I have a 1st gen SE tremonti, a 2023 SE Tremonti, 2024 SE McCarty, a 2007 SE Allender, absolutely zero issues with any of them. Ill take a PRS SE any day of the week. Looking to buy the 2024 CE next and a older korean singlecut. All those problems are super easy to fix.
Thats the worse feeling after investing money on what you would think is your dream guitar. I watched this vid because i was checking that guitar out for christmas...thanks for your honest review. 👍🤘
I just ordered a 2024 one and it plays beautifully, everything works and I haven’t noticed any fret buzz or anything yet. The neck feels great it’s thin and flat and the pickups on this one in particular are extra heavy for rock
Those scratchy pots are dirty from the factory. A little dioxite will fix those right up. Even the switch. I had a problem with the SE Paul's guitar. Spent 14 bucks on a can and problem solved. You can use it to clean pedals and pots on an amp that get dirty all the time. Try that and see if it works.
I've had the same problem with the switch in PRS SE 245, but after a while and cleaning it by just using the switch as you said, it's fine now. Never had tuning stability issues.
I bought one cheap as a project. The tuning stability was sorted by my guitar tech buddy adding an extra trem spring, locking tuners, careful filing of the nut and adjustment of the trem. Personally I hate the standard bridge pickup which is ludicrously overwound so I fitted a Duncan Jazz which nicely matches the output of the neck. So far I haven't had any issues with pots & switches.
Well honestly I'm buying this thing in 2022 and have no problems at all with the tone switch, it stays distorted all the time when switching between pickups and same thing with clean!
I have this same model and ran into an issue with the bridge pickup having a low output, I was putting a new bridge pickup in it anyway, so ignored it and installed the new pickup, good clean solder connections and everything, sounded great! Then noticed it was cutting out in the bridge position like yours in this video, and thinking it was me that made a mistake, shelved it to troubleshoot later and work on other projects. After seeing you have had this same issue, I’m going to just replace the pots and toggle, and rewire the whole thing to give it another chance. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! It’s good to know it wasn’t just me!
Sorry to hear that Dustin. Yep, this is the second with the same problems.. I think that’s a good idea replacing everything because is a really cool guitar. Good luck with yours!🤘💪
Seems a lot of the things you pointed out are very easy fixes, eg. a little graphite on the nut and a quick spray of deoxit on the toggle switch and pots probably would resolve your issues. It seems you actually like the parts that matter - hardware, pickups etc. I personally dont think your issues are deal breakers.
I own one and will admit it took some time and effort to get the trem' system set up correctly. You have to find the correct tension and then re-set action and intonation. I also had to widen the nut slot for the low E. But it's rock solid now. No issues with electronics, The pickups are very sensitive to string height. They can sound harsh if they are too close to the strings. All said and done, this is a fantastic guitar!
I have a 2016 PRS SE Tremonti Custom. LOVED everything about this guitar when I bought it (mid 2017). I am a new player. Lately, I noticed that the pickup switch seemed to start not working all the time, so here I am searching around to see what the deal is and I ended up at this vid. The guitar sat unused for a while due to an unexpected move / house remodel - it was either in the bag or hanging on the wall. Was going to call PRS (their phones have been down for two days) to discuss and also considered taking it back to the store where I bought to see what they had to say about it. From reading the comments, hopefully the switch just needs to be cleaned and I don't have to start spending a bunch of extra money replacing things. It stays in tune fairly well, but will probably be getting some locking tuners for it anyway. My pots and PU's seem to be good, at least for now.
I have one that is rock solid, but it happens... I have noticed a lot more complaints regarding the SE quality control over the last few years and I think it's due in part to the supply chain stuff they had been experiencing for so long, as well as struggling to meet demand... I think that factory over there was cranking them out sort of haphazardly to meet demand... then here in the US we've had a real problem with the workforce since Covid. So few people are willing to work and standards are lowered in order to fill positions which may explain these issues slipping through the cracks at the Maryland factory. Then thanks to inflation the prices are rising, and you end up getting less for your money. But it's not just PRS. I bought a Fender last year that was having electronics issues, opened it up to find the most horrendous soldering job I've ever seen... Sweetwater took it back and sent me another that was much better. What I've done is learn to do everything myself. Now when I get a guitar, if I'm not happy with any aspect of it, I just fix it.
