One has to really get their hands to try the PRS for themselves. The flat radius neck may or may not be a deal breaker for most, but the Alpha/Omega Seymour Duncans are god-tier pick ups. Mark Holcomb is my favorite guitarist, and those pickups really define his playing style. The note clarity in overdriven chords is crazy. I didn’t get the PRS, but I did get the pick ups separate, and installed them on a different one
I have two 7 strings holcomd one 2019 the other 2023 wth the new scarlet/sourge pickups they seem much grunt like to me but still keep that high end from before so I dropped the tuning of that one
Of Course Feel Always Rules !!! but .... versatility in the studio is pure gold - and it is the prettiest of the 3 (IMHO) - top. 😋 That is one flat fretboard 20" rad - whew - shredding machine ... Nice 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘 Recording BTW
I just picked up one of these used. Needs some fret work that I'm getting a luthier to do, but I'm confident that it's going to be awesome. I've never owned a PRS before; SO comfortable to play. I tried using the same strings and tuning as the factory (10-52, drop-C), but it was way too slinky for me; with the 20" fretboard radius, I found bigger barre chords, especially those at the end of the neck, were pulling out of tune no matter what I did. 11-56 works considerably better, though still slinkier than that to which I'm accustomed and I have to be much more cognizant of my technique. The SD Alpha and Omega pickups are outstanding. I find that this guitar can sound great in almost any style, honestly; it's really versatile to my ears.
I do a lot of work on guitars, and I feel the same way now about glossed necks. Only one guitar I have now I left that way because of its age and being a Japan made custom 550 RG by Ibanez. I still play it for some things and indoors. Ourdoor hot gigs, under hot lighting. I am going to reach for another guitar with a bare wood necks and that for several I have also customized the necks shaving off the square heels right up tot the bodies. Its very easy to do really, but you don't want to mess up either. Knock on wood. Ive not done that yet. Im also not into guitars that have a plate on the back anymore. I guess I got weird in my older age. But I get what you're saying.
I always have an idea what I want...but it is all about how it feels when in your hands. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three. Based solely on looks and my experience with the brand I would be leaning toward the PRS.
Hands on is VERY key. Especially in this age of online shopping. I'm curious if you will feel the same way once I present the other 2 guitars. Chime in when they come out!! And thanks for your thoughts...
@@LonelyRocker absolutely...the thing we don't have in common here is, I go for Feel over Function knowing that I can change out any of the hardware and pickups. So looks actually play a part, because I get inspired both by how the guitar feels and looks to some extent. As for hardware, I will almost always change that stuff. If the guitar doesn't have locking tuners, I'll add them. If the bridge isn't exactly what I want, or if I want to add sustain or tone, I'll switch out the bridge and maybe the nut as well. Sometimes I may replace the frets and that usually involves larger frets for me. Also, pickups are rarely perfect for what I'm looking for. So I'll usually switch them for whatever I'm planning to use the guitar for. Lastly, electronics...I like to roll the volume off by hand on the guitar (even though I have a volume pedal on my pedalboard). So I'll do the volume trick with the cap so tone doesn't thin out when the volume is rolled off at the guitar. I also like to swap out new electronics for NOS stuff, beeswax caps, and RS Guitar Works offers super pots (270hz instead of 250hz like standard pots)... Safe to say, I do a fair amount of customization. Then I always send it to my guitar guy who puts a solid setup and intonation job on it. I don't do my own fretwork either. But I can wire and solder with the best of them!!!
Good to keep them maintained and fun to personalize it. Once I reveal my pick I'm sure I'll take it to my guy for a full, proper setup. Tnx for sharing your insight!
I'm thinking about getting the Mark Holcomb SE 6 strings. How is the string action, is it comfortably low or uncomfortably high, I prefer to be on the low side. I would definitely change the strings to 9-42s and tune the guitar to standard tuning, will there be any issues with that regarding playability and sound because of the pick ups, by doing that would I get some fret buzz or would I have any tuning issues. Would I need to make any adjustments to the bridge. What size are the frets.
