I've learned 3 full BTBAM songs, along with bits from others. A looooot of time and dedication but fully worth it. They're my favourite band, Paul and Dustie being up there as some of my favourite guitarists.
I've learned Memory Palace, the first half of Famine Wolf (stopped at the string skipping) and the intros to Silent Flight Parliament, Selkies, Ectopic Scroll, Option Oblivion, Astral Body, Extremophile Elite, and Fossil Genera. A lot of songs have been started, but only one finished.
I've tried a few songs before (Autodidact, Foam Born, Sun of Nothing) and honestly I usually tap out after a couple of riffs because there's so much to memorise. Even calling them riffs seems inaccurate
Sounds like Dusty Waring ☑️ Looks like Dusty Waring ☑️ I thought it was him in the thumbnail for a second and the intro tone sounded exact to the album! Great review!
God I love how many eyes BTBAM are getting lately. They deserve it. Have been listening since the Silent Circus, really stopped listening after the Great Misdirect, but man this band defined my teenage years. Colours is the best album ever in my honest opinon.
The Parallax I EP they did after The Great Misdirect has some of the coolest stuff they've ever done. Alaska to Misdirect are definitely the big 3 though.
You basically had the same experience I've had with them. I really enjoy their first album too. I kinda lost my prog virginity to them. Mordecai was my first taste and it was sweet. Until the great misdirect, then it was time to move on... c'est la vie
Tony Nguyen Floyd roses are really annoying for string changes whether it’s blocked or not. Also blocking it defeats the purpose of it having a Floyd rose in the first place
mccarty sounds nothing like this guitar, my bro has a shop and has both - well the dw's are gone now. the mccarty is a lot softer. these dws are sincerely insane sounding, crazy thick but clear at thew same time
Why they didn't release this as an SE I will never understand. The Holcomb model seems to be doing fantastic, why wouldn't they make this model more obtainable for players like they did with that?
@@alexledford4747 The Holcomb has Mark's Alpha/Omegas. I'm fairly certain Dustie just thinks an SE wouldn't do it justice. Maybe he will one day, but I think he likes it as is.
When I asked Sweetwater, they said it depended on the popularity of the guitar. They made the Silver Sky, it was their best selling guitar, so they released an SE. But, people have been asking for a McCarty SE, and that took many years to happen. I'm sure if this guitar blows up, they'll make an SE.
I bought this guitar, the original version. I do like the newer look a bit better with solid birds. But I saw it used and had never heard of Dustie Waring. So I plugged it into a nice clean Fender amp and started playing. I was so impressed with the clean tone and articulation I went home and looked it up. I could not believe what it was designed for vs what I play. Anyway, all that to say, you should do a demo on clean tones - it is quite impressive.
@@riccardorocchi60 Remarkable clean tone(s). In fact, I keep threatening to sell her because I HATE the Floyd Rose, but every time I pick her up and play her I am reminded of her uniqueness and then want to keep her. The first minute of this above video is only tip of the iceberg - add some lush effects and she brings out lovely sweetness. And every pickup option is a bit different. The 4th position is very much quieter than the 1st position - which I did not like at first, but now I kind of like it. I would like to try the newer incarnation of this with the solid birds to see any differences in tones. I never play any metal on mine, as I don't know how to really do metal. But cleans, rock, and jazz work great. I have several other guitars that have good clean as well, but this lady is unique in pristine articulation - so I cannot seem to part with her. 😍
Same here. Only I bought the CE blacktop version brand new without knowing who Dustie Waring or BTBAM was. But the guitar's incredible. Looks and sounds stunning. Only difference between us is one of the genres I play is actually metal. But I'm a little older now so my metal inspirations start with 80's metal and ends during the nu-metal era around 2000 (Deftones, Slipknot, Korn, etc). I dont care what people say I love that nu-metal stuff. But yeah, great guitar. It nails classic rock tones that I love as well (The Who, Led Zep, Sabbath, etc...)
