SE Singlecut Review

It features 22 frets, a mahogany neck and a mahogany body with a maple top. The finish is amazing, very smooth. It has two humbucker pickups made in house to PRS standards.

Features:	9.4
Sound:	9.6
Action:	9.8
Reliability:	9.4
Impression:	9.8
Overall rating:	9.6
Users rating:	8.5
Comments:	79

Featured review by: unregistered, on july 26, 2006

Price paid: $ 823.5

Purchased from: www.Imuso.co.uk

Features: This LP-style guitar was made in Korea. It features 22 frets, a mahogany neck and a mahogany body with a maple top. The finish is amazing, very smooth. It has two humbucker pickups made in house to PRS standards. It has one knob for volume and one for tone. Includes a gigbag. // 9

Sound: The sound is amazing, and the sustain is out of this world. It is ideal for all types of music, I play everything from AC/DC, Led Zeppelin through to things like Stereophonics. I also enjoy playing the blues and this gutar handles it very well. I use it with a Zoom G2.1U multi-fx pedal and I have yet to hear it sound out of place. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: The guitar was set up perfectly at the factory, I didn't have to ajust a thing! There are no flaws in the guitar. The finish is amazingly smooth, making movement around the guitar a breeze. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I haven't had it to long but I've had no problems so far, it looks solid and everything seems in place, nothing is loose. // 10

Impression: I love playing things like Led Zeppelin and it replicates this type of sound amazingly. This is only my second guitar, my other is an Ibanez GAX30, this was intended as a starter guitar as I've only been playing for a year. I tried out a number of guitars at the local music shop, I was origionaly going for a Epiphone LP but I'm glad I found this, its worth the extra £70. I love everything about this guitar, it looks, sounds and feels amazing. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on february 12, 2008

Price paid: $ 650

Purchased from: Pro Music

Features: Late 2007 model, 22 frets, mahogany body, slightly carved flame maple top and mahogany neck, Whale Blue, 2 passive humbuckers, volume, tone and 3 way toggle. Standard PRS stoptail bridge and non-locking tuners. Came with a nice gig bag, humidifier, strap, cable and polishing cloth. Not the bag of bones as far as features goes, but this guitar certainly proves that less is more. // 10

Sound: I play hard rock mostly, in the vein of Godsmack, Sevendust, and Breaking Benjamin. I play other styles, and this covers most bases. I play this through a Mesa Boogie Nomad and Mesa Boogie Blue Angel. I didn't brutalize the truss rod by tuning down low, so I played Straight Out of Line and then tuned up and played Green Eyes. Going from Godsmack to Coldplay on one guitar seems impossible, but this gem pulled it off well, and ultimately sold me. This doesn't feedback as bad as my Gibson Les Paul. A little hum, but not the annoying feedback. The sound is ultimately where this thing shines- it can go from soothing clean to all out scream. Flick up to the neck position, and a very beautiful clean tone comes out. I never thought my Mesa could have such a good clean tone! On the bridge, it's very piercing, and open chords are very ineffective. Switch to the overdrive channel, and prepare to incite a riot! This is a great rhythm guitar, and a good lead guitar. I'm not a lead player, but my friend is, and he played it and was amazed. The biggest difference in the tonality of the SE Singlecut and my Les Paul is how precise and clear the tone is the Les Paul is very boomy and muddy. I used to be pretty sloppy playing the Paul, because I could get away with it. Now, I'm playing a very high Precision instrument, and you hear everything! // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: Since I purchased this in a music store, I couldn't tell how well it was set up from the factory. The action was perfect, as was the pickup height. The strings smack the pickups on my Les Paul, and that's simply not the case with the SE Singlecut. This guitar suits the player, whether sitting down or standing up, and that's a plus. There's a rib carve in the back which makes for more comfort playing as well as weighing less than a Les Paul or a Standard Singlecut. The wood is definitely high quality, as is the hardware. The top has a much deeper and broader flame than the LP, and that's a shame, considering I spent $3000 on a 1979 Gibson Les Paul, and a $650 import guitar shames it 95% of the way. // 10

Reliability & Durability: This guitar will withstand Live playing- I'd do a very very small gig without a backup, and that's anywhere between 25-55 people. This guitar will last as long as the owner takes care of it. In a few years, I'll probably have to get this guitar re-finished, the lacquer seems a little thinner than on other guitars I own. It may not be necessary, but as a precautionary measure to say the least. The strap buttons are the most solid out of all the guitars I own. // 10

