Hey PRS Family,
So the story is I am getting a Zach Meyers PRS SE for $400 bucks because I basically have a rich friend who bought it, played it once, and decided he didn't like it. Lucky me. I also have these laying around which are going in there:
Seymour Duncan APH-2n Alnico II Pro Slash Humbucker Electric Guitar Neck Pickup Zebra
eymour Duncan - 11014-13-Z - Antiquity JB Model Zebra
Since the guitar is $800 new, I figured i'd spend another $400 on making this bad boy sound, feel and play as good as possible and really see what an SE can be. I need help with some mods though since I am not familiar with a lot of after market mods, especially to a PRS. BTW, i think this is the best guitar for under $1000 bucks, hands down.
First mod (aside from the pickups which wont cost me anything) are locking tuners. I am trying to decide between these: (i am looking for the best quality as this function is important to me).
Gotoh Mini 510 3+3 Guitar Tuners with Metal Knobs, Cosmo Black
Gotoh Magnum Lock-Trad 3+3 Guitar Tuners, Black
Kluson 3 Per Side Locking Revolution Series G-Mount Non-Collared Tuning Machines
NICKEL - Magnum Lock Vintage Locking Tuners, Compatible with Gibson 3x3 - Gotoh SD90-MGT-05M
RATIO ELECTRIC LOCKING MACHINE HEADS 3+3 (PLEASE SELECT FINISH AND BUTTON STYLE)
If anyone knows of any milk bottle locking tuners that are high end, please let me know!
After that, i'll have between $250-300 left to really make sure this becomes the best ZM PRS SE possible.
I tried looking this up but everywhere you go, everyone has different experience with their PRS and their own opinion. It looks like a new saddle should be installed, any opinions on which to buy and install there? Also, i've read the switch can be shitty, who makes good switches? And lastly, any personal experience or opinions you want to add are welcome. So at $400 i am starting with a new PRS SE and the SD pickups (which should sound awesome in there). Then the locking tuners are important to me which should be another $100-150. What would y'all upgrade with the last $250-300? Thanks and i'll post pics and audio once this project is completed.
Please keep in mind, when helping me (thank you for doing so), I am looking for the best quality part. Pretend money isn't an issue here. I really appreciate any feedback and suggestions. I cant wait to assemble this with the new parts and see how great I can make it sound and play. Thanks everyone!
Oh, does anyone know of any company that sells the plastic piece on the headstock? I don't want to have the dudes name up there. If I can even get a blank one, i might be able to paint it similar to the top. Thanks again!
So the story is I am getting a Zach Meyers PRS SE for $400 bucks because I basically have a rich friend who bought it, played it once, and decided he didn't like it. Lucky me. I also have these laying around which are going in there:
Seymour Duncan APH-2n Alnico II Pro Slash Humbucker Electric Guitar Neck Pickup Zebra
eymour Duncan - 11014-13-Z - Antiquity JB Model Zebra
Since the guitar is $800 new, I figured i'd spend another $400 on making this bad boy sound, feel and play as good as possible and really see what an SE can be. I need help with some mods though since I am not familiar with a lot of after market mods, especially to a PRS. BTW, i think this is the best guitar for under $1000 bucks, hands down.
First mod (aside from the pickups which wont cost me anything) are locking tuners. I am trying to decide between these: (i am looking for the best quality as this function is important to me).
Gotoh Mini 510 3+3 Guitar Tuners with Metal Knobs, Cosmo Black
Gotoh Magnum Lock-Trad 3+3 Guitar Tuners, Black
Kluson 3 Per Side Locking Revolution Series G-Mount Non-Collared Tuning Machines
NICKEL - Magnum Lock Vintage Locking Tuners, Compatible with Gibson 3x3 - Gotoh SD90-MGT-05M
RATIO ELECTRIC LOCKING MACHINE HEADS 3+3 (PLEASE SELECT FINISH AND BUTTON STYLE)
If anyone knows of any milk bottle locking tuners that are high end, please let me know!
After that, i'll have between $250-300 left to really make sure this becomes the best ZM PRS SE possible.
I tried looking this up but everywhere you go, everyone has different experience with their PRS and their own opinion. It looks like a new saddle should be installed, any opinions on which to buy and install there? Also, i've read the switch can be shitty, who makes good switches? And lastly, any personal experience or opinions you want to add are welcome. So at $400 i am starting with a new PRS SE and the SD pickups (which should sound awesome in there). Then the locking tuners are important to me which should be another $100-150. What would y'all upgrade with the last $250-300? Thanks and i'll post pics and audio once this project is completed.
Please keep in mind, when helping me (thank you for doing so), I am looking for the best quality part. Pretend money isn't an issue here. I really appreciate any feedback and suggestions. I cant wait to assemble this with the new parts and see how great I can make it sound and play. Thanks everyone!
Oh, does anyone know of any company that sells the plastic piece on the headstock? I don't want to have the dudes name up there. If I can even get a blank one, i might be able to paint it similar to the top. Thanks again!
. 
