Prs Se 277 Baritone Electric Guitar For Sale (2024 Update)

So I hesitated on buying this Guitar because I just didnt care for the finish. Well It looks nothing like the pictures. Beautiful 3D flames in the top.Am Very pleased. So that brings me to what I expected from a PRS and didnt get, a playable set up. I know its an SE but the action shouldnt be 6mm at the 22nd fret. How QC at the factory allowed it to leave puzzles me. The pick ups are good for Drop C but even at B standard get really muddy on the lower strings. I put in a Nazgoul, Sentient set and these in another standard guitar. They sound really nice in standard E to drop C. IMOTwayne72

I have used this guitar with my band, live and in rehearsals… Plays fantastically once I set it up to my desired specs (Std D tuning, 10-52 strings, FU Tone brass block), but these PRS stock pickups have no grunt and snarl to them, so I plan to add an SD Black Winter set like in my EC Black Metal FR (dropped C). I have reverted back to using my Kramer Assault Plus which came loaded with the SD Alternative 8 set. Will likely use Custom 24 as primary D guitar again after replacing pickups. For this pickup issue alone, I'm giving it 3 stars, otherwise, it would be 5, as spending over 200 bucks more is a bit off putting after spending over $1100 for this plus a hard shell case for an import.Steve

Absolutely love this guitar! As with all SE Custom 24 models, the feel and balance on the strap and also on the knee are prerfect. The action is fast and smooth, and the whole guitar just oozes quality. The roasted maple board is a really nice variation from the mahogany or ebony boards, which are usually found on Custom 24 models. This particular guitar has the most amazing and deepest "3-D" effect quilted maple veneer that I've ever seen on a SE series model. I believe that PRS would probably rate this as a 4A (AAAA). The sound is as good as you'll get from stock pups in a sub- 1000 guitar and the way that PRS wire the coil tap gives a convincing single-coil tone. What upgrades would make this even better? Probably locking tuners, and maybe a satin neck. After- market pickups, if you want to change the tone.kentishkeith

Great instrument, really great price (epic deal). Only one tiny air bubble in the lacquer, otherwise perfectly crafted instrument. Handles heavy riffs almost as well as clean ambient stuff.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

I love this guitar! Bought unseen, it oozes PRS class and, although the differences between this SE and the American Core built are obvious, the pedigree is clearly evident. The guitar is beautifully made, well set up and plays like a dream. The baritone adds a warmth and depth to the music which is really delightful. Baritones tend to have a reputation for metal styles of music but I think the are equally suited to genres such as blues, folk and ambient. This is a lot of guitar for the money!Reviewed by Project Music custom

I've been considering a baritone for some time. Didn't really want a 30in scale, so when I came across the PRS at 27in, I was interested. But I have small hands, so after reading the description about the neck being a fat-wide neck, I had some concern. I took a chance anyway and ordered it, and I'm glad I did. The neck is fine. I have no problem with it. The guitar finish and workmanship is all first-class. The soapbar pu's are clear, sweet and ballsy.The PRS baritone comes highly recommended.KT

Overall: This guitar was sold as blemished. The actual blemish on the guitar was on the back of the body. I very small pin hole like indent, maybe 2-4mm. Almost ingenious. What I mean by that, is that is saved me 200.00 dollars and when you notice it, it looks kind of cool. Hard to explain, maybe a relic touch or something. Besides that, I can’t help but loving this guitar, for its simplicity, good taste and the extra birds on the fret board and lightness. Maybe someday, I’ll replace the stock pickups with something more extravagant, but right now, I’m completely satisfied. Thank you zZounds.Rodrigo

Overall: This guitar is amazing. It plays well right out of the box. The neck is smooth and no sharp frets. The pickups sounds great. I play a mix of rock, metal, and Jazz and it can handle all of those no problem. I love that you can split the coils on the pickups. It really gives you a wide range of tones.John