Impression: Overall, this is the perfect match for me as far as playing original music and covering other artists' work. I've been playing for about 6 and a half years, and this is my favorite guitar out of any guitar I've ever owned, and my stable includes a 2003 Fender Standard Fat Strat, a Fender Esquire RI, a 1996 Ibanez Talman, a 1979 Gibson Les Paul KM, and now a late 2007 PRS SE Singlecut. The combination of looks, playability, tone, and simplicity are what really sold me. I'm more inspired to play and upkeep my guitar than I ever have been. If someone stole this from me, whoever did would be sorry, because I'd beat them mercilessly and take back my jewel. I'd buy another one for kicks afterwards. Actually, I would not be ashamed to be seen with nothing but PRS SE Singlecuts, I'd like to buy one in the new Blue Matteo finish online to see how the factory setup was. I like the guitar for what it is, it doesn't need the birds or locking tuners or coil tap for me, I'm satisfied. My first PRS and not my last, to say the least. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on may 29, 2009

Price paid: $ 560

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Features: As noted elsewhere, this is a Korean-made, 22-fret guitar with a 25-inch scale and two PRS-designed humbuckers. It has single volume and tone control knobs, a 3-way selector Switch and I bought the stop-tail rather than the tremelo model. The neck and body are mahogany and the fretboard is rosewood. It's a Les Paul style body but weighs MUCH less than my Gibson. The tuners are chrome non-locking PRS tuners. Guitar Center didn't include anything (not even a gig bag) but at this price I didn't complain! // 9

Sound: I play anything from clean blues to classic rock, to somewhat heavier stuff (e.g., Godsmack) and this guitar handles all that beautifully. I don't play anything super heavy so I can't speak to it's ability with Mega distorted tones. It has a great bassy sound but isn't nearly as muddy as my LP. The bridge pickup can really cut through. I go straight through a 50-watt Peavey Valve King (tone on a budget!) and occasionally use a wah and over Drive. This guitar is very versatile from my persective. It can certainly achieve a Vintage-like humbucker sound but will not sound like a Les Paul, so if you're going specifically for a LP sound, buy a LP, not this guitar. One of the other reviewers said he had to clean up his playing b/c the pickups are so good and I agree w/this. It's made me clean up my slopping picking and focus more on controling sympathetic string vibrations. Finally, this guitar has great sustain for it's weight. Not a LP but pretty damned good! // 9

Action, Fit & Finish: The guitar was set up perfectly. The action was perfect for Standard tuning. I play down a half-step so I had a pro adjust the neck to reduce fret buzz and now it's perfect. I bought the black one and this guitar contained no flaws. My only complaint, and this is a minor one, is that the toggle Switch is placed somewhat awkwardly, especially if you're used to a Strat or Les Paul. The toggle on the SE is placed too far back for me but I may get used to it. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I've only had this guitar 3 months at this point so I can't comment on long-term durability. It just FEELS like a solid, trustworthy guitar. My only complaint is that even though the strings are stretched, the G string doesn't stay in tune well. I may invest in some locking tuners but it still would be a bargain given the overall quality of this guitar. Strap buttons are solid and the finish seems robust. (I'll update this in the future if I have any problems and when I get the tuning issue resolved). // 8

Impression: I was looking for a Vintage-style humbucker guitar with a bit of a more unique sound and this guitar offered exactly what I was looking for. Just to compare, I played Epi Les Pauls for a lot more money and I liked this guitar much better. It's a perfect match for my style of music and I would definitely buy another one if this one got lost or stolen. The only two things I wish this guitar had were better tuners and a more conveniently placed toggle Switch. Overall, I highly recommend this guitar if you're looking for a great humbucking tone, physically solid guitar on a budget. // 9

Reviewed by: unregistered, on july 03, 2008

Price paid: $ 320

Purchased from: eBay

Features: Up for review is the PRS SE Singlecut. This is the PRS answer to the lower cost guitar market, and thus making it possible for anybody to own a piece of the legendary PRS quality. My particular guitar is the Singlecut version, short scale fretboard (22 frets), with the now non-available option of a lovley cherry red finish. You get two controls, a master volume and master tone, a three way selector Switch, PRS deisgned tuners and pickups, wraparound stop-tail bridge. The body resembles a slightly thinner Les Paul shape, with a major scallop on the back of the guitar like a Strat would have (for playing comfort) and a genius addition of a scallop inside the cut below the fretboard on the body of the guitar. // 10

