'07 CU24 or '90 CE24?

[sergiodeblanc]

A great buddy of mine is contemplating his first PRS and he's torn between the two.

I know what I'd choose, but perhaps some of y'all could chime in so I'm not pushing my own personal agenda and preferences on him. He's into metal and already has a Les Paul Standard, and there's a $300 difference between the two guitars he's lookin' at.

Let's spend somebody else's money today!!!! :rock:

CE:


CU:

 

[JustRob]

We know what you'd choose. The "not blue" one. In fact I think I recall you saying friends don't let friends buy blue guitars. :laugh:

 

[sergiodeblanc]

We know what you'd choose. The "not blue" one. In fact I think I recall you saying friends don't let friends buy blue guitars. :laugh:

What!?!?!? I let you guys by blue sh!t all the time!

They're both black-ish.

 

[Whitecat]

CEs are just all-round bargains. I'd love to see a better pic of the top, as $300 *might* sway me if it's an order of magnitude better... but yeah, I'd pocket the cash and go CE...

Also, Customs with moons just don't seem quite right to me.

 

[Tosca]

The CE would probably vary more sonically from the LP he has...the fact that it can be mistaken for blue would be a plus for me too.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

CEs are just all-round bargains. I'd love to see a better pic of the top, as $300 *might* sway me if it's an order of magnitude better... but yeah, I'd pocket the cash and go CE...

Also, Customs with moons just don't seem quite right to me.

Word! I added a better pic of the CE.

The CE is a little pricey IMO, but when I figure in the fact that I've spent $300 on groceries at Whole Foods... I suppose it's not that much extra to get what you really want color wise. Besides that, where you gonna find an alder maple-top with wings and a MILCOM anymore? He'd have to be patient, and we all know how hard that is when you've got the FEVER!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

...the fact that it can be mistaken for blue would be a plus for me too.

bastid! :tongue:

 

[CantankerousCarl]

I don't think you can go wrong with an alder-bodied CE...I think with the maple bolt-on neck it will also provide more of a contrast to his current LP tone-wise.

That being said, the CE might be too mid-rangey if he plays mostly metal. Not saying you can't do metal on an alder CE, but the hog might suit him better.

Have him buy BOTH, and send you $300 for this survey. Does the math work out on that?

 

[rugerpc]

fever...

rash...

jones...

MONKEY ON MY FREAKING BACK!

..it may be time for a new gitfiddle....

 

[Whitecat]

Yeah, actually, that's a really cool top for a CE, so I'd definitely do that.

Sometimes they look 'weedy' (for want of a better term) - that one does not. That one looks more expensive than it is.

 

[László]

I'd lean toward the Custom.

Has he played them both?

 

[toothace]

I'd go CE...that's the fiddle that's #1 on my want list

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Have him buy BOTH, and send you $300 for this survey. Does the math work out on that?

Hmmm.. I think you're on to something there, and he is a father of two twin boys so it'd be pretty unfair to leave a PRS for one and a LP for the other. He might have to just so there's no favoritism in the future (and I could use the $300!).

fever...

rash...

jones...

MONKEY ON MY FREAKING BACK!

..it may be time for a new gitfiddle....

I'm putting you on double-secret probation for using the term "gitfiddle", Bill. You now have to buy two guitars.

Yeah, actually, that's a really cool top for a CE, so I'd definitely do that.

Sometimes they look 'weedy' (for want of a better term) - that one does not. That one looks more expensive than it is.

Yeah, I kinda want it now too.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I'd lean toward the Custom.

Has he played them both?

Nope. He has played my '93 CE though.

 

[rugerpc]

I'm putting you on double-secret probation for using the term "gitfiddle", Bill. You now have to buy two guitars.

I blame the monkey....

 

[AP515]

With only $300 difference between them, you're either getting a deal on the Custom or they want too much for the CE...or Both.

When I hear the words "Alder CE" I'm pretty much sold.

 

[JustRob]

So tough to make a call without playing them. It's a PRS, so either way he'll get a great guitar, but being great and "fitting" can be two different things.

i dig the CE personally.

 

[gush]

I assume HFS/VB in both? I would lean towards CE with the alder body just because of the tonal difference from LP.

 

[halasghost]

Hey, ya'll. I'm the fella sergio is plugging. To be honest, I'm surprised by all the comments coming in so quickly. Hell of a forum! I'd already sorta had my mind made up (CE) before I asked. I just wanted some clearer heads weighing in. Buying new gear always makes me indecisive and marginally psychotic.

For what it's worth, it's not all metal for me, but a lot....trying to branch out, y'know?

 

[rugerpc]

Hey, ya'll. I'm the fella sergio is plugging. To be honest, I'm surprised by all the comments coming in so quickly. Hell of a forum! I'd already sorta had my mind made up (CE) before I asked. I just wanted some clearer heads weighing in. Buying new gear always makes me indecisive and marginally psychotic.

For what it's worth, it's not all metal for me, but a lot....trying to branch out, y'know?

Welcome!

Congrats on the new CE!

...and you are going to have to work on becoming totally psychotic to fit in here...