model Silver Sky. But I lament at times if it's worth it over the SE version. I love the Silver Sky, and my S2 McCarty 594. But their SE counterparts are damn good guitars.
Wow, the sound improvement is clear as night and day! The tone is much more dynamic and full bodied! Nice job!
Excellent video. I have done similar upgrades on some of my guitars in the past. That said, it was like watching myself from the third prospective. :^) I also think that the guitar does sound more then a bit better! The new pups made a big difference. Much more clarity in the notes and combinations thereof.
Steve, nice job! Always worth a little tinkering to get that exact custom fit !
I have that exact guitar made in Indonesia and after watching this i will not change a thing about it. Thank you.
Ditto! 🤩
I truly appreciate what you have done. I might be doing the same thing to another guitar in the future. It's always good to see someone perform the work. I think I might be a visual learner.
I would recommend not gluing the nut until you've checked out. It's. I had to sand on mine quite a bit to get it to sit nicely. I ordered the graphtech nut but it was white and tiny, so I bought a core nut, a couple dollars more. I have a custom 24 se, I recently added a brass sustain block to the tremolo. It really gave me a much better note attack, I didn't expect much difference but it was a pretty noticeable change, the nut also improved the tone, and of course the Seymour Duncan pickups were a huge improvement. Now I live that guitar. It was set up terribly when I got it, but it just felt great. I am so glad I made the effort to upgrade it. It's awesome now
The full on clarity and tightness cannot be mistaken to the upgraded Tremonti set. They have such a huge round and full open sound but with a tightness and clarity beyond the stock pickups. Highly worth the great effort and work you did to this SE. Much respect in taking this dive into making an SE “Something Extra” “Special Edition” “Super Elegant “ you get it…. SE…. Sweet
You did some excellent work on this PRS. Very clear and concise.
Glad you think so!
Budget versions of your favorite guitars are prime subjects for upgrades. Making it your own keeps things fun and interesting.
You started with a great foundation! That color is Bad@zz! Each upgrade improved intonation & tightness; Clear high notes, tight & punchy lows. Full thick, rich drive tones! Now it sounds as good as it looks!
I hope to give my PRS SE Custom Semi-hollow some of these upgrades soon. Thanks!
You ain't kidding about the QC of PRS. I bought my Tremonti SE back in 2011 when they were still Korean made for $549 CAD. Couldn't believe how great it felt, how it played. That day I also tried out a $1500 Gibson Les Paul and it didn't compare to this Korean PRS SE. I'll never forget it.
I bought the same model in 2019, and I had the same experience. It feels as high quality as any Gibson I've ever played. It shouldn't be such a good guitar. I have a similarly priced Telecaster that is trash in comparison.
For newbie’s at doing this type of work take some pictures before you disassemble the parts and wires.
Agreed! I actually mentioned taking pictures at one point but I accidentally cut out that part of the video! 🙂
Also be descriptive and write were everything goes because pictures can still leave you lost so having both also helps you remember
@@thomasmaynard6125 O did a screen grab. I can see everything so clearly
Good job 👏🏽
Staining the neck is oddly the biggest improvement in my book. I would have never contemplated that, rather, id have steel wool'd a finish off the back like any other hand tool id spend time with. The fretboard politely sucked up the stain uniformly and looks cooler. Pickups, tuners, nut obviously cleaned up the sound, but the neck stain seems like it just laid down and opened its legs for a first time DIY to let you feel okay taking a shot at something else later on. Pretty neat, Stevie.
Thanks! I am still thinking about taking the finish off the back of the neck to make it more satin.
@@Instrument.Identity.Disorder The caveat to taking the gloss off is that it effectively "ruins" the guitar in regards to resale, so you have to go into it noting its a keeper and not a flipper. If youre keen on the idea and because its also nicely painted; I'd suggest practicing on a spray painted piece of test scrap. You can also go an extra bit and drive over to your local Maco and ask the car painter guy person to person (rather than trust the internet) how to approach it just right so you can feel more confident about not screwing up the paint. I know its nitpicky, but this is something special because of what you put into it. Even if you keep the neck sticky, its still a really good guitar and you did a great job on the project, by the way.