Sound: It's a PRS. That almost says it all. Think of the guitar as a barebones PRS guitar, kind of like the Epiphone Les Pauls. None of the flashy hardware or the bird inlays on the fret board (these SE guitars ave crescent moos which are rather cool in thier own right), but the sound is classic PRS. The pickups are actually very good, not the output you'ds see from the higher end McCarty or Dragon pickups, but still very nice. You can do a lot with this guitar, play almost any sort of music you can imagine. It's that versatile. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: My guitar was professionally setup when I ordered her, and it shows. Great action, I like the feel of this one more than my Epi Les Paul. It's a nice flat and wide neck, and the addition of the contoured neck heel and the scallop on the "horn" of the body add to the playability. All the hardware is well installed, no tuning problems whatsoever. The finish is very nice, with a nice maple binding. // 10

Reliability & Durability: It's a very well made guitar, everything looks and feels good. I could depend on this all the time, I suppose I could even gig without a backup, it feels that good! I don't see any reason to worry about anything with this instument. The finish also looks very vell done, very nice color, very good job for a guitar made in Korea. // 10

Impression: This is the best guitar I've owned, I an't imagine gigging or recording without it. I think my favorite item ends up being the master controls, I miss that easy control becasue my Les Paul has a set for each pickup. I also like that the volume control is located in a place where one can perform volume swells easily. If it were stolen, oh, there would be hell to pay. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on august 21, 2007

Price paid: $ 606

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Features: 2007 PRS SE Singlecut in Whale Blue color. Wide-Fat neck with 22 frets on a 25" scale. Slightly carved solid flamed top with transparent finish. Three way pickup Switch, volume control, and tone control. Dual passive humbuckers. Non-adjustable stop-tail bridge with non-locking tuners. Comes with great gigbag and cable. Only giving it an 9 because some would prefer dual volumes and dual tones. // 9

Sound: This guitar has a very distinct sound that sets it above any other guitar in the SE class of PRS. I play mostly light rock, classic rock, and reggae. This guitar has a very Vintage sound and loves to have a very pushed sound. It can acheive very bright chiming highs or toned down to a warm-fat tone. Might not be the best metal guitar with the stock pickups, but other than pure death metal these pickups are outstanding! The sustain on this guitar is awesome. I am coming from a Jackson Soloist and am SO glad I switched to this guitar. It is perfect for cover bands that need to cover a wide variety of sounds. I am only playing through a solid state 65 watt Crate with alittle delay. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: The set-up was perfect from PRS. Low action does make alittle tiny bit of string buzz, but that is covered up the second you plug this beast it. I am a firm believer that PRS has the most quality guitars on the planet. This SE line is no exception. Paul Reed Smith offers us a USA quality guitar at a 1/4 of the price. It feels no different than an USA model I have played. // 10

Reliability & Durability: Just came in today so can not comment to much on this category. Overall this guitar seems very well built and I would gladely gid it without a backup, and I plan too! Finish is very deep and durable and overall this thing is a tank. I plan on keeping this guitar til it falls apart, which might be many many years. // 10

Impression: In conclusion this guitar will handle all playing types and responds very well to dynamic picking techniques. I have been playing around 5 years and have owned guitars twice this price. This is now my main guitar and I can't seem to put it down. It's neck is such a joy to play! // 10

overall: 9.4

Reviewed by: leondb, on january 12, 2007

Purchased from: Dan's Guitars

Features: I recently purchased a PRS SE Singlecut from Dan's Guitars, here in Honolulu Hawaii. I chose Black Cherry, which is a deep red. This was made in Korea, has a mahogany 22 fret neck with rosewood fretboard and moon inlays, with a wide fat neck. The body of this beauty is Mahogany with a Maple Top. All the accessories on this guitar is PRS made, from it's chromed non-locking tuners, chromed bridge, 3-way toggle switch, and volume and tone control. // 10

Sound: This guitar is awesome! I am into rock: alternative, punk, grunge, metal, classic, glam. I also love other genres like soul, ska, Christian, reggae. This guitar is willing and able to touch every subject! I'm currently running a Crate GX-20M amp, with a DigiTech Grunge Pedal, and occasionally a DigiTech Hyper Phaser. The pickups are passive, and both neck and bridge pickups are humbuckers. I agree that the sustains are excellent. But even though I love the sound, I can't deny that my style of music requires an active pickup, like a Seymour Duncan Dimebag. // 9

Action, Fit & Finish: The action is superb! It feels easier to move around compared to my good old Fender. Cutting licks and scales is sharp. I couldn't ask for more from PRS. Like I mentioned, the finish is Black Cherry, which is deep red. It is absolutely beautiful! It's a color that makes me think of a lady's lipstick. I also noticed that this guitar is a little lighter then my mammoth of a Fender. No flaws. // 10

