i want another guitar but i dont really like any of the necks on mms other than the petrucci. ive loved prs since ive been playing so maybe ill get one of em. how do they compare to mm in terms of tone, playability and quality? any other good recommendations welcome (especially if it could be another mm)
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petruccirocks02
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What exactly do you look for in a guitar? The PRS's are nice, but they're nothing like the MM's. 2 different beasts. There's lots of folks around here who like the Axis. Have you tried one of those? They're pretty sweet.
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robelinda2
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you should ask on the Birds and Moons forum.
Slingy
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Well this thread is going to live a short life. I'll respond since I've owned one for a short time. I didn't like the neck that much, or I did until I tried an EBMM. EBMM necks are fantastic, but the Petrucci is the only really wide one. If you like this neck, why not go for a Petrucci BFR which is a mahogany neck and the mahogany tone block, correct?
whitestrat
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The closest thing I've felt on a PRS to the EBMM JP6, is the standard wide-thin neck on the Custom 22s. Thing is, for some reason, those pieces I tried were as light, and lifeless as the JP6. the key difference to note here, was the fact that JP6 uses basswood as a body. The PRS on the other hand, is mahogany. Shouldn't the PRS sound less dead? The JP6 sounds like this because that's what JP himself wanted, and it suits his rig, so that's fine. I expected MUCH MORE from a PRS, which was meant to be a generic non-signature guitar and was sorely disappointed. After I got my first 20th, I honestly found NO reason to buy a PRS.
I think if you got a JP BFR, then you'd also find no reason to buy a PRS... Heheheh...
I think if you got a JP BFR, then you'd also find no reason to buy a PRS... Heheheh...
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darchirnoj
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I own a PRS, and while it's ok to play, it can't touch my OLP SiloSpecial as far as playabilty (ok guys, don't laugh).
I guess it just depends on what you are looking for. Dude, a lot of it is just getting used to a guitar, getting some good strings, and finding yourself a decent sounding amp.
If you want a quality guitar at a good price, great sound, and probably the best playability you will ever experience, go get an EBMM.
If you want to be like everyone else, go get one of the other brands.
I say go try out a Silo Special.
I guess it just depends on what you are looking for. Dude, a lot of it is just getting used to a guitar, getting some good strings, and finding yourself a decent sounding amp.
If you want a quality guitar at a good price, great sound, and probably the best playability you will ever experience, go get an EBMM.
If you want to be like everyone else, go get one of the other brands.
I say go try out a Silo Special.
TNT
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Fat,
You proposed an interesting question. Since I feel I know BOTH guitars extremely well, I'll throw in my two cents.
You said "how do they compare".
Tone: Depends on which model, wood and pickup configuration. If you mean generally speaking, the answer is both guitars have "premium tone".
Playability: Which one wide fat or wide thin? There is NO guitar company on the planet that has better neck variety and playability than the MM guitar lineup - hands down!!!
Quality: Which one the tiger Eye $5,999 Modern Eagle at Wildwest Guitars? That's ok we can compare that one too. My $1500.00 Axis is STRAIGHT across the board equal in quality construction and detail - hands down!!!
Oh, I forgot, MM doesn't have "leather" cases to compare. Than again, who wants to saddle soap a horse on a saturday??
Ponch
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Basically I agreed with all statements above, there's no way we can compare 2 guitars that completely different. Also I don't think that EBMM Neck's too small though, please have a try some of EBMM Models, you'll be surprise with what you'll find 
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p.s : Yes I've played PRS, and pardon me that I didn't like it at all. no way that i will trade my EBMM with PRS.
.p.s : Yes I've played PRS, and pardon me that I didn't like it at all. no way that i will trade my EBMM with PRS.
candid_x
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To my knowledge, the JP is the only MM model with the 1-11/16" nut width of the PRS, so if that's what you need, that's what's available.
My only experience playing a PRS is from playing my buddy's from time to time. It's pretty nice, but there's no way I'd trade one of my Silo Specials for it. Personal preference thing. He likes it though, and that's what matters.
Good luck finding your next guitar.
My only experience playing a PRS is from playing my buddy's from time to time. It's pretty nice, but there's no way I'd trade one of my Silo Specials for it. Personal preference thing. He likes it though, and that's what matters.
Good luck finding your next guitar.
GuitaRasmus
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I have an Axis Super Sport and a Prs CE24 (1994, handmade), and they are both amazing instruments. I can't really make a straight comparison, since there are too many different factors (Prs body is alder with thick maple top for example), but I would rather say that they each have their specific strengths.
The axis:
And the Prs:
I really couldn't choose between them. I definitely wouldn't part with either of them, but I will say that you should look out for pre 1995 Prs guitars - The later Prs guitars are great, but the pre 1995 are amazing.
I don't use the Prs that much recently, and I think it's because it is almost too beautiful - the Axis is more of a no bull**** straightahead rock machine. However I am sure it will gig again - It IS a great guitar.
The axis:
- Feels great
- Nice and light
- Has a very full sound
- Plays great
And the Prs:
- Has amazing clean sounds (coil taps sound better than the axis - the axis sounds great, but the Prs is even better)
- Simply beautiful curves - it IS a piece of art. While I love the look of the short and cute axis, it looks a little crude compared to Prs)
- Very precise sound
- Almost effortless playability
I really couldn't choose between them. I definitely wouldn't part with either of them, but I will say that you should look out for pre 1995 Prs guitars - The later Prs guitars are great, but the pre 1995 are amazing.
