As Phil McKnight says, if the reviewer's guitar is super awesome but then you get one that's terrible, tell them. Because they're then setting the expectation that the model is awesome.
I don't own one, but I did sample one at sweetwater a while ago (well the flame verneer version) and it was really pretty sweet. If I didn't already own a US CE24 I'd seriously consider buying one.
I have two PRS SE’s and the were awesome right out of the box. Action set perfectly and in tune. PRS Maryland does a full QC and setup before they are sent out. It’s probably the best you can get for the money. Quality is definitely there
5:10 That is as great a compliment for the split sounds as you can give. To play hours of music on the split sound and be happy is something I've never done with any split coil sound.
@@emelle1283 typically players who enjoy single coils will say that split hums just "don't sound like singles" and rather are just a thinner sounding pickup with some more top end. Which doesn't mean they're bad, they're just often not the cup of tea of single coil players.
@@emelle1283no BUT I detach from it supposedly replicating a single coil and I just like the split coil for a cleaner sound for rhythm or clean lead and then hit humbucker mode for extra oomph. I have strats if I really want single coil but love the split for a different reason.
@@emelle1283 I have a Revstar with p90s and I love the sound, very rich and warm. Yes a bit of hum but I just turn it down a fraction. A key guitar in my armoury, brilliant for ethereal softer stuff. So many option for getting both in one guitar though. I also have a epiphone les Paul custom pro and that also splits the coils so can be clear and glassy and then pop the switch to give humbucker power. My ultimate is a strat HSS, covers all bases true single coil and humbucker. The PRS is great though. I think you need a day down the guitar store to have a go on them all 😀 this is why we end up having so many guitars 😂😂
Stumbled upon your channel and it's nice to find someone my side of the ocean making this sort of content. I've recently picked up electric guitar at a ripe age of 35 and find your content really refreshing. Grabbed myself a Tremonti SE, I'm in love with it! Subbed!
I agree! I’m not a huge fan of the 24, it sounds too thin/bright for me, but the 22 sounds more like a traditional humbucking guitar such as a Les Paul. So that would be what I would prefer.
Just bought the shiny version - love it. Split coil sounds great to me, but the HBs are also really nice The two main criticisms you make seem like things ppl wld get used to if they played it a lot. Not a problem for me. And the build quality is excellent.
Samash was tempting me with one of these for a 15% discount. I was shocked they were in stock. But I caved and ordered a gold top Sire L7... Sigh, I can't stop ordering new guitars. Lol
@@VictorVectorMusic oh man, it's even cheaper right now. Look at the home page for a 15% code. Today it's "BRK" and the guitar is $475. After using the code it's $402.94
Those both sound great. I’ve listened to all of your cali tweed stuff trying to decide what to buy between one of those, a Marshall studio JTM, and a recto-verb. Decision paralysis has bitten me hard! You have presented a strong case for the cali tweed!
I bought one online in vintage cherry from GC/MF. A sales associate contacted me and asked if I would take one that had been on the display wall of a GC in Connecticut. I OK'ed that and when it arrived, it was a bit overpacked (I really can't complain) and it was nearly in tune (tuned the G string & off we go) and looked great. Neck wood had a little character born in the tree but was otherwise very nice. The satin finish three piece body has exactly the character you would expect: good looking but not spectacular. I've seen a few of these advertised as used where the selected three pieces were not a lucky match - the contrasting finish of each of the three pieces wasn't a good contrast, so be be careful and look at it before you buy. I was lucky, mine looks great. I'm a happy customer.
Just picked up a used one, traded back in after 2 months, for $350+ tax…in perfect shape. I adjusted the neck, just a bit, polished the frets, hydrated the fingerboard, adjusted the pickup height, and this affordable guitar is gig ready…Amazing instrument, for $350….
We all know that that head wound was suffered in the pit. Perhaps I also suffered a head injury in that same pit, because every time I see this guitar, I can’t help but leave comment that pickup covers would absolutely transform the appearance of this guitar. And I’m not even a pickup-covers-kind-of-guy.
I have two PRS SEs. One hardtail and one Floyd Rose. Both are set necks (glued not bolted). The are my favorite gigging guitars. Note are you aware the neck scale is slightly shorter than a Strat? Gibson 24 3/4", Strat 25 1/2", PRS 25"
I’ve had two 24 feet guitars and fell out of love with them for the reason you mentioned. I’d been so long on 21/2 fret guitars and I couldn’t make the adjustment. Both amazing but in the end… That said, £500 and I think I’d manage!
I'd love to have one. I have a 2014 se and it's probably the best playing guitar compared to my Les Paul tribute (killer pickups), and a tele player series. All are great but the prs is the easiest to play. I did replace the push pull with a standard tone and put a better cap in it and it really brought the pickups to life.
Great guitar for the money. I really like the SE Swamp Ash Special as a great value guitar as well. I still prefer the Modern Eagle V and the semi-hollow Special more, but those are also 4x the price. So the SE’s are really good for the price.
Got mine from a local store sent by mail. Lovely guitar (the Bloody Orange finish). All ok out of the box. My first PRS and 24 fret guitar ever. Got this one because i was always with an eye on the CE models but were a bit over my budget.
