PRS SE Custom 24 comes without a gig bag. Is it the same guitar or cheaper version?

[Haffe]

PRS SE Custom 24 came without a gig bag. Is it the same guitar or cheaper version?

Hey guys
First post from a happy owner of a Santana SE guitar since 2012.
A while ago I started thinking about buying my second SE. Tried several models in a local GC and was surprised with versatility and bright, airy tone of a SE Custom 24. When I came back after couple of days it was sold so I purchased the same model online. Today it was delivered in a triangular box and without a gig bag. I was a bit disappointed, got to a customer service and the guy said the order was shipped directly from PRS. "Also it's not advertised to come with a gig bag."
Honestly, I don't care about that gig bag very much since I have couple of spare ones. My question is - do you guys think that the guitar that goes without a bag is of the same quality/wood grade/electronics as the one with a bag? Isn't it kinda cheaper version aimed at cheaper customers?
I was always happy with the tone and quality of my SE Santana. Wouldn't like to have a major disappointment with my new Custom 24.
Any advice would be highly appreciated.

 

[jetydosa]

All SEs come with a gig bag. GC screwed up. They do this with cases on PRSes too, Ive seen it many times before.

 

[CoreyT]

This has been hashed out here many times.
Guitar Center does not get a gig bag from PRS.
Other dealers do.

By the way, my intro to PRS was a 2012 SE Santana, and my next purchace was a 2012 SE Custom 24 also.

 

[László]

GC doesn't get them because they asked not to get them.

Cheapskate bastids! Buy elsewhere next time.

 

[CoreyT]

GC doesn't get them because they asked not to get them.

Cheapskate bastids! Buy elsewhere next time.

And trust Les, there will be a next time.
PRS guitars are like Lays Potato Chips.
You cannot stop at just one, two, or even three

 

[jetydosa]

This has been hashed out here many times.
Guitar Center does not get a gig bag from PRS.
Other dealers do.

Wow I checked GC/MFs site and you are right. Ive never heard this before. Well if this is not a ringing endorsement to buy elsewhere! Ha

To the OP , though, enjoy the guitar, its the same quality as anywhere else.

 

[Haffe]

Thanks, folks, foryour input!
I knowthat selling SEs without bags is GC's dealer preference. Took it from thatthread http://prsguitars.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-2468.html Not a biggy for me.
I justwould be happy to make sure that my SE CU24 is of the same quality(wood/electronics/craftsmanship) as any SE CU24 selling elsewhere with a bag. Not some stuffthat didn't pass QC in Korea for some reason...

 

[Sage]

You have nothing to worry about. It's the exact same build quality you'll find elsewhere.

 

[jcolmn]

You have nothing to worry about. It's the exact same build quality you'll find elsewhere.

they just want to be able to sell you a case or gig bag separately.

i bought a Boss ME 80 from them and was able to negotiate a $29.99 A/C adaptor into the deal for free. I thought I did well only to find that if you buy a ME 80 anywhere else, the adaptor comes with it in the box for the same price.