Reliability & Durability: This guitar is made to last. I plan to change the straps to locking strap soon. You never know with guitar knobs and switches, but I think it will last a good decade or so before they need replacement. I think all electronics on guitars fade over time. And I like guitars without pick guards. I don't know why. I never abused my first guitar and don't plan on doing that to this one either. // 9

Impression: I play rock, alternative, punk, grunge, metal, classic, glam, soul, ska, Christian, and reggae. This guitar sounds great in all fields. Clean and dirty is right about where I want it. I'll perfect it maybe with an active bridge pickup. I've been playing for 14 years now, and own a Fender Stratocaster electric, Takamine Acoustic, Alhambra Classical. Every guitar I own is special to me, and if this PRS was stolen I would not hesitate to buy another one. I'm considering spending a little more later on a Standard Singlecut. If I love this guitar, imagine how much better a Standard one will sound?! // 9

Reviewed by: unregistered, on march 10, 2007

Price paid: $ 650

Purchased from: A Sharp Music Co

Features: This PRS Singlecut was from the less expensive SE line and was made in 2006. The neck scale is 25" with a wide-fat neck carve and what I believe to be medium-jumbo frets. It has a flame maple top with mahogony body and set-in mahogony neck. It's a LP style guitar with a stoptail bridge and passive PRS designed humbuckers. It has one master volume and a master tone control and non-locking PRS designed tuners. // 10

Sound: This guitar suits every style of music I play. Both pickups are crystal clear and work perfectly with the fatness you get from a mahogony body. I play metal, hard rock, classic rock, alternative and indie music. Since this guitar is equiped with humbuckers there is no 60 cycle hum but if you crank the gain through a Mesa Boogie Dual Recto, you'll get some moderate hum. The two best settings I have found is with the treble pickup turned all the way up and the tone control at 8, which sounds very Led Zeppelin like. The other setting is with the neck pickup cranked with its tone control all the way down, which is a mix between (you'll hate the comparison) a Clapton on EMG's sound. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: I don't know how the factory set-up was but my music store did a kick-ass setup with perfect action and balanced pickups. The finish was flawless and everything was in tip-top shape. All the electronics were functioning normally and everything was tightened down really well. // 9

Reliability & Durability: This guitar will do just fine at any gig and it's very durable and can take a hit or two. The hardware is great and seems long-lasting. The stock strap buttons are great but I switched them out for Schaller loocking strap buttons since I like to move around a lot. // 9

Impression: I got this guitar for my 16th birthday and I could not have asked for a better present, this guitar wails! In the 5 days I have had it I am constantly impressed by the quality and tone out of this guitar. For the 650 bucks this guy runs you can't get any better. If this guitar were broken, stolen or lost I would injure the guy Who did it and go buy another one immediately. // 10

overall: 9

Reviewed by: VoRzCeNt, on january 07, 2008

Price paid: $ 580

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Features: Made in Korea. 22 frets. Nice finish (way better than it is in picture). This guitar has no whammy bar, and only one control for tone and volume each. This means the humbuckers have to be set the same. Other than that, the features are fine. The finish really can even beat out a Gibson LP if you like it. Mine is much darker around the edges, unlike in the picture. If you want a whammy bar there is another similarly priced PRS with one, check into that. The body isn't a completely flat-top, don't worry, it has decent carving in it. // 8

Sound: The sound is great, with the humbuckers this is really a versatile guitar. Anything from metal to classic rock to blues, you can play it on this guitar with the right amp. However you might not be able to play crazy Steve Vai, whammy bar reliant licks, as this guitar doesn't have one. // 9

Action, Fit & Finish: The guitar I received was well made and assembled. The action was just a little high for my liking, but that can be fixed. It is well-crafted, and I haven't found a flaw in the body. It fits well when standing up and when sitting down. It seems slightly more thin than its LP counterparts, and I think it weighs less. I haven't really gotten tired while standing up with it. // 9

Reliability & Durability: I haven't really had this guitar long enough to accurately make an assumption of its durability. But in terms of reliability, I would trust this guitar with my life (well, maybe not my life). As of right now it isn't wearing away or anything, but like I said I haven't had it that long. Check reviews of people Who had for a better description of this guitar's durability. // 9

Impression: For the value I don't know of much better guitars. It is definitely a worthy purchase. If my guitar were stolen I would not buy it again, as I wouldn't have enough. Let's just say I'm not willing to let it get stolen. I do wish it had more tone and volume control. The two knobs are not only few in numbers, but they also don't look that great either (sort of cheap plastically, more so than usual). I love the finish, the tone, the versatility, the playability, etc. I am not an absolute expert on guitar, and I encourage you to keep your minds open to other guitars if you are searching for a new one. // 10

Comments

[Zwart]

love the shape of the guitar

[wilco5000]

the finish is cool

[TheHeartbreaker]

That guitar looks beautiful.