I own one in Satin Cherry Red. Wonderful! Wish they'd offer this in Black Gold Sunburst with masked body binding (IMO PRS's most beautiful finish to date.) - I'm the first in line!
I can't tell you how frustrating it is every time PRS releases a cool SE but are always on the 24 fret models. I honestly can't abide 24s, but beyond the McCarty, DGT and other signature models, they're all 24s. They just released an SE CE Semihollows which is almost exactly what I need.
The SE CE looks somewhere in between a PRS and a Caparison Angelus. I kind of love it, and I hope they do a lot more cool finishes with it like maybe some solid metallics
man you sounded great at that gig. your a great player. I think this line of PRS Guitars are amazing value but for the love of god get locking tuners ready! I've said for a while they just need to make ONE line of locking tuners for all their guitars. I think they are essential in 2024.
I am die hard Strat Fan. Own one but I have always wanted a modern Guitar with Humbuckers for playing some Riffs and Chugg a bit every now and then Will this cut it for me. I don’t play in major low tunings. Drop D or maybe C# Tuning at the most
Got mine a few weeks ago, after a long wait. No brainer for £499. I have a nice Strat so single coil not that impressed with, but humbuckers rock and sound very nice clean. When I pick up my Strat definitely a better feel, but hey it’s £2000 so price value great. I found the action a bit high out of the box so I may adjust.
Having just recently bought a Soloking MT1 and MS1 from Andertons, I'd be interested to see a review from you on these, as a guitar even cheaper than the PRS and, at least on paper, better spec'd
I had the gold HSS one it looked great and well spec'd with a lovely smooth neck but for me only issue was the body weight and big block trem so it got returned otherwise fantastic imo!
So many complaints about certain aspects of the guitar just floor me. If you don't like the finish, inlays, headstock shape, the switching or whatever it is, change it or buy something else. Complaining about a guitar's design is pointless when so many brands exist is just silly. I don't work for PRS, I'm not a PRS Artist and I only have one PRS guitar. No guitar is perfect, but there are enough brands to choose from, you should be able to find one that makes you happy. Music is art and guitars are a paintbrush in that sense, it's the end result that matters, not the tool.
Can't agree more, if you don't like the birds, the headstock shape, or whatever, that's their design, not yours. I've played guitar for nearly four decades, we are living in a time when good guitars are everywhere. If you don't like one maker's design, feel or sound, there are others you can try. No one asks what paints or chisels Michelangelo used to create his masterpieces.
I have the same -,) had intonation problems..was some work to fix.it...the Bridge i setted to the body....its ok now..but i expected more from that guitar!
Is the neck just like the Custom 24 bc I want to like the wide thin in fact I like the thin front to back but find the wide part or fretboard width to be too wide bc my current favorite Aria Pro2 jet1 neck and my Ltd ec1000 necks feel much easier to make power chords with ring and fore fingers vs having to add the pinky for me anyway.
I own a USA CE semi hollow, but I walked into the local GC today and bought a "used" cherry CE SE in New shape for $350... 😂 It's not the same as the MD built, but it's dayum close enough for $350 ❤. It's gonna be my kiddo's bday gift🤘🎸
same issue for me with the switcher placement and it tricks my mind as it’s sideways instead of vertical like an LP. took me a while but I’m good with it now. Pickups can be little harsh on the top end when tone/vol wide open that a little rolloff can fix. overall good value
personally, i wish prs offered more hardtail versions with dot inlays. I own a new SE Custom 24 & very much wish I could get that SAME guitar in a hardtail w/dot inlays.
I’ve been really happy with my SE CE24. My only complaint is that I’d like to buy another of the same guitar (or the SE CE24 Standard) with a hardtail. Yeah, they’ve got other hardtail guitars. And, yeah, I could block the vibrato. I’m sure I will do one of those things. But why not just have these same models in hardtail? I’m not much of a fan of the birds, but I’m fine with them.
Seems like a perfect guitar for playing out, home use, guitar night at a friend’s house outside on the deck. I’d (and probably will) buy a hard shell case (from Gator Cases here in my hometown of Tampa, FL, of course) and just play the heck out it. I think I’ll head over to the guitar store and try one out. Only downside is I try not to buy guitars that aren’t made here in my good old USA as I prefer to support workers here, but might make an exception and hope Paul hires some more people here with some of the profits.
I recently did a tour of the factory and they said they have a little over 500 working there. He has no problem hiring people, they just can't make a $500 guitar and pay US wages. They must pay OK too, because lots of people have been there for 10 years or more.
@@Scott__C That’s what I’m talking about! That’s 500 people with (hopefully) a good full-time job with some benefits making an excellent project that people want. And they are jobs a person can learn and progress in for decades until retirement. If the imports help support that or help develop a market for their US projects then it must be working. Kudos to Paul, his American dream is making others’ lives better.
I'm of the belief, that if I set up one of the new Amazon Squires that they just came out with for around $119. With good strings and a Roland Cube, Mr. Cordy could pull off quite a ruckus with it, very easily. Does that make me want an Amazon Squire? No, no it doesn't. His playing has evolved quite nicely just over the last couple months I've noticed. Less endless noodling and an effort to simplify and condense most playing spots. Less is always more, if you convey the same message effectively. The kid is get'n hot. Maybe the key to life is efficiency, not who can play the most notes the fastest. Keef seems to think so.
