themike
Chug Life
So this is a long time in coming. The reason these guitars are lumped together is because as soon as I got the first one, before I could even take pictures I was planning on how to acquire number 2.
Basically the story starts out years ago. 13 years old, walking around guitar center only to look up the wall filled with Maryland's finest pieces. The PRS wall was like Omec from Legends Of The Hidden Temple talking to me, telling me its told tales of beautiful woods and tonal conquests that would take me years to truly appreciate.
Fast forward to now, 23, and years of playing high end Ibanez, Music Man and Custom ESP's. I've always been happy with my gear choices, but a long conversation with Emil reignited my desire. I instantly found myself on the PRS youtube channel, watching each video a dozen times and sitting in awe at the process of building a guitar. I can honestly tell you that I feel in the love with company before even recently playing an instrument. The attention to detail, the passion of every worker in every step of the process and the unbelievable family vibe the company gives off made me appreciate them even more. Then.....then I got one.
In an epic trade, I found myself with a beautiful PRS Custom 24 in Whale Blue with a 10 top from SS.org's very own Adam of Angels. After wiping down the drool, I played it. The Wide-Thin neck is amazing. Its just as fast as my Petrucci neck, but feels meatier in the sense that my chording comes much easier on it.
Within a week I found myself trying to wheel and deal the rest of my arsenal. Ibanez S prestige.....EBMM Petrucci...... ESP M..... goners.
I found a member on BaM looking to trade for my Petrucci for this lovely Custom 22. This baby has a Wide-Fat neck, GORGEOUSSSSSSS wood grains (especially on the back and neck) and also smells like vanilla.
The thing I like about the PRS necks is that I can play the wide-thin, then instantly switch to the wide-fat without any issues. You can feel the difference, but it's nothing that will set you back.
Number 4 (we'll talk about 3 last), well came towards the end of this 4 week rampage. I picked this baby up from our very own MattsMusic from his store (he is an authorized retailer for PRS). He really goes out of his way to work things out including free 1-day FedEx shipping, an SS.org discount and even financing if you need it. My ESP Eclipse, which was my main stage guitar, left me craving a singlecut shape. The top on this sucked me. The Tremonti pickups are really nice! The bridge is even hotter than the Duncan Invader I had in the ESP.
And here's number 3. She's a diamond in the rough but thats what excites me. I got her without pickups and in rough shape for a price that reflects the condition. Luckily nothing surpasses the clear coat. The plan for this baby is going to be special with planning help from a friend of mine. I think you'll approve, but it's going to take some time
My studio looks like backstage at a concert now and quite frankly I'm OK with that. I have a 6505 for rehearsal purposes with the band so I can keep the fun toys at home except for shows.
PRS Cases are AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE - but where the heck can I store them?!
I'd love to tell you my collection is complete, but I would probably be lying to you. It's not until now that I began looking at these things as art. My old guitars were always beautiful, but solely for my playing. I find myself looking at these tops, and inlays and just thinking of their journey from raw product to finished product. I appreciate other companies for sure, but EVERYTHING about these are for me.
Also - before you all jizz yourself, if there is one thing I can stress, it's that if you work hard, and plan smart, you can get any gear you want. I don't have a crazy job, and my family is your run of the mill working family but ever since I got a job at 14, I've smartly saved and invested in gear. Trading is your friend, you'll gradually move up until you can get whatever you want. I started with a Line6 combo and a $100 Ibanez - its turned into this.
Basically the story starts out years ago. 13 years old, walking around guitar center only to look up the wall filled with Maryland's finest pieces. The PRS wall was like Omec from Legends Of The Hidden Temple talking to me, telling me its told tales of beautiful woods and tonal conquests that would take me years to truly appreciate.
Fast forward to now, 23, and years of playing high end Ibanez, Music Man and Custom ESP's. I've always been happy with my gear choices, but a long conversation with Emil reignited my desire. I instantly found myself on the PRS youtube channel, watching each video a dozen times and sitting in awe at the process of building a guitar. I can honestly tell you that I feel in the love with company before even recently playing an instrument. The attention to detail, the passion of every worker in every step of the process and the unbelievable family vibe the company gives off made me appreciate them even more. Then.....then I got one.
In an epic trade, I found myself with a beautiful PRS Custom 24 in Whale Blue with a 10 top from SS.org's very own Adam of Angels. After wiping down the drool, I played it. The Wide-Thin neck is amazing. Its just as fast as my Petrucci neck, but feels meatier in the sense that my chording comes much easier on it.
Within a week I found myself trying to wheel and deal the rest of my arsenal. Ibanez S prestige.....EBMM Petrucci...... ESP M..... goners.
I found a member on BaM looking to trade for my Petrucci for this lovely Custom 22. This baby has a Wide-Fat neck, GORGEOUSSSSSSS wood grains (especially on the back and neck) and also smells like vanilla.
The thing I like about the PRS necks is that I can play the wide-thin, then instantly switch to the wide-fat without any issues. You can feel the difference, but it's nothing that will set you back.
Number 4 (we'll talk about 3 last), well came towards the end of this 4 week rampage. I picked this baby up from our very own MattsMusic from his store (he is an authorized retailer for PRS). He really goes out of his way to work things out including free 1-day FedEx shipping, an SS.org discount and even financing if you need it. My ESP Eclipse, which was my main stage guitar, left me craving a singlecut shape. The top on this sucked me. The Tremonti pickups are really nice! The bridge is even hotter than the Duncan Invader I had in the ESP.
And here's number 3. She's a diamond in the rough but thats what excites me. I got her without pickups and in rough shape for a price that reflects the condition. Luckily nothing surpasses the clear coat. The plan for this baby is going to be special with planning help from a friend of mine. I think you'll approve, but it's going to take some time
My studio looks like backstage at a concert now and quite frankly I'm OK with that. I have a 6505 for rehearsal purposes with the band so I can keep the fun toys at home except for shows.
PRS Cases are AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE - but where the heck can I store them?!
I'd love to tell you my collection is complete, but I would probably be lying to you. It's not until now that I began looking at these things as art. My old guitars were always beautiful, but solely for my playing. I find myself looking at these tops, and inlays and just thinking of their journey from raw product to finished product. I appreciate other companies for sure, but EVERYTHING about these are for me.
Also - before you all jizz yourself, if there is one thing I can stress, it's that if you work hard, and plan smart, you can get any gear you want. I don't have a crazy job, and my family is your run of the mill working family but ever since I got a job at 14, I've smartly saved and invested in gear. Trading is your friend, you'll gradually move up until you can get whatever you want. I started with a Line6 combo and a $100 Ibanez - its turned into this.