My PRS SE Tremonti has exactly the same issues with electronics, the selector is annoying but amazing guitar other than that ... can't wait to sell mine too, hopefully the DGT SE will be better 👍
I have this exact model guitar. I've had it for about 18 months. I had it set up by a tech and had 11's put on it cuz i play in lower tunings. NEVER had a tuning problem. Stays in tune better than any of my others. Just put locking tuners on it and it's even better. The ONLY complaint I have are the pickups. They have no character at all. Will put some Duncans in it soon. But I love this guitar.
Maybe I got lucky or maybe it’s that the place I shop sets them up and inspects them before they sell them, but I don’t have any issues with the pots or the switch like you’re having.
Man that sucks, I have the 2019 Tremonti se as well, just got it used a couple of months ago and my experience has been just the opposite, can’t believe how well it stays in tune, guess I got lucky
Just ordered a 2022 model along with phase 3 tuners as I know those SE tuners aren’t gonna handle the tremolo. Sorry you had issues! I had issues with my bridge pickup selector in my McCarty 594 which was very disappointing but ended up just spraying compressed air and wiggling it. Same thing with my Vela! I think dust made its way into the connections or something because they are fine now.
Hello, I am very happy with this PRS guitar. I got it with prs custom locking tuners and this is a model from the first series. I have to admit it works flawlessly. My only dilemma is whether to upgrade the Seymour Duncan Pickups.
I've been looking around at these, and this appears to be an older model, but I have a 2022 SE 245 and the switch cut out on me at it's first show. Had it fixed and it's been fine ever since. Electronics are definitely one of the sacrifices of the SE's.
My custom 24se had both tuning stability and electronics problems also strait out of the box,sprayed pots and switch with contact cleaner solved the problems and widened the b string slot on the nut and rock solid now
Never had that problem with my gen 1 tremonti se, now i have a se 245 2021, and it had al of that problems! I have also a sterling mayesty ( yes i know it is a other brand) that I really can mistreat and it stay's in tune!
I got my tremonti se back in 2016 and i was able to play for hours with out tuning issues, I did have same the 3 way issue that’s about it other than that it’s a heavy ass guitar that will kill your shoulder after a couple of hours of standing with it. Iv still have it stock I’m about to put a set of p90s in there and upgrade the nut as well as the pots.
So I guess this is a newer problem with these SE’s. I’ve had mine for 8 years now and it been flawless. I bought it as a back up to my USA model. Wish I could get another USA but they have doubled in price ouch.
I have a Tremonti with the zebra pick ups,I had tuning problems,but fixed it by putting Vanson Locking tuners on,no problems now...sounds like your pots need contact cleaner...I would send the guitar back if I was you ..
I had the same issues (electronics and tuning stability) on 2 PRS CE 24 (made in USA), but with the same tuners / tremolo. I ended in seeling both of them. Luckily, I own a PRS 408 and not issues at all. 800$ is not cheap, at this price you should'nt have those kind of issues on a BRAND NEW guitar. I know Emerson provides wiring kits for PRS SE. But if you spend 100$ for electronic wiring kit, 200$ more for a true usa made PRS tremolo, 200$ for PRS usa made locking tuners , you end up with a 1300/1400$ guitar and for this price, I think you can buy a second hand USA made PRS ... I wanted to purchase the guitar you are showing us, because I am a huge fan of Alter Bridge and Mark Tremonti, but I don't want to have to spend so much more money in order to get it right. For this price range, Ibanez and Yamaha can give you more for your money... I don't have enough feedback on Shecter and ESP/LTD to give my opinion....
