My Wife bought me the 6-string version for my 50th birthday. I love that guitar. The color is awesome and the pickups sound great. I like the flatter radius fretboard.
Mark is awesome; he’s in my top 5 favorite guitarists of all time. And I think PRS really made something special with this guitar that perfectly encapsulates Mark as a player. I haven’t got a chance to own one of these yet (I’m a broke college student) but honestly every time i see it at a guitar store, I’m drawn to it inexplicably. Fingers crossed I’ll own one someday 🤞🏼
One of the absolute best, biggest value sign models out in a very long time. These rule, I've loved every single one I've tried and it's about time to get one for myself.
Love to see a permanent left handed model from this sig. Guitar (at least a 6 string version). PRS, please add a couple of lefty models to your SE line, please!
I have the 6 string and I'm in love with it. The flat, satin neck is the most comfortable one I've ever played. It's hard to even enjoy playing my older guitars anymore because this one is so perfect. I didn't even select this guitar myself, a friend picked it out for me! Nonetheless, it was love at first sight. Thanks so much to everyone involved in making this thing
I replaced a pretty specific guitar (LTD Axxion) with this model and has been one of the most rewarding things as a player. If only I had this beast of a guitar when I was in a cover band… the versatility between roar and purr is incredible. That said, I did swap in GraphTech saddles and a TUSQ nut + locking tuners (Ratio’s). Definitely big improvements to stability, but playability was dime’d out of the box.
I used to have one of the original SE's and it was probably the best shred guitar for the price point. A friend of mine even has a Core version and we both prefer the playability of the SE's
I bought one a week ago and damn this has to be one of the most comfortable guitars I’ve played and owned. Love the wide fretboard, choice of pickups, satin neck and longer scale length
does yours look like his in this video or is it got the red/purple prominent on a lighter grey center. I'd like to get the look of the one in this video but they all seem to have that purple burst in reality?
i have a SE custom 24. the only thing i didnt like was the nut and it was too high. Should come with a Tusk for that price. I bought one and shaved it down so it is about like using a capo. much much better, like my strat, low and fast AF. I kept the stock pups but added metal covers
@@danielnett184 Yeah, I asked the same question some months ago and someone answer (luckily), it's Haunted Shores - Harrison Fjord. A truly amazing song.
If there is a best metal guitar in prs lineup that is Mark Holcomb signature guitar my favourite guitar but only 2 thing is missing 1 is better nut and locking tuner's I request Prs Guitars please install your Se locking tuner's then it's totally packed up guitar with no compromise
@@ghostoforion1745 i know but those locking tuner's are not available everywhere so ok u take 1000 instead of 900$ but give the locking tuner's so that there is no need to change anything on guitar in future that's what I'm saying
@@demokraatti dude these are premium guitars not only prs all quality guitar comes with locking tuner's for better tuning stability locking tuner's are Mandatory now a day's
Nothing stopping you replacing the tuners if you prefer. They don't affect the tuning stability - unless you can't wind strings properly and only benefit those that are regularly changing strings - especially if you have multiple guitars you replace strings on regularly (like gigging musicians do). Point is, they don't affect the 'tuning' stability and I think people confuse 'locking tuners' to mean they improve/lock the tuning (like a Locking nut) but in reality, they just make swapping strings a bit less of a chore. If they are geared the same and decently made so they don't slip, it doesn't matter if you have locking tuners or not, they tuning stability will be the same. PRS SE locking tuners are the 'same' as non-locking, they just swap the post with locking post. They only time tuning is affected by 'tuners' is if they 'slip' (not very common with 'decent' tuners) or if the person doesn't know how to wrap strings around a post properly and the string 'moves/slips'. Most common cause of tuning instability is actually the nut - too much friction causing the string to bind and not return to pitch - string pull through the nut can reduce/increase friction (why Gibsons can struggle) but tuners are rarely the issue... In other words, switching over to locking tuners adds nothing but extra cost. Its more of a convenience factor to those who change strings frequently enough for it to make sense...
