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Post by shreder75 on Sept 19, 2005 8:26:07 GMT -5
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Post by Shawnee on Sept 19, 2005 11:04:05 GMT -5
I really didn't like the 22 fret models. I played several of them and the necks are fatter, they had larger heels (and less access to the higher frets), and the string tension is stiffer than the 24 fret models. I would try to get to a place that has several different models and play them all. I was all set to buy a beautiful 22 fret model until I played a couple and that changed my mind. You may like the 22 better so don't take my word for it. I have seen twice as many 22 fret models for sale than 24 fret models. I don't know if that means they are selling twice as many 22's than 24's or if people are getting rid of the 22's and keeping the 24's. I think they are both great guitars. Just make sure it's what you want before you drop the bucks on it and are dissapointed.
The guitars before 1995 are pretty expensive because the were made before the move to the big factory. The tremolo's are better, they did a better job of hand selecting woods, and there was a LOT more hands on with the older ones. You can get a pre 1995 bolt on CE model for about the same price as a newer CE right now but the pre 1995 customs are really high dollar compared to the newer used ones.
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Post by scottdh on Sept 19, 2005 13:20:12 GMT -5
This one doesn't have the locking tuners either, which would help if you plan to use the tremolo.
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Post by shreder75 on Sept 19, 2005 14:02:29 GMT -5
welp, as I stated in the other post I just made...
played a couple...the 22's neck was way too big...and I wasn't overly impressed with the CE24 either...
I'm just more comfy on my lynch..I can rip on that thing...the CE24 seemed like the strings were spaced farther apart..who knows., maybe I'm imagining things..and I ddefinetly don't like the rotary knob for the pup switching...
I'm glad I went there and played a few!
who knows..maybe I'll just see if a pro setup can't help my EBMM axis...if not, maybe I'll just get another lynch..the tiger one or something..we'll see..lol
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Post by Dirrty Craig on Sept 19, 2005 15:22:27 GMT -5
yeah whats up with those tuners? Weird. I thought all the PRS's except for the McCarty came with the PRS locking tuners. I'll tell you what when I first got my first PRS i hated those things, but after a few shows and few 60 second (complete set) string changes I was loving them. They take some getting used to though, but super solid.
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Post by shreder75 on Sept 19, 2005 15:38:03 GMT -5
see, that's another thing that I definetly DO like....the ease of string changes..I Dunno..I guess I'd have to play on one again before I make any rash decisions to sell anything, ya know?
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Post by scottdh on Sept 30, 2005 10:40:48 GMT -5
I haven't tried any PRS's with the new locking mechanism - mine have the old wing-type. They did produce some guitars with regular sealed tuners - Schallers, maybe? - possibly on some of the old CE models, but I have no idea what years that was done in.
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Post by shreder75 on Sept 30, 2005 11:51:28 GMT -5
doesn't matter much now..cause I got a nused (new/used...used but looks brand new) ebmm john petrucci =)
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Post by scottdh on Sept 30, 2005 13:42:40 GMT -5
heard great things about the petrucci models - let us know how it works out
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Post by shreder75 on Sept 30, 2005 18:38:13 GMT -5
heard great things about the petrucci models - let us know how it works out dude, it rocks..lol... only two minor things..I don't think the guy before me used it that much..cause a) it's flawless and b) the nut's not broken in yet...so it binds a little..common though..just gotta break that puppy in.. and the bridge pup isn't quite hot enough for me...but that's ok...I got a dimarzio steve's special (trying something other than duncans for a change..) on the way... but the neck is slicker than snot man...lol...very comfy! |
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