I know it’s not easy in the beginning but just keep practicing. You’re going to get someday, I promise. 😂 seriously you could make a 3 string Mickey Mouse guitar sound good.
@@jbh219 yup - all the cost saving here has come from dropping the bling, not from playability and tone. Also, side-note, these will make a GREAT mod platform to try different pickups, etc. PRS nailed it on this one.
@@jbh219 indeed - there were some isolated QC issues coming out of the pandemic (pretty common across all our suppliers), but they definitely seem to be back to consistency now - we really don’t have to do much to new PRS guitars before putting them on the wall, except to check tuning. At each of their price tiers (SE, S2, Core, Private Stock), it’s hard to beat PRS. And with this SE CE24, they have the budget entry point just right.
Pickup selector switch is in such a horrible spot...WTF was PRS thinking? PRS we need more maple fretboards....the gig clip sounded damn good..great playing John.
I bought it only because I wanted a guitar with an expression/whammy bar. And I read so many reviews that praised its quality for the dollar. Bullshit! Mine doesn't stay in tune at all!!! 🤬
I agree that it seems like it would be, but in my opinion it's not. I've played them at gc. The alternate positions (non humbucker) have the pickups all combining with each other in different ways. There is no true single coil setting. It didn't sound very stratty to me. It's kind of it's own thing imo.
@@tonedowne You do, but they aren't true single coil sounds; combinations of hum & tapped neck hum mixed with the middle single. They are good sounds, just not very stratty.
@@dcamnc1 thanks, I was asking because all of the videos I've heard, it sounds super bright especially for humbuckers. I'm kind of torn between the DGT and the Swamp ash. Seems like they both have a big tonal palette. Unfortunately I'm living abroad at the moment and can't try them out anywhere before buying.
Always depends on what you want. If you spend more, they'll basically just be turning everything down, cheaper will be more muffled on the high end. I've used Earasers, they're about $40 on Amazon and are pretty good.
Hi :) There was one point, which really caught my attention "if I was running a guitar company, I probably would make sure that guitars that goes out for people to review weren't crap". And that is exactly, what I think is really happening...only those in reviews aren't crap. In the past I owned 2 PRS SEs, but Korean ones and those were superb for the money. Nowdays anytime I pickup any PRS SE in the local store, those are definitelly crap. Frets sticking out, necks bent so badly that strings were 5-10mm away from frets, tuners felt like made of tin and overall the sounds was really really uninspiring - so I assume the wood is very quickly dried out, therefore not only there are problems mentiones earlier, but also is sounds really dull. I wouldn't buy PRS SE in this day and age... Additional question: don't you have problem with satin finish that it polishes out below the strings, where your right/picking hand little finger (and maybe also sometimes ring and middle) touches the wood?
I just bought the SE DGT. First one I received was the worst guitar I’ve ever had. Fretwork was a joke. Chunks missing out of the fretboard near the fret ends from poor filing work, etc, etc.. Second I received is brilliant. I think the QC consistency on the Korean models was better. But the Indonesians can make a great guitar when they want. Sending out perfect examples to reviewers on TH-cam and the gear mags is something all the companies will do. I take these reviews with a grain of salt. That said, I find JNC to be refreshingly honest and fair. And a great player too!
Nice to hear the SE CE 24 Satin gigged. I've had the cherry red one for over 2mos now. Mine weighs 7.2lbs which I don't consider "super light" but then again I'm not a youngster. I really like the guitar...and agree, it can get knocked a little out of tune in its gig bag. For me it's always the "G". They do come strung with 9's and that works for me. Overall I'm so glad PRS made a guitar that's more affordable for the masses ! As primarily a strat player, I can see where it might take getting used to. You made it sound like a million bucks John ! p.s....did you find that one know had less resistance than the other ? My tone knob has little to no resistance...turns sooo easily...maybe too easily whereas the volume feels more like the rest of my guitars. Just curious.
My red satin CE 24 is the same, tone has less resistance than volume. I wondered also until I saw it mentioned in at least one other review so I think that's just how the tone/split pot is.
@@JonOrchard as long as it works right ? I called PRS and spoke with a tech guy...after a long dissertation about the pots Paul uses, as long as it works not to worry...if there are any issues let them know.
Almost all PRS guitars have that problem with the location of the pickup selector, IMO. If you have the trem bar in and hanging straight down (as it tends to), you have to “jump” over it to get to the pickup switch. Tough to do during a solo on the fly.
PRS tremolo systems just never quite stay in tune. I’ve owned about ten of them, mostly USA versions and I’m not a fan of that system. If you block them they are great guitars. Also I agree about the placement of the pickup switch. PRS just has always been slightly off on control placements for me personally.
I think typically that's either a nut issue or one of the 6 screws isn't lined up properly. If someone's adjusted it, they're tough to get just right. But great when they are.
Yeah I’ve done every adjustment possible including adding roller nuts, bone nuts, etc. It’s not that they go dramatically out of tune in my experience. They are fine with light tremolo work, but then you bend a g or a b string and they go slightly flat until you wiggle the tremolo again. Just very annoying even though it’s a slight change in pitch.