Overall: This rating is for the instrument itself, not zZounds. Their customer service is amazing and unparalleled. I've been waiting for the release of the Holcomb SVN for some time now. The finish is great, it's beautiful, the fretboard and neck are beautiful, the pickups are great. The flat radius fretboard is insanely comfortable! Unfortunately, there are an equal amounts of negatives. The nut is garbage. It's plastic, very sharp, and has slag hanging off of it everywhere. I doubt very much that it's properly shaped or set. It has made tuning impossible. The tuning machines themselves are also extremely low quality and seem to have a gap in the gearing, which also makes tuning a very aggrevating process. The low A# string seems impossible to intonate correctly, the saddle is maxed out and it's still registering extremely sharp. This is all in the tuning and string gauge that Mark plays in so… quality control seems to be an issue with these first run Holcomb SVN's. All in all, an extremely beautiful guitar for a ridiculous price while PRS's competitors build far better instruments in the same budget. I would return this if alllowed.Dayne

This guitar is lightweight very well balanced, it seems to almost float when wearing it with a strap, As I heard in another rating, it feels like every single note on every single fret is available and reachable at any moment. It takes me back to the early 90's when I played a early 70's Gibson Explorer. What an easy guitar to play! It just seemed to fall off the frets into your hands, and this ESP SnakeByte is no different. I've heard James Hetfield talk about his love for his Gibson Explorers, so it's not a surprise that his signature series SnakeByte has that feel and tone! I really like the locking tuners, what a great invention! It makes the horrible business of replacing strings easy and painless! The locking bridge is also a delight, keeps intonation intact when changing strings. I like the tone of the JH HET SET pups, they scream when needed, and purr when needed. This guitar matches up particularly well with a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, or most any amp from Mesa Boogie or Marshall.mkcr33l

I was so excited to get this guitar and I hooked it up out of the box a played it for about 5 minutes. Unplugged it put it back in the case. The next day I hooked it up again and got a terrible flanger like sound out of the guitar so I switched guitars and my other one was fine. Before I sent it back I wanted to check the 9v battery in the back compartment for the pickups and discovered only 1.2 v of power coming out of the battery. I swapped the battery and now it's good. I just thought it was kind of annoying that esp would sell guitars with off brand dead batteries. I know it's not musiciansfriends fault but still.Chris

Yes, the tonal range is great, especially the piezo pickup, nicely playable and overall looks and finish seem perfect. But, with nicely contoured access to the high notes let down by the overly large neck heal which starts a fret or two earlier than my other electric guitars. Another annoyance is the very cheap knobs which don't sit straight on the pots. I have a guitar costing a tenth of the price with better fitting knobs. The battery compartment is a bad joke of a design, as the battery holder comes out with the wires attached, you then have to prise up the battery from its contacts and the lever it out for replacement. Overall these are minor annoyances on what is a great guitar but, at this price I expected better. Oh yes, it came with a hard case. Which doesn't fit properly and with no tags or brand markings so who knows what it was made for. It did come with two loose bits of foam, one which was floating around unsure of its purpose.Kevin L.

PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo — I've owned and played this guitar for about three months now. Bottom line: I'm very happy with it–and would recommend it–in spite of a couple issues. There are dozens and dozens of videos that go into detail about the appearance, fit, and finish of this guitar so I won't bother with all that except to confirm that it is very well made overall. The magnetic pickups sound fantastic, period. The piezo pickup was putting out FAR too hot of a signal, distorting at low guitar volume, but once I learned how to adjust the trim pot for it (thanks to the PRS guitar forum website), that problem was solved and now it sounds good. It's a tad bright in my opinion but that's easily fixed with the tone knob on any amp or with an EQ pedal. The battery compartment opens easily enough, but getting the 9V battery out of it without breaking the plastic frame is a challenge. Fortunately, the battery isn't used unless you plug a cable into the PIEZO/MAG jack. The 3-way selector is garbage and I was experiencing crackling and signal drop right out of the box. HOWEVER, this is a known issue and several reviewer videos mention it so I knew what to expect. My soldering skills are only beginner-level (and I've never worked on a hollowbody before) so I paid to have a pro replace the switch for me. MF has offered to credit me the amount of the repair once I send them the receipt, so that's good. The Guitar Case — This shipped with a hard case, which I'm not happy with. When the guitar is properly seated and the lid is properly closed and latched, there is a quarter-inch gap around the bottom (see pics). That's not good. There are several (expensive) case options that are touted as "PRS and PRS-style" cases but they WILL NOT FIT this particular guitar because the lower bout is 14" wide (at least an inch wider than other PRS models). Also, it's about an inch thicker (front to back) than a Jazzmaster so a Jaguar/Jazz case won't work either.RiserGrease