I would have never done that.
That's one hell of analogy 😬
Projects are fun even if it doesn’t increase the value of the guitar to anyone else but you. I’d like to get a PRS Tremonti SE to do similar upgrades just for the pleasure of doing the job. I wouldn’t want to modify a premium guitar model. Great video.
Thank you.
The reason you probably got such a killer deal on your 245 is because it has been discontinued in favor of the 594. Very comparable guitars, the 594 just has a slightly different neck profile and scale length as well as different pickups. The stock nut on the 245 isn't plastic, it's similar to a GraphTech. All good choices for upgrades though, well done.
It is really the neck feel that separates the guitar from an SE to a Core. My SAS core neck is the best feeling neck of all the guitars I have ever owned. Aside from that the pickup upgrades and tuners upgrades can make a lot of difference in a guitar as I have done those modifications on numerous guitars. Definitely can hear the difference between the stock vs. mod versions on this. Great job!
Thanks!
I have a PRS SE FLOYD. I had the back of the neck sanded to make it feel more satin like. I took out the 85/15's and put in the PRS \m/ Metal Buckers. I put locking tuners on the head stock. I put the tone and volume knobs on it from a core. Is it a core, no, but it IS better than what it was. People actually think it is a core Until they see the SE on the head stock.
Amazing! definitely sounds way way better, especially with the cleans!
Refinish it!
For sure. Even the distorted tone was tighter and had a ton more clarity. The guitar definitely sounds better with the new pickups.
What I difference the pickups made, the clarity of the clean and the much more distinct distortion. Thanks for doing this!
Listen back to the demo’s, I think a lot of the improvement is better tuning and intonation!
Awesome job. It sounds more defined with the Tremonti’s
I think so too!
I bought a used (brand new condition) 2023 US made PRS Mccarty 594 s2 double cut stock and paired it with my Halo double delay, EQ, chorus,metal zone, booster and noise gate and it sounds really good. The distortion is very clear and crispy and the acoustic sound angelic. I don't want the PRS core anymore and I sold my Gibson classic 2023 after I had my PRS McCarty 594 s2
I did a similar customization to my 2020 Exotic Edition SE Custom 24. I upgraded to the PRS locking tuners, put a set of Maryland-made 85/15 pickups in it, the PRS 5-way super switch, I swapped out the import tremolo to a PRS tremolo from Mannmade USA (John Mann was the designer and original fabricator of the PRS tremolo), I put the coated Fender tremolo springs in , and I swapped out the pots and caps for upgraded parts. For the push/pull, I decided on a push/push tone pot. I love the functionality of a push/push way more than a push/pull. In retaining a push/push tone pot in addition to the 5-way super switch, I ended up with more tones than even a Core model Custom 24. And of course I also swapped out the strap buttons for Dunlop strap locks. I also had the frets Plek'd. I think that's all the modifications I've made to my guitar. I absolutely love it.
I upgraded my SE Tremonti Custom with phase ii locking tuners, brass bridge from the core models, Tremonti pickups, new pots and finally turn the back of the neck to a satin finish.
This guitar is now one of my favorites.
I own 4 PRS SE guitars and all of them are stock. I can see doing the upgrades you did to get closer to the sound you like. I just picked up a double cut McCarty at the end of July.
"I own 4 PRS SE guitars and all of them are stock"
Why 4?
@@gooble69 different models
yeah definitely I modify all my SE guitars hehe just recently got a 2007 tremonti for about $450. Excited to start upgrading stuff hehe. Nice work on the 245! The difference with the SE Tremonti is that they are using 25in scale length. I really wanted a single cut stop tail PRS SE, the Tremonti SE is perfect!
Well done Stevie. The pickups did really made a big differens. And it sure must be nice to have locking tuners. Im gonna fix my 245 as soon as possible. Thank you for all inspiration. 🥇
I started upgrading my PRS SE Custom 24 Laurel Burl but it's on hold because I wound up in the hospital, I can hear the difference in the pickup's you've installed, great job you did I love the sound and looks
Hope you are better now...
When removing the pickups I’d recommend connecting a pull string to the potentiometer side of the wire to assist the installation of the new pickups.
why remove pickups.. if you even use mild overdrive the tonal difference from 1 humbucker to another humbucker is unnoticable.