It's unfair. SE series known to be called "student edition" because it's budget aka cheap. But you compare it with Yamaha Pacifica twice more expensive in different price category. It's like criticising some budget Chinese noname android in front of iPhone Pro. You have to compare it at least with mid-range of Gretsches or Epiphones.
for me , thats the limit , i am not going to spend more the 500 euro on a guitar , and in these days you can buy a good guitar for that kinda off money ,
I understand that, and you are right there are some great guitars out there for around 500. This one being one of them I think based on my test play of one. That said though I also have a Core Custom 24... I did not buy it new because um yeah that's a lot of cash. That said it's a 2017 and there is not another guitar in my stable that plays as good. Some are close and but yeah. Is it worth the extra money... probably not as none of my guitars are lacking, but you can feel it is a step above. I'd love to say a $500-850 SE is just as good, and they are great guitars, but dangit, there is a difference.
@@shawnmcginnis2508 yes , i know , i have had some top guitargear myself when i was younger , but for the thing i do with hobby at the monent , this kinda level guitar does the trick for me , so yeah , why spend more ? Cheers .
@antoonhermans8953 not a single reason too 🙂. At the end of the day if you can make music on it and it brings a smile to your face, what more can ya ask for?!
Yes there are diamonds in the rough, but since I have 3 core models/ a gold top DGT a 10 top 594 and the most beautiful flame maple neck and fretboard Custom Soapbar with fralins, I do not really last with s2’s have had a few and SE’s
Glad you included the gig video John ... what a great solo!
As Phil McKnight says, if the reviewer's guitar is super awesome but then you get one that's terrible, tell them. Because they're then setting the expectation that the model is awesome.
I don't own one, but I did sample one at sweetwater a while ago (well the flame verneer version) and it was really pretty sweet. If I didn't already own a US CE24 I'd seriously consider buying one.
I have a semi hollow CE24 and am tempted to buy this just for less fear of stealability at open mics/jam nights @@shawnmcginnis2508
I have two PRS SE’s and the were awesome right out of the box. Action set perfectly and in tune. PRS Maryland does a full QC and setup before they are sent out. It’s probably the best you can get for the money. Quality is definitely there
@@pspeicher87 I took the tour at their factory and it's amazing the SEs coming in there for QC.
It's a beauty. Got mine 2 weeks ago, same color. Older beginner, I think it is a well built, pretty guitar.
5:10 That is as great a compliment for the split sounds as you can give. To play hours of music on the split sound and be happy is something I've never done with any split coil sound.
Are they generally not as good as dedicated single coils?
@@emelle1283 typically players who enjoy single coils will say that split hums just "don't sound like singles" and rather are just a thinner sounding pickup with some more top end. Which doesn't mean they're bad, they're just often not the cup of tea of single coil players.
@@emelle1283no BUT I detach from it supposedly replicating a single coil and I just like the split coil for a cleaner sound for rhythm or clean lead and then hit humbucker mode for extra oomph. I have strats if I really want single coil but love the split for a different reason.
@@steved1099 how about p90s?
@@emelle1283 I have a Revstar with p90s and I love the sound, very rich and warm. Yes a bit of hum but I just turn it down a fraction. A key guitar in my armoury, brilliant for ethereal softer stuff. So many option for getting both in one guitar though. I also have a epiphone les Paul custom pro and that also splits the coils so can be clear and glassy and then pop the switch to give humbucker power. My ultimate is a strat HSS, covers all bases true single coil and humbucker. The PRS is great though. I think you need a day down the guitar store to have a go on them all 😀 this is why we end up having so many guitars 😂😂
You make everything sound good. I like the satin finish.
Played it in the same color at GC yesterday. Ended up buying a Schecter C-1 but I actually still want one of these.
Sounds f'kn great to me at the gig!!😌The guitar and especially your playing!
I really like my DGT's split sound too.
Stumbled upon your channel and it's nice to find someone my side of the ocean making this sort of content. I've recently picked up electric guitar at a ripe age of 35 and find your content really refreshing. Grabbed myself a Tremonti SE, I'm in love with it! Subbed!
PRS should make a CE 22 with the same neck, maybe even a hardtail.
I agree! I’m not a huge fan of the 24, it sounds too thin/bright for me, but the 22 sounds more like a traditional humbucking guitar such as a Les Paul. So that would be what I would prefer.
I’d like to see a McCarty with that neck
Absolutely!!!!! 💯
I don't know why but 24 is harder to play ..I have one but it's harder to play than my strat and les paul..
Different colors
What were you using on the live gig, helix? What amp or just pa direct, great sound in the mix
Just bought the shiny version - love it. Split coil sounds great to me, but the HBs are also really nice The two main criticisms you make seem like things ppl wld get used to if they played it a lot. Not a problem for me. And the build quality is excellent.
Samash was tempting me with one of these for a 15% discount. I was shocked they were in stock. But I caved and ordered a gold top Sire L7... Sigh, I can't stop ordering new guitars. Lol
I’ve never had that problem (I’m broke).