I received the Black Gold Burst version about a week ago. It's a BEAUTIFUL guitar. The pictures don't do it justice. The f-holes really add to the appearance. Fender ALSO makes a hollowbody guitar, but they went the round sound hole direction, which, IMHO, is hokey looking. The sound is INCREDIBLE! I have 4 other electric guitars, including a Fender American Standard Strat, Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG and an Ibanez Prestige- They are ALL wonderful guitars, and each has its own personality, in how they play AND how they sound. THIS guitar has a sound that TRANSCENDS ALL of my other guitars. There are a number of videos on YouTube. BUT, as with the appearance, they simply DO NOT do it justice. The humbucker pickups ALONE produce a sound that is CLEAR and RESONANT. Adding the sound from the piezo pickup sends it over the top! ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS. I was a little reluctant to purchase a guitar made in China. However, the CONSTRUCTION and FINISH are PERFECT! PLUS, the cost is WAAAY less than the equivalent US-made version. I hope I've given you the idea that this is a SPECIAL guitar, BECAUSE IT IS!Kevin

Overall: This is an awesome guitar! Looks great, feels great, sounds great, plays great. The finish is perfect, great book matched top and the Myers blue is beautiful. Feels and plays perfectly; neck is nice, action is nice, setup is nice. PRS goes over the top on quality control. It was in tune right out of the box! Plugged into my Orange head and has bright clean tones to a nice bark with the gain turned up. There is a reason PRS has a great reputation and it’s because of the ultra high quality even on their affordable guitars. Some people might not get over it not being a Les Paul, but this is just a flat out awesome guitar and will outshine anything in its price range all the way up to a super high end guitar.T.j.

A fantastic SE model. I have core models and various Fender Gibson Schecter Epiphone guitars. This is in my top 3. I've been playing 30+ years. Mostly hard rock and 70's bands and metal. It handles all of the above. I sometimes just playing it acousticly. I did change the tuners to Kluson black locking tuners. Much better.Skip

So this is my first PRS and I took a gamble on getting an import SE model. Normally I prefer US made Gibsons and have got used to the fit and finish on those. So with that said that should put you into my mindset. So the finish is spectacular no blemishes, runs, or bubbles. So if you’re looking for a wall hangar yes! Now into the playability, the frets are finished and smoothed out perfectly. The fretboard is channel bound and rolled, so it feels really good. The tuners feel like real tuners, meaning not wiggly and they all have consistent turn pressure (not too loose, not too tight) hopefully they’ll stay that way, but since they are to standard PRS specs, easy replacement with an upgraded tuner if need be. The bridge is solid with brass saddles, feels great against the palm with no sharp edges. Wood under transparent finish has a little bit of movement and a nice grain. Electronics leave something to be desired. The push pull tone pot rolls like a skateboard wheel while the volume has a nice resistance with consistent roll. The selector switch is middle of the road, not great, but not “I have to replace this now”. However with electronics easily swappable this is not a negative mark at this price point. So to summarize everything wood that can’t be fixed doesn’t need to be, electronics are going to get you down the road but are candidates for full upgrade. For $699 this is a solid guitar and I have no regrets. It will stay in my rack.Clay

I have owned many many guitars and am a Guitar Tech and Professional Musician by trade. So a well built, reliable, extremely versatile, easy to play guitar is essential! This guitar fits that bill and the some! Outstanding value for an American made guitar! This guitar is what I love: simple, solid build, can play literally everything, is very easy to play and setup, and sounds ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I literally play every genre: Metal, Classic Rock, Country, R&B, Worship, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Pop, etc. This guitar handles all those flawlessly! I love how the pickups are very full, chunky, and warm sounding, but also have the extreme clarity and dynamics that I love. Definitely worth the money for American made! This is my first PRS and it won't be my last.Alex