So I purchased the same guitar, 2022 Tremonti SE Custom. After playing it for about 3 hours total and then putting it back in the pad case it came with, I pulled it out yesterday to jam a little and the bridge Pickup is doing the same exact thing yours is doing. I can't believe it, just happened to see if anyone was having the same issue so came over to YT to see and found you. Very disappointed with the guitar at the moment. I have Gibson ES339, Fender USA Strat, Tele and parted strat and wanted to try out PRS. Thought SE and love Tremonti so tried it out. Now I am sad
Hi Miller. Yep, there’s a lot of people complaining and there’s some people without any problem🤷🏻♂️ I guess they’re not being consistent with their quality in the SE line. Cheers 🍻
Same my 2019 always out of tune. My tech cant even solve it. Frustrating. Changed the tuners licking. Nut graphtec. But still goes put of tune. Prs Tremonti Se Custom Indonesian. Changed the pots n switch n input jack
There are many factors I think. First might be how shipping was handled which is a huge factor because they are shipping it from the other side of the world to maryland and then to many parts of the world. When I ordered my standard 24, the pot shaft was bent, it wouldn’t stay in tune and it wasn’t playable out of the box. However, I believe the nut, pickups and pots are all extremely cheaply made.
The shop should have never allowed it to be sold. Obviously, the manufacturer failed at its quality control, but the shop was the second line of defense.
I just ordered this guitar from my local music store. This video scared me, I hate tuning issues and eletronic issues. I have also bought some locking tuners, so i hope thats enough. I really hope the eletronic issues can be fixed if they occur.
@@snowfall5956 The guitar works fine. It keeps tuning well. A few mobths later i installed locking tuners. Only problem is that after I got the locking tuners the nut makes a clicking noise in the D-string when I use the whammy bar.
.... shouldn't happen but sometimes it does. this is what warranty is for - any reputable local guitar shop could have taken care of this for you no problem. could also have fixed everything yourself with a soldering iron and maybe 20 bucks worth of parts to swap out the switch and volume/tone controls.....
Yo tengo esa misma guitarra , de ese mismo años y Jamas ha presentado ninguno de los problemas que mencionas, mas bien pareciaera que esa que estas usando es de segunda mano
The issue with the switch could be the switch itself or some grounding issue. In any case, this should not happen in an $800 guitar. I don't even see this with the cheap stuff.
I NEVER got into the whole PRS thing. A friend of mine had a Tremonti SE a while ago and nothing was wrong with it, it was a decent guitar, but I simply don't feel the mojo when I play a PRS. This just puts me off even further, since they always like to brag how they are better than the rest, especially in the same price range. Oh, well...
I see your point, some guitars just don’t tell us anything. I’m glad your friend’s guitar was ok, I seem to don’t have any luck with the SE models..🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for watching!🤘
@@andrerodriguesguitars Exactly. If the guitar speaks to you, good for you, that's all that matters. That friend of mine swore by PRS, but for me... eh. Keep up the channel, wish you all the best! 🤘
Its true that there is that guitar that just speaks to you but I think PRS is best known for being a guitar company that implies research more than anything else. I put down my telecaster for good when I played a custom 24 and silver sky. Was never a fan of a strat or a 24, I always thought they look strange but when I tried them I thought it was one of the easiest, most ergonomic guitars out there. When I ordered my 24 it has the same problem in this video but I think its due to shipment handling and just the decision to use even cheaper materials. But what’s not getting more expensive these days ?
I didn't realise they still made the guitars in Korea as it says on the back of the headstock ?? Built by World Musical Instruments LTD Korea ??and that serial number makes it a 2018 guitar 🙄😐😑
To be completely honest with you, I never liked PRS guitars. I understand and respect "to each his own" personal opinion. For me, I like Gibson Les Paul's and Yamaha but hey others deserve to have their own opinion.
