Playing a Most Unusual PRS....The SE Swamp Ash Special!
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- Maple fingerboard and bolt-on neck on a PRS?? Let's check it out!
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I love the look of a maple fingerboard on a PRS! Let me know what you think!
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Its amazing man
And turquoise is my favorite color
679$ in the US vs 1000€ here in germany, thats just annoying and i don`t like the proprietary pickups so i just stick to schecter and LTD in this price range. cheers 🎸🎸
I only wish you could switch all of the pick-ups to single coil. Other than that, what's not to love. Regardless, I wouldn't mind owning one.
Pulled the trigger on a gorgeous vintage burst. This one is a two-piece and the grains match beautifully. After 50 years of playing countless guitars, passing through my hands, the special 22 Limited edition is the best guitar on the planet. Because the Special 22 is so pricey I ordered one of these for playing out. I fully expect that it will deliver everything I need at a fraction of the cost.
i personally love maple fretboards, and seeing this from a PRS is just wow
I love maple fretboards as long as they’re satin and not gloss. For some reason, Squier is good about this but not Fender…
Here are the pickup configurations if anyone is wondering...
Push/Pull Down:
1. Bridge HB / 2. Bridge HB + Neck HB / 3. Neck HB
Push/Pull Up:
1. Bridge HB + Middle / 2. Bridge HB + Middle + Neck Split / 3. Neck Split + Middle
I think this is my absolute favorite PRS I've ever seen. Maple fretboard, single and humbuckers, the look is stellar.
Price is still high for an SE version. Hopefully it drops down.
The inlay really looks great with maple fretboard and the green color pulls it all together. One of the best SE's I have seen. Great find for sure.
Nice and clear pickups. Even when they're distorted.
First PRS I ever played was an American Swamp ash special from the 90s. Had a split rail pickup in the middle. Such a nice guitar with tones and playability for a lifetime of enjoyment.
Thanks Darrell! 👍
Mikey Likes It! 😁
Mike in San Diego. 🌞🎸🚀🖖
Why the frakk, they didn´t put a standard 5-blade superswitch on it and didn´t go with the classic H-S-H pickup combinations like you have on, let´s say an Ibanez RG or similar type guitars?
I mean, what´s the point of having a single coil in the middle position, when you can´t select it on it´s own, that´s stupid.
I have one of the original US made ones from the 90's with the original McCarty pick ups and Seymour Duncan rails. Still kicks ass. Not sure why they ever stopped making them. Nice to them making a comeback .
Thanks for not doing another video about some Brand X, cheap ass Strat copy.
I want one of these good lawd
1000€ here in germany, just not worth it IMO! cheers 🎸🎸
Been waiting for ever for PRS to release guitars with directly wood mounted pickups. Damn i hate that pickup ring looks. It encroaches to much on the guitar aesthetics.
Beautiful guitar... must resist...
One of my local shops have the black version…I’ve been eyeing it for a week now lol. Thinking I want something between my classic vibe and esp ec1000…or maybe the Yamaha 612.
the best itteration of the SAS was the one that had Narrow field pickups, since we probably wont see a re issue of the NF3 i would love to see a SE SAS type D version (the type D pickups used in the vela and s2 studio)
for some reason the pickup rings on this seem very pointy for me, 100% would need those changed out or rounded off. cant wait to get one of these though
I'm truly impressed with the versatility of this guitar, the tone assortment, the price and how close are the strings to the frets without buzzing and allowing bendings in the highest frets.
A real WOW guitar.
If you have this guitar, don’t you find it very hard to play. Very uncomfortable to hold?
very nice but I think it would have looked just a bit better with a roasted Maple neck.
1:44 SOOOOO DISAPPOINTED in PRS for showing their demo video with the original SAS truss rod cover but now it's instead SPECIAL. Super Lame
This is the PRS I’m most interested in
Yesss that’s sweet
Thanks for the review, dude. Short, sweet and fully informative. That's the way to do it!