I've played guitar for 56 years and I have to confess that I'm not the player who hangs on to any guitar forever. I still have my first guitar, but I even sold it as a kid, but got it back later. Early in 2020 I decided to sell all my electric gear to buy the best acoustic I've ever owned, because as this stage in life – that is what I perform with. Toward the end of this summer I was getting close to the last payment on the acoustic and felt a tug to get another electric, but not one that would break the bank. Since 2004 my electric guitars were typically PRS core models (some 10 tops) or Don Grosh custom models (and Grosh guitars will always be my all time favorite). At this time I couldn't afford the Grosh I wanted, and though I could have pulled off a more high end PRS, I knew that I've always felt that the gorgeous flame tops were too flashy for me. The PRS S2 Standard 22 offered the pickup combo I wanted and the coil tap option. I wanted a trem and I wanted a simple finish. On top of that "made in America" was a must. Having enjoyed PRS necks and quality build, the S2 was a good sound choice for a guitar I could pay off in a few months. The pickups can sing, and I can dial in many tone options. I'll admit that I hoped the split coil feature would be bolder, but I'll be using the full humbucker mode 99% of the time. The pickups can rock, do jazz, country-fry your licks and even though others say they won't – I've dialed in some serious metal. Playing around the other day with a new pre-amp, I found myself with that amazing feedback you hear on many Larry Carlton tunes. I also need to mention that the trem and locking tuners wrok great and you won't find this combo on many USA guitars in this price range. Sustain, resonance, comfort, great frets and a ba-zillion other things that make this a wonderful guitar. These compliments come from a player who has owned many guitars now selling for $3500 to $4800 dollars.Jon

Wow. I'd read a lot of reviews of this guitar and watched some videos, but nothing prepared me for how awesome this guitar is, and I haven't even had a chance to play it out of an amp yet! I honestly don't feel worthy to even play it, it is so nice. Beefy yet lightweight. Very comfortable and well-balanced. Smooth fretboard and the neck is great. Overall very happy with this guitar and I can't wait to get back home with it to run it through some pedals and an amp! Oh, and the special TSP colorway is amazing. I didn't think I'd like it as much as I do. It is just a very beautiful guitar!Edward D

Sound: The 'Blackened' Black Winter pickup is very bright. Not shrill, but definitely will cut through a mix. It's incredibly clear, and touch sensitive. Very high output, which is appropriate for a guitar called the Black Metal! Features: This guitar has an alder body, which is amazing for almost all tonal aims. The raised LTD logo on the headstock is an incredibly nice touch! The Grovers are smooth, and stable, and the OFR is also stable and reliable. Ease of Use: This is where this, and just about every other LTD I've purchased shines. The fretwork is immaculate. I have the action at .75mm, and it doesn't buzz, for those who aren't familiarwith action measurements, this is incredibly low. The pickup height was perfect right out of the box. The only thing I needed to adjust was the truss rod, it had a bit too much relief. But once that was done, it plays like butter and sounds brutal! Quality: This guitar has absolutely no quality control issues, and feels extremely well made. As stated above, it has all high end appointments, such as a Seymour Duncan pickup, OFR, and grover tuners. It functions amazingly. Value: Absolutely. I'm a Jackson fanboy 90% of the time, but I can say (and zZounds can verify) I've had to return multiple Jackson products and never a single LTD. The Jacksons cost more, and have less. Manufacturer Support: I haven't needed to deal with ESP, as I've never had an issue with their products. The Wow Factor: When you're playing this guitar, if feels metal. The guitar is so easy to play, and sounds so brutal. I can't recommend it enough if you like to play extreme genres of music. Overall: LTD never disappoints. This guitar is metal as it gets, and plays fantastically.Matheau

PRS has been slowly improving this model over time and now, it's as close to perfect as you'll ever see for this price. The "wide thin" neck (10" radius, 1 11/16" at the nut) is very comfortable, the fretwork is immaculate (nothing sharp or sprouted), and although it's a gloss back, it's slick and fast (not sticky the way gloss can sometimes be). The 85/15 pickups are great: they can growl in humbucker mode or quack and sparkle in coil split mode. The coil split is a great feature and you'll actually use it, as it makes a big difference. The tone knob is responsive. The body is super light and very compact, and the ergonomics are great–both larger guys (I'm 6'2") and smaller ones seem to think it fits. And the trem system is much more comfortable and tuning-stable than any Fender six-screw system I've ever played: no sharp edges and it really does float and stay in tune (pop in arm, too). The only reasons NOT to buy this guitar are: you are a shredder who needs 24 frets or a compound-radius neck; you want 25.5" scale instead of the 25" that this has (the difference is noticeable only on the upper frets); you like a heavy guitar (this is light, at 7 pounds even), or you don't like PRS appearance. This is a fancy/pretty guitar, and it's hard to imagine giving it a relic look like an old strat. But really, looking like a strat is the only thing it can't do. It's now one of my two favorite guitars (the other is a self-built strat costing twice as much) and it so thoroughly occupied the niche that my Les Paul had, that I just sold the Les Paul. Sacrilege, I suppose, but the Les Paul felt like a thick rock (it was almost two pounds heavier) compared to this, and the tone was much less versatile than the PRS. Sad but true.Patrick

