Just curious.
I’m just curious.
You get defensive that some people with years of experience and many brands of guitars, and even many high end brands and high end modes from the usuals (Gibson and Fedner) say that they prefer PRS over all other brands overall.
Not sure what you're talking about. I've never seemed or been defensive about people preferring any brand over another brand or being any kind of brand loyal.
So, This is putting words in my mouth a bit. I've said time and time again, whether talking about pedals, amps or guitars that I'll never be loyal to one specific brand because I like seeing what other brands have to offer at their best. This shouldn't come to a shock to you because you are already familiar enough to have known that I customize (have customized lots of) guitars. I have also stated multiple threads that, if someone finds something that works for them, good for them. If they want to create a pedalboard consisting of pedals from only one brand, ood for them. If they favor a guitar brand over another, also good for them.
I would never discourage anyone from being free to enjoy what they want, how they want. That's not me, by all means show me where I've done any of that lol I'm not interested in telling people how to spend their money. Or how to enjoy their gear. Never would.
I’ll never say that one style guitar is “right” for everyone, and I’ll never say that you should think PRS is the best brand because some people here think that.
I know this is a PRS forum, but we’re open to talk about what other guitars you have here. There are many members here who own high end Gibsons, Custom Shop Fenders, and many other high end boutique brands. What other high end guitars do you have? CS Fenders? Higher end Les Pauls? Boutique brands? Again, just trying to understand your point of reference when you mention other brands that are equal to PRS. You make that statement, at the same time you’re saying that the lower end PRS are no better than your $200 Squire, which frankly, is something most people wouldn’t agree with. But if you’re a hard core strat lover and that is just YOU in a guitar, then some Squires are pretty nice for the money. But comparing them to PRS, even SE’s, is not something most would agree with overall. Just trying to gain some perspective here.
I've never got defensive over people's experiences, I think it's the other way around. There's been alot of flip-flopping from some members about my perspectives since I've got here. And that's not because I am constantly changing my perspective but rather because people don't like what I have to say.
For example, I have stated pros and cons about Fender and members have called that hate, I've stated the pros and cons about the SE line and people try to make it seem like either I'm too inexperienced to make the call or discard the evidence of PRS' quality control issues that have been recorded and exists. I already provided you with videos, threads from this forum and other forums by other people that state exactly what I've claimed. In that same effect, I've stated what I like and don't like about Fender and that's been claimed to be hate as well. I have had nothing but good experiences with both companies but yet speaking truthfully about these experiences or desires have been tainted and twisted a bit.
My cheap Squiers are quality, they play great, sound great and feel great, despite bring affordable. You keep zero-ing on things you want to capitalize on and discard the positive in what I've said.. not sure why you're not acknowledging that I said that these Squiers that I'm comparing the SE line with are equal to Fender's low grade Mexican guitars- which are still good. Maybe you take insult to that, I don't because I don't feel the need to have loyalty to any company..
Cheaper guitars (Chinese made and the like) as we who are experienced, all know, are getting better and better. I would say never underestimate them or take a comparison to them as an insult. Which is what members here have taken my comparison as.
I already mentioned that the Poplar body, the dry Maple neck of the Silver Sky SE and the radius are similar to that of my Squier Sonic (and the average Squier strat). If I ever find or play a Fender strat with more in common, my experience and perspective may change....
Eh, what I own...
I have already posted pics and videos of my Custom Shop strats, however I stopped after I was accused of hate for Fender Custom Shop, period. I have 3 Fender Custom Shop strats, and 1 Custom Shop teles, 1 American standard strat, 2 Mexican strats, 3 Mexican teles, 1 Japanese strat, 1 Chinese strat, and 1 Korean strat. But why do I need to prove anything to people who have already made up their minds about me?
*Sarcastically* Clearly I have no experience and no idea what I'm talking about. Not only am I incapable of being able to compare the Silver Sky SE to any of those strats. Joking aside, I'm not offended at all. I just don't really care to prove anything since it's already been proven. Just because I state it that way, doesn't mean I'm offended, if I got that offended or bothered over it, I'd likely be gone from the forum. Especially since this forum doesn't have much activity anyway.
You stated in the other thread already that it's the first time you've seen someone compare the SE Silver Sky to Squiers, I showed you already that this is indeed very common and has been a thing far before I came along. You seem offended by it and for that I apologize. Don't feel like you have to white knight PRS because it's not by any means an insult to say they are like Squiers with some minor improvements.
As far as my response to this specific thread, it can't get much neutral or loving than that. If I have to elaborate for people to grasp further, it means that PRS has gained a newfound respect for me and they're as good as can get, even with brands like Fender and Gibson, and the others. I see that now.
There's alot if fanboying and white knighting on the forum which is expected because it's a PRS fan forum, so do I really believe we can discuss the good, bad and the ugly without some backlash? Not at all, already got the backlash lol That doesn't bother me though, like I said, it's kinda expected. Much like a video game console war forum
The real question now is, regardless of my experience, if I already proved to you that it's common (outside the walls of the forum) for people to make these comparisons vs the handful of members who hang out daily on the forum, what makes your experience mean more than mine or the people who share the same perspective as me? I'm curious. How do you measure the validation or worth of amount of experience
