cshallcross
New Member
So here is the current issue:
I've been playing for about 25 years. I started with Fenders (MIM), and have had Plus's, Deluxe's, US tele's, MIM tele's, Gibson's, Epiphones, 8 strings, vintage Mustangs...basically all over the place. I've had two SE's now and absolutely love them, but I'm craving more. And I feel like I can't help but want something slightly older in a PRS, but budget friendly. So, with that, I feel like some older CE's, or Custom's are good options...but then I spotted a super clean 305 I can budget for. I'm sooooooooo tempted because it would totally cover that empty spot left behind from selling my Deluxe's and Strat Plus. I feel like I'm open to lots of finishes, and setups, but the 305 reminds me of my first love (swamp ash PRS) that I could never obtain as a teen. I'm really looking for a carved top and US hardware, with everything be stock. That's basically it. I know every PRS is going to be lovely for the most part.
So, now that I'm done rambling, can someone knock some sense into me? Do I pull the trigger on the 305 knowing they don't make them anymore, it's spotless, has a carved top, and checks off all of my wants...or do I let this one go and hope for a good deal down the road? I feel this sense of urgency but I know it's GAS.
305 lovers? Haters? Please tell me why.
I've been playing for about 25 years. I started with Fenders (MIM), and have had Plus's, Deluxe's, US tele's, MIM tele's, Gibson's, Epiphones, 8 strings, vintage Mustangs...basically all over the place. I've had two SE's now and absolutely love them, but I'm craving more. And I feel like I can't help but want something slightly older in a PRS, but budget friendly. So, with that, I feel like some older CE's, or Custom's are good options...but then I spotted a super clean 305 I can budget for. I'm sooooooooo tempted because it would totally cover that empty spot left behind from selling my Deluxe's and Strat Plus. I feel like I'm open to lots of finishes, and setups, but the 305 reminds me of my first love (swamp ash PRS) that I could never obtain as a teen. I'm really looking for a carved top and US hardware, with everything be stock. That's basically it. I know every PRS is going to be lovely for the most part.
So, now that I'm done rambling, can someone knock some sense into me? Do I pull the trigger on the 305 knowing they don't make them anymore, it's spotless, has a carved top, and checks off all of my wants...or do I let this one go and hope for a good deal down the road? I feel this sense of urgency but I know it's GAS.
305 lovers? Haters? Please tell me why.