Love this guitar. I have it and blocked the bridge (dive only) and installed Dimarzio PAF 36th Anniversary pickups (bridge and neck) and BAM it is now perfect and can cover a lot more styles and has a much much better clean tone. This is a great guitar I just did not like the stock pickups at all and yes it's simply a matter of taste. Love maple necks!
@@gmmakesmehurl The look ... the feel .... the floyd rose ... the maple neck ..... all worth it. Just didn't like the pickups in it ... far too mid rangy for my taste and was a simple fix. Bought it used for under 2k and have exactly what I want for less than it cost new ... totally worth it and for sure on point. To be fair I block ALL of my Floyd guitars for tuning stability and I only dive bomb vs pull up on the bar.
@@checkitout611 I was half hearted joking, and my apologies for coming off like a jerk. Not my intent. Hey if it works for you, that's what matters. I have one on the way. Been Wanting to try one since they first popped up but every time I was ready to buy one, they were on backorder. I have high hopes.
@@gmmakesmehurl I appreciate that comment. Thanks. Pickups and sounds and for me especially the neck feel is the most important for me and my tastes. The great thing about sound is pickups are relatively easy to change and get what you want. It's a great looking guitar and you will likely really like it. It's both cool yet tough looking. Not many PRS guitars with a maple neck which makes it special.
This guitar makes me feel 16 watching my favorite celebrity crush. It's absolutely gorgeous. PRS guitars are definitely my favorite. Couple questions: I know you probably own a huge arsenal of guitars, but did you keep this one? If not, do you miss it? I'm not sure how I feel about the bolt on + the mojotone. Seems like it's bright on bright and could be tough to tame. On the up side, the physical feel of the guitar appears to be superb. Thanks for the review!
The prs ce 25 is about $2000. That signature is $2500. So no it’s not cheapest USA guitar they offer. That is reserved for the S2 line. The S2 custom 24 is $1500-1600. The S2 standard is the cheapest guitar they offer at $1000.
S2 is an Asian guitar assembled and finished in the USA. Has the same pickups as the SE’s. Now I personally don’t think there’s anything wrong with foreign guitars but unless there’s a specific model in the s2 line someone wants, might as well get an SE or if they have the cash the CE.
Def not the cheapest USA PRS that would be the S2 line or one of the cheaper Ce24. The wood is top notch quality this the top is shallower than a core / custom. I do prefer this one with the mojotones V2 vs my other regular CE 24s and core custom 22
Nothing stripped down about it, don't know why you keep saying that? Nice top, all the same appointments....just blacked out. I agree on the floyd collar though, I have both a dustie and a push-in style barrel/bar on its way.
Great looking and fat sounding guitar To improve that tremolo arm. Go pickup a Red Bishop Majik Arm. It's a pop in and it's easy to adjust the tension. It damn sure makes a OFR a great tremolo. Those pickups are superb. I'd rather put those pickups into even a cheap Ibanez RG420 with that Floyd Rose in place if the Ibanez edge trem. Add a few touches like rounded highly polished frets and there you have it. I simply prefer those thinner necks and grew up with a strat shape although PRS Indonesian models are quite nice.
Agree unlike the SEs these CE guitars actually sounds as good as the core model but half the price. If you aren't a pretty boy who wants a museum piece 10 top look...to compensate for your manliness lol...then get a new CE. I'll admit the new 10 tops are stunningly beautiful and just the look makes any real guitar player drool... and if you are bachelor with extra money to burn then what the hell go for it can't blame you... but don't expect it to sound any better... the new CEs with 85/15s sound that good...pro sound/tone in every way...
@@ryankern7943 I'm have to check them out. My ce is a satin charcoal cherry burst. The core 24 I just bought is leprechaun tooth green...both guitars are extremely beautiful and sound epic...
@@thadlogan51 dude nice!!! I have 2 of the dwce's one in waring burst and 1 in faded blue smokeburst and they're toiiight. I was actually really considering the charcoal cherry burst ce when I was getting these guitars but decided on these. Definitely trying to get the violet satin custom 24 but the sucker is 5gs so it might be a while😂
@@ryankern7943 those colors you have are great too. Ya PRS guitars way too expensive. I buy them used in mint condition... bought two core 24s newer models in last year...sold over and made $500 then bought the other for $2k...one had 85/15s the other 59/09s...both great...as is my ce with 85/15s...