@@yungstaben7675 You don't have to agree with someone's immoral actions, but why would you want them to be cancelled? What does that really mean? Does it mean you want to see them completely lose their livelihood and suffer financially and even mentally? If so, what would that accomplish? I'm just trying to understand this whole idea.
@@nckhed agreed, it isn’t productive or constructive. it’s literally just people wanting to be angry about things because they don’t have anything interesting going on in their lives, if it happened to them (and i know everyone who’s mad about it is gonna say it wouldn’t but that’s not the point) they would suddenly turn around and be on our side. people make mistakes! and i’m sure he suffered consequences that everyone didn’t see but that doesn’t mean he should lose everything. people make mistakes and as long as they learn from them and move forward trying to be better we should support them in their improvements
Do these have stainless steel frets? Edit: Darn, nope :( Ya’ll should make a slightly pricier version with stainless frets, locking tuners, and a graphtec nut. Maybe a slightly different paint job to differentiate it? This has to be a best selling PRS, it would probably be worth it financially. I know I’d buy one with those changes 🤓
sets the TONE from the very beginning hey? my friendship with PRS started when i saw it the first time in that back to the future movie XD ALSO 3:12 glad that you took it a bit slower for that one
@scripteaze The pickups would be way too "hot" for John Mayer style bluesy tones, you would need to do a lot of tweaking with your amp settings. Other than that the tuning shouldn´t be an issue.
Hoping someone can get me in touch with Mark or someone who can verify his signature on this guitar i received. Does anyone have any ideas how to go about doing this?
Only thing I’ve noticed is slight difference in the burst (a bit darker in the center? But that could just be the lighting) and a black nut. I think the nut is still plastic though.
I checked this guitar in the store. The sound is actually very good, but .. It is not a precisely made instrument. You produce these guitars in a hurry and have a lot of flaws as a result. This is profanation - on the one hand you design something beautiful, on the other hand you destroy it by rushing in production. Later you need a lot of ads because the sale is bad .. shame ..
My Wife bought me the 6-string version for my 50th birthday. I love that guitar. The color is awesome and the pickups sound great. I like the flatter radius fretboard.
After watching further. I did not know it had the coil split. I have had the guitar a few years LOL
Yeah, I wish they did a 14" radius model.
50 year rocker? Congrats! You like old metal or contemporary metal? Greetings
@@oslopez8828 80's thrash metal and 90's Florida death metal are my favorite but I like it all. To me Metal is metal.
I've got both the 6 and 7 string and absolutely love them! Still eagerly awaiting an 8 string model.
me 2
Yup same here. Have both 6 and walnut 7.... waiting for the 8 string.
Yes I do dude, and I wishing the 8 String guitar
How bad do you want an SE Mark Holcomb 8-string?
@@prsguitars Please don't tease me like this PRS. An 8 string Holcomb is the thing I need most in my life. Don't give me false hope!
Mark is awesome; he’s in my top 5 favorite guitarists of all time. And I think PRS really made something special with this guitar that perfectly encapsulates Mark as a player. I haven’t got a chance to own one of these yet (I’m a broke college student) but honestly every time i see it at a guitar store, I’m drawn to it inexplicably. Fingers crossed I’ll own one someday 🤞🏼
Price is unreal for what you get. Pickups are incredible and it feels SOLID.
For real though, best guitar overall I’ve ever owned. The neck pickup split is one of the best clean tones I’ve ever heard.
One of the absolute best, biggest value sign models out in a very long time. These rule, I've loved every single one I've tried and it's about time to get one for myself.
Love to see a permanent left handed model from this sig. Guitar (at least a 6 string version). PRS, please add a couple of lefty models to your SE line, please!