Action is dependant on the setup. I see no reason you can't set it low if a good technician sets it up for you...If you buy it form a store they'll often set it up for you if it needs it...
Thank you so much! Been a slow grind for me getting this channel out there but this is pretty much what I’m all about. Thank you so much for your kind words 😎🎸🤘🏽
Hmmm. That’s a good question. I don’t have it here any more. I don’t recall that jumping out at me though. So I can’t imagine they were super jumbo or anything like that.
@LonelyRocker : I'm actually a complete amateur when it comes to guitars.. I really don't know much at all. However, I am looking for a guitar (< $1500) that would be perfect for dissonant chords (think Deftones, Helmet, Engine Down, Hey Mercedes, etc.); would you be able to recommend anything (possibly older videos of yours that I could go through)? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
It’s so hard to recommend guitars to beginners because you will need time to figure out what’s best for you and that will change as you progress. My best advice is this. DON’T spend your full budget and try as many guitars as you can in person until you find the one that speaks to you. Many major brands have budget lines and there are some lesser known brands that make great budget options. Pickups can always be changed later if they prove to be the wrong type. So choose one that excites you enough to keep you playing and that’s how you’ll know you chose the right one. Enjoy the journey!
@@LonelyRocker I'm actually more of an intermediate guitarist; I'm just terrible at knowing much about guitars (different pickups, what the type of wood does to the sound, etc.). I own a Fender Strat, Ibanez (forgot the make - 2003 model), and PRS Torero SE (which I'm disappointed with as it never stays in tune, even with the built-in locking nut - even sent it all the way back to the U.S - I live in India - paid through my nose, got it signed by PRS himself as an apology, but they didn't do s#*t - finally got it solved here by a local guitar guru). Hence, your advice on a guitar would be greatly appreciated. Although, 5 days of research is all pointing at a Schecter (my ears are loving the tone, clarity, and warmth).
Is it me, or are the PRS gig bags terrible (esp. the one shown in this video)? I got the same one years ago, and it tore apart within 1 year. I've never had a soft case that fell apart so quickly as this one.
I think that's a harsh reality today. So much competition in the low to mid range market. Accessories are cool but they cost money. The Schecter came with no case at all but the tuners are crap. Savings has to come from somewhere I guess!! ;)
✅✅✅ Check out the Schecter C1 SLS Elite: th-cam.com/video/zd7u9X6XiAg/w-d-xo.html❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥 ✅✅✅ Check out my spin on the Ibanez With Evertune RGD61ALET: th-cam.com/video/uO44_1JbQfE/w-d-xo.html ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
One has to really get their hands to try the PRS for themselves. The flat radius neck may or may not be a deal breaker for most, but the Alpha/Omega Seymour Duncans are god-tier pick ups.
Mark Holcomb is my favorite guitarist, and those pickups really define his playing style. The note clarity in overdriven chords is crazy. I didn’t get the PRS, but I did get the pick ups separate, and installed them on a different one
This is indeed a great guitar for the money. And you are bang on about those pickups. Loved them!!
Dude what about the scarlet?
Nice video. The best part for me is watching you play - loved the lead break 👍
Thanks so much Dave!!! I had fun with that. 2 more to come!!
I have two 7 strings holcomd one 2019 the other 2023 wth the new scarlet/sourge pickups they seem much grunt like to me but still keep that high end from before so I dropped the tuning of that one
Of Course Feel Always Rules !!! but .... versatility in the studio is pure gold - and it is the prettiest of the 3 (IMHO) - top. 😋 That is one flat fretboard 20" rad - whew - shredding machine
... Nice 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘 Recording BTW
Agreed! And thanks Doug!!!
Great video man! I really dig this guitar!