This is why PRS is my favorite. Such an amazing company that makes the most amazing guitars!
I was super stoked to see the new additions to the SE lineup. Decisions, decisions.
Spanky, Quacky, Glassy!
Cool PRS dude! Hey, I just pulled the trigger on a Yamaha Pacifica after weighing the pros and cons and checking out your review. I was over at Sweetwater and it was out of stock for like 8 months but as soon as I got the notification it was back in stock (today) I got it. \m/ I really enjoy your channel dude, keep it up.
This is the first guitar I have seen in a while that just made me want to buy one. The price on them is fantastic for what it is.
Just ordered one via Sweetwater (backorder till Jan 24 on the Iris Blue) after watching your fantastic demo. Thanks Darrell I hope y'all stay warm this winter. Looking to be a cold one
What do you think of it now? Would love to hear some feedback. I am ready to pull the trigger but somehow I am hesitating to see if it’s the right choice 😊
mine arrived today. It looks like a one piece body because they so beautifully matched two pieces. It is gorgeous. If you look long enough, you will find two piece bodies out there like mine. Beyond its beauty is the incredible tone. It is a blues monster. The single coil tones are so glassy. It gives me shivers. It will replace my fender, USA professional ii strat as my favorite single coil guitar. My only beef is that the fingerboard edges are not rolled. That really does make a big difference, but I will probably sand it down myself. The quality of the build is ridiculous, just perfect. I can’t say enough nice things about this guitar except buy one while they’re 20% off because the price of these things is going to go through the roof.
Soon as they became available I simply had to have one in this amazing colour
Definitely not disappointed. It is an AMAZING guitar
My seventh Prs and one of the very best
SE PRS s are so damn good 🎸👍😎
The TH-cam Shrug Face is strong with this thumbnail haha in all seriousness though, killer playing as usual Darrell
Yeah, that's a really nice guitar. top on my list right now. There has to be a simple wiring mod to get the middle by itself. Thats the only flaw is that they didn't add a 5 way switch. I'd swap the pickups and tuners though. I'll also change the bridge with a MannMade. Then will be an amazing guitar.
As the owner of 2 PRS SE guitars, I would love to add this one as well. If I were to own one, I would replace the three-way switch with a "Free-Way" Switch (I like to use the middle pickup by itself), and replace the pickups with Seymour Duncan pickups.
Don’t buy one to play great for the wall the look fantastic but you will have to set up the trem as that was way out replace with a with a tusq nut gohta machine head tuners or core mk3 model PRS tuners and then this cheap design method of bolt on kneck will still let you down going out of tune usually going high so be prepared to spend more money on it initially on top of your $400 it’s like a pretty girl that just misbehaves all the time
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I like and I love it, waiting for the maple fretboard but where is my 24 frets? I like PRS for their extra frets. So Instead I just purchased a PRS SE CE 24 from AMS, blood orange color.
I feel exactly the same as you about the looks of that guitar. It’s gorgeous. Plus the maple fingerboard is an absolute I picture also think that helps to give it its snap. I myself would rewire that so I could utilize that single coil as a single coil. As an owner of a SE and one that holds its own with my Les Paul and my fender Strats, I could see myself looking for one of those. Nice job, Darrel
and I would say that you want to rewire it for single coil because in your mind, that’s necessary to get certain tones. Believe me when I tell you the single coil tones on this guitar are insane. You don’t need to change a single thing to get glassy, single coil, quack that would send the most outstanding Stratocaster running with his tail between his legs. This guitar is single coil, heaven.
PRS guitars in my humble opinion suck so bad that I have stopped taking them in for setups and repairs at my shop. They are just cheap as they come. Finish, hardware, electronics, bridges, tuners, truss rod adjustments and truss rod covers. I hope I never see another one ever again. And don't go there because I have seen all models and all SUCK!!!!!!!!!! Sorry!
