PRS Custom 24 - such a versatile guitar - videos

[TheCraftsman]

man we’re not seeing a lot of those prices this side of the pond

 

[HowieJams]

man we’re not seeing a lot of those prices this side of the pond

What are you guys seeing?

 

[TheCraftsman]

Depends where you look but used gear and especially PRS in Europe is steep 2.5-5k is usually what I see for Core models in good shape

 

[HowieJams]

Depends where you look but used gear and especially PRS in Europe is steep 2.5-5k is usually what I see for Core models in good shape

That is crazy.
How about Gibsons?
In the USA they are inflated, used Standards are $2000-$2200 here

 

[TheCraftsman]

That is crazy.
How about Gibsons?
In the USA they are inflated, used Standards are $2000-$2200 here

for sure cheaper there but once you lump on the import taxes and shipping it kind of balances - not checked LP used for a long time, as always a lot of expectant buyers not realising that supply outweighs demand

 

[TheCraftsman]

As an example of the expectation someone is selling a 20th CU22 not special top dragons II and they’re asking north of 3k , hell I probably paid way above for my CU24 10Top but it spoke and I couldn’t be happier with it, it’s a tremendous instrument

 

[HowieJams]

As an example of the expectation someone is selling a 20th CU22 not special top dragons II and they’re asking north of 3k , hell I probably paid way above for my CU24 10Top but it spoke and I couldn’t be happier with it, it’s a tremendous instrument

they can ask, but I can't see hem getting that, I don't care where they are.

 

[DeltaBlues]

What would you say the point of diminishing returns on a PRS is? Is a 5k one that much better than a 3k? I know it's subjective. But what's a good price point that gets you all the great things about a PRS without going into crazy land (5k+)?

 

[DISTORT6]

What would you say the point of diminishing returns on a PRS is? Is a 5k one that much better than a 3k? I know it's subjective. But what's a good price point that gets you all the great things about a PRS without going into crazy land (5k+)?

Used core.

 

[HowieJams]

What would you say the point of diminishing returns on a PRS is? Is a 5k one that much better than a 3k? I know it's subjective. But what's a good price point that gets you all the great things about a PRS without going into crazy land (5k+)?

I was trying to sell my 2000 PRS Custom 24 Core with Bird Inlays (not a 10 top) and asking $1900 and the best offer I got was $1500 or $1600.
It is a great guitar, just not a Brand New Great Guitar.
There was no way I was letting it go for $1600.
I might have accepted $1750, definitely $1800 if that gives you an idea of resale value.

I would never buy a PRS Brand New for $4690, maybe $3500-$3700, but $4690? Look for a 20% off sale, and call and have them extend it to PRS, they probably will, but can't advertise it.
I would say on a Newer 10 top model I wouldn't pay more than $2500-$2700 on a pre-owned model, but that is just me.

PRS are kind of like Jaguar automobiles, they depreciate as soon as you buy them.
Of course you will see a lot of used PRS selling for more than that, but you will also notice they just sit there on the sites.

Bottom line, if I were in the market for a PRS Custom 24 core model, I would look for a used one at a low price.
Sub $2000 for one in great condition, grab it, if you love it you can always trade up for one with the exact specs you are looking for.
If you don't love it, you can flip it at minimal loss.

Hope this helps, just my opinions.

 

[Gtrbldr]

I was trying to sell my 2000 PRS Custom 24 Core with Bird Inlays (not a 10 top) and asking $1900 and the best offer I got was $1500 or $1600.
It is a great guitar, just not a Brand New Great Guitar.
There was no way I was letting it go for $1600.
I might have accepted $1750, definitely $1800 if that gives you an idea of resale value.

I would never buy a PRS Brand New for $4690, maybe $3500-$3700, but $4690? Look for a 20% off sale, and call and have them extend it to PRS, they probably will, but can't advertise it.
I would say on a Newer 10 top model I wouldn't pay more than $2500-$2700 on a pre-owned model, but that is just me.

PRS are kind of like Jaguar automobiles, they depreciate as soon as you buy them.
Of course you will see a lot of used PRS selling for more than that, but you will also notice they just sit there on the sites.

Bottom line, if I were in the market for a PRS Custom 24 core model, I would look for a used one at a low price.
Sub $2000 for one in great condition, grab it, if you love it you can always trade up for one with the exact specs you are looking for.
If you don't love it, you can flip it at minimal loss.

Hope this helps, just my opinions.

Sad but true. Especially the CU24 depreciates rather steeply, at least where I live. Bought my 57/08 ltd CU24 as a NOS from the store after sitting there for 10 yrs. Got a good deal, like end of the nineties pricing, but it speaks volumes that guitar did not sell and would not fetch a great price if I would decide to flip it.

 

[HowieJams]

Sad but true. Especially the CU24 depreciates rather steeply, at least where I live. Bought my 57/08 ltd CU24 as a NOS from the store after sitting there for 10 yrs. Got a good deal, like end of the nineties pricing, but it speaks volumes that guitar did not sell and would not fetch a great price if I would decide to flip it.

That is crazy.
Gibson has no problem selling new for High prices and resale seems to be a little better, but I would not look forward to the bath I would take if I tried to flip my $6500 Gibson R9 or my $4900 R8.

I think the used market for guitars in general is extremely soft right now.

I always price my gear the lowest on Reverb, ebay, etc...

The fact that I could not sell my PRS Custom 24 for $1800-$1900 speaks volumes.

 

[dogrocketp]

The market is extremely soft. My Core SAS is priced at the bottom, and sitting there.

 

[TheCraftsman]

Sub 2k for a used CU24 in great condition ain’t happening in Europe

 

[HowieJams]

The market is extremely soft. My Core SAS is priced at the bottom, and sitting there.

That's where mine was, tons of watchers, no serious offers.

Sub 2k for a used CU24 in great condition ain’t happening in Europe

Wish you were hear, I would have a great one for you.

 

[Gtrbldr]

That's where mine was, tons of watchers, no serious offers.

Wish you were hear, I would have a great one for you.

I actually do see them in holland lately. However, used market and holland is soft as soft can be. We do not have a real band culture. We are more a country of DJs...

 

[TheCraftsman]

Yes Holland and Italy tend to have some reasonable used markets, I got mine from Germany but as I said I did may a a decent chunk of change for it. Looking at list price for the model in 2011 I don’t feel it was overly inflated for its spec and condition (about 60% of then list price)

 

[DeltaBlues]

Sounds like it might be a good time to pick up a used one. I've been eyeballing some from around 89-90 for some personal, nostalgic reasons. How do the dragon pick ups compare to the 85/15?

 

[Gtrbldr]

I doubt the 89/90 has dragons. Probably T/B or HFS/VB.

But definately different beast than the 85/15. A lot more output and more mid focussed (HFS/VB), compared to the lower output, more wide freq. response.

 

[DeltaBlues]

I doubt the 89/90 has dragons. Probably T/B or HFS/VB.

But definately different beast than the 85/15. A lot more output and more mid focussed (HFS/VB), compared to the lower output, more wide freq. response.

I have a lot of high output guitars, I'd probably use the PRS for more smooth, fusion world music-ish kinda stuff (ambient arpeggios and creamy leads). So it sounds like I should go for 85/15s. When did they appear on the scene?