just wanna say that I was already sold on these guitars before I watched your video but yours was the icing on the cake. Now that I finally got my 2020 version I just wanna say a thank you!
Yeah this definitely isn't a budget guitar but for the price, you're getting something that's easily better than many guitars double the price of this one. The pickups are just amazing too!
@@geirisk8 yes truly I could not find dedicated pikups companies providing their product in any guitars at this price except prs mark holcomb . All were stock pikups and am sure they are not good enough! And mark’s pikups are also affordable than Bareknucks!
The top veneer has always varied wildly on these. Some have had absolutely stunning tops, while others were pretty lackluster. It maybe has to do with why they made the finish slightly darker on the updated model to make the differences in tops slightly less noticeable. Still killer instruments!
I have a 2017/2018 something around then. The but was bad tbf . Made me feel ok about destroying the nut it for drop Ab for a project before I could get a 7 string.
I absolutely love the wood grain veneer top on my 2020 they are much better wood patterns than the older ones.. but I always wondered why the top appeared so dark, almost black in comparison to the older ones.. Was this intentional or just different paints being used in different factories?
I bought this guitar in 2020. It sounds great. My model is made in Indonesia by Cort. But some finishes are neither like the 2017 model nor the 2020 model that you have shown. My guitar is marked by Mark Holcomb, the nut is white and the neck binding is white yellow. The body itself is dark like the 2020 model that you have. What could it be due to? It looks like a mixture of parts of one and the other.
I can reply to that as this is my guitar in the video. I swapped out the nut for Graphtech TUSQ XL as the original one was cut so bad it was unplayable. I also flipped the truss rod cover to hide the signature. I can't say for the neck binding, mine is pretty white.
@Black Orbit yes, the nut was shit but that’s been fixed on the 2022 models. If the nut is black, then you’re good. I have my action set super low and I have no issues with buzz of any kind. This guitar is a work of art, you’ll be happy
I have the input knob half way for all guitars and that seems to be the sweet spot and these worked well in that setting. I've had one instance where a pickup was so hot that I had to dial the input gain just a little bit down so that it wouldn't clip. Yeah those pickups are insane. They'll make any guitar sound huge!!
I have had both a first run and today I got myself a used 2017 model, kinda think the original run was a bit nicer haha I wanna try the newest one to see if the nut is still crappy and it's just a cosmetic change or it's actually been upgraded
mine was 2018 as the serial says, but the finish on mine is waaay darker than your 2017, more like the 2020 and the red lining about the edge is almost purple on mine, it's soo dark haha
Apart from being white, a massive percentage of them were also huge pieces of shit. Haha Most people that but one immediately replace it with a black tusq nut. I did that and put ratio tuners on my whale blue limited run and it plays like a dream.
Those PRS's are absolute beasts! I love PRS guitars just not so much the price 🤣🤣🤣 But that's because I have expensive taste and always like the full Americans!
Yeah these guitars are insanely good and those pickups sound so so so good. I'd be super happy to just get a used older version and save money as long as it has the pickups!
just wanna say that I was already sold on these guitars before I watched your video but yours was the icing on the cake. Now that I finally got my 2020 version I just wanna say a thank you!
cosmetic wise, i'd choose 2020 right away. black nut really helps me assuring myself that this is a hard rocking metal guitar.
Yeah I totally agree!
Indeed
Im also a fan of black nuts
@@floridaboy9641 that’s what she said
I just love this guitar. Best package for the price. Never played one but can feel good vibes
Yeah this definitely isn't a budget guitar but for the price, you're getting something that's easily better than many guitars double the price of this one. The pickups are just amazing too!
@@geirisk8 yes truly I could not find dedicated pikups companies providing their product in any guitars at this price except prs mark holcomb . All were stock pikups and am sure they are not good enough! And mark’s pikups are also affordable than Bareknucks!
You should try one, they are amazing!
@@geirisk8 I would say the package you get for £800 is budget but in a good way
The top veneer has always varied wildly on these. Some have had absolutely stunning tops, while others were pretty lackluster. It maybe has to do with why they made the finish slightly darker on the updated model to make the differences in tops slightly less noticeable. Still killer instruments!
PRS in a nutshell IMO. They dont have very strict eyes when it comes to what woods are "Top worthy".
I own a 2016 Mark Holcomb and honestly compared to the USA models I love the playability of the SE more. Seems faster IMO.
Hey thanks for the comment. You know these SE guitars are incredibly good so I wouldn't be surprised.
Awesome Beast Of A Guitar. Got the 2021.
Absolutely insane guitar and even though it's not cheap, it's still a great value!
the 2020 has a bit more mids for sure, both sounds shockingly good! I would love one in a nice solid color, no veneer.
