ledzep59 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Well, I finally got rid of a tele that I have had for a few months and that never gets played due to the awesomeness of my R9 which I can't put down. I have always been a humbucker guy, so the single coils of the tele may have been the reason for me not playing it so much. This morning I met up with some dude and traded the tele for a 1996 PRS Custom 22 with black cherry top. Tell me what you think! Here are some pics of the tele first and then the PRS: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 If you are happy with it, then it is a good trade. Personally, I would have kept the tele... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I Don't Know Dude, That Tele Looked Pretty Damn Sweet but if You Never Played it it Sounds Like You Got What you Wanted. How Does the PRS Sound and Play. It Does Look Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 I forgot to mention that I only paid $500 for the American Deluxe Tele when it was brand new. I still love gibsons more than anything, and I hope I can keep trading up until I get another custom shop reissue les paul (either another 59 reissue, or a 57 gold top. But for now, the PRS is a very nice guitar for $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 It plays incredible and sounds really smooth, as one would expect from a PRS. The pups are Dragon II and it also has a coil split. One thing I do like about the PRS is the weight- very well balanced and light without sacrificing resonance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 You'll be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 You'll be sorry. Why? I never played the Fender. Don't get me wrong, a tele is an incredible machine. I had always wanted one and I finally got one and all it did was sit. I still plan on getting a tele at some point, but next time I will only buy exactly what I am looking for- a butterscotch '52 reissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 You will love the PRS. It just feels right. Good Trade in my opinion. I gotta trade for you. I traded a 29 yo Take 12 string valued at $99.99 for a 85 Wine Red Studio, needless to say I'am a happy guy and will be picking it up from my teck later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 The PRS has already impressed me more than the tele did the first day I had it. Very good clean and with gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 No brainer - good trade! That's a sweet PRS! I want a PRS 513 really, really bad...but I always feel that money for a 513 would be better spent on a Les Paul; and so, I have 7 LPs. :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Why? I never played the Fender. Don't get me wrong' date=' a tele is an incredible machine. I had always wanted one and I finally got one and all it did was sit. I still plan on getting a tele at some point, but next time I will only buy exactly what I am looking for- a butterscotch '52 reissue.[/quote'] As long as you're planing on getting another. Everybody needs a Tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 As long as you're planing on getting another. Everybody needs a Tele For me a Tele is about simplicity. The deluxe I had had the piezo pickup and all sorts of electronic crap in the back. I just want a plain one. This offer was also too good to pass up. Should I feel the need, I could sell this PRS and buy that '52 reissue and put some money back in my pocket. That can wait, though, I am having some fun with this PRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Good trade....I always felt that if I bought a Telly id develop a crush on my cousin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Good trade, fuçk Teles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Good trade....I always felt that if I bought a Telly id develop a crush on my cousin. HAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Good trade....I always felt that if I bought a Telly id develop a crush on my cousin. Is that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Is that bad? lol!...Now that you mention it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Beautiful guitar you got now. If it plays well sounds nice and feels awesome keep it and dont look back. I wouldnt comprimise in this case either. with me I want either a seinna sunburst am std. strat or the mahogany strat fender makes, an am std tele, an SG standard, and a J-45 rosewood (in no particular order) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Killer trade if you ask me! I have a damned nice Tele and a damned nice PRS. I can tell you that the PRS does NOT replace the Tele. The PRS should be judged on its own merit. They are fabulous guitars, but mine does NOTHING that other guitars can't do. Fit, finish, quality, playability, all are beyond compare but it is NOT the guitar to make you sell all the others. The whole thing about PRS being so versatile so ya only need one guitar is baloney. I love mine, but if I wanna hear a Tele I grab the Tele. If I wanna hear a Strat, I grab a Strat. If I wanna hear a Les Paul or an SG..... You get the idea! :-) Oh, and you're right. A Tele does NOT need all that other electronic bullsh!t. They're supposed to sound thin and shrill like an ice pick in the ear!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 well said neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Oh, PRS does have arguably the best factory trem system.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Good trade....I always felt that if I bought a Telly id develop a crush on my cousin. Ouch that's harsh - And why would that be a problem' date=' just askin does your cousin have her own pickup truck and hopefully original teeth? and worse case you can always play Dueling Banjo's on the PRS All sarcasm aside a tele you don't like is never gonna be missed. Tele's are a love hate thing great guitar and very distinct sound/feel but if that's not [u']your thing[/u] it won't ever be a favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Oh' date=' PRS [i']does[/i] have arguably the best factory trem system.... Mine doesn't have trem but I wish it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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