Buying First PRS (SE)

[SpHowe3319]

I’m buying my first guitar after nearly ten years since I sold the only guitar I had.

In the past, I didn’t really know what to look for when buying, but Ive done my research for the past year. I’ve always wanted a PRS for its tone and versatility, and I’ve enjoyed the ones I’ve played.

I plan on buying an SE Custom 24. Is there anything I should look for or be aware of when I choose my guitar in store? I know PRS does an excellent job setting them up before shipping. All that to say, I’m fairly new and out of practice with guitar shopping.

Thanks

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Hi and welcome.

Only advice I’d give is make sure the dealer you buy from is reputable and has a good returns policy, so if there are any problems you have back up.

Happy shopping.

Beware they are addictive and before you know it, they’ve multiplied.

 

[gemyneye]

Hello and welcome to the club! I would only recommend trying different SE's (if that's all your budget will allow). If you are sticking with in store only, play every one they have. I started with an SE CU 24 to keep at work and while it was good, I ended up selling it and now I play the Zach Myers, which I like better. Maybe they'll have a used S2 you can try as well. Good luck and post pics when you get your new find!

 

[dogrocketp]

I recently started a friend out with an SE 24-08. He ‘s already looking for #2. The biggest thing I would tell you is have a luthier set it up when you get it, and live with it for a month before you make any decisions, other than locking SE tuners. And they are addictive.