The lightest PRS guitar in the brand

[TiagoFIgueiredo]

Good afternoon to all and thanks for reading my first topic. I hope i am in the right place, if not i apologize.




My name is Tiago, im 32years old, and i am a new member and also a recent fonder of PRS.





Im looking to get a new guitar, and i would like to get some opinions from the more experienced people here in the forum, to which of the PRS guitars is the lightest ever produced.




Somebody recommended me a guitar around 5lbs, which is the PRS mira X, but i have seen that many new models were released.... (im also looking if possible something with nice metal tuning pegs, like the jackson KingV)




Can anybody share their opinions or comments ?




Thanks !

 

[jcha008]

If you're looking for light it doesn't get lighter than a Hollowbody. But they do sound different, so it depends if you like it or not.

 

[Bluesboy998]

Mira semi hollow

 

[jcha008]

Mira semi hollow

Oh yea, this will be super light!

 

[NomadMike]

Actually the S2 Mira solid and semi-hollows are about the same weight, seems often within 2 to 5 ounces of each other.

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

PRS Air Guitar.

Here's a pic:
















5lbs? That is light!

As nomadmike points out, it's hard to pin down exactly as natural variation can add or take away a pound or two.

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

PRS Vela in the dealer section. 6lbs.

 

[alantig]

I was going to say one of the white ones. The black ones are pretty dark. And I've never seen them as cheap as 5 pounds, but I haven't dug that deep.

I don't know why everyone else is talking about the weight...

 

[mezzio]

Custom 24 Floyd!!!

J/k

Mira semi hollow

I finally got to pick one up a couple weeks ago, it was like an acoustic compared to the 408 next to it, I almost felt like I was gonna break it if I played it too hard, lol.

 

[Pinch]

PRS Air Guitar.

Here's a pic:
















5lbs? That is light!

As nomadmike points out, it's hard to pin down exactly as natural variation can add or take away a pound or two.

LOL, You just made my day!!

 

[veinbuster]

My hollow body is about 5 lbs. It is a very light and very versatile guitar - particularly with piezo.

 

[CVS]

I have a Hollowbody 1 (no piezo) - the lightest weight guitar I have ever owned (but a tone monster & very versatile)

 

[TiagoFIgueiredo]

Hey guys, first of all thanks for so many nice opionions and feedback, truly appreciated. The PRS is becoming my favourite guitar even tough i havent touched one yet.....





Could someone kindly post a link to this PRS air guitar ? (i could not see the picture)




So, in conclusion, and i truly believe the hollow body must be a superb guitar, my idea is to get a guitar than is light and not too big, so she can travel with me, so for now im going for the electric guitar. But i wanna share 2 questions if someone can give their opinions on it.



1st - Is there a good dealer in the UK ? (or someone here from the uk that can recomend me a place where maybe i can see and try some prs guitars? )



2nd - Luckily for guitar players, there are so many models and colours, that im so confused, so im tryin to guide myself for the weigh for now (even tought i now it might influence the sound), and i know for some its only the design thats different, but here's what i got until now :


PRS Mira X
PRS Mira S2
PRS Starla
PRS Custom 24 Floyd
PRS S2 Singlecut
PRS Air
PRS Vela
PRS Korina Mira
PRS 245 SE Soapbar
PRS CE22 or 24
PRS Bernie Marsden signature SE

and then there is also these signature model ones..... this below and the carlos santana one..dave navarro, bersnie marsden and so on, so im quite indecise..........


http://www.andertons.co.uk/solid-bo...71/prs-se-bernie-marsden-signature-guitar.asp



Also i have also read some people believe the S2 new models dont sound as good as the previous ones.......... But for what i have seen, i am the type of person who will own more than one guitar if he really likes them



What do you guys think ?

Opionions are very welcomed ! tks

 

[markintime]

So you're 32? Therefore young and strong, so weight is no problem. Any PRSi should fit the bill nicely. You have already found Anderton's, and they will be most happy to guide you on your quest. As far as sound, only you can tell what sounds good to you, and that is by visiting a store such as Anderton's and playing them until you find one you like.

I have never seen an air guitar, either. I don't think PRS makes one of those... .

 

[Whitecat]

I used to own a KL1812 that was 5.5lbs. It was slightly lighter than my old HBII, astonishingly.

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

Hi Tiago.... No Air Guitar. Just a little joke.

Whereabouts in the UK are you?

I'm about 10 miles East of Liverpool and my main port of call for some serious PRS shopping is SoundAffectsMusic in Ormskirk (North of Liverpool heading towards Southport). There's also Dawsons Music and PMT Music in Manchester but with a more limited supply.

Plenty others I could name but let me know where you are based.

 

[prsrocker1988]

My S2 Singlecut Semi-Hollow is nice and light.

 

[TiagoFIgueiredo]

Thanks again by the nice feedback guys. So yesterday i tried a PRS S2 Singlecut inshop, very nice feel guitars. And i got some ideas now of what i want.



by the way, Mikegarveyblues, im in Northern Ireland, how about yourself ?




Im looking definitely for a regular pattern neck, or even better a wide thin neck, so i was recommended me a PRS SE custom 24





Im also highly considering the mira, which i believe its the lightest of them all, anyone knows if they have wide thin necks ?
(the only thing about the miras is they come with this white or black pickguards i dont fancy, id rather have a guitar all in the same colour......)



So thats about it..... (there is also the korina model i cant seem to find out the weight...does anyone know?) ...remember im a learning amateur and this will be to couple my acoustic guitar





Opinions are welcomed.
Good easter all, happy weekend yall

 

[TiagoFIgueiredo]

an extra question........ does anybody know the which specific mira model is this one below ?






http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...Electric-Guitar-Rock-ON/300042_304107069.html




opinions are welcomed

 

[ChrisCst22]

The pictures are of a Core Mira, which has been discontinued and reborn as an S2 model only.

The website however, is a chinese seller that sells fake guitars. If you actually bought one through that site, it would be absolutely nothing like the pictures. It wouldn't be a PRS!