KVL Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I'm looking to get out of my PRS SE Custom 24 for a Les Paul. The PRS is great and all, but I'm gassing for an LP. I put an ad on Craigslist to swap and I got some hits. One is a MIK Classic Quilt top and the other is a MIC Standard. I know there's a gazillion "what's the difference" threads, but there's a gazillion LP sum models with virtually miniscule differences, and Just looking at pics is a nightmare to figure out with all the sub-models. From what I gather on the Unofficial wiki page... Standard Alnico Classic humbuckers Mahogany body with carved maple top Single-ply body & neck binding Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays 12" fingerboard radius 22 mediun-jumbo frets LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece 1-ply elevated cream pickguard Chrome or nickel hardware 14:1 ratio Grover die-cast tuners Amber bell knobs 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls 3-way selector switch 24.75" scale 1.68" nut width Classic Quilt Top Open coil Alnico Classic & Alnico Hot Humbucker pickups Mahogany/alder body with flame maple veneer Chrome or black hardware Set mahogany neck profile? Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays Body & neck binding Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece Amber bell knobs 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls 3-way selector switch 24.75" scale 1.68" nut width So would it be safe to assume the difference is the actual pick ups, and the mahogany vs. mahogany/alder body? I dont know about the neck profile. Are they the same? Can I assume the Standard is the "better" model being the all mahogany body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 These are them... I love the look of the quilt top, but the sunburst is so classicc looking and reminiscent of my favorite players, like Warren Haynes, Slash, Ace Frehley, Page, etc. Obviously I have to play them. If they are of equal quality, then I'll go with the quilt, although the burst comes with a hard case. Hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 About the only difference is that the pups are not covered on the quilt. It also looks like the quilt does not come with a pick guard. They are basically the same guitar though. I like the quilt and flame tops myself. However, I also like a pick guard, and the look of covered HBs. I'd get a standard flame top. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks Brad, yeah, the pick guard being the obvious difference, I was unsure about differences in wood and pups in particular. I contacted the seller of the quilt and he says he seems pretty cool, so it looks like I'm gonna be swapping the PRS SE for the Les Paul Classic Quilt Top! Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Keep your fingers crossed that nobody shows up before I can on Saturday with cash in hand. These are the seller's pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 It's a nice looking guitar. Fingers are crossed for ya. Hope you get it. But I don't know if I can keep 'em crossed for 4 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Nor can I... I may call him and see if I cant go sooner. It's about an hour's drive, but I dont want some tool to beat me out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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