Thanks so much Jon!! I'll quiz you once we get through all 3 :)
I just picked up one of these used. Needs some fret work that I'm getting a luthier to do, but I'm confident that it's going to be awesome. I've never owned a PRS before; SO comfortable to play.
I tried using the same strings and tuning as the factory (10-52, drop-C), but it was way too slinky for me; with the 20" fretboard radius, I found bigger barre chords, especially those at the end of the neck, were pulling out of tune no matter what I did. 11-56 works considerably better, though still slinkier than that to which I'm accustomed and I have to be much more cognizant of my technique.
The SD Alpha and Omega pickups are outstanding. I find that this guitar can sound great in almost any style, honestly; it's really versatile to my ears.
Awesome! Enjoy it!
I do a lot of work on guitars, and I feel the same way now about glossed necks. Only one guitar I have now I left that way because of its age and being a Japan made custom 550 RG by Ibanez. I still play it for some things and indoors. Ourdoor hot gigs, under hot lighting. I am going to reach for another guitar with a bare wood necks and that for several I have also customized the necks shaving off the square heels right up tot the bodies. Its very easy to do really, but you don't want to mess up either. Knock on wood. Ive not done that yet. Im also not into guitars that have a plate on the back anymore. I guess I got weird in my older age. But I get what you're saying.
Funny. After this I got a Phoenix 1000 with a glossy neck and I love it! So you never know I guess.
When in doubt.... buy 'em all?
Not a bad idea!!! ;-)
I always have an idea what I want...but it is all about how it feels when in your hands. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three.
Based solely on looks and my experience with the brand I would be leaning toward the PRS.
Hands on is VERY key. Especially in this age of online shopping. I'm curious if you will feel the same way once I present the other 2 guitars. Chime in when they come out!! And thanks for your thoughts...
@@LonelyRocker absolutely...the thing we don't have in common here is, I go for Feel over Function knowing that I can change out any of the hardware and pickups.
So looks actually play a part, because I get inspired both by how the guitar feels and looks to some extent.
As for hardware, I will almost always change that stuff. If the guitar doesn't have locking tuners, I'll add them. If the bridge isn't exactly what I want, or if I want to add sustain or tone, I'll switch out the bridge and maybe the nut as well. Sometimes I may replace the frets and that usually involves larger frets for me. Also, pickups are rarely perfect for what I'm looking for. So I'll usually switch them for whatever I'm planning to use the guitar for.
Lastly, electronics...I like to roll the volume off by hand on the guitar (even though I have a volume pedal on my pedalboard). So I'll do the volume trick with the cap so tone doesn't thin out when the volume is rolled off at the guitar.
I also like to swap out new electronics for NOS stuff, beeswax caps, and RS Guitar Works offers super pots (270hz instead of 250hz like standard pots)...
Safe to say, I do a fair amount of customization. Then I always send it to my guitar guy who puts a solid setup and intonation job on it. I don't do my own fretwork either. But I can wire and solder with the best of them!!!
Good to keep them maintained and fun to personalize it. Once I reveal my pick I'm sure I'll take it to my guy for a full, proper setup. Tnx for sharing your insight!
I have an SE model, and had SE-specific locking tuners added before it was shipped (from Sweetwater). Parts + install was an additional $140
Good to know!! Thnx for that!
The prs se locking tuners are great and take 10min to install. Don’t pay someone to install it’s easy.
I'd take that Ibanez easily. The Evertune is crazy good and that extra scale length will come in handy for Drop C.
Make sure to watch the rest of the series to see how this all unfolds ;)
I'm thinking about getting the Mark Holcomb SE 6 strings. How is the string action, is it comfortably low or uncomfortably high, I prefer to be on the low side. I would definitely change the strings to 9-42s and tune the guitar to standard tuning, will there be any issues with that regarding playability and sound because of the pick ups, by doing that would I get some fret buzz or would I have any tuning issues. Would I need to make any adjustments to the bridge. What size are the frets.
