fgeorge097
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Bring the archtop to the core lineup! I will preorder on day one!
I'm pretty geeked over that new Santana. I might have to paint one white to get me over the hump.
me too. I meant about the Santana. Your problems with the white whale are your own.
Have any retros actually shipped? I google search at least seven times a day.
Not to ask a stupid question but how is the archtop different from he hollowbodyBring the archtop to the core lineup! I will preorder on day one!
Very nice catalog, Shawn. I really love PRS guitars. As matter of fact I'm selling all my other guitars because I just don't play them because I don't like them much compared to my PRS's. LolThe 2017 PRS catalog is available online. Check it out here:
http://www.prsguitars.com/csc/prs_2017_prices.pdf
The archtop was much thicker - an inch or so.Not to ask a stupid question but how is the archtop different from the hollowbody ii currently being offered?
10 tops are graded by epossibiitesxperienced wood pickers in-house. There are both objective and subjective points to evaluate. If you see a 10 top that doesn't float your boat, the solution is obvious.
When it comes to other options, such as custom colors or blends, the answer is quite simple. For X guitar, you get to choose from this list of options. If it isn't on the list, it is not an option you can order.
Companies do that to delineate value, both real and perceived, between product lines. If you aren't happy with the delineations, there really isn't a whole lot you can do about it.
I'm not trying to be harsh, That's just the way it is. PRS builds and sets their prices for the guitars, amps and options. You get to decide if you agree with their valuation by making a buying/passing decision.
...just a reminder. We are asked not to discuss dealer pricing. The linked catalog shows suggested pricing. That should give you a starting point when talking directly with your dealer.
I don't know if you saw the post right before the last one but I'm wanting one minor tweak to an artist package guitar that they already do for some of the colors. I'm not paying several thousand dollars more to move to a Private stock to get that one tweak. I just want a different color between the violet tops than the light mahogany. Give me blue, violet, black, I'd rather have a blue or violet wrap. Anything other than than light mahogany look. That's it. I'm not even asking them to do the binding tape off. That's all I'm asking for on a $x guitar and they already do that on some of the other colors. I'm beginning to think that Paul doesn't care as much as he says. This is a small thing for a $x guitar.Sounds like you want a custom guitar. While PRS does offer -some- customization with their Artist Package, there are limits.
If you want a personalized, custom guitar, order a private Stock.
Fender has it's Custom Shop which offers -some- customization, but if you want to call all the shots, you go "Master Built.
Same with Gibson...
I don't know if you saw the post right before the last one but I'm wanting one minor tweak to an artist package guitar that they already do for some of the colors. I'm not paying several thousand dollars more to move to a Private stock to get that one tweak. I just want a different color between the violet tops than the light mahogany. Give me blue, violet, black, I'd rather have a blue or violet wrap. Anything other than than light mahogany look. That's it. I'm not even asking them to do the binding tape off. That's all I'm asking for on a $xk guitar and they already do that on some of the other colors. I'm beginning to think that Paul doesn't care as much as he says. This is a small thing for a $x guitar.
I get it. You want a custom color that they don't offer. Probably one they've never tired.
Let's say they try it and it doesn't come out the way you thought it would.Will you still buy it?
Or will they now be stuck with a custom color guitar no one wants?
They know what they can and can't do. If you go Private Stock, you're paying for the extra color choices and time it takes to develop a new stain color/technique...
You have no idea how much of a "small thing" it is unless you've actually stained guitars. Certain woods take stains differently. Some colors work well on maple but not on mahogany.
There are a multitude of reasons why they may or may not agree to your requests.
If you want custom, pay for custom. It's really that easy...
I get it. You want a custom color that they don't offer. Probably one they've never tired.
Let's say they try it and it doesn't come out the way you thought it would.Will you still buy it?
Or will they now be stuck with a custom color guitar no one wants?
They know what they can and can't do. If you go Private Stock, you're paying for the extra color choices and time it takes to develop a new stain color/technique...
You have no idea how much of a "small thing" it is unless you've actually stained guitars. Certain woods take stains differently. Some colors work well on maple but not on mahogany.
There are a multitude of reasons why they may or may not agree to your requests.
If you want custom, pay for custom. It's really that easy...
If $x isn't enough to get this done then maybe Paul doesn't need my business.
Fixed it for ya.
You are certainly entitled to your opinion. If I am understanding you correctly, your opinion is PRS should change their SOP so you can get the color you want in an upgraded production guitar....So what you're really asking for is a Private Stock for $x. I'd be all over that
I get that you are ticked you can't have your color with the back color you want. I get this scenario at my office all the time...staff wants to change standard policy for a couple people who don't have a certain insurance, or can only come at 4:32 on Wednesday as long as it's an odd numbered day. We aren't changing standards for 1 or 2 people. Get a whole bunch of people together with the same gripe and maybe you'll get someone's attention at PRS.
Seriously, This one tweak does not equal private stock. I'm looking at a Hollowbody ii so it's not about the back. It's the tiny strip of ugly light mahogany that's between the tops. What I'm asking for is already being done on other artist grade guitars like the faded blue burst, charcoal burst etc. Even the fade whale blue has a different color between the tops. That's all I'm asking for. Something they are ALREADY DOING!
By the way, I'm voicing my opinion so they eventually hear what people think. That's part of the purpose for forums like this.