Oh yeah that could be cool!
I have a 2017/2018 something around then.
The but was bad tbf . Made me feel ok about destroying the nut it for drop Ab for a project before I could get a 7 string.
I absolutely love the wood grain veneer top on my 2020 they are much better wood patterns than the older ones.. but I always wondered why the top appeared so dark, almost black in comparison to the older ones.. Was this intentional or just different paints being used in different factories?
What year did they come out with the new carve ???
Saved the skills for the ending.. nice
Thanks!!
Could i use it in the worship band?🤔 it looks like it? They have both the silent aswell as the more party kind of songs
Oh yeah absolutely, this guitar can play anything!
Great video
Mine has a CTIC serial, which makes it a 2020 model, but mine has a white nut.
Yeah know what, my friend who owns that one had swapped out the nut and I forgot about it haha!
I bought this guitar in 2020. It sounds great.
My model is made in Indonesia by Cort. But some finishes are neither like the 2017 model nor the 2020 model that you have shown.
My guitar is marked by Mark Holcomb, the nut is white and the neck binding is white yellow. The body itself is dark like the 2020 model that you have.
What could it be due to? It looks like a mixture of parts of one and the other.
Same here. Bought on 2021. White nut, named truss rod cover.
I can reply to that as this is my guitar in the video. I swapped out the nut for Graphtech TUSQ XL as the original one was cut so bad it was unplayable. I also flipped the truss rod cover to hide the signature. I can't say for the neck binding, mine is pretty white.
@Black Orbit yes, the nut was shit but that’s been fixed on the 2022 models. If the nut is black, then you’re good. I have my action set super low and I have no issues with buzz of any kind. This guitar is a work of art, you’ll be happy
Did you have to pad your input on Axe FX? These pickups sound 🔥🔥
I have the input knob half way for all guitars and that seems to be the sweet spot and these worked well in that setting. I've had one instance where a pickup was so hot that I had to dial the input gain just a little bit down so that it wouldn't clip.
Yeah those pickups are insane. They'll make any guitar sound huge!!
both a thing of beauty hey ?
good Riffing amigo
9:38 not sure why i did found that jump cut kinda funny?
I have had both a first run and today I got myself a used 2017 model, kinda think the original run was a bit nicer haha I wanna try the newest one to see if the nut is still crappy and it's just a cosmetic change or it's actually been upgraded
The nut on 2020 models was still shit, I swapped it out for a Graphtech
I'd agree like the 2017 se more but I'd change the nut to graphtech ftw
Was the 2017 heavier?
@@HeavyMetalKelpie like in weight ?? I can't really remember I don't think so
Nice review..im sold!!ordered 1
Awesome, I hope you got it and are happy with the guitar!!
For me, 2020 model sounds a bit better. With more "body" or compresion, a great bass sound. But... it´s only my personal taste. xD
mine was 2018 as the serial says, but the finish on mine is waaay darker than your 2017, more like the 2020 and the red lining about the edge is almost purple on mine, it's soo dark haha
Sorry for the late reply! Yeah it seems like these guitars have varied a lot in the finish. It's interesting!
What were you playing in the first riff? Great video. I will order mine this month!
it’s Marigold off of Periphery’s 3rd album :D
It comes with a 52 gauge for drop C ? Seems pretty light, lowest I have tried for drop C is a 54 and that was loose as hell.
Seems pretty normal to me. I use a 52 for Drop B, but like a lighter than normal guage.
It has a longer scale length aswell so it’s got more tension
Its 27,7" scale
@@Deplated no, it isn’t. It’s 25.5.
Yeah sorry for the late reply. I would probably put something heavier for a more stable tuning.
Fret size? Stainless?
Honestly, I have no idea. I never looked into it :)
New fades on SE are crappy. They need to open the nozzle more
Interesting point!
They goddamn finally placed a black nut...that white piece was extremely annoying for the looks
Apart from being white, a massive percentage of them were also huge pieces of shit. Haha
Most people that but one immediately replace it with a black tusq nut.
I did that and put ratio tuners on my whale blue limited run and it plays like a dream.
Those PRS's are absolute beasts! I love PRS guitars just not so much the price 🤣🤣🤣 But that's because I have expensive taste and always like the full Americans!
Yeah these guitars are insanely good and those pickups sound so so so good. I'd be super happy to just get a used older version and save money as long as it has the pickups!
2017 models came with this absolutely garbage nuts which majority owners ended up replacing so they upgraded that issue hopefully
They absolutely didn't, unfortunately. The 2020 models still came with crappy nuts and I had to swap mine out for a Graphtech right away.
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The 2020 one sounds fatter. Or I'm just too high dude 😂
Hahaha I believe they sound the same but all ears are different :p