New guy, just a couple SE's but I like 'em....

[lynnj163]

Hi, guys been lurking around for a bit, looking around and dreaming about some of you guys guitars. I've been in love with PRS since I was younger but got out of playing for several years. Recently got back into it heavily and picked up an SE245 to get me started and loved it. So, when I found a great deal on an SE Custom 24 I had to pick it up. Both were great guitars from the start but I also love working on guitars as much as playing them so I had to start modding them. Maybe one day I will be up there with you guys and have a nice American made PRS also but for now, finances say I should just be happy I got the Korean versions. I also have to say Thanks to all you guys as alot of the info I found out about these guitars came from forums. Pictures below, they're cellphone pics but its all I got. Mods for each are listed with pictures...

My first PRS an SE245:
Current Mods:
Full Rewire with 500k CTS Volume Pots, 500k Push pulls on both Tones with Orange Drop Caps.
Full Copper Shielding in all Electronics Cavities
Graphtech Tusq Nut
Switchcraft 3 way switch
Switchcraft Output Jack
Seymour Duncan Distortion Pickup Set
Grover 406C Locking Tuners
Schaller Strap Locks
Gibson Amber Lampshade Knobs




My more recent purchase an SE Custom 24...
Current Mods:
Full Rewire with CTS 500k Volume Pot, 500k Push pull Tone pot with Orange Drop Caps.
Full Copper Shielding in all Electronics Cavities
Graphtech Tusq Nut
Switchcraft Output Jack
Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Zebra Pickups
Schaller Strap Locks

 

[geese_com]

Welcome! Nothing wrong with having an SE. They are excellent guitars regardless of price!

 

[lynnj163]

Thank you sir! I agree about the value but man what I wouldn't give for a USA model!

 

[VHTStark]

Thank you sir! I agree about the value but man what I wouldn't give for a USA model!

Those are killer man.....love the upgrades! Great pickup choices as well....the Distortion set is one of my faves!

 

[László]

Beautiful guitars, and I think you've done right by them with the upgrades! :top:

 

[mojo1fan]

Nice!

 

[lynnj163]

Those are killer man.....love the upgrades! Great pickup choices as well....the Distortion set is one of my faves!

Thanks! Same here on the Distortions. Sounds great in the guitar in my opinion.

Beautiful guitars, and I think you've done right by them with the upgrades! :top:

Thanks for the kind words!

Nice!

Thanks!

 

[DHW]

Dang it... I knew I forgot something for my se 245.rewire! Amazon prime gets another workout on some copper shielding. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Bangin'! Welcome aboard.

 

[kes7u]

Beautiful guitars! Particularly loving that SE245!! Congratulations and enjoy! Welcome to the board.

 

[garrettb]

They're good guitars to start, but the mods make them great. Well done.

 

[lynnj163]

Thanks again for the kind words everyone. It is very much appreciated!

 

[bretwomack]

Very cool guitars, and I like what you've done to them

 

[KrisCHS]

Those amber knobs look awesome on the grey/black singlecut

 

[GS1]

They look great, wish I could replace the pickups/electronics myself.

 

[sleary]

Great se's ...congratulations

 

[Hopeful Sinner]

Man I love that Singlecut! Looks outstanding!

Welcome to the fold...

 

[lynnj163]

Thanks fellas.

They look great, wish I could replace the pickups/electronics myself.

It's really not that hard man, just takes some patience. I learned everything I know from the internet and playing around. You can find a wiring diagram for just about any configuration you can think of online. I love being able to do the setups and repair/mods on my own stuff, makes it that much more rewarding to have a great playing instrument. Plus, it saves a ton of money in the long run.

 

[GS1]

Thanks fellas.



It's really not that hard man, just takes some patience. I learned everything I know from the internet and playing around. You can find a wiring diagram for just about any configuration you can think of online. I love being able to do the setups and repair/mods on my own stuff, makes it that much more rewarding to have a great playing instrument. Plus, it saves a ton of money in the long run.

I actually have a super cheapo Epi that has a stripped pot, and have been thinking of replacing it myself. I guess I might get a soldering iron and give it a go! (Even though I have never used one in my life!)

 

[lynnj163]

I actually have a super cheapo Epi that has a stripped pot, and have been thinking of replacing it myself. I guess I might get a soldering iron and give it a go! (Even though I have never used one in my life!)

Do it man. I also had never used a soldering iron when I first started. It was a little frustrating at first but now everything goes great. There are youtube videos to teach you just about anything you could want to do to your guitar and like I said it is so much more rewarding and cheaper to do these things yourself. I remember when I was younger having to pay to get my guitar setup and never quite being happy with the way it was returned to me. I just thought that was the way it should be setup and I just needed to get use to it. Thats what made me want to learn and once you can do it yourself, it allows you to make tiny adjustments until it feels perfect for you (without paying everytime) and suddenly at least in my case the guitar is so much more fun to play. Sounds like you have a good candidate to learn on so why not? Start slow and learn the basics first, it really comes down to patience when working on guitars. That's where I started and now I'm doing full rewires, setups, replacing components, leveling and crowning frets, you name it. I can't think of anything I would take my guitar in for other than maybe paint. Hopefully I can figure that out soon enough!