Core Studio opinions?

[Buddy Shagmore]

I have a core Paul's Guitar, very happy with it. I am pondering over scoring a core Studio. I think the PRS tremelo is the best out there (had an early 90'S CE24), and the Pattern neck is right for me. Anyone care to share their opinions of the core Studio?

 

[László]

I have a core Paul's Guitar, very happy with it. I am pondering over scoring a core Studio. I think the PRS tremelo is the best out there (had an early 90'S CE24), and the Pattern neck is right for me. Anyone care to share their opinions of the core Studio?

They're great. I love the Narrowfield pickups.

 

[aamefford]

No experience, but I’m super curious. I have the S2 Studio, and I love the versatility. That’s a whole different animal though. 2 “Type D” single coils and a Starla hb in the bridge position.

 

[Mark Ray]

I LOVED everything about this one. EXCEPT the neck carve. For me, it was too small. I tried and tried, still got hand cramps.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Killer guitars. Lots of options, plays like your favorite CU24 but with really good single tones due to the Fralin Singles in it. The bridge was a bit too hot for me, so I swapped it for a Standard Treble and the balance was far better.

Ask Sergio, he currently owns my old Studio.

 

[Buddy Shagmore]

I LOVED everything about this one. EXCEPT the neck carve. For me, it was too small. I tried and tried, still got hand cramps.

Did that one have the Pattern neck? Isn't the Pattern PRS' current biggest carve? My Paul's has a Pattern, I have bonded with it. It is "almost" as big as the ol' late great Wide Fat (had an '01 Singlecut with W/F).

 

[Mark Ray]

Did that one have the Pattern neck? Isn't the Pattern PRS' current biggest carve? My Paul's has a Pattern, I have bonded with it. It is "almost" as big as the ol' late great Wide Fat (had an '01 Singlecut with W/F).

It was "Pattern Regular" as far as I know. I too love the original "Wide-Fat," as is on my '95 CU22 & '94 CE22. This one just wasn't that large. Otherwise an absolutely KILLER guitar! And under good stage lights, WOW!

 

[andy474x]

No card-carrying member of the PRS forum should be without a PRS that has a middle pickup.

 

[ChickenRob]

I agree. I have an S2 studio and a fiore. I’d love an MEV.

 

[Gtrbldr]

No card-carrying member of the PRS forum should be without a PRS that has a middle pickup.

*sigh*

And hands over his card. No 3pup PRS for me and not in the near future either.

 

[Max Headroom]

It's a good job I never acquired said card to begin with....

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Ask Sergio, he currently owns my old Studio.

“Currently” makes it sound like I won’t in the future.

 

[DreamTheaterRules]

“Currently” makes it sound like I won’t in the future.

He's just CYA for the inevitable "but it's not a Santana" sale...

 

[bodia]

*sigh*

And hands over his card. No 3pup PRS for me and not in the near future either.

Me either. I've tried, but I'm just not a 3 pickup kinda guy.

 

[bodia]

“Currently” makes it sound like I won’t in the future.

I almost grabbed OG Studio Prototype #1 a couple of months ago. It was a fair price, but I waffled too long. Someone here did snag it, though.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

“Currently” makes it sound like I won’t in the future.

I mean….I did call dibs lol!

 

[Gtrbldr]

Me either. I've tried, but I'm just not a 3 pickup kinda guy.

Same, that middlePU will be the champion of the olympic "sitting there" competition (quote courtesy of Friends)

 

[Buddy Shagmore]

Welp, I succumbed to my desires and drove 2.5 hrs to San Diego to score a new Antique White Core Studio. The guys at Pitbull Audio are very cool. Got 10% off, and a free set up. It was worth the drive. It's kind of a non-blingy PRS, The maple binding is a nice touch, and you can tell the build quality and playability is, naturally, top notch.

 

[SinSir]

Welp, I succumbed to my desires and drove 2.5 hrs to San Diego to score a new Antique White Core Studio. The guys at Pitbull Audio are very cool. Got 10% off, and a free set up. It was worth the drive. It's kind of a non-blingy PRS, The maple binding is a nice touch, and you can tell the build quality and playability is, naturally, top notch.

Great score! A guitar I'd like to own for sure.. dig the white!

 

[Going Modal]

I LOVED everything about this one. EXCEPT the neck carve. For me, it was too small. I tried and tried, still got hand cramps.