Pauly B
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I was looking for a Gibson SG Standard, but Gibson's new necks and Gforce crap really turned me off. I've never owned a PRS guitar before and really had never played one. I took a chance and ordered a Standard 22. The first one that came unfortunately had a microphonic pickup and went back. I've had the new one for several days and I've had a chance to form an impression.
First the fit and finish are flawless and I'm picky on a new instrument. I really can't find a single thing to pick at. The inlays are tight and nice, the rosewood board is dark and very smooth (hello Gibson) and I like the neck. It's thinner than I thought it would be but very playable. After a light set up the guitar is intonated beautifully. In tune with itself all the way up the neck. How refreshing. I also really like the locking tuners.
Sound wise I would say the neck pickup really shines. It's got a different sound than a Gibson and I'm still dialing in my amp to get it right. The push pull single coil sounds are ok, but that is what my Tele is for. Overall it plays like butter and I'm pretty happy. I wish I could have gotten a case for $1300 but oh well. I'll find a case for it soon. It is very similar to an SG but has a character of its own. View media item 2072View media item 2076View media item 2075
First the fit and finish are flawless and I'm picky on a new instrument. I really can't find a single thing to pick at. The inlays are tight and nice, the rosewood board is dark and very smooth (hello Gibson) and I like the neck. It's thinner than I thought it would be but very playable. After a light set up the guitar is intonated beautifully. In tune with itself all the way up the neck. How refreshing. I also really like the locking tuners.
Sound wise I would say the neck pickup really shines. It's got a different sound than a Gibson and I'm still dialing in my amp to get it right. The push pull single coil sounds are ok, but that is what my Tele is for. Overall it plays like butter and I'm pretty happy. I wish I could have gotten a case for $1300 but oh well. I'll find a case for it soon. It is very similar to an SG but has a character of its own. View media item 2072View media item 2076View media item 2075