Hi Steve! I think I like all guitars, give a stick with 6 strings and I’m good to go😅 PRS make good and expensive guitars, not on my top 5 though. Thanks for watching! Cheers
Given that it's a Korean model, it's definitely fairly old. I can bet you bought the guitar second hand, so it might've been abused or kept in improper conditions (likely saw enough dust in its lifetime). if you got it for cheap, it's likely the reason the seller tried to get rid of it. Flipping the switch on and off does not clean it. taking the back covers off, loosening the components and spraying them with air might. Worst case scenario, you replace the switch and the pot, and you end up with a perfectly fine guitar. Can't see why PRS is at fault for how a guitar was maintained. On top of that, in time, components sometimes do go bad, that's normal, especially after years of abuses. Replacing them once in a while is expected. Also, PRS hardware on these guitars is usually great for tuning stability. Make sure it's set up properly as trems do need correct setting up in order to function as expected. Lastly, if the tuning issues persist after a proper set up, in 99% of the cases, the nut is the issue. It might've been worn out (you never know what strings were used on it without proper filing of the slots, and they might've cut into the nut). Also, if you've stringed the guitar with thicker strings that the nut slots, you'll also run into issues as the nut will hold onto the strings. Fixing the nut or replacing it may solve the tuning stability issue.
solving a tuning problem is a simple cheap fix... change the tuners! clearly the turners are not strong enough to hold the wham... and when you have a trem system never get it without a locking head! unless you lightly use the trem w/ proper gauge strings... i have never owned a guitar w/ no problems... anywhere for $200 to $2000 all have something.. gotta know how to setup and work on your own guitars to get them where you want it to be
"OMG I bought a budget, Korean-built budget guitar and I got a budget, Korean-built guitar." These fools need to realize they aren't going to get a real PRS until they get into the, minimum, $1500 price range. I have a real PRS Tremonti II guitar. It was over $4000. It's both a work of art and a perfected instrument of music science. Don't buy a budget, foreign-built, beginner-level guitar and expect to get the same quality as an American built Gibson or PRS. Obviously, some Japanese guitars are the exception to the foreign-built caveat as there are some excellent built Japanese Jacksons running around out there that can keep up with the PRS or the Gibson American models, but they are going to cost you about the same as their American competitors and have similar quality. Don't buy budget guitars expecting the same fit and finish as their American/Japanese made upper-end counterparts.
I just bought one 2nd hand and noticed the same issue straight away 😢. The switch doesn’t work in 50% of the times I use it. Guess I’ll have to do some replacements. 🫤
I have a 1st gen SE tremonti, a 2023 SE Tremonti, 2024 SE McCarty, a 2007 SE Allender, absolutely zero issues with any of them. Ill take a PRS SE any day of the week. Looking to buy the 2024 CE next and a older korean singlecut. All those problems are super easy to fix.
Thats the worse feeling after investing money on what you would think is your dream guitar. I watched this vid because i was checking that guitar out for christmas...thanks for your honest review. 👍🤘
You had this same model in 2019? Let's see how they are in 2022 you say, yet the guitar you hold in your hands is a 2018 model. Care to explain that?
I just ordered a 2024 one and it plays beautifully, everything works and I haven’t noticed any fret buzz or anything yet. The neck feels great it’s thin and flat and the pickups on this one in particular are extra heavy for rock
Those scratchy pots are dirty from the factory. A little dioxite will fix those right up. Even the switch. I had a problem with the SE Paul's guitar. Spent 14 bucks on a can and problem solved. You can use it to clean pedals and pots on an amp that get dirty all the time. Try that and see if it works.
Poor quality control I'm afraid. At almost $2K this is unacceptable.
I've had the same problem with the switch in PRS SE 245, but after a while and cleaning it by just using the switch as you said, it's fine now. Never had tuning stability issues.
Hey! I’m glad you sort that out! Unfortunately I’m not having luck with PRS🤷🏻♂️😅
Thanks for watching!
Cheers 🍻
im having same issue with my se santana lol the switch is killing me too.. have to check it with my tech..
I bought one cheap as a project. The tuning stability was sorted by my guitar tech buddy adding an extra trem spring, locking tuners, careful filing of the nut and adjustment of the trem. Personally I hate the standard bridge pickup which is ludicrously overwound so I fitted a Duncan Jazz which nicely matches the output of the neck. So far I haven't had any issues with pots & switches.