[-Thor-]

That guitar looks like a les paul style guitar

[turbopunk2000]

Les Paul Reed Smith. Haha

[Nirvana101]

hmmm, makes me wanna feel it

[Dudage]

It seems everyone calls guitars with one cutaway a Les paul style...

[Mad Adam]

i've been planning to get one of those but maybe i just go for a gibson les paul...i dunno..gibsons are just so goddamn overpriced

[Tremonti_Rocks!]

i've been planning to get one of those but maybe i just go for a gibson les paul...i dunno..gibsons are just so goddamn overpriced

I suggest you buy a PRS they are much better than a Gibson and you'll save oads of money

oops, i forgot 2 put the quote in lol

[GumbyEater]

whats the purpose of not getting the normal double cut model? With a les paul, I can understand why a single-cut is preferable because of the classic les paul look, but with a PRS where the double cut is the classic look anyways, why stoop to single cut?

[syafiq_roslan]

whats the purpose of not getting the normal double cut model? With a les paul, I can understand why a single-cut is preferable because of the classic les paul look, but with a PRS where the double cut is the classic look anyways, why stoop to single cut?

Because they like the shape of it,not everyone likes the double cut shape,and besides,how many people can actually afford a gibson?Owh yeah,btw,in the guitar world video demo of this guitar,he said the se singlecut is also available with a trem,is that true??

[Strongbow]

GumbyEater :
whats the purpose of not getting the normal double cut model? With a les paul, I can understand why a single-cut is preferable because of the classic les paul look, but with a PRS where the double cut is the classic look anyways, why stoop to single cut?

I played both yesterday and i preferred the singlecut but before i saw them in reality i prefered the double cut away the SE double cutaways i think look flat IMO. Anyways fantastic guitars, specially for the price im going to buy one.

[thirdeyepried]

I think gibson tried suing PRS because they said the body shape was too close to a Les Paul. PRS won.

[guit-fiddle]

You bought yours for 823.5??? i wuz lookin at it at a store and it was only 549!!

[Xeus]

thirdeyepried wrote:

I think gibson tried suing PRS because they said the body shape was too close to a Les Paul. PRS won.

have you noticed that when they won ibanez brought out single cut guitar with humbuckers in the Artist series? :P

[jincasa]

-Thor- wrote:

That guitar looks like a les paul style guitar

yeah i know eh, i hate when companys copy gibson and fender, then when i say ill only use fender,sqier,gibson,epiph
one,gretsch, and taylor i get hell saying "they still make good guitars too". well yeah, but i like sticking with originals, not fake ripoffs that have the same quality, and are used by a bunch of metalheads

[farleysbeat]

prs guitars here in the Philippines cost twice compared to US-based online store prices. any way i own an ibanez artist single that Xeus mentioned above. it plays very good!

[meinsane]

oooh i love that git. i played it myself, but i prefer double cutaway prs guitars. I just love the dave navarro signature prs.

[judebassest815]

i do think that this amazing looking guitar is coming on to me

[Kikuta]

Singlecut PRS guitars make me want to cry. They're hideous compared to the normal double cuts!

[Jonjy2]

looks awesome

[SublimeGuitar]

meinsane wrote:

oooh i love that git. i played it myself, but i prefer double cutaway prs guitars. I just love the dave navarro signature prs.

Dave plays single cuts now.

[mimimimi]

nice

[hemi-san]

i think its ok with this one sharing resemblence to a les paul, but there is one comp that copies fender all the way, they didn't evn change their headstock! or the name for that matter. their telecaster is a "T-Sereis Bent top"

[RhcpGurl]

yer i fink it looks like a les paul too sumhow

[X_Op3th_X]

I think PRS guitars are great cuz Ive tried some..But i got a Gibson because its the real thing...But how many shapes can people imagine to create?I mean that jincasa is right but what could PRS think to create??Square guitars or something..?I still belive that this one is a good buy btw. :devil:

[Chad11491]

jincasa wrote:

-Thor- wrote:

That guitar looks like a les paul style guitar
yeah i know eh, i hate when companys copy gibson and fender, then when i say ill only use fender,sqier,gibson,epiph

one,gretsch, and taylor i get hell saying "they still make good guitars too". well yeah, but i like sticking with originals, not fake ripoffs that have the same quality, and are used by a bunch of metalheads

you do know that prs's "fake ripoff" is better than a an epiphone or gibson? i'm not talking about the SE, but the standard, they aren't fake ripoffs , since when was anything other than the originals a fake or a ripoff, there's only so many shapes, and no wonder you catch hell for it, the stance is retarded saying that they're only used by metalheads and all that, you are aware that a les paul is a popular metal guitar too right..... anyway, i love the SE line, i just wish i had the money to buy a standard PRS

