PRS Newbie

[Alnus Rubra]

Good day all,

New to the PRS community. I am an Ibanez guy and have been since I began playing... but I've been perseverating on getting a PRS down the road, more specifically a PRS CE Custom 24. From what I've been told, I've been told that playing a PRS is a cross between playing an Ibanez S Prestige and a Gibson Les Paul, in terms of comfort and feel. Is this true?

Also, would any of you consider a PRS as a "shredding" guitar? Was very curious of what you guys think.

Would love to hear any feedback. Thank you so much. Looking forward to interacting with the PRS community.

Rock on!

Check our Sophie Burrell on instagram (PRS Artist) and I think you’ll find your answer.

 

[show_a_little_faith]

Hi, thank you for your reply! In your humble opinion, what PRS model(s) would you use to play progressive-style, or guitar solo-type stuff (a la Steve Vai or Angel Vivaldi)?

To me, the Mark Holcomb SE comes closest to Ibanez in that it has an ultra flat radius (20, which is actually even flatter than most Ibanez which are often 15 or 16) and the 24 frets. Holcomb's are designed for 10-52 strings, and set-up to be tuned down a full step. Meaning, the nut slots are cut a little wider on the 3 bass strings, and the guitar has a slightly longer (25.5") scale than most PRS (25).

 

[Jimmy Ramone]

Sorry I’m no help. I’ve got five different PRSi and love them all, but the only thing I can shred is lettuce for salads.

 

[Floyd_Argus]

Good day all,

New to the PRS community. I am an Ibanez guy and have been since I began playing... but I've been perseverating on getting a PRS down the road, more specifically a PRS CE Custom 24. From what I've been told, I've been told that playing a PRS is a cross between playing an Ibanez S Prestige and a Gibson Les Paul, in terms of comfort and feel. Is this true?

Also, would any of you consider a PRS as a "shredding" guitar? Was very curious of what you guys think.

Would love to hear any feedback. Thank you so much. Looking forward to interacting with the PRS community.

Rock on!

Do you not have a store or two near where you live that carries a few different PRS models for you to try out?