Oh ya I noticed big time man. The old pickups just sound a little bit cheaper and less full and gritty. Thanks for showing this was amazing to watch man. I might switch my S2 pick ups out for these. They sound insane ! Hope your gig went well dude
3% improvement in listener sound quality perception. However for the player the string attack and overall confidence gained & feeling are percieved a lot better.
I used to own a Tremonti PRS 10 top. Sold it about 9 years ago and I regret it to this day lol
The quality control by PRS is really amazing. I like to buy used guitars, especially those have already upgrade by the previous owner. I had a PRS SE Chris Robertson with Schaller locking tuners and Schaller strap lock upgraded by the previous owner. It's a great guitar I've ever play; If upgrade the bridge pickup to the USA made tremonti pickups, it would be a very powerful sound guitar.
I'm sure you'd love the Tremonti bridge pickup!
@@Instrument.Identity.Disorder Hopefully PRS will upgrade the SE Tremonti guitar with locking tuners and Tremonti signature pickups.
I can definitely hear an improvement/difference but the biggest difference I can hear is an improvement in the tuning/intonation of the guitar after the upgrades which is probably more to do with your “setup” after the work!
I’m a bit surprised though that after the upgrade you did that you didn’t upgrade the Alpha pots and bridge!
Like you, I too enjoy upgrading cheaper guitars gaining sometimes huge improvement and other times not so much.
The construction of cheaper instruments these days is so much better than even just a couple of decades ago with the weak link usually being the hardware and electronics, items that are easily upgraded!
I was also aware of the difference in intonation and tuning in general,but dont know if IT was puling on the strings with slightly out of tune strings making IT worse......
Thanks! I'm still thinking about upgrading the pots, caps, switch and jack. I did also look at a new graphtech bridge but the SE bridge seems pretty nice.
Huge difference in sound!
A tip on changing tuners (switches and pots too that secure with a washer or bushing and a nut) is finger tighten with a socket as firmly as you can but don't use the wrench handle- that much extra torque is overkill when attaching a metal thing to a wood thing. Finger-tight with your firmest grip on the socket is tight enough, and you won't crush the wood or damage the finish that way. As much.
That's called "mechanical sympathy" and it is a great skill to learn. Not just on guitars, on anything! Great advice, my man.
@@mrfuriouser Absolutely! You gotta have some feelings for the materials. I believe in 'optimum torque' for the given situation.
Good job stevie and nice video...i have modded and upgradet all of my guitars, with new hardware, pickups, cts potis and new wiring, knobs and now even the nut (graphtech)...well worth it, and sounds are much better....feels good to achieve this by doing it oneself too....cheers mate from germany......and they look better too...haha...
This video was EXCELLENT! I was planning on doing this same thing. The only thing that I might also do is replace the volume/tone pots (if needed) and replace the tremolo for the Core model trem.
Thanks! I am still thinking about changing out the pots, caps, switch and jack (because, at this point I might as well, right?)
@@Instrument.Identity.Disorder if you do those mods also, we're going to need an update video!
I'm surprised there aren't more subscribers...you should do a whole Franken guitar series and put side by side comparisons. I'd tune in to watch that all day.
So the channel just started so I'm hopeful I'll be reaching more people like me! Great ideas!
I truly appreciate your conviction and tenacity/ courage, with regards to your musical endeavors... especially doing this with a PRS of any model..... But.......
...in just my humble experience and opinion.... even if you were able to do everything perfectly, with respect to the list of upgrades that you had mentioned, I can assure you....
.......without a doubt.... and beyond comparison, with regards to specifically the "Resonance, Tone, ..and ultimately that RESPONSE in Raw Harmonic Texture that essentially is clearly evident (personally speaking) with PRS's Artist LIMITED or Signature Models have.....
......I can Even tell the difference between the CORE models and Artist LIMITED/ Signature PRSs.....
...and again, in my opinion its all due the culmination of the Top materials and specific Woods that they intentionally cherry pick before they are even cut..... for this very reason...etc.
Again... Im not trying to shit on your parade.....