[stiff-upper-lip]

syafiq_roslan wrote:

whats the purpose of not getting the normal double cut model? With a les paul, I can understand why a single-cut is preferable because of the classic les paul look, but with a PRS where the double cut is the classic look anyways, why stoop to single cut?
Because they like the shape of it,not everyone likes the double cut shape,and besides,how many people can actually afford a gibson?Owh yeah,btw,in the guitar world video demo of this guitar,he said the se singlecut is also available with a trem,is that true??

yeah it is true. its just the single cut trem. am saving up for one, they're pretty much a les paul, but better in my eyes. the les paul aint for me, the sound is, but the actually guitar isnt. the pickup switch is in the wrong place and i like my whammy bar :P

[garrettwichert]

If the Les Paul were Paris Hilton, this would be its Nichole Richie. Definitely the ugly one of the two.

[the.spine.surfs]

GumbyEater wrote:

whats the purpose of not getting the normal double cut model? With a les paul, I can understand why a single-cut is preferable because of the classic les paul look, but with a PRS where the double cut is the classic look anyways, why stoop to single cut?

Supposedly, it's just a style thing. Go for whatever look you like. But let's be honest...how man of use with strat or super strat bodied guitars use BOTH cutaways with any regularity?

[yogev]

-Thor- wrote:
the single cut is the style not les paul.... and by the way there are few les paul double cut models
That guitar looks like a les paul style guitar

[yogev]

I got a prs se standart and this is so true.... the sound and the sustain are amazing but now when i look on this guitar i want to throw out my guitar and take this..... she is so beautifull! much more than the les paul guitars.... and the sound is a ten levels better than the les paul

[guitarist41]

I'm looking for a new guitar and still dont have an idea of which one to get but i'll try this one out.

[metalhedseven]

i have the same exact one. except mine is black.

checked

[AnthonyZ Great]

that is hot

[bobthesgman]

i have a Gibson Les Paul Studio and one of these guitars, the Les Paul is way better

[guitar_lvr]

just get an epi or gibson les paul

[spikormikor13]

garrettwichert wrote:

If the Les Paul were Paris Hilton, this would be its Nichole Richie. Definitely the ugly one of the two.

If the Les Paul were Paris Hilton then that wouldn't be saying much. At all. If anything, the PRS SE looks nicer than the similarly priced Epiphone Les Paul.

[vanhalenrule]

i might just buy one of these, i love prs guitars

[6StringCraig]

IMHO that is a really good looking guitar, I prefer the look of the singlecut over the double regardless. I need to play one of those back to back with a top of the range epiphone one day but I know I will be biased towards the PRS ever since the day I played a real santana one!

[njc3190]

ok i love the shape of this guitar and ive tried it in the store. it sounds great, but i want the version with the trem. ive looked around online and i think its reaaaalllly expensive compared to this model. can someone tell me if this is true and also where i can get it.

[lilchimp818]

its tooooo beautiful...

[the-kid66]

garrettwichert wrote:

If the Les Paul were Paris Hilton, this would be its Nichole Richie. Definitely the ugly one of the two.

First of the matter of these guitars being ugly is only opinion. Second they are bettor than any epiphone out there except for the black beauty and hell they are even bettor than a gibson studio or anything that gibson produces below that price range.

[kfong03]

haha just get a gibson/epi les paul and be done with, i neva reli liked the fact that prs uses hybrids/copies of les pauls and strats for their own designs, but fai enuf they're quality stuff..

[gurtej]

will the sound be better if i pop in some duncan's in both the neck and the bridge?..some opinions please..was thinking either jb/jazz combination or jb/59..some comments please....it will really help..still a newbie in guitar

[dk13]

GumbyEater wrote:

whats the purpose of not getting the normal double cut model? With a les paul, I can understand why a single-cut is preferable because of the classic les paul look, but with a PRS where the double cut is the classic look anyways, why stoop to single cut?

Singlecuts tend to have more sustain than doubles, and the carved top means it is easier to get at the strings and it doesn't cut into you as much when you play sitting down.

[The Warmth]

Getting one of these for christmas for £400, sounds and feels amazing, can't wait! It does look like a les paul but i'd rather have this- affordable and great sounding and not be playing a rock cliche.

[Metallica_2k7]

Does anyone know if this guitar comes with any type of case?

[The Warmth]

yeh a soft carry case type thing. quite padded aswell.

