Amazing "plain Jane " singlecut

[ttuck]

I know that we all are attracted to PRS guitars by their amazing appearance. For many, that is their primary motivator to purchase in the first place. I am as attracted to the appearance as the next guy, but for me a guitar has to sound great and play well for me to bond with it. I recently purchased a used "plain Jane" PRS singlecut from Dave's Guitar Shop, and this guitar has just amazed me. I'm not quite sure what attracted me to this particular instrument, other than I was looking for a reasonably priced used singlecut in this particular color (tobacco sunburst). I bought the guitar sight unseen via the internet, it is a non-10 top with moons, and has an adjustable bridge/stoptail in place of the usual bridge/stoptail. I got this thing for a great price, and when it arrived I was really amazed in that the instrument was basically brand new - it looked like it had never been played. I strummed it a few times unplugged, and I knew I had a special instrument - the resonance and sustain was incredible. When I plugged it in, it just blew me away. This is the best sounding, best sustaining singlecut I have ever played by far. I'm loving this thing! I can't believe that anyone in their right mind would have sold this thing, although I do know that tone is a very subjective thing. I know that the average PRS is a great guitar, but I've played a few that I didn't care for at all, including some real lookers. This has been a great deal for me, and the price I paid for it was just icing on the cake. Has anyone else ever had an experience like this with a PRS - have you ever found a guitar that sounded so good you couldn't believe it, especially a plain jane without the nice bird inlays or the beautiful top? Ever had the opposite experience - bought a real looker only to be thoroughly disappointed with the way it sounded?

Thanks,

Tom

[merkenball]

To me singlecuts are just great looking guitars, no matter the color, flame, or what they are just my favorite guitar overall other guitars!

[XBic]

To me singlecuts are just great looking guitars, no matter the color, flame, or what they are just my favorite guitar overall other guitars!I agree.

Although it is not a PRS, the music store I frequent just got a new Les Paul Classic in Lightburst - it is a 'plain jane' maple top, but the thing just speaks to me... I love how it feels and looks in my hands.

[merkenball]

Hey there is nothing wrong with non-PRS singlecuts. McInturff makes a killer sc and a few other come to mind, Hamer, McNaught, etc. I just love singlecuts period.

[JDJ]

What? No photo? Must be camera shy! ;)

[Brian D]

My first PRS, a McCarty Standard, was Vintage Cherry over plain mahogany but it was a great guitar. I traded it for my second (and current) PRS, a regular McCarty in Teal Black. The top is nice but no 10 top, and of course it doesn't have birds, but it is an exceptional guitar.

Before I bought my latest McCarty I tried quite a few beautiful PRS Guitars, including a few with Indian Rosewood necks, but none of them grabbed me. Don't get me wrong - they were very good guitars, but when I grabbed my rather basic McCarty it immediately stood out as a keeper!

[partytrain]

Only 1 of my 4 PRSi has a flame top, and that isn't even a 10. But they all sound fantastic.

[Erik]

Tone first...period. I have a black singlecut that just kills.

[LSchefman]

>>Has anyone else ever had an experience like this with a PRS - have you ever found a guitar that sounded so good you couldn't believe it, especially a plain jane without the nice bird inlays or the beautiful top?<<

Yep, I had a plain McSoap, and it was fantastic. I still wish I had it. Tone and playability are so much more important than looks.


>>Ever had the opposite experience - bought a real looker only to be thoroughly disappointed with the way it sounded?<<

Yep. Sent it right back.

[BKRMON]

Oh yeah, I got a "plain jane"!


http://users.chartertn.net/cmfloyd/McZebraIIa.jpg

[Elgreco]

Are those zebra soapbars????

[jaycee]

I just bought a plain black singlecut that I've been raving about. There was a big president's day sale at my local G.C. I'd heard that they had 3 prs that were going cheap. I got there a tad late, but not too late to pick up the last one. I saw one of the others- sunburst, birds, etc.-real pretty.

I know I would've walked right past the black one for the "prettier" ones, and I bet it wouldn't play as shweet as the one I ended up with, so for me it couldn't have worked out better.

I've pulled some nice ones off the shelf and held them for 5 seconds and knew--Nope, not for me--but I always bypass the plain ones. No more!!

[BKRMON]

Are those zebra soapbars????Yes. :D