Well honestly I'm buying this thing in 2022 and have no problems at all with the tone switch, it stays distorted all the time when switching between pickups and same thing with clean!
I have this same model and ran into an issue with the bridge pickup having a low output, I was putting a new bridge pickup in it anyway, so ignored it and installed the new pickup, good clean solder connections and everything, sounded great! Then noticed it was cutting out in the bridge position like yours in this video, and thinking it was me that made a mistake, shelved it to troubleshoot later and work on other projects. After seeing you have had this same issue, I’m going to just replace the pots and toggle, and rewire the whole thing to give it another chance. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! It’s good to know it wasn’t just me!
Sorry to hear that Dustin. Yep, this is the second with the same problems.. I think that’s a good idea replacing everything because is a really cool guitar. Good luck with yours!🤘💪
Seems a lot of the things you pointed out are very easy fixes, eg. a little graphite on the nut and a quick spray of deoxit on the toggle switch and pots probably would resolve your issues. It seems you actually like the parts that matter - hardware, pickups etc. I personally dont think your issues are deal breakers.
I own one and will admit it took some time and effort to get the trem' system set up correctly. You have to find the correct tension and then re-set action and intonation. I also had to widen the nut slot for the low E. But it's rock solid now. No issues with electronics, The pickups are very sensitive to string height. They can sound harsh if they are too close to the strings. All said and done, this is a fantastic guitar!
Hi André, I've Prs Se Tremonti new version, but the problems with that remains the same. Just like yours.
I have the 2009 model and i had the same issue with the switch not engaging the bridge pickup properly,my pots were fine though.
Yes my se custom has tuning issues, input jack issues, and harsh bridge pup issues. Had to return it. My core custom 22 on the other hand is perfect
I have a 2016 PRS SE Tremonti Custom. LOVED everything about this guitar when I bought it (mid 2017). I am a new player.
Lately, I noticed that the pickup switch seemed to start not working all the time, so here I am searching around to see what the deal is and I ended up at this vid. The guitar sat unused for a while due to an unexpected move / house remodel - it was either in the bag or hanging on the wall.
Was going to call PRS (their phones have been down for two days) to discuss and also considered taking it back to the store where I bought to see what they had to say about it.
From reading the comments, hopefully the switch just needs to be cleaned and I don't have to start spending a bunch of extra money replacing things. It stays in tune fairly well, but will probably be getting some locking tuners for it anyway. My pots and PU's seem to be good, at least for now.
I have one that is rock solid, but it happens... I have noticed a lot more complaints regarding the SE quality control over the last few years and I think it's due in part to the supply chain stuff they had been experiencing for so long, as well as struggling to meet demand... I think that factory over there was cranking them out sort of haphazardly to meet demand... then here in the US we've had a real problem with the workforce since Covid. So few people are willing to work and standards are lowered in order to fill positions which may explain these issues slipping through the cracks at the Maryland factory. Then thanks to inflation the prices are rising, and you end up getting less for your money. But it's not just PRS. I bought a Fender last year that was having electronics issues, opened it up to find the most horrendous soldering job I've ever seen... Sweetwater took it back and sent me another that was much better. What I've done is learn to do everything myself. Now when I get a guitar, if I'm not happy with any aspect of it, I just fix it.
My PRS SE Tremonti has exactly the same issues with electronics, the selector is annoying but amazing guitar other than that ... can't wait to sell mine too, hopefully the DGT SE will be better 👍
I have this exact model guitar. I've had it for about 18 months. I had it set up by a tech and had 11's put on it cuz i play in lower tunings. NEVER had a tuning problem. Stays in tune better than any of my others. Just put locking tuners on it and it's even better. The ONLY complaint I have are the pickups. They have no character at all. Will put some Duncans in it soon. But I love this guitar.
Hey! No doubts about it, maybe it’s bad luck of mine🤷🏻♂️😁 Thanks for watching!
I’ve also never had an issue
Maybe I got lucky or maybe it’s that the place I shop sets them up and inspects them before they sell them, but I don’t have any issues with the pots or the switch like you’re having.
