My favorite PRS model

[Longneck Tenon]

So I have owned a half dozen PRS models in the 15 years or so. The first was a 2007 core McCarty. The last is a Silver Sky SE. But the one I come back to and always puts a smile on my face is a 2008 Swamp Ash Special. Any of the PRS doubters out there who say they have no character (Rhett Shull I’m talking to you) clearly have not played a SAS. The SAS neck and bridge pickups are my favorite humbuckers except for the Burstbuckers. The Duncan Hot Rail in the middle I am not wild about, so I can understand why they went to the narrow field pickups in the later model, but this guitar is all about the neck or the bridge positions. Warm, articulate and huge sounding at full volume. They take every pedal I own make them sound amazing. Pick harmonics are really special on this guitar. The neck shape is perfect, and it makes a very compelling argument for maple necks. The swamp ash body is light and beautiful. I personally don’t think PRS should make a Telecaster based model because they have already made one better than it in the SAS. I don’t mean to go overboard in this post, but I am curious if anyone feels the same way. And thanks PRS for making this gem of a guitar.

 

[Bogner]

ME II is my favorite.

 

[Dimebag11]

My 2016 Custom 24 Fatback WL

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

My 2001 McCarty, closely followed by my 2 Bernies from the original 2011 European only run.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

I miss my SAS a bunch. My favorite is either my CU24 or my Standard 24

 

[DISTORT6]

Custom22 and OG first generation Singlecut.

 

[Lewguitar]

For me, my green SE Silver Sky and my '97 CE22 are my current favorites.

I love the cherry sunburst! Like an old Les Paul.

But I play my green Silver Sky a lot too.

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[Rider1260]

My Favorite changes like the weather in CHI
But my 408 with the rosewood neck is always at or near the top spot

 

[Jimi D]

I really do love all my PRS guitars, but for me, my favorite has to be my Exp2018 Special Semi Hollow with the 58/15MTs... And honestly, it's not even close... If there could be only one, it would be that one.

 

[veinbuster]

I like my SAS well enough, but I think of it as a good secondary guitar rather than a primary.

 

[Russ73]

My favorite that I don't own right now is the CE 22....I have a standard 22 core that I love!

 

[John F]

My Paul’s guitar is my favorite. Pushes buttons on sight, sound, touch and scent. Artwork that makes music. Hard not to pick up while forcing myself to play the others in a rotation. Each of those is worthy of being a favorite also: Custom 24, McCarty 594, Silver Sky in rosewood board and a second in maple board.

 

[tbp0701]

I've always wanted to try a Swamp Ash Special, but I've not seen one in person. They seem quite cool. And I've never had an ash-bodied guitar.

Anyway, my favorite is the only PRS I've had, the Mira. (Mine's the original version; I haven't tried an S2 nor SE to compare).

 

[Anachronism]

513 Rosewood is my favorite, but I have yet to try a PRS that is bad

 

[sergiodeblanc]

West Street Limited or GTFO.

 

[Longneck Tenon]

I've always wanted to try a Swamp Ash Special, but I've not seen one in person. They seem quite cool. And I've never had an ash-bodied guitar.

Anyway, my favorite is the only PRS I've had, the Mira. (Mine's the original version; I haven't tried an S2 nor SE to compare).

I had the original Mira as well. Traded it in on an amp, but it was a very nice guitar.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

I've always wanted to try a Swamp Ash Special, but I've not seen one in person. They seem quite cool. And I've never had an ash-bodied guitar.

Anyway, my favorite is the only PRS I've had, the Mira. (Mine's the original version; I haven't tried an S2 nor SE to compare).

I highly recommend them. Swap in 57/08’s (preferably Squabbin ones if you can find them) and they are incredibly versatile.

Cue SinSir to remind me of how dumb I was to let my old one go lol!

 

[Russ73]

I highly recommend them. Swap in 57/08’s (preferably Squabbin ones if you can find them) and they are incredibly versatile.

Cue SinSir to remind me of how dumb I was to let my old one go lol!

That's fantastic looking!

 

[tdarian]

My McCartys, a 2005 ME1 and a 2008 Korina w circa 2009 PTC installed 5708s. I have had in the past a 2003 McCarty, an early 2000s McCarty Standard Soapbar, a 2008 Korina McCarty Soapbar and still have a 2008 SC245. They were/are all great guitars.

 

[tbp0701]

I highly recommend them. Swap in 57/08’s (preferably Squabbin ones if you can find them) and they are incredibly versatile.

Cue SinSir to remind me of how dumb I was to let my old one go lol!

Whoa. The only ones I've seen in photos were sunburst/natural. That's stunning. Has an effect of vibrations over water.