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You could ask them if they’d take off the (VAT) tax. As you’re an international buyer.
Upgrade to Paul's Bridge on McCarty?
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You could ask them if they’d take off the (VAT) tax. As you’re an international buyer.
bodia
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Good advice. When I bought a guitar in the UK I didn’t have to pay your ridiculous taxes!
Rod/
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I thought John Mann’s Guitar Vault had one, or at least they did a few weeks ago
strat63
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Is that the same bridge and studs as the Core guitar?I say grab a used Paul’s guitar SE. You can swap the bridge to your delight then. But beware you’ll likely fall for the Paul’s
bodia
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It is
Currently on reverb there is a guy that replaced his Paul’s sE bridge with an adjustable. I bet you could offer him $100 for the stock bridge that he’s including for free…
Lewguitar
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You'll have to take a bite and see for yourself. There's nothing that hasn't already been said that's going to make up your mind for you.
I definitely think either the PRS or the John Mann are worth it for a really good guitar that you already LOVE.
I would not buy a new bridge hoping it'll turn a pigs ear into a silk purse.
I have four Bernie Marsdens. All really good guitars. New PRS and MannMade bridges improved the tone of all them. But those guitars already sounded excellent.
Two have the PRS bridge and two have the MannMade bridge because I like them both.
I think there is a greater improvement in tone from the MannMade bridge with the adjustable brass saddles.
But I love the elegance of the PRS with just the brass inserts and it feels so smooth against my hand.
It also makes a noticeable improvement in the tone.
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I Agree With Everything You Said And Don't Doubt The Improvement. IME, The Improvement Isn't Always Much And Again I Go Back To Actual % Of Improvement Vs. Perceived Improvement Coupled With The Cost, Etc On USA Models.
Cost/value is, of course, is relative, impossible to quantify, and is sometimes based on how badly an improvement that's subtle is wanted by the player.I Agree With Everything You Said And Don't Doubt The Improvement. IME, The Improvement Isn't Always Much And Again I Go Back To Actual % Of Improvement Vs. Perceived Improvement Coupled With The Cost, Etc On USA Models.
If I had a guitar that sounded a bit plinky - this, to me is a problem with the older stop tail bridge - I'd get the new one because it fixes that problem, and the fundamental frequency of the string sounds a titch better/more solid. Fixing a perceived problem is worthwhile to me.
Would it be worth it for anyone else? I guess it depends on the player's priorities. It comes down to a value judgment that's different for everyone.
No two of us are 100% alike.
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I Get All Of That...
Again, I Wonder How Much Of That Change Is Actual Vs. Perceived? I Guess The Only Way To Know Is Switch And Record. My Thought Is Could A String Change, String Type, Brand, Etc Be As Impactful? At The Price Point Of Guitar I Am Referring To (USA) I Would Think That The Standard Hardware Would Be The Best PRS Had To Offer. Just Thinking Out Loud Here...
The new bridge with the brass inserts does indeed come standard on all of the Core one-piece stop tail guitars. There's no need to buy a new bridge on the recent models, they already have it.I Get All Of That...
Again, I Wonder How Much Of That Change Is Actual Vs. Perceived? I Guess The Only Way To Know Is Switch And Record. My Thought Is Could A String Change, String Type, Brand, Etc Be As Impactful? At The Price Point Of Guitar I Am Referring To (USA) I Would Think That The Standard Hardware Would Be The Best PRS Had To Offer. Just Thinking Out Loud Here...
As you know, I do mixing, mastering, composing, audio postproduction for a living. 32 years of experience have taught me to trust what I'm hearing. It seems that clients also trust what I'm hearing, because they usually come back with important projects.
I don't think I experience confirmation bias. But I wouldn't say it's impossible.
Others like to verify what they're hearing with measurements - that's also great. Whatever works I'm good with.
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Rod/
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I’ve found this to be very true as well when I upgraded the bridge on my ‘93 CU22…….
Lewguitar
Old Know It All
I don't think Paul would be putting those bridges on Core guitars unless he was convinced they made the guitar sound "better".
Probably a whole gang of players gave their feedback too and decided it was good move.
I agree. But there are skeptics who think that regardless, PRS does new things merely to sell more guitars. I don't think that's true, but sometimes a little unbiased discussion is useful.
My experience with PRS after 32 years of playing them is that the improvements are real, and you can hear them. I think Paul really is after the holy grail thing, and that's why PRS guitars are very, very fine instruments. If that also helps sell the guitars, more power to him.
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I can’t quantify it. But I could hear an improvement to my ear on a McCarty 2015 Artist edition. I was satisfied with the upgrade. I can see why it’s the stock option nowadays and Paul’s bridge of choice on the guitar that bares his name.
Lewguitar
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Good call. Gorgeous guitar too!I guess I'm going to find out because I ordered one today. The only difference now is I'm going to put it on this McCarty instead.
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