When I first got into guitars and Justinâs courses last fall, I bought an inexpensive Yamaha Pacifica 112V, with the thinking that if it turned out guitars werenât my thing, then I wasnât out too much money. Five months later, I simply canât get enough; I really love learning, practicing, and playing, as rough as the latter may be at this stage. It helps to have a girlfriend whoâs been steadfast in her support and encouragement. The Pacificaâs been a solid, reliable guitar and one that Iâll likely use regularly, but I felt like I wanted to step things up a bit and let the G.A.S. take effect.
After watching countless videos and reading numerous reviews, I got a PRS SE Custom 24. Mine is the Sweetwater exclusive model, with binding and a matching headstock. I ordered it last week, just before our area was slammed with a rare big snowstorm and frigid temperatures; Fedex was delayed over two daysâŚit arrived today.
Given the 10âs and 20âs temperatures (Fahrenheit) weâve had over the weekend, this stickerâs got me waiting:
Good idea to let it rest and come to room temp before opening it. When we moved home from BC to Ontario in â96 it was -40 (F=C at that temp) and the movers told us not to turn the tv on for a week. I donât remember if we waited a week but I do remember the tv crackling and popping for a couple of days!
Guitar looks really nice, well worth the GAS attack.
It looks really sweet! Iâve been eyeing the same model for some time, Iâm trying to choose my first ârealâ electric guitar, itâs about time to upgrade from my beginner Squier⌠please do share your thoughts on the guitar after youâve opened it and played with it for a whileâŚ
What a beautiful looking guitar, the finish is stunning, Scott. Iâm sure it will play and sound as good as it looks. Glad you are being a grown-up and exercising patience. Wish you happy playing tomorrow
You have done very well not to open it Scott. How very cruel to put that on the box. Itâs a bit like saying to your child, âthere are your Christmas gifts but you canât open them until tomorrowâ.
Man, that looks stunning! A serious step up from your old guitar I would say.
Some will not agree, but I personally think youâll find it much easier to learn on the PRS.
If nothing else; when I get a new guitar the joy alone of holding it, feeling how it feels under the fingers etc, will make me pick it up all the time⌠and therefore improve quicker. Perhaps you will be the same
Very nice choice, Scott! Your patience will be rewarded and the years will fall away when you pick it up and hold it. I predict much enjoyment going forward.
One note of caution: The PRS offers many more options than your current guitar. Donât let it overwhelm you. The more you play it the more you will learn about finding the tone you wish.
Did I say it is a beautiful guitar? Because it is
It seems to play lighter than my Yamaha though it has the same .9-.42 strings.
The finish is immaculate and feels really good.
It sounds great, despite my cheap Vox amp (next on the upgrade list).
Iâm going to have a lot of fun with this instrument!
I suspect that Iâll eventually upgrade the tuning machines to the locking versions, when I start messing with the wiggle stick. Oh yea, the weight is 7 lbs 13 oz.
but not sure I could have done so well done! 
Will be refreshing the page for updatesâŚ! 