I have the 6 string and I'm in love with it. The flat, satin neck is the most comfortable one I've ever played. It's hard to even enjoy playing my older guitars anymore because this one is so perfect. I didn't even select this guitar myself, a friend picked it out for me! Nonetheless, it was love at first sight. Thanks so much to everyone involved in making this thing
Thinking about buying this. Absolutely beautiful and the specs look amazing for the price
Best guitar i've ever bought. Elevated my guitar playing - much love
I have one of these on order. Can't wait.
😎👍💗🇺🇸🎸 LONG LIVE PRS!!!
Relic free since 1985!
You are certainly consistent, Matthew. Thanks for always tuning in and watching.
Yet to get one but definitely is in my future!!
It has quickly become my favorite guitar.
I replaced a pretty specific guitar (LTD Axxion) with this model and has been one of the most rewarding things as a player. If only I had this beast of a guitar when I was in a cover band… the versatility between roar and purr is incredible.
That said, I did swap in GraphTech saddles and a TUSQ nut + locking tuners (Ratio’s). Definitely big improvements to stability, but playability was dime’d out of the box.
This model is the most desirable signature guitar from any brand in Russia/CIS. The demand is so high, you can sell used at almost shop price.
I just got the 7 string model with an evertune. by far my favorite to play
Could make the 8 string version also with that satin walnut finish? That finish is just beautiful.
One of my favourite guitarists of all time. Also one of the dream guitars in my bucket list 👌🏼🙏🏻🤘
Limited blue Matt color again would be an instant buy for me.
I’m holding off the for the blue matte as well. If it comes out my credit card is ready
Getting one of these this December, can’t wait for that flat satin neck
PRS moved in the right direction with this one!
I used to have one of the original SE's and it was probably the best shred guitar for the price point. A friend of mine even has a Core version and we both prefer the playability of the SE's
I bought one a week ago and damn this has to be one of the most comfortable guitars I’ve played and owned. Love the wide fretboard, choice of pickups, satin neck and longer scale length
does yours look like his in this video or is it got the red/purple prominent on a lighter grey center. I'd like to get the look of the one in this video but they all seem to have that purple burst in reality?
@@Explorer766 his signature model only comes in one finish as well as his 7 string version which is a natural finish.
Pre-ordered the 7, can't wait 😩
Idk who this guy is, but I've always loved his grey/purple PRS. My favorite model aside from the customs.
I love the blue holcomb burst I've been seeing on mark's instagram, that would be an incredible addition to the lineup
i have a SE custom 24. the only thing i didnt like was the nut and it was too high. Should come with a Tusk for that price. I bought one and shaved it down so it is about like using a capo. much much better, like my strat, low and fast AF. I kept the stock pups but added metal covers
I got the 7 string with the walnut veneer great guitar
The bridge pickup is the best Seymour Duncan I’ve played
I’d like to see the trampas green finish added to the production models as mark’s green one looks amazing!
This will be my first "big guitar" I hope I'll get as soon as i'll start working!
I hope you get it, man. 👍
Waiting for this to restock up here in Ontario Canada
Man... That riff at 1:40 is tasty... One of the best guitar I think I've heard so far.
Do you know what song it is from?
@@danielnett184 Yeah, I asked the same question some months ago and someone answer (luckily), it's Haunted Shores - Harrison Fjord. A truly amazing song.
@@pluviophilius2354nice, thank you!!
i’m fortunate enough to have one of the USA core models. it’s one of the best guitars i own. we need a USA 7 core model
I WANT THE 8 STRING!!! COME ON
Hmmm... Who else wants an SE 8-string?
@@prsguitars oh, come on! Everybody does! 😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 I’m going to buy it so fast you’ll never knew you had produced it 😳
Harrison Fjord my favorite haunted shores track
This dude is a very unique and underrated player i just wish he would do one in a solid color with no veneer!
