SE Bernie Marsden details?

[bhendric1]

I'm thinking of grabbing a SE 245. What are the differences between that and the SE Marsden? Which one would you all recommend? I had a 2009 Singlecut that I sold and have regretted it ever since so I want to get another. I'm just not familiar with the Bernie Marsden and want to find out of that may be the better choice.

 

[DarkPenguin]

Off the top of my head... different controls (2 vs 4) and scale (25" vs 24.5"). I think the pickups are the same.

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

Hey B1!

Similarities.... Both singlecut. Both 24.5" scale. Both 2 x SE245 humbuckers. Same bridge. 3 way switch.

Differences... The Bernie has a bound neck. The neck is a unique carve based on Bernie's '59 Les Paul. Fractionally larger than the 245's wide fat. The Bernie is 2 x V & 1 x T whereas the 245 is standard 2 v 2 t. The Bernie has classic 'Gromet' style tuners.

Personally, I feel the Bernie is the more classic looking guitar and the neck seems to give it a more 'full' sound although that's highly subjective.

I have a demo of the Bernie in my sig below. Both good guitars. If you feel you need 2 volumes and 2 tones go for the 245 but the Bernie is a stunning guitar!

 

[DarkPenguin]

Oh! It is 24.5"!

 

[AP515]

I think the Bernie is thicker as well. Something like 1/8 inch thicker.

 

[bricel24]

Out of the handful of SE245's I've tried, I know my Bernie weighs less than them as well. Mine clocks in at 7.6lbs.

 

[AP515]

Out of the handful of SE245's I've tried, I know my Bernie weighs less than them as well. Mine clocks in at 7.6lbs.

I don't think that's the norm. Mine is heavier than most SE's at 8 1/2.

 

[dogrocketp]

Can`t go wrong either way.

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

I think mine is around the 8lbs mark.

 

[bricel24]

I don't think that's the norm. Mine is heavier than most SE's at 8 1/2.

I think mine is around the 8lbs mark.

Geez I think I lucked out then