The Bird
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Just got my first impressions of a SC58 Stripped that arrived today. Played it for about 45 minutes, but had then to get back to work. 
First, some (not so great) photos:
It’s from 2012. I got this guitar for very practical reasons. It’s supposed to be my #1 do-it-all rocker that I take to band practice, jams, gigs etc. Not a case queen.
My favorite guitar is my PRS McCarty 594 SC Wood Library from 2018. That one doesn’t really leave the house - it’s too special for me that I don’t want anything to happen to it. This 58 is a bit more rock n’roll and has some little scuffs and dings in the body (very small, though, but it’s not collector condition).
Comparing between the two, a few observations come to mind: first, this 58 Stripped is WAY lighter than my McCarty. Probably about 2 pounds lighter. The 57/08 pickups are also more classic sounding than the 58/15 LTs, which are very unique IMO (and the best!). These 57/08s are hotter and sound a lot like Gibson Burstbuckers. Maybe a touch more dynamic but definitely a similar, classic PAF sound. Fantastic (no splitsies, though).
What I like most about PRS singlecuts when compares to Gibsons is the neck joint. It’s SO MUCH EASIER to play in the upper register than classic Les Pauls. It’s almost as easy as playing a double cut.
The neck is exactly like my Starla neck - Pattern carve, I believe. Not quite as big as the Pattern Vintage in my McCarty. Really great fit for me.
The V12 finish feels different, a tad stickier than my other PRSi, but still great. No problems there. Frets and everything are impeccable.
I love the unbound fretboard. It feels more like my Custom 24 or Starla than my McCarty, which is obviously bound. I prefer no binding.
The sounds are fantastic, definitely more vintage Les Paul accurate than the McCarty with 58/15 LTs. I noticed I prefer the 57/08s a little rolled back, not full throttle. Appears a little more cutting that way.
Oh, and moon inlays!
All in all, it is exactly what I was hoping for. A classic singlecut sound with dynamic and versatile pickups, good weight for 3+ hours of standing up, rock n’ roll looks, and impeccable craftsmanship. I give it full marks!
First, some (not so great) photos:
It’s from 2012. I got this guitar for very practical reasons. It’s supposed to be my #1 do-it-all rocker that I take to band practice, jams, gigs etc. Not a case queen.
My favorite guitar is my PRS McCarty 594 SC Wood Library from 2018. That one doesn’t really leave the house - it’s too special for me that I don’t want anything to happen to it. This 58 is a bit more rock n’roll and has some little scuffs and dings in the body (very small, though, but it’s not collector condition).
Comparing between the two, a few observations come to mind: first, this 58 Stripped is WAY lighter than my McCarty. Probably about 2 pounds lighter. The 57/08 pickups are also more classic sounding than the 58/15 LTs, which are very unique IMO (and the best!). These 57/08s are hotter and sound a lot like Gibson Burstbuckers. Maybe a touch more dynamic but definitely a similar, classic PAF sound. Fantastic (no splitsies, though).
What I like most about PRS singlecuts when compares to Gibsons is the neck joint. It’s SO MUCH EASIER to play in the upper register than classic Les Pauls. It’s almost as easy as playing a double cut.
The neck is exactly like my Starla neck - Pattern carve, I believe. Not quite as big as the Pattern Vintage in my McCarty. Really great fit for me.
The V12 finish feels different, a tad stickier than my other PRSi, but still great. No problems there. Frets and everything are impeccable.
I love the unbound fretboard. It feels more like my Custom 24 or Starla than my McCarty, which is obviously bound. I prefer no binding.
The sounds are fantastic, definitely more vintage Les Paul accurate than the McCarty with 58/15 LTs. I noticed I prefer the 57/08s a little rolled back, not full throttle. Appears a little more cutting that way.
Oh, and moon inlays!
All in all, it is exactly what I was hoping for. A classic singlecut sound with dynamic and versatile pickups, good weight for 3+ hours of standing up, rock n’ roll looks, and impeccable craftsmanship. I give it full marks!
