PRS Customs & SE Customs?

-I've been absolutely fixated on the Paul Reed Smith (PRS) site for a few months now, their guitars just look absolutely incredible. What's puzzled me though is that when I've searched for price tags on dealer websites for, say, a Custom 24, I've found prices around $1000 and others around $4000. I recently realised that the cheaper ones were "SE" Custom 24s and the more expensive were just regular Custom 24s.



Does anyone know what the difference is between the two models? They both look exactly the same, is there some difference when they're played?Don is partially right in the manufacture origin. (Didn't neg him out.)



But, PRS's are inherently way, over priced. I've played them and, eh, had to say so many others out on the market today do so well as the Paul's, but hundreds and even thousands less in asking price, even at retail.



You really have to set down and play the heck out of anything before passing judgment. The Paul's are stage worthy and have gotten a reputation through major players as promotional material to back up the attraction and sales of these guitars.; Not so much as the craftsmanship or cosmetics anymore.



You are right in starting to ask these kinds of questions. And discovering the tricks of the trade.



Go for something just as good in quality and performance, and at even well below these prices you have found. Try 'em all out.



And find that one that is your style and not some others' who believe that an expensive guitar with a high reputation will make them any better a player than a dozen other brands of which to choose from.



Its nice to have those extra bucks (you almost blew) to spend on other needed gear, or a nice weekend vacation with your significant other.



Never pay retail, and at the well established music stores will go along with you, when the dealing is done, and you had informed them of your knowledge of the market.



[p.s.: Sorry, maybe I should have said the 'Smiths' and not refer to the 'Pauls' to use an implication of the greater Gibson models. Totally different in nature these two.]se= Asian cheap copy

prs= original



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