WA Paul
All dogs go to heaven
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- May 11, 2017
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Whoa! Killer looking guitar! So far all of these new 2020s have killer tops."Donor Guitar" for 5815 LT+ Pickups for the 2016 Private Stock SC 594 has arrived! (5815s are going into this one...)
It's a beauty. Full 2020 specs, new tuners, Nitro Finish, etc.
I have to say, these 2020 models are amazing. The Nitro finish IMO makes a huge difference. In 2017 I pretty much gave up on the Core and WL DC and SC 594s and went all-in on the Private Stocks - I really preferred the feel and tone of the Private Stocks, there was a huge difference for me. I think the Nitro finish on the Private Stocks versus the V12 on the Core and WL ones were a big part of that. The Core and WL 594s were still fantastic guitars in their own right, but the Private Stocks were at another level altogether for me. With these 2020's, the gap is narrowed SIGNIFICANTLY. (Which my wallet is very happy for!)
I still think Private Stocks are well worth the delta for the premium fit and finish, the Maple Binding and the custom finishes, sick tops and custom inlays, but feel and tone are now very close.
This one has an amazing resonance to it (even unplugged) that is stellar.
Nice job PRS team - these 2020 models are KILLER!!
Totally agree with you about the nitro finish - I gave up on Core and W/L too because of it (except maybe satin finish, but I prefer high gloss nitro). Changing the core line to nitro was a great move! I haven’t tried a 2020 yet, but I’m sure they’re terrific.