Kudos to you for doing your own thing bro....
Ultimately... Im just relaying my experience to you.🤘😎😈
¶||~ Ive got a 2009 Limited Bodega Bay PRS Artist Model that I would literally guard with my life .......It literally sounds like a Choir of Arch Angels Reverberating through the distant crack of the sky through Heaven itself.......
...... metaphorically if course.🤘😎😈
Great video. So many things I find interesting here. I like your shirt! I used to play in a band with John Cooper many years ago. I was hanging out with him backstage at his show a couple of years ago, and in walks Mark Tremonti. John introduced him to me, and I was on cloud 9. I'm a huge Tremonti fan. I also can't afford a $5k
Tremonti PRS, so I may do this to an SE Tremonti. I also prefer a hardtail, but I think I would rather have the correct scale length - even though it has a tremolo. Mark based his model off the SC250 that they no longer make, but he needs the extra length so it doesn't sound floppy when detuned. Good job, man!
sounded exactly the same on my side . but those things can be near impossible to pick up on youtube recordings , great video ...
Wow I love the upgrade…god you have a great sound, tone everything about it is beautiful. I love my Tremoni I have the first prototype
Nice work. Really great result. Love the sound of the new pickups.
Enjoy!
My lord, what a difference. Great video and I think I will do this to my 245.
Great upgrades. Way better sound! Thank you for NOT removing the clear plastic film on camera. You made the right move!🥳
Massive difference, those Tremonti pups are awesome,great job
Super job. That fretboard looks sweet!
Massive upgrade to the shirt after the upgrades. Great video
I love P.R.S.
Been playing now over 4 decades. I've played just about everything. I'm playing a S.E. and I'm not going to change a thing. Great guitar.
I have an SE Custom 22 that I want to do this to. Locking tuners, put some 85/15 in will a coil tap tuning pot, and the lampshades. Have a CE24 in gray that sounds great.
yes I would do it and I have done it and will continue to do it. sounds good Brotha. the after sound is a tremendous difference
Cooper Stuff! Love the shirt and that guitar looks nice.
cooper stuff!!! I just picked up the Tremonti SE. Seth from Skillet plays a Tremonti also.
Fret work and you're done💪
I upgraded an SE Custom 24 Floyd. Added a brass block, Pariah pickups, a US Tone Pot, and lampshade knobs. It’s a great guitar and cost me less than 1200
It sound better with the upgrade. I like it !
Wow . Richer and cleaner sound even over youtube
Wow- drastic difference with new pickups.
Nice!! PRS guitars are always top shelf, even the SE models!
Yes they are!
Love it, sounds much better. I did this to my 24 fret Ibanez (to the bridge only). The Tremonti pick up sits a little closer to the strings than the stock pickups did...however my guitar sounds amazing and unique. I would not have it any other way. When I use the bridge pickup, my cleans actually have a little break up if I pick or strum aggressively, and when I throw on distortion it's insane. It's my favorite guitar and I'm not changing a thing. I prefer it over any PRS.
I immediately put lock in tuners on my SE and found a great price on some dragon 2 pickups, I cannot tell the difference.
The main thing I love about locking tuners is it makes string changes so quick and easy. I do think they help some with tuning stability but mostly that comes from a good nut that's filed properly for the string guage.
It sounds really awesome. Great job.
Nice job!
By the way, your list shows the link to the tuners TWICE. The link for the nut is actually the locking tuners.
Nice job. That old nut sounded like Tusq when it hit the floor.
New SE's are supposed to come with Core nuts. Tusq is good, but that's replacing an apple with an apple.
As a Gibson Fanboy...lets just say that PRS are growing on me
My wife gifted me with an se tremonti and I will never sell it. Thinking about upgrading the pickups next. It’s a good guitar and one that I feel like I can play and not worry about dinging.
😎👍💓🇺🇸🎸 LONG LIVE PRS!!!
RELIC FREE SINCE 1985!
As a pro level pickups made a big difference rounder warmer meaty low end😊❤
The new pickups made a big diff. Well done.
The magic is in the pickups!
Great video. Sweet looks following the modifications. And yes, the tonal quality improvement following the changes can be heard, and is amazing!
