PRS SE models? Allender?

[J the TyranT]

Seen one new for $550. Picked it up, plugged it in, played for a few minutes. Seems good from that quick test. People seem to dig it... i'd rather hear some opinions from you fuckers.

How are these PRS SE models? Im not huge on anything Korean made, TBH, but I've gotta pick up a couple more axes for gigging, so Im not trying to spend a shitload, but I'd like some playable quality.

 

[Jordon]

I own one of the Mushok Baritone SE's. The neck feels really similar to my Custom 22, and it's a solid guitar. Very loud and toneful unplugged. I swapped out the electronics and threw some PRS pickups in it. Honestly I thought the stock pickups were ok, but I got rid of them right away.

I'd really like to grab one the SE One's for that soapbar sound.

 

[J the TyranT]

The Allender actually has EMG's in it stock.

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

It looks pretty rad, and if you like the feel and sound of it and it feels well-made (and comes with EMGizzles) I'd go for it!

 

[J the TyranT]

I just worry about Korean made axes, AND I dunno much about PRS's SE line so I was checking for quality control, hahah.. but yeah.. built in EMG's with a coil tap... pretty sick option IMO

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

Well I've had nothing but good luck with Korean made guitars, it's Indonesian and of course Chinese that you really want to watch out for!

 

[Bekanor]

Are there any PRS SE models that are carved tops? Because they really look horrible with flat tops.

 

[Trevoire520]

I've got a PRS Tremonti SE and it's probably the most naturally resonant guitar I have. Excellent build quality. Only thing that I can knock is that the pots got very scratchy after about a year.

 

[AudioPhile777]

The SE series are solid guitars. I've owned 3 of them, traded two of them for Schecter Hellraisers, so, there you have it.

 

[J the TyranT]

Cool, thx guys. Ill put some def thought into em then for sure

 

[Nebulous]

My Schecter C1 30th is South Korean also. One of the nicest guitars I've played too.

 

[Harry Hughes]

My Schecter C1 30th is South Korean also. One of the nicest guitars I've played too.

South Korean guitars FTW.
I've only ever had good experiences with South Korean made instruments

 

[Joematthews]

I'm not sure about the allender model, but the SE I had to record a while ago was really muddy. Played nicely, but the clarity left a lot to be desired. Having said that, I can see an EMG in the bridge would make a very fat sounding guitar for metal.

 

[Rex Rocker]

I played a couple a few days ago. I particularly liked the neck profile on the Allender.

I think they're solid guitars. On part with the higher-end LTD's and Schecters. They're probably made in the same factory too.

 

[laszlozsolt82]

I had the chance to try one and, i liked the feel the tone and finish, but i don`t like the Batman inlays
Recently a new signature model is available the PRS SE MIKE AKERFELDT, guitar looks wery good, and it`s carved top, not flat

 

[Lazzari]

I had the chance to try one and, i liked the feel the tone and finish, but i don`t like the Batman inlays
Recently a new signature model is available the PRS SE MIKE AKERFELDT, guitar looks wery good, and it`s carved top, not flat

That guitar looks beautiful.. but the Opeth logo there..

 

[Rex Rocker]

The Opeth logo is actually not that bad in person. It's at least much less flashy as they make it out to be on the site's photos.

But singlecuts with trems are not my favorite, TBH, which is a shame. I'd love the SE Akerfeldt otherwise.

 

[J the TyranT]

Yeah Im never feeling a big assed logo of a band you're not in being on your gear, hahah

 

[Damphire]

Check out the PRS SE Torero.