@@RainMakeR_Workshop Yeah cool I feel you. I have a couple of CE-22 with dot inlays (you can see some shitty videos on my channel), they rock. I'm a horrible PRS fanboy though, so feel free to ignore me, but I recommendat you to check out some of those CE-22/CE-24 used if you get the chance. They are bolt on though (but I love that). The S2's are also great, many of them with dots inlays as well.
The satin black maple DW is like the only PRS I've ever seen that I like. I don't like PRS body shapes, and I strongly dislike their gaudy overly glossed finishes.
Understandable. It's everything I love about them. With PRS you either love or hate them. I only own one and it's a CE24. Although I've never picked up one that I didn't immediately fall in love with. They feel like home.
Why would you pay like a thousand quid more, just for US made guitar? I mean a thousand series floyd rose bridge is what they put in the Harley Benton Fusion Pro2, and the whole guitar costs 340 quid.
Stuee well its all about the reputation of american made vs chinese/other countries, also thee build quality is likely to be very different and the same going for quality control, not to mention the woods and fretwire, the actual wiring, hardware and pickups are definetly going to be higher end on the dw making it more expensive. Not to mention there probably was more time put into the guitar
@@nalonlefournis 100% correct. I've had my Tremonti SE forever and it is a fantastic guitar. But then I got an itch for an US model and went to a store to see if the price difference is in any form justifiable. And what can I say, the tuners are much better, the intonation on the whole fretboard is better, the note separation is better, it's just a much better crafted instrument and you can hear and feel that, plugged in or not. That day I fell in love with a McCarty and had to get it, saved a while and got a great deal on the exact guitar I played. Do you need it to play or write amazing music? No. But if you are passionate about your instrument it's definitely worth it. At this price point you definitely have to play it before you buy. These are not mail order items.
@@nalonlefournis So let me explain what a Harley Benton Fusion Pro 2 is. It has a Roasted Maple Neck, Stainless Steel frets, Wilkinson Bridge (or Thousand Series Floyd, the choice is yours), Locking tuners. Mahogany Body. Indonesian made. 340 quid. That thing (which really isn't that much better) is 2400 quid. I mean honestly, there is simply no excuse for it. It would cost about 30 quid to put a Maple Cap in the Harley benton and Stain it, and it is there pretty much.
Stuee Stuee wow ok, i knew that thy were good budget guitars but thats nice, i guess build quality is different also with the reputation of american made (which i dont see as much of a point either, plus a more expensive guitar is a bigger flex, although as you said, not much of an excuse at this point
BTBAM riffs are hard, I only had to learn 2 and I'm toast. Have you ever learned any of their riffs?
Selkies. Hands down.
I've learned 3 full BTBAM songs, along with bits from others. A looooot of time and dedication but fully worth it. They're my favourite band, Paul and Dustie being up there as some of my favourite guitarists.
I tried alaska and selkies. Regret
I've learned Memory Palace, the first half of Famine Wolf (stopped at the string skipping) and the intros to Silent Flight Parliament, Selkies, Ectopic Scroll, Option Oblivion, Astral Body, Extremophile Elite, and Fossil Genera. A lot of songs have been started, but only one finished.
I've tried a few songs before (Autodidact, Foam Born, Sun of Nothing) and honestly I usually tap out after a couple of riffs because there's so much to memorise. Even calling them riffs seems inaccurate
Sounds like Dusty Waring ☑️ Looks like Dusty Waring ☑️ I thought it was him in the thumbnail for a second and the intro tone sounded exact to the album! Great review!
God I love how many eyes BTBAM are getting lately. They deserve it. Have been listening since the Silent Circus, really stopped listening after the Great Misdirect, but man this band defined my teenage years. Colours is the best album ever in my honest opinon.