Man that sucks, I have the 2019 Tremonti se as well, just got it used a couple of months ago and my experience has been just the opposite, can’t believe how well it stays in tune, guess I got lucky
Just ordered a 2022 model along with phase 3 tuners as I know those SE tuners aren’t gonna handle the tremolo. Sorry you had issues! I had issues with my bridge pickup selector in my McCarty 594 which was very disappointing but ended up just spraying compressed air and wiggling it. Same thing with my Vela! I think dust made its way into the connections or something because they are fine now.
Hello, I am very happy with this PRS guitar. I got it with prs custom locking tuners and this is a model from the first series. I have to admit it works flawlessly. My only dilemma is whether to upgrade the Seymour Duncan Pickups.
I've been looking around at these, and this appears to be an older model, but I have a 2022 SE 245 and the switch cut out on me at it's first show. Had it fixed and it's been fine ever since. Electronics are definitely one of the sacrifices of the SE's.
Would you choose tremonti or Epiphone custom if you would have money for only one?
The Tremonti if I was certain that it would stay in tune. It’s a better guitar with a better construction imho👌😊
Did you put a drop of oil on the nut?
My custom 24se had both tuning stability and electronics problems also strait out of the box,sprayed pots and switch with contact cleaner solved the problems and widened the b string slot on the nut and rock solid now
Never had that problem with my gen 1 tremonti se, now i have a se 245 2021, and it had al of that problems! I have also a sterling mayesty ( yes i know it is a other brand) that I really can mistreat and it stay's in tune!
Hi there! Yes, it looks like the SE Range is not as trustable as the high end models, lot of people complaining
@@andrerodriguesguitars well i went to a guitar shop this week, had new pickups put in, and retuned it, so now it should be good!
I was looking for PRS SE SANTANA & TREMONTI. Now I feel better with my PRS SE SANTANA. Nice video. Greetings from Guatemala.🎸💯🇬🇹🤘😎
I got my tremonti se back in 2016 and i was able to play for hours with out tuning issues, I did have same the 3 way issue that’s about it other than that it’s a heavy ass guitar that will kill your shoulder after a couple of hours of standing with it. Iv still have it stock I’m about to put a set of p90s in there and upgrade the nut as well as the pots.
Maybe a bit of dust in the electronics. I have used compressed air and it has solved the issue in the past
So I guess this is a newer problem with these SE’s. I’ve had mine for 8 years now and it been flawless. I bought it as a back up to my USA model. Wish I could get another USA but they have doubled in price ouch.
That potentiometer that is making noise is easy to replace
I have a Tremonti with the zebra pick ups,I had tuning problems,but fixed it by putting Vanson Locking tuners on,no problems now...sounds like your pots need contact cleaner...I would send the guitar back if I was you ..
Hey! That’s what I did 🤷🏻♂️ It looks like is pretty common judging by the comments. Thanks for watching!🤘
Cheers 🍻
Thanks I was thinking of buying one but not now
What Revstar model is that? I have never seen it.
Hey! It’s the older models!🤘
I had a PRS SE about 8 years ago. It would rarely stay in tune. I wasn't all that impressed, so I sold it.
I had the same issues (electronics and tuning stability) on 2 PRS CE 24 (made in USA), but with the same tuners / tremolo. I ended in seeling both of them. Luckily, I own a PRS 408 and not issues at all. 800$ is not cheap, at this price you should'nt have those kind of issues on a BRAND NEW guitar. I know Emerson provides wiring kits for PRS SE. But if you spend 100$ for electronic wiring kit, 200$ more for a true usa made PRS tremolo, 200$ for PRS usa made locking tuners , you end up with a 1300/1400$ guitar and for this price, I think you can buy a second hand USA made PRS ... I wanted to purchase the guitar you are showing us, because I am a huge fan of Alter Bridge and Mark Tremonti, but I don't want to have to spend so much more money in order to get it right. For this price range, Ibanez and Yamaha can give you more for your money... I don't have enough feedback on Shecter and ESP/LTD to give my opinion....