424.99 for that axe is a steal! is that still going on?
I just got a FGN Gold Top Les Paul with Fralin p90s - MINT CONDITION - for USD $610 !!! Can't believe it!
@@VictorVectorMusic oh man, it's even cheaper right now. Look at the home page for a 15% code. Today it's "BRK" and the guitar is $475. After using the code it's $402.94
@@VictorVectorMusic My comments keep getting deleted. But Yes
John, do you prefer the dgt over this? Thanks. Excellent video!!
Curious about this 2
Me three!
Those both sound great. I’ve listened to all of your cali tweed stuff trying to decide what to buy between one of those, a Marshall studio JTM, and a recto-verb. Decision paralysis has bitten me hard!
You have presented a strong case for the cali tweed!
I bought one online in vintage cherry from GC/MF. A sales associate contacted me and asked if I would take one that had been on the display wall of a GC in Connecticut. I OK'ed that and when it arrived, it was a bit overpacked (I really can't complain) and it was nearly in tune (tuned the G string & off we go) and looked great. Neck wood had a little character born in the tree but was otherwise very nice. The satin finish three piece body has exactly the character you would expect: good looking but not spectacular. I've seen a few of these advertised as used where the selected three pieces were not a lucky match - the contrasting finish of each of the three pieces wasn't a good contrast, so be be careful and look at it before you buy. I was lucky, mine looks great. I'm a happy customer.
Just picked up a used one, traded back in after 2 months, for $350+ tax…in perfect shape. I adjusted the neck, just a bit, polished the frets, hydrated the fingerboard, adjusted the pickup height, and this affordable guitar is gig ready…Amazing instrument, for $350….
We all know that that head wound was suffered in the pit.
Perhaps I also suffered a head injury in that same pit, because every time I see this guitar, I can’t help but leave comment that pickup covers would absolutely transform the appearance of this guitar. And I’m not even a pickup-covers-kind-of-guy.
yep.
I have two PRS SEs. One hardtail and one Floyd Rose. Both are set necks (glued not bolted). The are my favorite gigging guitars. Note are you aware the neck scale is slightly shorter than a Strat?
Gibson 24 3/4", Strat 25 1/2", PRS 25"
The ink dyed finish looks great. It should have been a hard tail though.
I’ve had two 24 feet guitars and fell out of love with them for the reason you mentioned. I’d been so long on 21/2 fret guitars and I couldn’t make the adjustment. Both amazing but in the end…
That said, £500 and I think I’d manage!
I'd love to have one. I have a 2014 se and it's probably the best playing guitar compared to my Les Paul tribute (killer pickups), and a tele player series. All are great but the prs is the easiest to play. I did replace the push pull with a standard tone and put a better cap in it and it really brought the pickups to life.
You can pay a bit more if you want a glossy, flamed top, which I think is great. I have been considering one.
It's a lot more, 200 dollars more just for the maple veneer.
Great guitar for the money. I really like the SE Swamp Ash Special as a great value guitar as well. I still prefer the Modern Eagle V and the semi-hollow Special more, but those are also 4x the price. So the SE’s are really good for the price.
Your playing here at 9:32 had me in a trance. Beautiful sounding guitar and tone!
Got mine from a local store sent by mail. Lovely guitar (the Bloody Orange finish). All ok out of the box. My first PRS and 24 fret guitar ever. Got this one because i was always with an eye on the CE models but were a bit over my budget.
I own one in Satin Cherry Red. Wonderful! Wish they'd offer this in Black Gold Sunburst with masked body binding (IMO PRS's most beautiful finish to date.) - I'm the first in line!
I can't tell you how frustrating it is every time PRS releases a cool SE but are always on the 24 fret models. I honestly can't abide 24s, but beyond the McCarty, DGT and other signature models, they're all 24s. They just released an SE CE Semihollows which is almost exactly what I need.
The SE CE looks somewhere in between a PRS and a Caparison Angelus. I kind of love it, and I hope they do a lot more cool finishes with it like maybe some solid metallics
Random, but I was wondering: what do you think of noiseless "single coil" pickups? Any experience with such designs?
To me John that guitar seems to marry both worlds. Great single coil high end, but warm humbuckers.
Well, what you say here determines if i order one or not. Respect!
nice review and great playing!!!
man you sounded great at that gig. your a great player. I think this line of PRS Guitars are amazing value but for the love of god get locking tuners ready! I've said for a while they just need to make ONE line of locking tuners for all their guitars. I think they are essential in 2024.
What preset was the live gig clip? It could be the best sound I've ever heard.
Also interested, since I have his presets packs.
Yea please tell us
tried one today felt like plastic ...going to try another
I am die hard Strat Fan. Own one but I have always wanted a modern Guitar with Humbuckers for playing some Riffs and Chugg a bit every now and then
Will this cut it for me. I don’t play in major low tunings. Drop D or maybe C# Tuning at the most
Got mine a few weeks ago, after a long wait. No brainer for £499. I have a nice Strat so single coil not that impressed with, but humbuckers rock and sound very nice clean. When I pick up my Strat definitely a better feel, but hey it’s £2000 so price value great. I found the action a bit high out of the box so I may adjust.
