andy474x
Knows the Drill
While we're all waiting for Les to announce his new arrival, I'll talk S2. Playing my standard satin yesterday, and I noticed some light, barely worth mentioning buckle rash forming - almost like minuscule indentations in the wood. With a finish that's more in the wood than on it, and that wood being mahogany, I'm not surprised. Also noticed the matte feel on the neck is transitioning to more of a smooth sheen in the areas I play most.
On my brand new PRS, and let me tell you how much it bothers me - NONE!!! I think these satins are going to break in quick, like when a new pair of shoes stretch and mold to fit your foot. And they're going to age well too - I'm not going out of my way to abuse mine by any means, but it's going to look killer as it starts to show signs of use, especially if finish wears through on the neck and some of the edges of the body. The natural wood showing will be a great look with the black.
Sounds great too. Compared to its semi hollow sibling, the standard has more presence and cut, a twangy, thrashy sounding midrange . Definitely a screamer! The comparison brings to mind what PRS has described the 85/15 pickups to do tonally. Although I'm sure there are different nuances to both. I'm not saying the CE24 isn't worth it, but for half the price and I'm hearing this much cut, what an insane deal the satins are!
On my brand new PRS, and let me tell you how much it bothers me - NONE!!! I think these satins are going to break in quick, like when a new pair of shoes stretch and mold to fit your foot. And they're going to age well too - I'm not going out of my way to abuse mine by any means, but it's going to look killer as it starts to show signs of use, especially if finish wears through on the neck and some of the edges of the body. The natural wood showing will be a great look with the black.
Sounds great too. Compared to its semi hollow sibling, the standard has more presence and cut, a twangy, thrashy sounding midrange . Definitely a screamer! The comparison brings to mind what PRS has described the 85/15 pickups to do tonally. Although I'm sure there are different nuances to both. I'm not saying the CE24 isn't worth it, but for half the price and I'm hearing this much cut, what an insane deal the satins are!