The only thing I can say is, 100% agreed! Thanks for watching Franck!🤘😊
So I purchased the same guitar, 2022 Tremonti SE Custom. After playing it for about 3 hours total and then putting it back in the pad case it came with, I pulled it out yesterday to jam a little and the bridge Pickup is doing the same exact thing yours is doing. I can't believe it, just happened to see if anyone was having the same issue so came over to YT to see and found you. Very disappointed with the guitar at the moment. I have Gibson ES339, Fender USA Strat, Tele and parted strat and wanted to try out PRS. Thought SE and love Tremonti so tried it out. Now I am sad
Hi Miller. Yep, there’s a lot of people complaining and there’s some people without any problem🤷🏻♂️ I guess they’re not being consistent with their quality in the SE line.
Cheers 🍻
Same my 2019 always out of tune. My tech cant even solve it. Frustrating. Changed the tuners licking. Nut graphtec. But still goes put of tune. Prs Tremonti Se Custom Indonesian. Changed the pots n switch n input jack
There are many factors I think. First might be how shipping was handled which is a huge factor because they are shipping it from the other side of the world to maryland and then to many parts of the world. When I ordered my standard 24, the pot shaft was bent, it wouldn’t stay in tune and it wasn’t playable out of the box. However, I believe the nut, pickups and pots are all extremely cheaply made.
If SE u should try the Custom 22/24 🍻that se Tremonti maybe it needs a setup to hold the tune
Yeah, and maybe with some cleaning the electronics work, but not a keeper to me🤷🏻♂️ I’ll check ou the S2 too👌 Thanks for watching Mario!🤘🍻
The shop should have never allowed it to be sold. Obviously, the manufacturer failed at its quality control, but the shop was the second line of defense.
I just ordered this guitar from my local music store. This video scared me, I hate tuning issues and eletronic issues. I have also bought some locking tuners, so i hope thats enough. I really hope the eletronic issues can be fixed if they occur.
Hey! Don’t worry, maybe yours will be much better!;)
How is the guitar now ?
@@snowfall5956 The guitar works fine. It keeps tuning well. A few mobths later i installed locking tuners. Only problem is that after I got the locking tuners the nut makes a clicking noise in the D-string when I use the whammy bar.
Oh dear but thanks for sharing
.... shouldn't happen but sometimes it does. this is what warranty is for - any reputable local guitar shop could have taken care of this for you no problem. could also have fixed everything yourself with a soldering iron and maybe 20 bucks worth of parts to swap out the switch and volume/tone controls.....
Yo tengo esa misma guitarra , de ese mismo años y Jamas ha presentado ninguno de los problemas que mencionas, mas bien pareciaera que esa que estas usando es de segunda mano
gracias por la honestidad
The issue with the switch could be the switch itself or some grounding issue. In any case, this should not happen in an $800 guitar. I don't even see this with the cheap stuff.
2 Tremonti SE's, exact same problem.
Mine's absolutely perfect.
Hi Jay! I’m happy for you! Didn’t have the same luck
Cheers 🍻
Did you buy the guitar new...??....if you did, return it..
mine is flawless...cray man. sorry you had all those issues.
Buy a bottle of Deoxit and spray the insides of the switch and the pots.
I NEVER got into the whole PRS thing. A friend of mine had a Tremonti SE a while ago and nothing was wrong with it, it was a decent guitar, but I simply don't feel the mojo when I play a PRS. This just puts me off even further, since they always like to brag how they are better than the rest, especially in the same price range. Oh, well...
I see your point, some guitars just don’t tell us anything. I’m glad your friend’s guitar was ok, I seem to don’t have any luck with the SE models..🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for watching!🤘
@@andrerodriguesguitars Exactly. If the guitar speaks to you, good for you, that's all that matters. That friend of mine swore by PRS, but for me... eh. Keep up the channel, wish you all the best! 🤘
Yeah but you probably own or want a Gibson for “mojo” lol
Its true that there is that guitar that just speaks to you but I think PRS is best known for being a guitar company that implies research more than anything else. I put down my telecaster for good when I played a custom 24 and silver sky. Was never a fan of a strat or a 24, I always thought they look strange but when I tried them I thought it was one of the easiest, most ergonomic guitars out there. When I ordered my 24 it has the same problem in this video but I think its due to shipment handling and just the decision to use even cheaper materials.