My 2009 DGT made me a PRS fan. The most versatile guitar I own for playing covers. Plays great, sounds great, looks great. What more do you need?
I bought the brown one. I love it.
Killer guitar amazing price. Had one for 2 months now still original strings. Tuners shift because of the bag guard. No big deal
Having just recently bought a Soloking MT1 and MS1 from Andertons, I'd be interested to see a review from you on these, as a guitar even cheaper than the PRS and, at least on paper, better spec'd
I had the gold HSS one it looked great and well spec'd with a lovely smooth neck but for me only issue was the body weight and big block trem so it got returned otherwise fantastic imo!
So many complaints about certain aspects of the guitar just floor me. If you don't like the finish, inlays, headstock shape, the switching or whatever it is, change it or buy something else. Complaining about a guitar's design is pointless when so many brands exist is just silly. I don't work for PRS, I'm not a PRS Artist and I only have one PRS guitar. No guitar is perfect, but there are enough brands to choose from, you should be able to find one that makes you happy. Music is art and guitars are a paintbrush in that sense, it's the end result that matters, not the tool.
Agree totally.
Reviewing guitar build quality keeps people in a job. Musos need it 😉
Can't agree more, if you don't like the birds, the headstock shape, or whatever, that's their design, not yours. I've played guitar for nearly four decades, we are living in a time when good guitars are everywhere. If you don't like one maker's design, feel or sound, there are others you can try. No one asks what paints or chisels Michelangelo used to create his masterpieces.
SMOKIN J Cordy! Want to play like you when I grow up (52) 🙂
I have the same -,) had intonation problems..was some work to fix.it...the Bridge i setted to the body....its ok now..but i expected more from that guitar!
would you care for some cheese with your whine ! i have the prs 24-08 and it is truly amazing to play .
The screw for the trem arm... always works loose. I removed mine. Trem arm stays in there well without it.
Is the neck just like the Custom 24 bc I want to like the wide thin in fact I like the thin front to back but find the wide part or fretboard width to be too wide bc my current favorite Aria Pro2 jet1 neck and my Ltd ec1000 necks feel much easier to make power chords with ring and fore fingers vs having to add the pinky for me anyway.
Thank sir! Very good video. I think this pushes me towards my purchase. Cheers Mate
I own a USA CE semi hollow, but I walked into the local GC today and bought a "used" cherry CE SE in New shape for $350... 😂 It's not the same as the MD built, but it's dayum close enough for $350 ❤. It's gonna be my kiddo's bday gift🤘🎸
Saw two of these brand new already discounted to $396 and a se dgt down to $500. Prs se’s may have over saturated.
same issue for me with the switcher placement and it tricks my mind as it’s sideways instead of vertical like an LP. took me a while but I’m good with it now. Pickups can be little harsh on the top end when tone/vol wide open that a little rolloff can fix. overall good value
Could loosen it and turn it so that it works like a Gibson.
@@Dreyno thought about that but I’m used to it now so all good.
For me, I don't quite care. If I wanted every guitar to be exactly the same, I'd have only gotten 3 of the exact same one.
I've likened my Reverend BC-1 to a PRS CE24 SE. Can you get your hands on a Reverend for review?
The intro jam is beautiful. Which key are you playing I need lesson plz !!!
personally, i wish prs offered more hardtail versions with dot inlays. I own a new SE Custom 24 & very much wish I could get that SAME guitar in a hardtail w/dot inlays.
I’ve been really happy with my SE CE24. My only complaint is that I’d like to buy another of the same guitar (or the SE CE24 Standard) with a hardtail. Yeah, they’ve got other hardtail guitars. And, yeah, I could block the vibrato. I’m sure I will do one of those things. But why not just have these same models in hardtail? I’m not much of a fan of the birds, but I’m fine with them.
Its a complete new beast thats in you hands, but after two weeks playing it works! 🤔
Do you have any recordings of music you wrote? Really love your jamming on these videos
Seems like a perfect guitar for playing out, home use, guitar night at a friend’s house outside on the deck. I’d (and probably will) buy a hard shell case (from Gator Cases here in my hometown of Tampa, FL, of course) and just play the heck out it. I think I’ll head over to the guitar store and try one out. Only downside is I try not to buy guitars that aren’t made here in my good old USA as I prefer to support workers here, but might make an exception and hope Paul hires some more people here with some of the profits.
I recently did a tour of the factory and they said they have a little over 500 working there. He has no problem hiring people, they just can't make a $500 guitar and pay US wages. They must pay OK too, because lots of people have been there for 10 years or more.
@@Scott__C That’s what I’m talking about! That’s 500 people with (hopefully) a good full-time job with some benefits making an excellent project that people want. And they are jobs a person can learn and progress in for decades until retirement. If the imports help support that or help develop a market for their US projects then it must be working. Kudos to Paul, his American dream is making others’ lives better.
@@philipmarsh3522 They do have people doing QC on them on one floor in the factory.
I'm of the belief, that if I set up one of the new Amazon Squires that they just came out with for around $119. With good strings and a Roland Cube, Mr. Cordy could pull off quite a ruckus with it, very easily. Does that make me want an Amazon Squire? No, no it doesn't.