This semi-hollow PRS guitar is no different from others I've played. The quality is there in every category, right down the line. If I had to pick only one outstanding feature, it would be the in-house made 85/15 pickups. They produce the absolute best articulation of all frequencies. Every note can be heard evenly whether played clean or with distortion. Also, the natural sustain has few equals due to the materials and great construction standards of PRS.Indiana Bob

I'll admit, I don't play out much and haven't played this guitar out yet, but, the tones I get through my small boutique from these pick ups blow me away. It's easy to get great sounds from this one. I like where the volume and tone controls are located, I won't be hitting them while playing hard. As mentioned, the three way switch rattled, it seemed the hole that the hinge pin on the lever itself was too large. The switch functioned perfectly, but I replaced it myself. The fit and finish is otherwise outstanding! Fret work is great, Trem works flawlessly. The wide/fat neck shape matches my Singlecut Trem core model in shape and feel. It is nice that it came with a quality gig bag, many guitars at this price point do not. If you are looking to get started with PRS quality, this is a great place to start. If you are looking for a worthy addition to the collection, look no further, this one will not dissipointed!Wrigman

Very versatile and solid. Love the extra “unf” it gives my live sound. It’s everything I look for in an everyday stage guitar!Tyler M.

Bought it, played it. Sold it within a month and upgraded to the 400b. My advice is to save up and get the 400b. It's in a whole different league than this one. Theres nothing actually wrong with this guitar.. its upgraded version is just that much better though. Good gift guitar..Nik

I had been in the market for a baritone guitar for a while, I found this and was surprised at the specs with such a good price for it. I have been playing it every day since I got it, I can't stop, I don't want to stop. It's much lighter than I expected to be, it's very comfortable to play and the tone is fantastic. It stays in tune really well even when I play it hard (which I often do) it has excellent sustain, sounds incredible on a clean channel and massive with distortion. It fits in a standard sized guitar case too, even though it has a 27" scale length. That was something I was happy to discover. The only thing I wish were maybe different is more options in color. I would have loved to get one in a matte finish, but that is really such a trivial thing. I 100% recommend this guitar, I wish I would have had one like it years ago.Ian Black

Sound: The 'Blackened' Black Winter pickup is very bright. Not shrill, but definitely will cut through a mix. It's incredibly clear, and touch sensitive. Very high output, which is appropriate for a guitar called the Black Metal! Features: This guitar has an alder body, which is amazing for almost all tonal aims. The raised LTD logo on the headstock is an incredibly nice touch! The Grovers are smooth, and stable, and the OFR is also stable and reliable. Ease of Use: This is where this, and just about every other LTD I've purchased shines. The fretwork is immaculate. I have the action at .75mm, and it doesn't buzz, for those who aren't familiarwith action measurements, this is incredibly low. The pickup height was perfect right out of the box. The only thing I needed to adjust was the truss rod, it had a bit too much relief. But once that was done, it plays like butter and sounds brutal! Quality: This guitar has absolutely no quality control issues, and feels extremely well made. As stated above, it has all high end appointments, such as a Seymour Duncan pickup, OFR, and grover tuners. It functions amazingly. Value: Absolutely. I'm a Jackson fanboy 90% of the time, but I can say (and zZounds can verify) I've had to return multiple Jackson products and never a single LTD. The Jacksons cost more, and have less. Manufacturer Support: I haven't needed to deal with ESP, as I've never had an issue with their products. The Wow Factor: When you're playing this guitar, if feels metal. The guitar is so easy to play, and sounds so brutal. I can't recommend it enough if you like to play extreme genres of music. Overall: LTD never disappoints. This guitar is metal as it gets, and plays fantastically.Matheau

First off I would like to say the finish is beautiful. The playability is excellent. I play through a Fender Hot rod Deluxe ML series and the clean tones are wonderful. Through an overdrive, or a distortion pedal , it has plenty of growl and sustained. If you are on the fence, don't be. You will not be disappointed.John C

I've been wanting a hollowbody guitar, but didn't feel like breaking the bank in case it didn't suit me. This was the perfect choice, as it had the legendary PRS fit & finish, but without the premium price. The neck is big and chunky, but manageable. The body is thin, but it resonates quite well. The only drawback I can find are the pickups. They do the job, but lack the richness of a good PAF. I'll probably switch those out. All in all an excellent guitar at a bargain price.John L.

