Recent content by dbonanno

Sorry to dig up an old thread but what are these pickups worth? The eBay listing that was posted says $30? That can't be right.

I hope you're right. I really have my sights on this guitar but I also play through a dual rectifier at hi gain a majority of the time, so feedback is a concern.

Gig bags suck. There. I said it. :)

DAMMIT. :(

Differences go far beyond trem vs. no trem. They are two totally different guitars. Biggest difference IMO is neck carve and scale. I strongly suggest playing them both before making your purchase.

Mods I did to mine ... * PRS 1985 T/B reissue pickups * Switchcraft and CTS electronics * Re-configured vol/tone controls ala LP * Schaller strap locks * Tusq nut * PRS Phase II tuners * Refinished headstock (PRS Signature) * Personalized TRC * Ebony tuner buttons (not pictured)

Should have went with the Tremonti. I have a hard time with the wide/fat necks as well. The SC245 is a beautiful guitar but I really think you're going to have buyers remorse because of the neck. I hope I'm wrong.

What is a "regular" neck profile? :confused:

Based on a lot things I've read on different guitar forums over the years, I think PRS owners have developed a reputation of being "cork sniffers". I've read/heard comments that the majority of people who own PRS instruments are often doctors, lawyers, and professionals who earn a handsome...

Dude, that is SICK! :congrats:

All depends on your style of playing, I guess. I grew up playing guitars with Floyd Rose trems that were "decked", meaning the baseplate sat flush with the body thus preventing it from being pulled up. Playing a guitar with a floating trem just feels "spongy" and unstable to me. I would also...

I will say that when I installed mine, I had to plug and redrill the holes for the trem claw. Not a big deal and well worth it to be able to use the tremol-no, IMO. Another option may be to just use an "L" bracket and allen screw, like shown below.

I installed a Tremol-no and set it up to dive only. It helps tuning stability and eliminates worries of all your strings going out of tune should you break a string. Floating trems are cool if your Steve Vai but seriously ... how often do any of you pull up on the trem?

I have a Tremol-no on my Tremonti SE Custom ... no problems. I'd suggest NOT taking all the strings off when changing strings. Just change them one at a time to help ensure consistant pressure on the Tremol-no.

I put a pair in my SE245 and they were just "okay". A little weak and not enough mids and/or definition. I ended up putting a PRS Deep Dish II in the bridge and man, what a difference! To answer your question ... I think you'll be disappointed.