His playing has evolved quite nicely just over the last couple months I've noticed. Less endless noodling and an effort to simplify and condense most playing spots. Less is always more, if you convey the same message effectively. The kid is get'n hot. Maybe the key to life is efficiency, not who can play the most notes the fastest. Keef seems to think so.
I know it’s not easy in the beginning but just keep practicing. You’re going to get someday, I promise. 😂 seriously you could make a 3 string Mickey Mouse guitar sound good.
What exactly are you picking on he bridge? Something got loose ?
We've had a couple of these come through the store and they are amazing at this price point.
Has the quality been decent?
@@jbh219 yup - all the cost saving here has come from dropping the bling, not from playability and tone. Also, side-note, these will make a GREAT mod platform to try different pickups, etc. PRS nailed it on this one.
In the face of QA issues at Fender and Gibson, PRS are being really smart to my mind
@@jbh219 indeed - there were some isolated QC issues coming out of the pandemic (pretty common across all our suppliers), but they definitely seem to be back to consistency now - we really don’t have to do much to new PRS guitars before putting them on the wall, except to check tuning. At each of their price tiers (SE, S2, Core, Private Stock), it’s hard to beat PRS. And with this SE CE24, they have the budget entry point just right.
Pickup selector switch is in such a horrible spot...WTF was PRS thinking? PRS we need more maple fretboards....the gig clip sounded damn good..great playing John.
I have a PRS Custom and agree that the pickup switch is in the wrong place. Otherwise, no complaints. In fact it’s amazing.
I gigged a PRS SE last night. The core had a night off. Does anyone think the audience noticed?
Of course not.
@@Scott__C Agreed. The core is for me but the audience don't care which I play
The CE is my favorite, might grab one of the se versions as a backup
They do feel a bit different, mainly neck profile. That said it does a pretty decent job capturing the general mojo of the guitar it's modeled after.
Check out Bacchus (high end) open pore designs - radical!
For the money... this PRS or Sire S7 or new Pacifica?
I’ve played 22 frets my entire life…when I play 24, it messes me up in the high register…so I guess that is a thing for some people!!
Tried a couple at GC but wasn’t impressed at all, actually felt cheap. Having said that it could be because I’m used to playing Kiesel guitars!! 👍
Having no poly will make it feel unfinished, but I much prefer that satin feel.
Yamaha revstar rse20 or prs se ce 24. Which one is better acording to you can you help me I am confused please help
Mate, what amp cab EQ and OD settings do you use for the gig clips? Love the smooth lead tone. Turned down tone knob?
I didn't like mine. It came unusable have to return it
What was the issue you had with yours?
This guitar suits your playing style, really. ALSO, will you be using time stamps on your videos anytime soon ? 😉
I bought it only because I wanted a guitar with an expression/whammy bar. And I read so many reviews that praised its quality for the dollar. Bullshit! Mine doesn't stay in tune at all!!! 🤬
Would love to see you review the PRS Se Swamp Ash special since that seems to be a very “strat like” guitar.
I agree that it seems like it would be, but in my opinion it's not. I've played them at gc. The alternate positions (non humbucker) have the pickups all combining with each other in different ways. There is no true single coil setting. It didn't sound very stratty to me. It's kind of it's own thing imo.
It’s a brighter tone than most PRSs, but it’s not as bright as a typical Strat,
@@dcamnc1 Don’t you have to pull out the tone knob to get the single coil sounds?
@@tonedowne You do, but they aren't true single coil sounds; combinations of hum & tapped neck hum mixed with the middle single. They are good sounds, just not very stratty.
@@dcamnc1 thanks, I was asking because all of the videos I've heard, it sounds super bright especially for humbuckers. I'm kind of torn between the DGT and the Swamp ash. Seems like they both have a big tonal palette. Unfortunately I'm living abroad at the moment and can't try them out anywhere before buying.
Boys, i am looking for ear protection. What exact product would you recommend for a decent proce? Thx
Always depends on what you want. If you spend more, they'll basically just be turning everything down, cheaper will be more muffled on the high end. I've used Earasers, they're about $40 on Amazon and are pretty good.
What are cordless system are you using?
What wireless do you use live?
I’d like to see a single cut
Custom 24 ce
not their fault you saw things different with 24 frets and the switch is a different place. weird
Man there are sooooo many great PRS SE guitars right now but the birds… the damn birds.
Love the birds!!
@@loneranger2385 Hate the birds
Thank you for showing me what I was looking for. Sold.
WOULD YOU LIKE SOME CHEESE WITH THAT WHINE ...... I HAVE THREE HIGH END PRS GUITARS NEVER AN ISSUE .....
Hi :)
There was one point, which really caught my attention "if I was running a guitar company, I probably would make sure that guitars that goes out for people to review weren't crap".
And that is exactly, what I think is really happening...only those in reviews aren't crap.
In the past I owned 2 PRS SEs, but Korean ones and those were superb for the money.
Nowdays anytime I pickup any PRS SE in the local store, those are definitelly crap. Frets sticking out, necks bent so badly that strings were 5-10mm away from frets, tuners felt like made of tin and overall the sounds was really really uninspiring - so I assume the wood is very quickly dried out, therefore not only there are problems mentiones earlier, but also is sounds really dull.