If they ever release an 8 string model...it's over😍
I started looking at buying one of these for the last couple months. I cant find any in Canada
What color is this guitar? None of the ones I see look like this they all have a red/purple prominent burst. I want this one.
on side note i like how he has that partial John Bender look about him
It would be amazing if prs added locking tuners and luminlay side dots and different color options
Had one of the limited stealth models but that fretboard radius was giving me cramps so I had to return it - it was a beautiful guitar though
Something that I would love to see is a baritone version, allthough that im very aware there is a very lil chance of that
When 2012 is “way back in the day” but i got awared of Periphery at 17 y/o in 2017
If there is a best metal guitar in prs lineup that is Mark Holcomb signature guitar my favourite guitar but only 2 thing is missing 1 is better nut and locking tuner's I request Prs Guitars please install your Se locking tuner's then it's totally packed up guitar with no compromise
well theyre easily replacable, and im sure theyre trying to keep the price under 900 dollars
Why to put locking tuners to a fixed pridge guitar?
@@ghostoforion1745 i know but those locking tuner's are not available everywhere so ok u take 1000 instead of 900$ but give the locking tuner's so that there is no need to change anything on guitar in future that's what I'm saying
@@demokraatti dude these are premium guitars not only prs all quality guitar comes with locking tuner's for better tuning stability locking tuner's are Mandatory now a day's
Nothing stopping you replacing the tuners if you prefer. They don't affect the tuning stability - unless you can't wind strings properly and only benefit those that are regularly changing strings - especially if you have multiple guitars you replace strings on regularly (like gigging musicians do).
Point is, they don't affect the 'tuning' stability and I think people confuse 'locking tuners' to mean they improve/lock the tuning (like a Locking nut) but in reality, they just make swapping strings a bit less of a chore. If they are geared the same and decently made so they don't slip, it doesn't matter if you have locking tuners or not, they tuning stability will be the same. PRS SE locking tuners are the 'same' as non-locking, they just swap the post with locking post.
They only time tuning is affected by 'tuners' is if they 'slip' (not very common with 'decent' tuners) or if the person doesn't know how to wrap strings around a post properly and the string 'moves/slips'. Most common cause of tuning instability is actually the nut - too much friction causing the string to bind and not return to pitch - string pull through the nut can reduce/increase friction (why Gibsons can struggle) but tuners are rarely the issue...
In other words, switching over to locking tuners adds nothing but extra cost. Its more of a convenience factor to those who change strings frequently enough for it to make sense...
Great video, would be cool if he didn't just mime over songs though. Would be nice to hear the actual guitar in action.
I was hoping for the walnut finish for the 6 string model, not only the 7 string
They’re out there but hard to find and expensive. Same with the black satin / stealth.
is this a good jazz and blues guitar?
So glad this man didnt get canceled after the yvette young drama! Love the guitar
He didn’t, but he certainly should’ve.
@@yungstaben7675 lol why? Cheating is nowhere close as doing something illegal
@@yungstaben7675 You don't have to agree with someone's immoral actions, but why would you want them to be cancelled? What does that really mean? Does it mean you want to see them completely lose their livelihood and suffer financially and even mentally? If so, what would that accomplish? I'm just trying to understand this whole idea.
@@nckhed yes.
@@nckhed agreed, it isn’t productive or constructive. it’s literally just people wanting to be angry about things because they don’t have anything interesting going on in their lives, if it happened to them (and i know everyone who’s mad about it is gonna say it wouldn’t but that’s not the point) they would suddenly turn around and be on our side. people make mistakes! and i’m sure he suffered consequences that everyone didn’t see but that doesn’t mean he should lose everything. people make mistakes and as long as they learn from them and move forward trying to be better we should support them in their improvements
HARRISON FJORD ❤️
Was waiting for these to come out but I got a Taylor instead.. amazing guitar. But I’ll be getting this one next year hopefully..
Do these have stainless steel frets?
Edit: Darn, nope :(
Ya’ll should make a slightly pricier version with stainless frets, locking tuners, and a graphtec nut. Maybe a slightly different paint job to differentiate it?