[vforvindictive]

I really do think that this guitar is prettier than Gibson Les Pauls. Another merit of the instrument is that the top flat, (not curved like on the Gibson model) making the instrument lighter and more comfortable. I am definately going to buy one.

[vforvindictive]

Just bought one!:P

[TheGunslinger]

for all you Gibson fanboys out there, smarten up! I bought this guitar in octobre and ive been using this and only this! Yes, its a cutaway. yes, it remotely resembles paul but match this up against your crappy 3000$ Les Paul and guaranteed youl prefer the sound of this guitar! so befeor you go waste you hard earned money on a Gibson I'd suggest you at least shop around and look at some PRS guitars because they are much better!

[~Danny~]

Hah! I was actually considering saving up for a year for a Gibson Les Paul, not any more.

[~Danny~]

Hah! And I was going to save up for a year for a Gibson Les Paul. Not any more.

[burntomato]

Haha, same :P

[GuitarPlayer716]

Everyone always calls a single cutaway a "Les Paul" style, but let's be honest, the first single cutaway was the Fender Broadcaster which later became the Telecaster. Why is this? Because it was the first solid-body electric guitar ever made. The end.

[qotsa1998]

Looks nice. The only thing i dont like so much about this guitar is the bridge. It looks like the bridge is one of those non-intonatable wrap-arounds, which would be a bit annoying if u wanna down-tune or use thicker strings. It'd be an extra $60 or more to get a replacement. Otherwise, it looks like a great guitar, and probably much better-sounding and playing stock than an Epi LP Standard, and maybe even an LP Custom.

[KenG]

TheGunslinger wrote:

for all you Gibson fanboys out there, smarten up! I bought this guitar in octobre and ive been using this and only this! Yes, its a cutaway. yes, it remotely resembles paul but match this up against your crappy 3000$ Les Paul and guaranteed youl prefer the sound of this guitar! so befeor you go waste you hard earned money on a Gibson I'd suggest you at least shop around and look at some PRS guitars because they are much better!

I'd imagine Alex Leifson of Rush has a different opinion than your's. He used PRS for years but now he's back to the classic Les Pauls. His band mate Geddy Lee also prefers the sound of Gibson to PRS. This is not a slur against PRS quality which is top notch.

[richgray5]

how is this comparable to a $3000 LP?
Compare a PRS with that....fine....but not these things. If you want a "poor man's" PRS, buy a high end schecter, and if you are not happier with that over an SE....you are a victim of marketing.

[Grandis41]

Lifeson changed back to Gibson because he was tired of "hearing PRS's on everything"

At the moment I have a Gibson SG Special Faded, but this lovely piece of guitar shall be the next one

[KenG]

richgray5 wrote:
how is this comparable to a $3000 LP?
Compare a PRS with that....fine....but not these things. If you want a "poor man's" PRS, buy a high end schecter, and if you are not happier with that over an SE....you are a victim of marketing.

While a tad blunt, I sort of agree that a Korean version is not going to be all that the American PRS guitar is. After all, an American PRS is well over $2000.00 and goes up from there! It's not just labour, it's different quality levels of tone woods and lesser hardware as well that's saving the price. I'm sure this is a good playing/satisfying guitar but if you really want to experience the real quality of PRS, ESP, Fender etc you need to see their original, made at home models and not their lower line ones even though they have good workmanship too. It would be like comparing a standard Chinese EPI to a Gibson (close but no cigar).

[Joe4/4/1992]

does anyone on here reckon i should trade in my epiphone lp custom flametop and get this instead? i got the epi for xmas but, i dunno theres sumat about it that i dont like
any advice?

[KenG]

Joe4/4/1992 wrote:

does anyone on here reckon i should trade in my epiphone lp custom flametop and get this instead? i got the epi for xmas but, i dunno theres sumat about it that i dont like
any advice?

It would be helpfull if you knew what is was that you didn't like about the Epi LP! Both the PRS & Epi are LP based, have Humbucking PUs, with only a slight difference in scale length (25" PRS vs 24-3/4" Epi). Before you start spending more money you should try to determine whether it's:
A) Style of Guitar,
B) Workmanship, or
C) Setup issues.
If you don't feel comfortable with single cutaway with arched top body a PRS isn't going to help you. If it's quality of workmanship the SE is Korean while the Epi is Chinese. There's bond to be a variance in quality from guitar to guitar that you have to check for when you buy (always try multiple guitars of the same model). If it's setup, it may be the action isn't set to your taste yet or the intonation is off so it doesn't sound as nice.

