PRS SC or Les Paul

rickcard71 · #1 12-10-2007, 12:12 AM

Which and why?

PRS SC, quality, look, and sound!

David McCarroll · #2 12-10-2007, 12:28 AM

Owned high end versions of both - the PRS Singlecut just eats my old Gibson Custom Shop 57 Reissue for breakfast in every respect.

jem20thlover · #3 12-10-2007, 12:29 AM

I love the tone of the PRS, but being that I would never own either guitar, I would have to go with a Les Paul, just because it's classic. I'm a Strat/Jem guy personally, so I guess my vote means squat.

**elcid** · #4 12-10-2007, 12:36 AM

Depends on what LP model.

supermau · #5 12-10-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jem20thlover

I love the tone of the PRS, but being that I would never own either guitar, I would have to go with a Les Paul, just because it's classic. I'm a Strat/Jem guy personally, so I guess my vote means squat.

Me too.

ScottB · #6 12-10-2007, 01:20 AM

I buy a Gibson every five years or so, because I love the sounds of a Les Paul. I've never kept one for more than 18 months. They just don't feel "right" in my hands. I'm in the market for a LP Special Double Cut with P-90s. I've played the faded finished LPS, but the lack of a smooth clear coat was a turn off.

The PRS 24 fret guitars with standard trems are nice, but I've never cared for their wrap around bridge/ tailpiece.

I guess I'm more of a Strat / Ibanez guy myself.

ColinMmmmm · #7 12-10-2007, 01:47 AM

I'd like the PRS - I find LP's uncomfortable to play sitting down. I would also like the PRS in a satin finish - Mmmmm.

ColinMmmmm · #8 12-10-2007, 01:50 AM

If you haven't already you should check out the thread on the Carvin single-cut - they look sweet.

Eggy · #9 12-10-2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by elcid

Depends on what LP model.

agreed, depends which models you were choosing between.

**jim777** · #10 12-10-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ColinMmmmm

If you haven't already you should check out the thread on the Carvin single-cut - they look sweet.

Exactly. This thread came out right after the Carvin announcement, I'm surprised the Carvin isn't in the mix.

LonePhantom · #11 12-10-2007, 04:28 PM

I've only played the SE variants, but the PRS wide-thin neck is very nice.

rickcard71 · #12 12-10-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jim777

Exactly. This thread came out right after the Carvin announcement, I'm surprised the Carvin isn't in the mix.

No no no, Jim, I saw your post of the Carvin, I believe my quote was "the headstock makes me want to puke!" Nice body, I just don't like it.

You are getting one Jim?

eelblack2 · #13 12-10-2007, 09:19 PM

I find both instruments to be VERY different choices. To me a PRS sounds, looks, and feels like a PRS, and a Les Paul is something all together different. Pick the one that you like better, not because one is supposed to be a replacement or "upgrade" for the other.

**jono** · #14 12-12-2007, 04:34 AM

I like the PRS better, I think it has a nicer shape.

**jim777** · #15 12-12-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rickcard71

No no no, Jim, I saw your post of the Carvin, I believe my quote was "the headstock makes me want to puke!" Nice body, I just don't like it.

You are getting one Jim?

Nah

I love their 7's though. Of these two I'd probably go with the PRS, because I love the PRS neck profile. I'd rather a Custom 24 over the SC though as well.