Action is dependant on the setup. I see no reason you can't set it low if a good technician sets it up for you...If you buy it form a store they'll often set it up for you if it needs it...
First video ive seen of yours. Superb presentation and analysis of purchasing criteria. Pro level playing. What more could one ask for?!?!
Thank you so much! Been a slow grind for me getting this channel out there but this is pretty much what I’m all about. Thank you so much for your kind words 😎🎸🤘🏽
Maybe I missed it, but how is the fret size on Mark Holcomb? Are they Ibanez big?
Hmmm. That’s a good question. I don’t have it here any more. I don’t recall that jumping out at me though. So I can’t imagine they were super jumbo or anything like that.
@@LonelyRocker on the flip side, if they did not jump out to your in comparison with Ibanez it means they are not super small
@LonelyRocker : I'm actually a complete amateur when it comes to guitars.. I really don't know much at all.
However, I am looking for a guitar (< $1500) that would be perfect for dissonant chords (think Deftones, Helmet, Engine Down, Hey Mercedes, etc.); would you be able to recommend anything (possibly older videos of yours that I could go through)? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
It’s so hard to recommend guitars to beginners because you will need time to figure out what’s best for you and that will change as you progress. My best advice is this. DON’T spend your full budget and try as many guitars as you can in person until you find the one that speaks to you. Many major brands have budget lines and there are some lesser known brands that make great budget options. Pickups can always be changed later if they prove to be the wrong type. So choose one that excites you enough to keep you playing and that’s how you’ll know you chose the right one. Enjoy the journey!
@@LonelyRocker I'm actually more of an intermediate guitarist; I'm just terrible at knowing much about guitars (different pickups, what the type of wood does to the sound, etc.). I own a Fender Strat, Ibanez (forgot the make - 2003 model), and PRS Torero SE (which I'm disappointed with as it never stays in tune, even with the built-in locking nut - even sent it all the way back to the U.S - I live in India - paid through my nose, got it signed by PRS himself as an apology, but they didn't do s#*t - finally got it solved here by a local guitar guru).
Hence, your advice on a guitar would be greatly appreciated. Although, 5 days of research is all pointing at a Schecter (my ears are loving the tone, clarity, and warmth).
Is it me, or are the PRS gig bags terrible (esp. the one shown in this video)? I got the same one years ago, and it tore apart within 1 year. I've never had a soft case that fell apart so quickly as this one.
I think that's a harsh reality today. So much competition in the low to mid range market. Accessories are cool but they cost money. The Schecter came with no case at all but the tuners are crap. Savings has to come from somewhere I guess!! ;)
@@LonelyRocker Damn, I need to look into this, because I've been seriously considering a Schecter this year. Thanks for the heads up.
I'll take that prs
It is nice 😎🎸
I have a Schecter SLS (Evil Twin) and it is an AMAZING guitar - tied for my favorite.
The Schecter is the next video. Make sure to catch that one!
I want them all! But I think I would choose PRS
If only we could have it all :)
Axion Label RGD61ALET is in a different league and price range.
It's within the range I set for my budget and not that much more than the other 2...
✅✅✅ Check out the Schecter C1 SLS Elite: th-cam.com/video/zd7u9X6XiAg/w-d-xo.html❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
✅✅✅ Check out my spin on the Ibanez With Evertune RGD61ALET: th-cam.com/video/uO44_1JbQfE/w-d-xo.html ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
I love how none of them having locking tuners 😂
I assume you're being sarcastic ;)
Eh locking tuners didn't matter until people thought they needed them
Schecter sucks and Ibanez has fallen off the wagon from metal. The SE is your best bet.
I wouldn’t say that. Schecter for one is killing it right now. But ParS is great too..Ibanez has disappointed me a bit.
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Best to look them up in your market to see the cost..I couldn't tell you...
Sounds stupid bro please put it back in the case
put yourself back in the case
Yeah this video came out four days ago. And your "S" are still sizzling like bacon. And it's not from TH-cam compression.
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