The Parallax I EP they did after The Great Misdirect has some of the coolest stuff they've ever done. Alaska to Misdirect are definitely the big 3 though.
Go listen to The Parallax II, imo it's their best work
Will do guys thanks!
You basically had the same experience I've had with them. I really enjoy their first album too. I kinda lost my prog virginity to them. Mordecai was my first taste and it was sweet. Until the great misdirect, then it was time to move on... c'est la vie
Stopped listning after TGM? Unreal...i think most of their best material has come out since then!
I'd so get this guitar if they released a hard tail version
Luke Cowley or a version with the standard non-locking PRS trem
Block the tremolo. That way you can unlock whenever you want the functionality.
Tony Nguyen Floyd roses are really annoying for string changes whether it’s blocked or not. Also blocking it defeats the purpose of it having a Floyd rose in the first place
You want a Mccarty..
mccarty sounds nothing like this guitar, my bro has a shop and has both - well the dw's are gone now. the mccarty is a lot softer. these dws are sincerely insane sounding, crazy thick but clear at thew same time
Treyzinator that was great vocals and greater riffage!
Thanks for letting me do some BTBAM riffs dirty big daddy
I forgot about just how entertaining/great your vids are.
Great cover man!! Honestly gave me chills!!
What is it
@@Thommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mirrors - BTBAM
@@VOYAGEUR-YT thanks good song
Just got my black top pre-order this week. So cool!
This is the one PRS that OLA would sync with. He needs to test this one out
Nice guitar, great vocal and awesome sound mate.
Trey's is pretty good huh. Love This Guy. Peace Mike.
@@MetalHeadHippie me too!
Thanks boyo
I’m getting the blue one!
Why they didn't release this as an SE I will never understand. The Holcomb model seems to be doing fantastic, why wouldn't they make this model more obtainable for players like they did with that?
Siren All because Signature Pickups, I believe.
ive got a roasted maple neck se, its sorta the se version of this, but this IS dustys signature guitar, that dude isnt playing an se level axe.
@@alexledford4747 The Holcomb has Mark's Alpha/Omegas.
I'm fairly certain Dustie just thinks an SE wouldn't do it justice. Maybe he will one day, but I think he likes it as is.
Dustie stated he wanted it to be American made.
When I asked Sweetwater, they said it depended on the popularity of the guitar. They made the Silver Sky, it was their best selling guitar, so they released an SE. But, people have been asking for a McCarty SE, and that took many years to happen. I'm sure if this guitar blows up, they'll make an SE.
I have the blacktop the guitar is unbelievable ,,,, so good with the resonance from the better wood in body, plus all the great QC... it's my fav
Just ordered off of reverb so excited
I was like damn I haven’t seem this video yet...and apparently I had already liked and viewed this...I should just buy this damn guitar already!
do ittttt
I can't believe there's only 122 comments on this. BTBAM are gods.
This PRS with DiMarzio MoJoe or ToneZone would be it. Awesome neck and optics
Saw btbam a couple months ago. So great live
I'd like that one with an ebony fretboard
Wow wasn't expecting that Mirrors cover. I want one of these so bad!
What a great video! Well done man.
I bought this guitar, the original version. I do like the newer look a bit better with solid birds. But I saw it used and had never heard of Dustie Waring. So I plugged it into a nice clean Fender amp and started playing. I was so impressed with the clean tone and articulation I went home and looked it up. I could not believe what it was designed for vs what I play. Anyway, all that to say, you should do a demo on clean tones - it is quite impressive.
what sort of music do you play?
@@toemasmeems more clean and light crunch original stuff. Mark Knopflerish and Larry Carltonish styles and tones.