I don't use the Prs that much recently, and I think it's because it is almost too beautiful - the Axis is more of a no bull**** straightahead rock machine. However I am sure it will gig again - It IS a great guitar.
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Barry
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I had a PRS CU-22 before, and I think the guitar is ok.. I tried this green CU-24 and I prefer it to my ex CU-22..
If I want to compare the PRS and The Music Man, I choose EBMM guitars because I really like the unfinished neck from Ernie Ball and IMO EB necks has the smoothest neck compare to other guitars..
Why dont you try a Silhouette 20th Anniv? The neck is not that small.. Also, the tremolo system is better with music man.. One of my friend have this Single Cut PRS and always complain that his guitar get out of tune so easily.. I saw Ponch bombarded his Luke, and still in tune perfectly..
Look wise, ah.. I like my 20th Anniv with her crazy flame.. I think I am just lucky having this piece of art..
Sound wise.. Hmmm.. It's completely 2 different beast.. I like the PRS neck pickups, but for me it's not that aggressive.. Too glassy for my own music.. You know, you can always change your guitar pickups..
Choose wisely.. Everybody use PRS, Gibson, and Fender.. Try to be bold with your Music Man
Good luck
Barry and His 20th Anniv..
GuitaRasmus
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I just got inspired to give my Axis and Prs a thorough workout. The conclusion: They both friggin' rock!!!
I really love both guitars. I think the Prs (wide thin neck) has the upper edge in comfort and playability - as I said, it is almost effortless, it's cleans are definitely better and the humbuckers sounds very defined with distortion, but the Axis has the upper edge in the feel of the neck (soooo nice) and it's distortion tones has monster punch - It rocks, especially in a band context - it has the ability to find it's place in the mix, and not drown.
Good thing one can have both.
I really love both guitars. I think the Prs (wide thin neck) has the upper edge in comfort and playability - as I said, it is almost effortless, it's cleans are definitely better and the humbuckers sounds very defined with distortion, but the Axis has the upper edge in the feel of the neck (soooo nice) and it's distortion tones has monster punch - It rocks, especially in a band context - it has the ability to find it's place in the mix, and not drown.
Good thing one can have both.
Smellybum
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Hi
I have a 91 PRS EGIII with fralins I bought it on my birthday many years ago in London, and I only keep it as my whole family came to the shop with me.
It's a nice guitar, but ever since my first Axis was delivered I rarely play it. even less when my AL arrived and now my luke is here, well it's in the vault most of the time now!
PRS make some fine instruments but to me they are a very different instrument to balls, my own preference is EBMM's the necks feel warmer the tones seem more diverse and the attention to the customer is beyond world class.
I was on the PRS forum before it was pulled, paul and all his staff seem very nice people making a good honest product, other than that it's your money, your choice.
I don't mean to be vague, but I respect Paul almost as much as Poppa, so there's nothing negative to say about either brand, they are just different.
Smelly Koffi anna - no thanks I'll have a cup of tea!
I have a 91 PRS EGIII with fralins I bought it on my birthday many years ago in London, and I only keep it as my whole family came to the shop with me.
It's a nice guitar, but ever since my first Axis was delivered I rarely play it. even less when my AL arrived and now my luke is here, well it's in the vault most of the time now!
PRS make some fine instruments but to me they are a very different instrument to balls, my own preference is EBMM's the necks feel warmer the tones seem more diverse and the attention to the customer is beyond world class.
I was on the PRS forum before it was pulled, paul and all his staff seem very nice people making a good honest product, other than that it's your money, your choice.
I don't mean to be vague, but I respect Paul almost as much as Poppa, so there's nothing negative to say about either brand, they are just different.
Smelly Koffi anna - no thanks I'll have a cup of tea!
Big Poppa
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Buy both. I think Paul makes fantastic guitars. They are completely different....try and albert lee for a nice neck
GuitaRasmus
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Try a PRS with a "Wide/Thin" neck carve.
That's what I have on my '86 CU24 and it's one of the most comfortable necks I've ever played.
Exactly. It is a mystery to me, why wide/fat is the most popular choice - the wide/thin on my Ce24 feels awesome, while I think wide/fat a bit uncomfortable.
Air-Time
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Wide-thin + pre-CNC... That's THE way to go with PRS.
And the trem... I've set my trem on my PRS Special so, that it's floating. As it has the trem-up route, it allows You to pull the notes waaaay up and do dive-bombs as well.
As I've been doing these whammy bar gimmics it hasn't gone out of tune - Winged Locking Tuners work well.
This guitar fits me as well as my EBMM EVH, but I must say, that the EVH has better sustain and while playing it unplugged it's a lot louder than the PRS.
I use EBMM, PRS and Ibanez. My playing isn't as delicate as the motion of a fine tuned Rolex watch... I guess that's why I can relatively easy bond with all my instruments - with Wizard necks and wide-fat of my PRS Santana.
BUT! I prefer unfinished necks with 1 11/16” width at the nut...
And the trem... I've set my trem on my PRS Special so, that it's floating. As it has the trem-up route, it allows You to pull the notes waaaay up and do dive-bombs as well.
As I've been doing these whammy bar gimmics it hasn't gone out of tune - Winged Locking Tuners work well.
This guitar fits me as well as my EBMM EVH, but I must say, that the EVH has better sustain and while playing it unplugged it's a lot louder than the PRS.
I use EBMM, PRS and Ibanez. My playing isn't as delicate as the motion of a fine tuned Rolex watch... I guess that's why I can relatively easy bond with all my instruments - with Wizard necks and wide-fat of my PRS Santana.
BUT! I prefer unfinished necks with 1 11/16” width at the nut...