I bought a brand new Fender Player Strat, Limited Edition British Racing Green. Had it for 3 months - just exchanged it for this exact guitar. I have to wait a week to get it but gawt dang do I wish I saw this prior to buying that Strat. First time ever buying a brand new guitar for myself (I always buy used) and first time buying a Fender and I will never buy a Fender again. The neck pickup stopped working entirely, the lacquer on the frets started chipping away, the bridge humbucker would drop into the body after a couple days of playing,. if I didn't keep an eye on it and re-adjust, the area around the truss rod adjustment nut was scathed which I didn't notice at the store, the humbucker was also as badly tarnished as my 20 year old epiphone after only a month and the fret work was god awful.
Umm I will have this😮😛❤️
NIce one! Pretty extreme stuff when you pull the tone knob - but I can see it being quite useful for some of the stuff I do so thanks for the demo! Rosewood would be preferable to the maple but can't have it all, I guess!
Guitar sounds really good. Nice licks DB. I like this guitar 😊👍👏💯🎸🎸
Lovely. Easily the most interesting guitar PRS makes.
Great video. There was a limited series with maple necks with black birds and black binding on the neck. They looked stunning.
I had one of the very first SAS's in Seafoam Green and loved it. I would grab one of these in a heartbeat but for one thing: the wide-thin neck. The original SAS was wide-fat. I just don't get along with skinny necks.
Yesssss, I can tell the tone is in this man's fingers. Smooth. Nice guitar. Thanks Darrell. 👍
Ok another famous guitar rip off that this obnoxious dude (prs) made! Man how does he even gets away with it!🤷🏻♂️
Brilliant, this could be my first double cut guitar. Well done PRS this is such a complete package i.m convinced. personally i like the V burst better but , hey, this is sweet.
This I like. Wow.
As one of the weirdos who doesn't like either quilted or flame maple that seems to make up many/most of the PRS lineup--heretic!--me likey!
You didnt mention anything about the neck ? Carve ? Feel ? Rolled edges? Usually you go into mre details .
I just bought one of these. It’s a great sounding and playing guitar. The one issue is the tuners. They suck just like with all the SE line.
I'm not a fan of PRS but have to say that's a seriously nice finish. Wow!
This guitar sounds so delicious 😋, I’m a sucker for PRS tones! Definitely a must buy
The wiring scheme is stupid to me. I love PRS’s but wtf.
As always very tasty presentation! 👌
Your playing makes me smile! The guitar is beautiful in sound and appearance.
Looks so beautiful i love to buy, but of course no Lefthand modell as allways....
Now that is one very sweet guitar. PRS always does guitars right. 😻
I would like this guitar more if the name didn't sound so much like swamp ass.
I am drawn to these tone more than any other PRS model.
I just need a black standard with maple neck and fingerboard
Have a dealer that has a beautiful one available, but it is nearly 9.5 lbs!!!!!!
Will have the same appeal to PRS fans as Les Paul’s w/ maple boards do for Gibson adherents.
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Sounds great. I wonder how it compares to a PRS S2?
Why such expensive guitars should be sent out with poor set up is beyond me
Great demo! That guitar looks fantastic.
Beautiful guitar and remarkable sound.
HOLY SWEETNESS!!! And, as usual, not sure what was more glorious... the guitar, or the dude making it sing!!!
Keep in mind that this an advertisement paid for by PRS... Nice playing though - I agree.
So would it be considered a HSSSH lol😂
It is not 85/15s pickups they are TCI
Love the flexibility though I wish it was more of a 2408 setup so you could get a neck single if needed. Still, sounds great and would be a cool do nearly everything axe.
KILLER🔥🔥🔥🔥
Cool tones. No 60 cycle hum!
Love it.
Hello guitarist 🙏🍀❤️👌🎵🎼🎶✌️🎸🍂
Absolutely stunning!!
That’s such a gorgeous guitar man. I also love your playing. It’d be so awesome if you did some slide playing sometime akin to a fellow Canadian (and the guy who inspired me to pick up the guitar) Ian Thornley.
