408MT questions

[Zorlac]

Hi.
I recently got a SC58 that i absolutly love and now i want more of that PRS mojo. Im thinking about a double cut (Mc style) and have been looking at the 408mt, i want something thats differs from the sc58. I like the versitality of the tones you can get.

Now i would like to know some pros and cons before i take the big plunge and get me one of these bad boys.. Perhaps as soon as tomorrow!

 

[CatStrangler]

In my experience, all things being equal, the McCarty and SC58 are very different guitars. I actually prefer the McCarty platform myself most of the time. I find that double cuts are usually more open sounding and have less natural compression than the single cutaway models. Ymmv, but I say go for it, it will be a very different guitar i think.

 

[nflea7]

408's are amazing guitars, IMO they are also a very singular sounding, yet pay tribute to the PRS legacy. The pickups can cover a lot of ground. This video is a very good demonstration of exactly what you can do with a 408. I was lucky to get one with a IRW neck with brushstroke birds and an almost artist grade quilt 10 top. Definitely worth it.
[video]https://youtu.be/-c9F_NFInuI[/video]

 

[aristotle]

In my opinion, these are fairly different guitars. First and foremost, 408 pickups are very different than what you likely have in your SC58 (I think mine has 57/08s, but I can't remember for sure...but in any case, they are way different than 408's.) I don't have a straight 408, but a Signature Limited, but I think that they are pretty similar... and a good compliment to the SC58. Another thing you might consider, if you're OK buying new.... The new 30th CU24s with the 85/15 pickups would be a great counter point to your SC58.

 

[László]

In my opinion, these are fairly different guitars. First and foremost, 408 pickups are very different than what you likely have in your SC58 (I think mine has 57/08s, but I can't remember for sure...but in any case, they are way different than 408's.) I don't have a straight 408, but a Signature Limited, but I think that they are pretty similar... and a good compliment to the SC58. Another thing you might consider, if you're OK buying new.... The new 30th CU24s with the 85/15 pickups would be a great counter point to your SC58.

Like Aristotle, I've rocked Singlecuts (both SC58 and SC245) and 408/Signature Ltds at the same time and found them a super complement to one another.

Right now I'm playing a McCarty Singlecut and a 30th Anniversary CU24, and I agree that's also a great counterpoint.

Though I'll say that the ability of the 408 to achieve a great range of single coil and blended tones is pretty darn awesome, and all things being equal, it's a hard combination to beat unless you specifically want that 30th Anniversary 85/15 thing that I do think is more humbucker by nature.

I think we'd all agree that playing both is a very good idea to see what works best for you.

 

[Zorlac]

Thanks for the feedback.. Im just hours away from trading a les paul for a 408 whale blue hopefully. The one thing that keeps me wondering if its a go, is that this 408 has a pattern thin neck. And i love the pattern neck that i have on the sc58. Well hope i love it.. Might suit that guitar better.. Who knows!?

 

[CoreyT]

My 408MT is the best guitar I have ever owned.
I like the way it sounds, the body carves on it, and it is a joy to play.

 

[László]

Thanks for the feedback.. Im just hours away from trading a les paul for a 408 whale blue hopefully. The one thing that keeps me wondering if its a go, is that this 408 has a pattern thin neck. And i love the pattern neck that i have on the sc58. Well hope i love it.. Might suit that guitar better.. Who knows!?

I had an SC245 and a 408 with pattern thin at the same time. No problem going back and forth.

 

[Suppalak Klabdee]

I have yet to try a PRS SC but I do have 3 variations of 408, name it a 408MT BRW, a Paul's Guitar and a Brushstroke 24. Compare to my '87 Pre-historic LP standard, they are very different, and all 3 although very similar but are also different as well.

IMHO, 408 variations are great and they are fairly unique sounding. They will compliment any guitars really well.