@@jiagap so it has a good clean tone? Thank you very much for the answer
@@riccardorocchi60 Remarkable clean tone(s). In fact, I keep threatening to sell her because I HATE the Floyd Rose, but every time I pick her up and play her I am reminded of her uniqueness and then want to keep her. The first minute of this above video is only tip of the iceberg - add some lush effects and she brings out lovely sweetness. And every pickup option is a bit different. The 4th position is very much quieter than the 1st position - which I did not like at first, but now I kind of like it. I would like to try the newer incarnation of this with the solid birds to see any differences in tones. I never play any metal on mine, as I don't know how to really do metal. But cleans, rock, and jazz work great. I have several other guitars that have good clean as well, but this lady is unique in pristine articulation - so I cannot seem to part with her. 😍
Same here. Only I bought the CE blacktop version brand new without knowing who Dustie Waring or BTBAM was. But the guitar's incredible. Looks and sounds stunning. Only difference between us is one of the genres I play is actually metal. But I'm a little older now so my metal inspirations start with 80's metal and ends during the nu-metal era around 2000 (Deftones, Slipknot, Korn, etc). I dont care what people say I love that nu-metal stuff. But yeah, great guitar. It nails classic rock tones that I love as well (The Who, Led Zep, Sabbath, etc...)
You have all but sold me one of these. Your whammy trick video peaked my interest. I’m waiting for my dusty to arrive now.
Love this guitar. I have it and blocked the bridge (dive only) and installed Dimarzio PAF 36th Anniversary pickups (bridge and neck) and BAM it is now perfect and can cover a lot more styles and has a much much better clean tone. This is a great guitar I just did not like the stock pickups at all and yes it's simply a matter of taste. Love maple necks!
There was absolutely no point for you to get that guiitar
@@gmmakesmehurl The look ... the feel .... the floyd rose ... the maple neck ..... all worth it. Just didn't like the pickups in it ... far too mid rangy for my taste and was a simple fix. Bought it used for under 2k and have exactly what I want for less than it cost new ... totally worth it and for sure on point. To be fair I block ALL of my Floyd guitars for tuning stability and I only dive bomb vs pull up on the bar.
@@checkitout611 I was half hearted joking, and my apologies for coming off like a jerk. Not my intent. Hey if it works for you, that's what matters. I have one on the way. Been Wanting to try one since they first popped up but every time I was ready to buy one, they were on backorder. I have high hopes.
@@gmmakesmehurl I appreciate that comment. Thanks. Pickups and sounds and for me especially the neck feel is the most important for me and my tastes. The great thing about sound is pickups are relatively easy to change and get what you want. It's a great looking guitar and you will likely really like it. It's both cool yet tough looking. Not many PRS guitars with a maple neck which makes it special.
Goddamit I want that guitar
Beautiful Trey
I know, guitar channel, but you have a great voice!
Thanks! Not just a guitar channel anymore eh?
@treyxaviermusic I only give true compliments! :)
This guitar makes me feel 16 watching my favorite celebrity crush. It's absolutely gorgeous. PRS guitars are definitely my favorite.
Couple questions: I know you probably own a huge arsenal of guitars, but did you keep this one? If not, do you miss it? I'm not sure how I feel about the bolt on + the mojotone. Seems like it's bright on bright and could be tough to tame. On the up side, the physical feel of the guitar appears to be superb.
Thanks for the review!
BEST fn guitar I have even laid my hands on!
I got mad at some things he said bc this is my favirote guitar ever
Do you think there's a lot of people out there that don't realize the locking tuners are only so you don't have to wrap the strings around the post?
Definitely
As evidenced by thick pricks everywhere looping five wraps around the posts of their locking tuners...
Would you be able to remove the need for a locking nut if you had locking tuners?
ryemill7787 absolutely not
@@lordgraga So you're saying that if you have locking tuners and a Floyd Rose, you don't need the locking nut?
Great voice man!
Black Stealth version comin tommorow!
I heard the first riff and It sounded familiar but I don't remember the song
2nd song not sure
Only riff I recognized was Obfuscation
The prs ce 25 is about $2000. That signature is $2500. So no it’s not cheapest USA guitar they offer. That is reserved for the S2 line. The S2 custom 24 is $1500-1600. The S2 standard is the cheapest guitar they offer at $1000.