I don't think that there is anybody who has as unsophiscated an ear as me. I'm an old man and have been playing a very long time. I have yet to encounter an electric guitar that, when played without effects, sounds dramatically different from any other electric guitar. I'm sure there must be all kinds of differences, but I always miss them. When I buy an electric guitar, the first thing I look for is esthetics. How does it look? Once I fall in love with the look of a guitar it seems to sound great to me.
Love the color and interesting tones
I own a 2019 PRS Custom 24 SE roasted maple that I bought in 2019. It has a roasted maple neck with black bird inlays. There was only 2,200 made for the US market. Mine is in Trampus Green. I can’t say enough good things about it. 🇺🇸
She is definitely a Singing guitar!
Thanks for the great presentation.
I just bought one myself.
Beautiful guitar!
But especially in this color seems my Ibanez RG370AHMZ: swamp ash body, maple fretboard and HSH configuration.
PRS inspired by Ibanez?😅
Those leads were pretty awesome
PRS had bolt on guitars about 35 years ago.
I have a ‘98 PRS CE22 that I wouldn’t trade for anything! It has the odd “winged” locking tuners but once you know how they work it is no problem. Nice to see PRS bring the CE’s back in the SE version!
Can you use all three pickupsat once?
Hey Darrell, love your reviews, so helpful! Hey brought one of these home last night, mixed feelings as there is No sustain at all! Small quibble over sharp bridge saddle on low E, and some slightly sharp frets, but the sustain is a problem! What to do? Just need full set up?
Had a Prs se custom 22 semi-hollow with same 58/15s pickups and sustain was amazing! What say you?
While you switched through the tones you never actually explained which pickups are active in which switch position/ push pull position. I assume:
Push pull down means 1. Neck 2. both 3. bridge
Push pull up means 1. Necksplit + single 2. necksplit + bridgesplit 3. bridge split + single
Is it Thin neck than other prs?
I just finished saving cash to buy a PRS SE model...next day PRS drop 3 new SE models.
Now my choice is extended, and now I can't decide 😞 what a wonderful problem.
That color's actually called "Iris Blue" which is weird, like the pup switch. What's the middle on the blade do? Gives you the middle pup with? R/B? Or both? You didn't say @DarrellBraunGuitar can you tell us? I looked it up & can't figure how it's configured. I might just add a 5 way or a mini toggle if I do get one. On sale in the USA 20% off list which is a nice price. Love the maple FB & as always great playing DBG! Thanks for this review
So what is this? It's a Cort Superstrat with PRS on the headstock and a bit of a price markup. No problem here with that concept, there is a market for it and PRS realizes that and has responded. Beautiful guitar, sounds great. Still a bit pricey for me but I'm poor. I think they'll sell a ton of these to folks who want a very good mid-price guitar.
Tone is combination of start and Gibson
Why doesn’t anybody ever speak to the amp and any effects used during tone examples of guitars? Isn’t that one of the most important and impactful parts of the equation?
If you’re doing a review of the sound then let us know exactly what the test parameters are. Am I wrong?
When the SE version of the Studio hits /w minibuckers, the checkbook will open without delay. That being said, the Swampash Special is getting darn close.
Your explanation/demo in no way makes it clear when the middle pickup gets engaged; switch in middle no longer gives you neck/bridge?
Hi, your vids are great. Would you choose Shijie or Sire? Also, a nano issue; At the start of your videos could you consider saying guys & girls? I’m crestfallen that guitar culture is still so stone-headed that it’s necessary, but that seems to be the case. Thx mj
I'm considering this PRS SE model or Se McCarty 594
Great review and playing my friend. I just got the PRS SE Paul's guitar and had Sweetwater satinize the neck and do a few other mods. It plays and sounds awesome. Looking to get the singlecut McCarty 594 SE in the new charcoal finish after the first of the year. Probably going to have Sweetwater satinize the entire guitar. I'm not much for poly gloss. All that nonsense to say, I really love PRS and the swamp ash will probably be my final PRS... And yes it'll be satin 🤪