BALIstic
New Member
Hello all,
New here and thinking about purchasing my first PRS but am having trouble pulling the trigger.
I recently went to my local music store and was able to test out a custom 24, custom 22, McCarty, Paul's guitar and 408. To my surprise the 408 was my favorite even though I had mentally written it off before I even played it due to the proprietary pickups.
After browsing the used market I've found two 408s I'm interested, both are 2013 models and both have pattern thin necks. However, one is a standard in cherry and the other is a 10 top Maple quilt top.
I already own a Gibson Explorer and an SG in cherry so I'm leaning towards the quilt top for something different but I'm having trouble deciding between the understated standard look and the more flashy quilt and hybrid hardware look.
I know this is a personal decision but I was curious how others felt about the traditional vs flashy looks of these instruments.
Thanks in advance!
Funny, I bought my PRSZ (2x513's & a Paul's) based on the fact the they had proprietary pick ups, tuners etc. Mr Smiths recent proprietary pickups are stunning, my favourites being the 513's but the narrow 408 are also incredibly versatile and would hold their own against anything from any other guitar manufacturer or boutique pickup manufacturer (I own something from most name brand guitar manufacturers (The guitars in my sig are just the ones that I could fit in the space provided). Im stoked with my decision to go 100% PRS ! Don't hesitate on the 408 because of the pickups, you'll just be depriving yourself of an excellent guitar because of small mindedness......a common trait amongst guitarists.
Best of luck with you decision.
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