This guitar is beautiful to look at, and even more beautiful to play! I honestly don't understand how it felt easier to play than any other guitar I own, but it did. I played for 30 minutes and my fingers felt like they were tingling to pick it back up for hours after. The sound is great too, the resonance through the mahogany hollow body is so satisfying. One detail which could be easy to miss is that this guitar comes with a hard case, which takes a little bit of the worry out of handling during delivery, but if you're buying from GAK they use DPD for delivery anyway, so you get a safe and brilliant service letting you know exactly what time your guitar will arrive. I own roughtly 12 guitars, this one has instantly become my favourite.Alexander G.

I just received this guitar yesterday and I could not put it down. I sat down with it and 3 hours just flew by. I have been wanting buy this guitar since it first came out. I wanted a guitar for drop C tuning and this one fills that roll perfectly. No sharp fret edges, beautiful finish, and a nice setup right out of the box. I did have to raise the low E string just a tad to alleviate a little bit of sting buzz but now it sings perfectly. Satin neck feels great, intonation is right on, and the pick ups sound fantastic both for high gain and clean tones. I own a couple Strandbergs,a couple ESP LTD's, a couple Ibanez, and a fender strat so I have a bunch of other brands to compare it too and this is going to be one of my favorites. AMS took my order at 2pm with no shipping cost and I had the guitar the next day. Very happy with this guitar and the transaction. Thanks AMS!Chuck L

I have been waiting to buy this guitar for a while and finally pulled the trigger, and I am quite happy with it so far! The pro’s: The neck is a perfect size for my hands. I can fret chords normally, as well as using my thumb to wrap around for some crazy chord options. The pickups sound fantastic with a ton of gain, a little crunch, and sparkling clean with delays and reverbs, I think these are my favorite part for sure. The finish is awesome, the purple is definitely better in person than the photos show, it is a very muted purple, not overbearing at all. The con’s: No locking tuners. I know others have said it, but for $1,000 this guitar should come standard with locking tuners. This definitely causes some tuning stability issues, especially with lower gauge strings on it, even in Drop C. The nut, as others have mentioned could use some work or replacing. I am going to file it a little more myself before I decide to replace it completely. Overall I love the shape of the guitar, the playability, the way it sits on my body when sitting or standing. The neck is just so playable, I am definitely loving this guitar!Ryan

So I got this guitar as a minor blemish. I'd been waiting for a while for one, so I had to get it while I could. In typical PRS fashion, of course it's amazing. I just wasn't prepared for how much I was going to love it. Low action, easy playability and incredible sound, due to the fantastic pickups. The coil tap is also very useful. Rock solid tuning as well. A little bit different than your normal PRS SE line. I can definitely see myself playing it for years to come.Daniel

I just received this guitar yesterday and I could not put it down. I sat down with it and 3 hours just flew by. I have been wanting buy this guitar since it first came out. I wanted a guitar for drop C tuning and this one fills that roll perfectly. No sharp fret edges, beautiful finish, and a nice setup right out of the box. I did have to raise the low E string just a tad to alleviate a little bit of sting buzz but now it sings perfectly. Satin neck feels great, intonation is right on, and the pick ups sound fantastic both for high gain and clean tones. I own a couple Strandbergs,a couple ESP LTD's, a couple Ibanez, and a fender strat so I have a bunch of other brands to compare it too and this is going to be one of my favorites. AMS took my order at 2pm with no shipping cost and I had the guitar the next day. Very happy with this guitar and the transaction. Thanks AMS!Chuck L

I have been waiting to buy this guitar for a while and finally pulled the trigger, and I am quite happy with it so far! The pro’s: The neck is a perfect size for my hands. I can fret chords normally, as well as using my thumb to wrap around for some crazy chord options. The pickups sound fantastic with a ton of gain, a little crunch, and sparkling clean with delays and reverbs, I think these are my favorite part for sure. The finish is awesome, the purple is definitely better in person than the photos show, it is a very muted purple, not overbearing at all. The con’s: No locking tuners. I know others have said it, but for $1,000 this guitar should come standard with locking tuners. This definitely causes some tuning stability issues, especially with lower gauge strings on it, even in Drop C. The nut, as others have mentioned could use some work or replacing. I am going to file it a little more myself before I decide to replace it completely. Overall I love the shape of the guitar, the playability, the way it sits on my body when sitting or standing. The neck is just so playable, I am definitely loving this guitar!Ryan