I wouldn't buy PRS SE in this day and age...
Additional question: don't you have problem with satin finish that it polishes out below the strings, where your right/picking hand little finger (and maybe also sometimes ring and middle) touches the wood?
I just bought the SE DGT. First one I received was the worst guitar I’ve ever had. Fretwork was a joke. Chunks missing out of the fretboard near the fret ends from poor filing work, etc, etc.. Second I received is brilliant. I think the QC consistency on the Korean models was better. But the Indonesians can make a great guitar when they want. Sending out perfect examples to reviewers on TH-cam and the gear mags is something all the companies will do. I take these reviews with a grain of salt. That said, I find JNC to be refreshingly honest and fair. And a great player too!
I can't help but feel in your last couple of videos that maybe you have been listening to more Eric Johnson lately. Just a guess
Nice to hear the SE CE 24 Satin gigged. I've had the cherry red one for over 2mos now. Mine weighs 7.2lbs which I don't consider "super light" but then again I'm not a youngster. I really like the guitar...and agree, it can get knocked a little out of tune in its gig bag. For me it's always the "G". They do come strung with 9's and that works for me. Overall I'm so glad PRS made a guitar that's more affordable for the masses ! As primarily a strat player, I can see where it might take getting used to. You made it sound like a million bucks John ! p.s....did you find that one know had less resistance than the other ? My tone knob has little to no resistance...turns sooo easily...maybe too easily whereas the volume feels more like the rest of my guitars. Just curious.
My red satin CE 24 is the same, tone has less resistance than volume. I wondered also until I saw it mentioned in at least one other review so I think that's just how the tone/split pot is.
@@JonOrchard as long as it works right ? I called PRS and spoke with a tech guy...after a long dissertation about the pots Paul uses, as long as it works not to worry...if there are any issues let them know.
The pickup switch location drives me nuts. For all that they get right and do well, they put it where they do.
Almost all PRS guitars have that problem with the location of the pickup selector, IMO. If you have the trem bar in and hanging straight down (as it tends to), you have to “jump” over it to get to the pickup switch. Tough to do during a solo on the fly.
PRS tremolo systems just never quite stay in tune. I’ve owned about ten of them, mostly USA versions and I’m not a fan of that system.
If you block them they are great guitars.
Also I agree about the placement of the pickup switch. PRS just has always been slightly off on control placements for me personally.
Hmm and on the flip side my US CE24 has been the most stable guitar on the wall.
I think typically that's either a nut issue or one of the 6 screws isn't lined up properly. If someone's adjusted it, they're tough to get just right. But great when they are.
I hear people say that. Just hasn’t been my experience. I wish though because I do like their instruments.
Yeah I’ve done every adjustment possible including adding roller nuts, bone nuts, etc. It’s not that they go dramatically out of tune in my experience.
They are fine with light tremolo work, but then you bend a g or a b string and they go slightly flat until you wiggle the tremolo again. Just very annoying even though it’s a slight change in pitch.
same, blocked the trem on U.S CE. love the pups and neck.
Will the coil split produce a single coil hum?
The live recording didn't have that keyboardy tone. What was different?
Colors are a bit odd. Would have preferred nicer colors and 22 frets. So have to pay more....
PRS SE = Cort
It's unfair. SE series known to be called "student edition" because it's budget aka cheap. But you compare it with Yamaha Pacifica twice more expensive in different price category. It's like criticising some budget Chinese noname android in front of iPhone Pro. You have to compare it at least with mid-range of Gretsches or Epiphones.
for me , thats the limit , i am not going to spend more the 500 euro on a guitar , and in these days you can buy a good guitar for that kinda off money ,
I understand that, and you are right there are some great guitars out there for around 500. This one being one of them I think based on my test play of one. That said though I also have a Core Custom 24... I did not buy it new because um yeah that's a lot of cash. That said it's a 2017 and there is not another guitar in my stable that plays as good. Some are close and but yeah. Is it worth the extra money... probably not as none of my guitars are lacking, but you can feel it is a step above. I'd love to say a $500-850 SE is just as good, and they are great guitars, but dangit, there is a difference.
@@shawnmcginnis2508 yes , i know , i have had some top guitargear myself when i was younger , but for the thing i do with hobby at the monent , this kinda level guitar does the trick for me , so yeah , why spend more ? Cheers .
@antoonhermans8953 not a single reason too 🙂. At the end of the day if you can make music on it and it brings a smile to your face, what more can ya ask for?!
Yeah….PRS junk.
You apparently didn't have enough time to actually watch the video before you shared your hard-hitting insights with us.
😂😂😂
@@garrickhanson what video?….there’s a video?
Dude I have several old Korean SE's from 2003-2011 some purchased new and honestly they are great.
Yes there are diamonds in the rough, but since I have 3 core models/ a gold top DGT a 10 top 594 and the most beautiful flame maple neck and fretboard Custom Soapbar with fralins, I do not really last with s2’s have had a few and SE’s
Those birds . . . ugh . . .
Same. Just look a mess.
No worse than some others out there.
Youngboy better.
Spell reggin backwards. I queef better music than this.