Recent content by RafRey

They could do something similar to the Gibson faded line. Maybe a flat finished mahogany Standard 22 with one pickup. Doesn't sound very appealing, though!

You almost got me, but everyone knows that the top switch on Carlos' guitar only goes down, not up. Nice try!

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If I recall, back in 2001 it was Carlos himself that referred to the guitar as Student Edition. I'll have to look and see if I still have that issue of Guitar World. At any rate, the guitars they are building now are worlds apart from that first series. They should just get rid of the SE...

I am seriously considering the new SE Santana, it's the closest that the SE line has ever come to Carlos' pro model. The 24.5 scale, birds, and shorter top horn really have me intrigued. I have owned several SE models (including early Santana models), so quality is not a question here. Does...

Yes the SE line is worth every penny you will pay, and if you happen to score a lightly used one, even more so!! And you will have $$$ left over to get a nice amp! These reviews on the PRS forum may be slightly biased, but every independent review on the SE line (written or youtube) has nothing...

(see my signature) I play mine through a Mesa Boogie 50 watt Rect-O-Verb series 2 combo. Tube screamer, Crybaby wah, Boss delay. Switch mostly between Channel 1 Clean and Channel 2 Vintage. Love the Solo boost button on the footswitch. This amp does it all from shimmery cleans to chugga chugga...

Here's another one to consider: the new SE Santana. With a 24.5" inch scale, will give more of the Les Paul growl, and of course the Carlos scream! And still in your price range. But not as versatile as an HSS strat or Custom 24. I've owned several SE models and a few US models. The great thing...

Thanks I was lost after Birds&Moons disappeared!

He specifically mentioned the SE Custom 24, which is what I was referring to. It is a cheap version of the original Custom 24. (Cheap in $$$, not intangible guitar loving value)

Either way you are getting a cheap version of the original. But you will be happier with the SE, or any other Korean made guitar at this price point.

I dropped in US PRS nuts in a couple of my trem SE Customs with no problems or tuning issues. And no mods, either! I just called PRS and ordered the nut for a Custom 22. I tapped out the stock nut and dropped these in with a spot of Elmers. Ready to rock!