This has to be a best selling PRS, it would probably be worth it financially. I know I’d buy one with those changes 🤓
1.48 is that haunted shores song?
1:46 song ?? 🔥
I must be tripping but did he say he went down to drop g on a 25.5?
That’s really not hard to do at all lmao
Some bands tune even lower on that scale length
@@ilikeheavymuzic135 Na it’s impossible to get half decent intonation at that low of a tuning on 25.5
@@benboiben5076 no, it’s not lol
@@ilikeheavymuzic135 I honestly can’t signify this shot with a response 😂😂😂
sets the TONE from the very beginning hey?
my friendship with PRS started when i saw it the first time in that back to the future movie
XD
ALSO 3:12
glad that you took it a bit slower for that one
I love the design and sound of that model. Just one question, can be tuned to standard tuning? Greetings
Greetings, Os Lopez. Yes, it absolutely can handle standard tuning. Enjoy!
Lol, any guitar can be put in any tuning
@scripteaze The pickups would be way too "hot" for John Mayer style bluesy tones, you would need to do a lot of tweaking with your amp settings. Other than that the tuning shouldn´t be an issue.
Would LOVE a 7... but Tremonti style, with a tree would seal the deal for me.
Does Anybody know what song he's playing at 1:46? That sounds absolutely MAD and I need it in my playlist! Thanks
Harrison Fjord by Haunted shores
🔥
Anyone knows what's the name of the song he's playing between the 3:12 and 3:28 marks? That's a pretty cool melody.
Reptile by Periphery
@@VanMendoza7 Thanks!
Hoping someone can get me in touch with Mark or someone who can verify his signature on this guitar i received. Does anyone have any ideas how to go about doing this?
Hey PRS what’s the difference between 2018 holcomb SE and 2022 holcomb SE? Are they made in different locations? Any refreshments to the specs?
Only thing I’ve noticed is slight difference in the burst (a bit darker in the center? But that could just be the lighting) and a black nut. I think the nut is still plastic though.
2018 Korean made. Everything after Indonesia
Such a cool guitar! like always, no lefty. guess ill just look at it
Yo my man Tommy Le Homme!
Name of the intro song?? Thank u
i really love this guitar... i wanted to get it but should i oh no
What song is being played at 1:40?
Harrison fjord by haunted shores
@@ulrikhumerfelt6392thanks
This might be a hint that Periphery material is close
What’s the second song he plays at 1:44?
Its Harrison Fjord by Haunted shores
I wonder if Mark has any left handed friends?
What’s the riff at 5:38?
Intro riff from mile zero
whats the song at 3:12
Reptile
I........can't afford one.
Is this a new guitar or a new demo?
On sweetwater, gc etc they are listed as new items, the new stock image is a lot darker than older models imo. Like the one in the video.
Title of this riff 3:12 ??
Later part of Reptile off Hail Stan!
I'm very surprised PRS are using a plastic nut on this guitar?!
I believe it’s a graphite composite nut now
It was originally plastic. Now it’s some proprietary brass blend.
They’ve been out of stock for months
Top expensive for a SE.
@4:36 Drop G ?!!! That's 3 1/2 whole steps down and tune the low E to G. That's just got to sound like "FLUBBA FLUBBA FLUBBA" !!
depends on string gauge, scale is okay
Go listen to Reptile by Periphery and you'll see how f*cking awesome it sounds.
I checked this guitar in the store. The sound is actually very good, but .. It is not a precisely made instrument. You produce these guitars in a hurry and have a lot of flaws as a result. This is profanation - on the one hand you design something beautiful, on the other hand you destroy it by rushing in production. Later you need a lot of ads because the sale is bad .. shame ..
Change the better nut! We don't want crappy nut.
He and yevette young should do a guitar Collab
Oh boy oh boy, that will truly cause some turmoil
What an amazing and unheard of joke!