So I got this guitar as a minor blemish. I'd been waiting for a while for one, so I had to get it while I could. In typical PRS fashion, of course it's amazing. I just wasn't prepared for how much I was going to love it. Low action, easy playability and incredible sound, due to the fantastic pickups. The coil tap is also very useful. Rock solid tuning as well. A little bit different than your normal PRS SE line. I can definitely see myself playing it for years to come.Daniel

I want to start by saying I did not get it from GC. I got it from another site where they had a charcoal option. This is a review on the guitar and not the supplier. They say a good guitar isn't necessary how it looks. I also read a lot about "a PRS sounds somewhere between a Les Paul and a Strat." For some reason people hold these sounds as the "gold standard" for musical guitar tone. Now I don't know about that either. What I can tell you is that what makes this a good guitar is how inspiring it is and how creative it's making me play. I don't know how to describe it- maybe a more experience person can weigh in (I've been playing on and off for a few years) but I seem so much more creative in my playing when I'm jamming with this as compared to my Gibson SG standard or Fender Player. At the end of the day, you want a guitar that not only sounds great (which this absolutely does) but also feels great and inspires you to play out of your norm. It does not have as much rock power when distorted when compared to my SG, so if you're looking for a rock heavy guitar, I don't know if this is for you. But it sounds incredible clean (which is how I mostly play). My Player sounds great clean too, but I love the wider and thicker neck profile it has compared to my strat (I got big gorilla hands so I like a chunkier neck). I've only had this for 2 weeks but it's become my grab guitar.Robbie A

I was looking for an entry level guitar that was priced right and built well. First of all, how can you go wrong with this beautiful style. It is also very light and wont leave you with back pain after a couple hours of riffing. Tuning keys are solid without any dead spots and dont slip. The guitar stays in tune very well with only slight adjustment needed due to temperature changes. Pick up selector is smooth and not notchy. Havent used the whammy bar and have been playing with studio headphones, so sound is subjective, but as someone that has been playing several instruments for 30 years, I like to think I have a good ear. All in all a great purchase decision.oxouk

I haven't been playing guitar for a long time but as I was looking to purchase my first guitar for myself I wanted something unique and when I saw reviews of this guitar I just knew I had to have one and I must say I love it. It has a sound all it's own and I'm happy with my purchase for sure. Anyone who decides to purchase this guitar will not be disappointed.Kyle

I love this guitar! It has a beautiful clear ringing tone.I would recommend this guitar to anyone looking for a flexible comfortable guitar.Finally, an affordable guitar that fills in for both the les Paul and strat while still delivering it’s own distinctive sound when needed.John from Cincy

I've owned and sold several PRS SE models. They are, in general, very well-built, aesthetically pleasing guitars that seem to hold more value than their price tags would reflect. This Starla certainly fits that description. Honestly, I chose this guitar almost exclusively because of its color (frost green metallic). I figured when I bought it that I would have to replace the nut with the US nut(available on the cheap from PRS), as I have done with every SE I've had. This one, however, plays in tune and stays in tune, and doesn't need a nut replacement. Kudos to whoever set this one up. I'm fond of the stock pickups as well. I can't really think of anything negative to say about this guitar. Do I play it as often as I play my US-made PRS? No, but it is a player, and play it, I do. Excellent job,PRS.Old dog with some new tricks

I absolutely love this guitar. I first became aware of this guitar at NAMM, although playing a different model of it. I picked it up and maybe played it for around 3 minutes maximum, and I knew I had to have one so I ordered one on the spot. LSL offers a lot of great options for their instruments that the customer can order to their own specifications, which I've done with mine. Even the "stock" builds are fantastic. I was blown away by the necks on these guitars since they're so comfy. My version of this guitar is also the lightest, loudest, resonant, and punchy sounding guitar in my collection. It gets so much use, and dare I say more than my standard scale guitars, just because of the sound, feel, and how versatile it is with tonal and tuning options based on the extended scale length. If I was in a position to order one again I would do it immediately! These are real works of art!Ercmrtn