Definite difference in the sound. Ya done good.
I put lockers on my SE 35th and swapped pups for Vaughan Skow pickups. Played, sounded great. Just put the original pups back. Still sounds great but a little fatter which I am liking right now. You may find you will want to put the original pickups back just to get a different tone again. Beauty of the PRS SE is it is great stock or upgraded. Like the theme of your channel. I also like all things music..
I agree. The stock pups weren't too bad on this to start with. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for the video! I just bought a SE McCarty 594 and will probably look into making some similar changes, especially the tuners and pickups.
Nice! It looks great. I'm surprised at how well the neck stained
Nice! The new pups sound tighter and clearer. I was actually kinda shocked on how well the stock ones did lol. I have a Frankenstein of an Epiphone Jr. It was my first guitar and I slowly slapped better hardware and electronics into it. Whenever someone comes over they always end up fiddling with the Jr.😂
Thanks! That says a lot when people gravitate towards the guitar you upgraded!
Sounds and looks tons better
The upgraded pickups sound much "tighter" ! Nice job👍
fun walkthrough!
Nice work, great Vid, I love my SEs, In New Zealand the cores are very expensive, cool upgrades, yep I would give it a go. 🙂
I have a couple of Gibson Les pauls, and while I did change the wiring on my 68' RI custom and put in one different pickup, I don't mess much with the rest of the electronics or the mechanics at this point anymore. My 59' RI I don't touch at all (it's an artist model, so that stays as it is), but for any sorts of changes I have my 2009 Les Paul studio. Shortly after purchase (new, so that must have been around 2010, or maybe even still in 2009) I removed the PCB that was inside and put in measured 550k pots and matched russian PIO capacitors. Currently I have OX4 pickups inside. The hardware (tuning pegs, bridge, saddle) used to be gold, but are now black (just like the guitar) with aged tuning knobs. I used 50's style wiring as I prefer that over modern wiring.
The difference in looks and sound is quite drastic compared to when I bought it, I have to say. That black nut that you put into yours would fit that guitar quite well, as that's the only thing that's still white on it. Might have to look into that.
Wow great upgrades! Have you encountered any tuning stability issues with the Les Pauls?
@@dowaliby1 no, not really.. they're all quite stable as long as the environment doesn't change too much.. obviously humidity can play a role and I travel regularly with my studio, so I am regularly in the need of retuning that one.. the others are pretty stable at my house.. especially when I compare to some other guitars with tremolo that go out of tune much easier. Still not as stable as some with locking tuners though.
@@cdh79 Thank you!
Outstanding job sir! Subscribed 👍🏻
Good video man love the Cooper stuff t-shirt😎🤘
Awesome video, enjoyed watching!
Well done vid. Good luck with the channel! Subbed....
HUGE DIFFERENCE MAN! Great Job! I am looking to upgrade my S2 McCarty pickups for the 58/15s to the LT model, looking tuner and strap locks is now on my list as well. You turned that guitar from good to amazing 🤘🏼
waste of money.
@@sirspongadoodle how?
@@ggreloaded5269 because unless you are playing fully clean it literally makes no difference in tone.
@@sirspongadoodle I do play fully clean
@@ggreloaded5269 then it may be worth something to you but honestly the speaker and cab will do way way more for you.
A lot tighter when when overdrive ❤
Nice improvement to a sweet axe. Indonesia makes great guitars. If you're going to buy a Squire or SE go with one that's made in Indonesia.
PRS SE guitars are great guitars and the pickups made a big difference. They are cleaner and get more sound out and your can hear the strings better. The original pickups were not bad at all. I know on some of the cheaper guitar the volume and tone pots don't have much range but not sure that is the case on the PRS SE models. I have a Toni Iommi guitar with his original pickups in it from Epiphone that was done from Epiphone. That guitar does sound really nice as well. Once you replace the pickups the guitar will sound the best that it will sound with it being an SE. I am sure there is still a little bit of a difference but not $4K difference. You did a good job.
Great job man! Definitely worth it
Really excellent video with all steps well documented. I did get a little confused on the soldering for the tremonti neck pickup. Did you also solder the braided shield on the pot for grounding. It sort of looks like you did.