S2 is an Asian guitar assembled and finished in the USA. Has the same pickups as the SE’s. Now I personally don’t think there’s anything wrong with foreign guitars but unless there’s a specific model in the s2 line someone wants, might as well get an SE or if they have the cash the CE.
I would love a CE 25. When will Paul be inventing one?
Thanks man great video. Secretly I'm waiting for the "no man this sucks hard pass" gear review.
i haven't heard this song in sooooo long! ahhhhh memories
Epic intro!!
I have one of the limited run versions. It’s so fucking badass. I kinda want to buy one of the standard versions as well now
Does the original limited run have the OFR vs the Floyd 1000? Thanks!
@@Mee0tchy I think it’s a 1000
I like your tone today
Damn, love mirrors
Please make a comparison video of the mojotone pw hornet and the mojotone dw tomahawk gen 2.
Def not the cheapest USA PRS that would be the S2 line or one of the cheaper Ce24. The wood is top notch quality this the top is shallower than a core / custom. I do prefer this one with the mojotones V2 vs my other regular CE 24s and core custom 22
Hi! Great video! How´s the tuning stability of the tremolo use?
Nothing stripped down about it, don't know why you keep saying that? Nice top, all the same appointments....just blacked out. I agree on the floyd collar though, I have both a dustie and a push-in style barrel/bar on its way.
Great looking and fat sounding guitar
To improve that tremolo arm. Go pickup a Red Bishop Majik Arm. It's a pop in and it's easy to adjust the tension. It damn sure makes a OFR a great tremolo. Those pickups are superb. I'd rather put those pickups into even a cheap Ibanez RG420 with that Floyd Rose in place if the Ibanez edge trem. Add a few touches like rounded highly polished frets and there you have it. I simply prefer those thinner necks and grew up with a strat shape although PRS Indonesian models are quite nice.
Everyone at GEARGODS grows but Trey, i guess
If I’m doing it right then I’m shrinking so that’s good I guess?
PRS should make some 7 strings like that model.
Dude did I just hear Floyd 1000 on a 2800 geetar!? Wtf
Cool guitar and I really dig CE24’s but I had the same reaction. Import bridge on that expensive of a guitar?!
Agree unlike the SEs these CE guitars actually sounds as good as the core model but half the price. If you aren't a pretty boy who wants a museum piece 10 top look...to compensate for your manliness lol...then get a new CE. I'll admit the new 10 tops are stunningly beautiful and just the look makes any real guitar player drool... and if you are bachelor with extra money to burn then what the hell go for it can't blame you... but don't expect it to sound any better... the new CEs with 85/15s sound that good...pro sound/tone in every way...
Yup!
Have you seen the new violet satin or charcoal burst satin custom 24s?🤤thangs be siiiikkkkkkk
@@ryankern7943 I'm have to check them out. My ce is a satin charcoal cherry burst. The core 24 I just bought is leprechaun tooth green...both guitars are extremely beautiful and sound epic...
@@thadlogan51 dude nice!!! I have 2 of the dwce's one in waring burst and 1 in faded blue smokeburst and they're toiiight. I was actually really considering the charcoal cherry burst ce when I was getting these guitars but decided on these. Definitely trying to get the violet satin custom 24 but the sucker is 5gs so it might be a while😂
@@ryankern7943 those colors you have are great too. Ya PRS guitars way too expensive. I buy them used in mint condition... bought two core 24s newer models in last year...sold over and made $500 then bought the other for $2k...one had 85/15s the other 59/09s...both great...as is my ce with 85/15s...
What song was the second riff?
BUT BRO!!!!!.......DOES IT CHUG?
It, in fact, does.
Personally I want a Harley Benton CST-24 and then to mod it up. I'm just not a fan of those bird inlays.
krulty the only thing the CST-24 has in common with a real PRS is the body shape. The necks are super different
Jacob K Guitar I know. But I really do hate those inlays. I would still take an imitation over an actual PRS.
