On The Hunt for My First PRS

[dogrocketp]

I have yet to play an S2 24 fretter that I didn’t like. Standard, Custom……..they’ve all been great. Remember the 24 fret Custom is what started it all. That being said, there is no wrong answer. That’s why so many of us have more than one.

 

[RickP]

Look on Reverb or in shops for a core Mira. There are several up for $1300 or less in great shape. They’re super nice guitars, light and resonant. Think mix between SG and LP Junior. You can spot the ones I’m referring to most easily by the pickguard. Heres a link to one for reference (not associated with seller, btw, just an example):

PRS Mira 2007 - 2013 | Reverb

Introduced as a low-cost Core model in 2007, the double-cutaway Paul Reed Smith Mira featured a mahogany body and neck, 24-fret rosewood fretboard, and newly-designed Mira humbucking pickups. This model was discontinued in 2013 and replaced with the S2 Mira.

reverb.com

 

[Uncle Bob]

My gut is telling me to go with an S2 as well. I think the SE will leave me wanting more but we will see if that changes once I find a few to play.

Be wary of your gut then, it’s misleading you!

Objectively, there isn’t a great deal of difference between the two, yet one can cost twice as much as the other one...

My advice, as always, ignore what it says on the headstock, play as many as you can and buy the one that chooses you ;-)

 

[RobG814]

Be wary of your gut then, it’s misleading you!

Objectively, there isn’t a great deal of difference between the two, yet one can cost twice as much as the other one...

My advice, as always, ignore what it says on the headstock, play as many as you can and buy the one that chooses you ;-)

After playing both, the S2 more than justified the cost difference in my opinion. I thought the finish and feel of the guitar was much better. I also checked out a CE24 and that has opened up a whole new can of worms

 

[RobG814]

Look on Reverb or in shops for a core Mira. There are several up for $1300 or less in great shape. They’re super nice guitars, light and resonant. Think mix between SG and LP Junior. You can spot the ones I’m referring to most easily by the pickguard. Heres a link to one for reference (not associated with seller, btw, just an example):

PRS Mira 2007 - 2013 | Reverb

Introduced as a low-cost Core model in 2007, the double-cutaway Paul Reed Smith Mira featured a mahogany body and neck, 24-fret rosewood fretboard, and newly-designed Mira humbucking pickups. This model was discontinued in 2013 and replaced with the S2 Mira.

reverb.com

I thought the Mira might be too similar to my LP standard but I might be wrong. I am looking for something totally different than my LP or Strat.

 

[SinSir]

Without hesitation S2 Vela

I don't usually suggest off list guitars but looking at your list and what you own, get the Vela.

 

[RobG814]

Without hesitation S2 Vela

I don't usually suggest off list guitars but looking at your list and what you own, get the Vela.

I am trying to find one of those locally to check out. The videos I have seen online sound pretty amazing.