[KapitaanKOOL]

i dont see how anyone can call a prs a ripoff guitar paul reed smith helped make the gibson company until he laft when gibsons got crappy

[KenG]

American PRS guitars have to be right up there with the best which is why they are used by so many. The SE line are their entry level product and would be significantly "less" guitar when compared to the US versions. In my opinion this doesn't mean the off-shore models are bad but thay are scaled back.

[guitaraddict7]

garrettwichert wrote:

If the Les Paul were Paris Hilton, this would be its Nichole Richie. Definitely the ugly one of the two.

lol.... but this guitar is not that ugly...

[Vagabond21]

IMO this guitar blows any fender or gibson out of the water for the same price.

[CustomCustom]

I wanna get my hands on the new SE singlecut trem model but Id like it in the Blue Matteo finish thats only available on the non trem singlecut as of now. I hate the way PRS rolls out a guitar then adds colors and features each model year like a Ford or GM. If he just put the whole SE lineup on sale with or without trems in all available colors he would have had a sale from me now instead of later.

[jmooney1]

i just bought this guitar a couple months ago, when i first went to a guitar store i was set on a fender... but after playing mex. fenders, a couple ibanez, and a gibson custon sg(the cheap version) , a couple others and finally this guitar, this one blew them out of the water, the rest sounded boring and flat. this guitar has a wonder full sound and i can get most any sound i want out of it, it is also a wonder to play, for the price, it is unbeatable, nothing i would change about it

[slpknt21]

i haven't played this guitar yet, but a couple of my friends have played it and they said they weren't impressed. it looks like a solid guitar though.

[penguinsarecool]

I have this guitar. I absolutely adore it. And it looks much more stunning "in person" than in pics--don't let the sunburst pics fool you. I've had no problems with intonation, tuning stability, etc., and absolutely NO problem with the tone. Gah. I love this instrument.

[darkhorizon]

I have got one of these and it is a great playing and sounding guitar once it was set up as I wanted. It rarely needs tuning and is one of the guitars you can just pick up and play without giving it a second thought.

[dave996]

I was looking for a new guitar and played on quite a few, including my mates Gibson and made in America Fender Tele. Soon as I played this guitar I had to have it, I much prefer playing this than I did my mates Gibson. Oh and for those on here saying its ugly...I guess everyone has their own oppinion...personally I love it, got mine in a cherry sunburst.

Quick note on the Epi LP's as well, I played one of those and it doesn't compare to this. I also played a Vintage SG and an Epi SG, the vintage was loads better!

[sewoo55]

hey guys i got a question...
i went to the prs website and they have a model called the SE Singlecut Trem... please tell me, is this guitar the SE Singlecut with a tremelo or are there any more differences? also, how much is it?

[mooney99]

pretty sure it just has a tremelo, and it costs the same im pretty sutre

[justine3563]

nice guitar.though its kinda les paul.but i think there are things that just in this guitar,not in gibsons or epis.PRS is a good guitar company so i think they'll produce great guitars!

[no3rdseat]

I used to work at PRS back in the 80's. Ever since then I've been playing the PRS I built when I worked there. I've tried to buy new guitars over the years but nothing plays as well as the one I made... until now! I just bought an SE Singlecut with the stop tailpiece and I can't believe what a nice guitar this is! I only paid US$499 for this beauty. I have always wanted a single cutaway style guitar as I like the Jimmy page "look" but I just couldn't bring myself to plunk down the change for a Les Paul... and the Epi LP just has this disconnect where you feel the vibration in your body but the sound from the amp is muddy and somehow slightly out of phase with what you're playing. It's a weird thing to describe but I just didn't like the EpiLP. Not only that, but the frets on the Epi aren't as well finished along the sides of the neck as the PRS SE. Anyway, I gotta tell you, I LOVE this PRS SE SC!! I played every guitar that Guitar Center had out, including the American teles, Schecter, ESP, Gibsons, whatever... but when I picked up the PRS I couldn't put it down, it was all over. I literally walked around the store with the PRS so nobody would buy it! It was that kinda thing! Unreal! Anyway, it's just the perfect guitar for me. Some differences I noticed are that the PRS SESC w/stop tailpiece had a wide fat neck whereas all of the tremelo versions had the wide thin neck. Not sure if that's the case across the board but it's something to look out for when you go shopping. Seriously, get off the web and go play the things. That's the only way you'll know which guitar speaks to you. You've got to play a lot of guitars before you find the "one". But as far as the SESC goes, go try one! They are the best PLAYING guitar in their price range and the tone is incredible!

[TomCannon]

Personally I think it's pretty good for $300-$700.

garrettwichert :
If the Les Paul were Paris Hilton, this would be its Nichole Richie. Definitely the ugly one of the two.

HAHA FAIL