@@RainMakeR_Workshop Yeah cool I feel you. I have a couple of CE-22 with dot inlays (you can see some shitty videos on my channel), they rock. I'm a horrible PRS fanboy though, so feel free to ignore me, but I recommendat you to check out some of those CE-22/CE-24 used if you get the chance. They are bolt on though (but I love that). The S2's are also great, many of them with dots inlays as well.
Nisssssssssce ⚡⚔️⚡
I need the tabs man PLEASE
Anyone know what size frets it has?
Medium Jumbo
Please donate this guitar to your local undeserving bedroom guitarist (me bro)
Made by usa or korea?
He states several times in the vid it’s made in the US at the Maryland factory.
Oof, not a fan of the wobbly tracking in this video. Everything else was great though.
Prs or Mayones ?
Paul Reed Smith hands down.
Both
what songs this ?? sounds cool
Josh Wairau Mirrors by Between the Buried and Me. Amazing song from their album The Great Misdirect.
@@francisbacon223 Great band overall, too. I don't think I've heard a song by them that I didn't like.
Cameraman is gonna make me sick. Hold still buddy!
Got tired of waiting for this so I bought a SG modern instead...woot
The satin black maple DW is like the only PRS I've ever seen that I like.
I don't like PRS body shapes, and I strongly dislike their gaudy overly glossed finishes.
Looks like a pretty badass guitar even though I can't stand pickup brings the PRS headstock or stupid bird inlays
Understandable. It's everything I love about them. With PRS you either love or hate them. I only own one and it's a CE24. Although I've never picked up one that I didn't immediately fall in love with. They feel like home.
I'd get this guitar if I had $2500 and could actually play guitar well
Why would you pay like a thousand quid more, just for US made guitar?
I mean a thousand series floyd rose bridge is what they put in the Harley Benton Fusion Pro2, and the whole guitar costs 340 quid.
Stuee well its all about the reputation of american made vs chinese/other countries, also thee build quality is likely to be very different and the same going for quality control, not to mention the woods and fretwire, the actual wiring, hardware and pickups are definetly going to be higher end on the dw making it more expensive. Not to mention there probably was more time put into the guitar
@@nalonlefournis 100% correct. I've had my Tremonti SE forever and it is a fantastic guitar. But then I got an itch for an US model and went to a store to see if the price difference is in any form justifiable.
And what can I say, the tuners are much better, the intonation on the whole fretboard is better, the note separation is better, it's just a much better crafted instrument and you can hear and feel that, plugged in or not. That day I fell in love with a McCarty and had to get it, saved a while and got a great deal on the exact guitar I played.
Do you need it to play or write amazing music? No. But if you are passionate about your instrument it's definitely worth it.
At this price point you definitely have to play it before you buy. These are not mail order items.
Sour grapes hahah
@@nalonlefournis So let me explain what a Harley Benton Fusion Pro 2 is.
It has a Roasted Maple Neck, Stainless Steel frets, Wilkinson Bridge (or Thousand Series Floyd, the choice is yours), Locking tuners. Mahogany Body. Indonesian made. 340 quid. That thing (which really isn't that much better) is 2400 quid.
I mean honestly, there is simply no excuse for it.
It would cost about 30 quid to put a Maple Cap in the Harley benton and Stain it, and it is there pretty much.
Stuee Stuee wow ok, i knew that thy were good budget guitars but thats nice, i guess build quality is different also with the reputation of american made (which i dont see as much of a point either, plus a more expensive guitar is a bigger flex, although as you said, not much of an excuse at this point
Good stuff Trey as always. I'll take one without the Floyd Please.
I will take two with Floyd's.
2point trem not Floyd
Please don't do a handheld wide-angle shot like this anymore. It's giving me a headache to watch.
Great video as usual, otherwise! :)
2 and half grand. Yikes.
Welcome to prs
@@ProbyWaN1337 I know they are expensive but 2 and half grand for an SE is crazy.
It’s... not an SE. SE/CE are not the same. This IS a USA made instrument.
@@brucewayne5047 ah. i dont know much about PRS aside from you'd need to sell a kidney to afford one
1st viewer
shame it has a floyd though.