But what’s not getting more expensive these days ?
I didn't realise they still made the guitars in Korea as it says on the back of the headstock ?? Built by World Musical Instruments LTD Korea ??and that serial number makes it a 2018 guitar 🙄😐😑
take it back to the shop and show them.
I was thinking about buying this guitar but after this video nope 👎🏼, awesome video just subscribed 👍🏼
Didn’t have a good experience so far🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for watching!🤘😊
its always the nut...
To be completely honest with you, I never liked PRS guitars. I understand and respect "to each his own" personal opinion. For me, I like Gibson Les Paul's and Yamaha but hey others deserve to have their own opinion.
Hi Steve! I think I like all guitars, give a stick with 6 strings and I’m good to go😅 PRS make good and expensive guitars, not on my top 5 though. Thanks for watching!
Cheers
For sure you have been unlucky.... I have 2021 Tremonti SE and the tune stability is just bullet proof
O like your username though 😂😂😂 Abraço
@@andrerodriguesguitars só quem fala português é que percebe... 🤣🤣🤣
Given that it's a Korean model, it's definitely fairly old. I can bet you bought the guitar second hand, so it might've been abused or kept in improper conditions (likely saw enough dust in its lifetime). if you got it for cheap, it's likely the reason the seller tried to get rid of it.
Flipping the switch on and off does not clean it. taking the back covers off, loosening the components and spraying them with air might. Worst case scenario, you replace the switch and the pot, and you end up with a perfectly fine guitar.
Can't see why PRS is at fault for how a guitar was maintained. On top of that, in time, components sometimes do go bad, that's normal, especially after years of abuses. Replacing them once in a while is expected.
Also, PRS hardware on these guitars is usually great for tuning stability. Make sure it's set up properly as trems do need correct setting up in order to function as expected. Lastly, if the tuning issues persist after a proper set up, in 99% of the cases, the nut is the issue. It might've been worn out (you never know what strings were used on it without proper filing of the slots, and they might've cut into the nut). Also, if you've stringed the guitar with thicker strings that the nut slots, you'll also run into issues as the nut will hold onto the strings. Fixing the nut or replacing it may solve the tuning stability issue.
Brand new from the store shelf. It was probably there for some time but definitely not used or abused
solving a tuning problem is a simple cheap fix... change the tuners! clearly the turners are not strong enough to hold the wham... and when you have a trem system never get it without a locking head! unless you lightly use the trem w/ proper gauge strings...
i have never owned a guitar w/ no problems... anywhere for $200 to $2000 all have something.. gotta know how to setup and work on your own guitars to get them where you want it to be
Clean the pots and that should fix it.
Spray some electrical contact cleaner in the switch ..
"OMG I bought a budget, Korean-built budget guitar and I got a budget, Korean-built guitar." These fools need to realize they aren't going to get a real PRS until they get into the, minimum, $1500 price range. I have a real PRS Tremonti II guitar. It was over $4000. It's both a work of art and a perfected instrument of music science. Don't buy a budget, foreign-built, beginner-level guitar and expect to get the same quality as an American built Gibson or PRS. Obviously, some Japanese guitars are the exception to the foreign-built caveat as there are some excellent built Japanese Jacksons running around out there that can keep up with the PRS or the Gibson American models, but they are going to cost you about the same as their American competitors and have similar quality. Don't buy budget guitars expecting the same fit and finish as their American/Japanese made upper-end counterparts.
i take it for 300€
i won't accept less. you welcome
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I just bought one 2nd hand and noticed the same issue straight away 😢. The switch doesn’t work in 50% of the times I use it. Guess I’ll have to do some replacements. 🫤