andretoscano
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Ok.
So I know I'm asking for it, but bear with me for a second, please...
Put yourself in my shoes. You're not rich, you've been saving, and you live in a small european country where it's difficult to try good quality guitars.
That forces me to spend more time online, reading these forums, studying websites, learning with others experience's, watching (a lot!) of YouTube videos, etc. etc.
And I've narrowed down my choice to two guitars, in the hope they don't disappoint me when I finally get my hands on them.
It's either going to be a PRS S2 Custom 24 (30th Anniv.), or a Parker Nitefly Ghost (RF522).
I know people in this forum will be partial to the PRS choice (no sh*t?), but here are my appreciations so far for both models.
Hopefully, you can help me decide why I should get the PRS over the Parker.
PRS S2 Custom 24 (30th anniv.)
- it's beautiful!
- from what I've heard over the web, it sounds full and organic, great for rock/hard-rock/metal (stuff that I play 70% of the time)
- saw some videos detailing the production methods, and enjoyed the great care they put into the manufacturing process
- the price seems fair
Parker Nitefly RF522 Ghost
- somewhat more excentric and cool design factor (very light)
- has the piezo pickup for acoustic sounds, which I'll probably use every once in a while (and it's always nice to know it's there on tap)
- seems like the ability to maintain tunning is one of its biggest strengths
- from what I've heard, sounds like it's a great guitar for clean/jazzy/bluesy sounds, very transparent and articulate, although I'm not sure if it's a good guitar for rock/hard/metal stuff
- it's a tad on the expensive side
Again, I know you people will be partial to the PRS, and that's why I'm here.
If you were in my shoes, what would make you choose the PRS over the Parker?
Thanks!
Best regards.
André
So I know I'm asking for it, but bear with me for a second, please...
Put yourself in my shoes. You're not rich, you've been saving, and you live in a small european country where it's difficult to try good quality guitars.
That forces me to spend more time online, reading these forums, studying websites, learning with others experience's, watching (a lot!) of YouTube videos, etc. etc.
And I've narrowed down my choice to two guitars, in the hope they don't disappoint me when I finally get my hands on them.
It's either going to be a PRS S2 Custom 24 (30th Anniv.), or a Parker Nitefly Ghost (RF522).
I know people in this forum will be partial to the PRS choice (no sh*t?), but here are my appreciations so far for both models.
Hopefully, you can help me decide why I should get the PRS over the Parker.
PRS S2 Custom 24 (30th anniv.)
- it's beautiful!
- from what I've heard over the web, it sounds full and organic, great for rock/hard-rock/metal (stuff that I play 70% of the time)
- saw some videos detailing the production methods, and enjoyed the great care they put into the manufacturing process
- the price seems fair
Parker Nitefly RF522 Ghost
- somewhat more excentric and cool design factor (very light)
- has the piezo pickup for acoustic sounds, which I'll probably use every once in a while (and it's always nice to know it's there on tap)
- seems like the ability to maintain tunning is one of its biggest strengths
- from what I've heard, sounds like it's a great guitar for clean/jazzy/bluesy sounds, very transparent and articulate, although I'm not sure if it's a good guitar for rock/hard/metal stuff
- it's a tad on the expensive side
Again, I know you people will be partial to the PRS, and that's why I'm here.
If you were in my shoes, what would make you choose the PRS over the Parker?
Thanks!
Best regards.
André
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