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    PRS SE Custom 24 Floyd ???

    Ok, found a date code and it is a 2017 model. I still wonder about the quilt top and binding? Is it maybe a special run?
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    PRS SE Custom 24 Floyd ???

    I just got this guitar in a trade deal. The guy wasn't sure of the actual date of the model. I wasn't really concerned because it looks, sounds and plays great. It is obvious that it was built in Korea in the World Music factory- says so on back of headstock. I did a quick looksy on the internet...
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    PRS SE Swamp Ash Special!

    Well, if somebody is looking for a 9 lbs 9 oz SE SAS in Charcoal you can find it at GC in Dayton, OH. Returned it at the store today. They didn't have any other ones in stock, so while I was there, I finally got to try out the SE McCartys and an SE Silver Sky in person. The SE SS didn't sound...
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    SE QC issues?

    You can add me to the list of, PRS SE QC sucks. I bought a new SE SAS. Problems: Action way to low- after day two the strings were buzzing. Two places on back of neck where there is some grain marks were not sanded smooth. Guitar weighs 9 LBS and 9 ounces - Really, how hard is it to weigh the...
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    PRS SE Swamp Ash Special!

    I ordered an Se SAS in Charcoal from my local GC. I had it shipped so I didn't have to drive the hour away. It arrived yesterday. First thing I noticed was....wow, this is heavy!!!!!! I mean, this has to be even heavier than my non-weight relieved LP. I got out the scale, call Guinness, this...
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    My Gibson is just sucking!

    The Answer! Simple and cheap: Lubricate the nut slots. Locking tuners for tuning issues is a myth, unless you are horrible at wrapping strings on the tuning pegs. They are great for faster string changes but do nothing for tuning issues, IMHO. First, replace strings then stretch strings very...
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    S2 singlecut vs S2 594

    I currently own 2 S2 594s. One is a DC and the other a SC. I had previously owned an S2 Standard SC. The 594s definitely have more of a LP vibe.
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    S2 McCarty 594 DC vs S2 McCarty 594 SC anybody notice this difference?

    I own both a 2021 S2 McCarty 594 DC and a 2022 S2 McCarty 594 SC. Just recently got the SC. I immediately noticed differences like the body is thicker on the SC and the controls are slightly further toward the end of the body on the SC. Also, a little better upper fret access on the DC because...
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    Are the brass wraparound / stoptail posts a tonal improvement or cosmetic thing?

    Several years ago, I owned an SE 245 and replaced the bridge with a MannMade one with the brass saddles and brass posts and it made a pretty significant tonal change for the better on that guitar. It sounded a little too bright and the brass really warmed up the tone.
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    New PRS SE 594 models

    Harley Benton?
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    New PRS SE 594 models

    As for the body and neck wood construction? No, I haven't but I haven't A/Bd them either. The tuning posts might make more a difference. Mr. PRS seems to think that brass makes a difference. A few years ago, I owned a SE 245 with the non-adjustable wrap-around bridge that was not brass. I...
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    New PRS SE 594 models

    After further investigation: The new SE models have multi piece bodies and the necks are also 3 piece- not scarfed jointed but the length of the necks are 3 pieces. Also, the tuners are not brass posts like on the S2s.
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    New PRS SE 594 models

    I agree, I think it is a bad idea. I am just imagining a guy in a local guitar store and there hangs an SE 594 and an S2 594 next to each other. Who in their right mind would think the S2 is the right choice? A $1000 more for what?
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    New PRS SE 594 models

    I just purchased an S2 McCarty 594 SC a month ago. Let's compare it with the SE model. So, for $1000 more I get: A different body carve A full maple top with figuring that will 99 times out of 100 look worse than a veneer top Gold logo Lamp Shade control knobs A black pickup switch knob Pickup...
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    Which S2 594 do you like best....assuming you like the 594 series....lol

    I just got a new SC 594 in Black Amber today. The top is really nice looking unlike many of the S2s. I have had a DC 594 for about a year and a half. I like the SC 594 better. Definitely more closer to a LP. I switched out the bridge pup on the DC for a Dimarzio Air Zone. It added a tiny bit...
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