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What does se mean on Paul Reed Smith Guitars?

What does se mean on Paul Reed Smith Guitars?

Student Edition
If you’re looking for a PRS guitar for less than £1000, the SE range is where you’ll find it. Standing for ‘Student Edition’, early SE models were intended for beginners and intermediates.

How much does a PRS Custom 24 cost?

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Neck Material Maple Maple
Neck Shape Wide Thin Wide Thin
Neck Joint Set Neck Set Neck
Radius 10″ 10″

What part of the PRS SE Custom 24 is patented?

Played by internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring players, the SE Custom 24 features a maple top, mahogany back, wide thin maple neck, rosewood fretboard with bird inlays, and the PRS patented molded tremolo bridge.

Are PRS worth the money?

As for the PRS, if you can comfortably afford it, and it is what you really want, then yes the price is worth it. They hold their value really well, especially the higher end ones with the select wood choices.

Is the PRS SE Standard worth it?

Conclusion. If you are on a budget and want a versatile guitar that handles distortion well for yourself, PRS SE Standard 24 is a great choice, and worth your money. But if you only want to play metal, or you are more into blues or jazz, I recommend that you check out the options I mentioned above.

How much does a PRS SE standard 24 weight?

The PRS SE Standard 24 however does not have a maple cap or even a maple veneer. It may not have the eye-catching fancy flamed tops like those found on Core models and the SE Custom 22 or SE Custom 24, but it does make the guitar much lighter. This model has an average weight of around 7 lbs.

Why are PRS Guitars expensive?

American-made PRS guitars are more expensive than many other brands because of several factors, including labor and materials cost, manufacturing method, and build quality. PRS also manufactures overseas-made models at lower price points to appeal to less-experienced or more cost-conscious players.

What type of finish is on PRS SE?

From 1985 – 2019, PRS used a polyester basecoat and an acrylic topcoat. During 2019, we started to transition to a nitrocellulose over CAB (catalyzed acrylic) finish.

Are there fake PRS guitars?

Much of what I saw on this fake PRS can apply to any fake branded guitar (which are usually Gibsons and Rickenbackers). It’s a safe bet that if you’re in doubt, it’s probably a fake. PRS has to my knowledge always hand written their serial numbers on the back of their headstocks, and this is clearly just printed.