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Special indeed
The SE Special incorporates several bold design choices, contrasting the timeless aesthetics that PRS are known for. It has a regular 5-way switch, in addition to 2 coil split switches for neck and bridge pickups. There is also the narrowfield pickup in centre, which is not intended to split due to the inherent clarity of the design.
This does give 12 sounds, but the majority of these fail to leave a lasting impression. The tone in general is quite bright, and lends itself well to clean or maybe soft crunch. As is to be expected for instruments in this price range, it seems that the electronics are the weak point, which is a bit ironic on a model marketed for its expanded functionality in this regard. The switches emit noticable pops upon switching, and the pots are somewhat lacking as well. The jack was loose at arrival, and kept loosening with time.
Acoustically, it's a bit louder due to the semi-hollow design, which also contributes greatly to the visuals. What sets this one apart is that it includes a vibrato bridge as well, although this would need a major setup to keep tune out of the box. The nut was not cut well, which contributed to tuning instability.
In terms of playability, the neck is quite thick compared to "modern C", and the frets are very short, but well-made. It has a rather round radius at 10".
The visuals are great, although it's readily apparent it's a veneered top. The visuals are elegant for this price.
In a live situation, the various pickup configurations were not distinct enough to warrant their use, but this may be different for studio use. The narrowfield is nice, and there is a good balance between the pickups.
All in all, the shortcomings in the circuitry and setup leaves some aspects to be desired at this price, which is why I refunded mine.
This does give 12 sounds, but the majority of these fail to leave a lasting impression. The tone in general is quite bright, and lends itself well to clean or maybe soft crunch. As is to be expected for instruments in this price range, it seems that the electronics are the weak point, which is a bit ironic on a model marketed for its expanded functionality in this regard. The switches emit noticable pops upon switching, and the pots are somewhat lacking as well. The jack was loose at arrival, and kept loosening with time.
Acoustically, it's a bit louder due to the semi-hollow design, which also contributes greatly to the visuals. What sets this one apart is that it includes a vibrato bridge as well, although this would need a major setup to keep tune out of the box. The nut was not cut well, which contributed to tuning instability.
In terms of playability, the neck is quite thick compared to "modern C", and the frets are very short, but well-made. It has a rather round radius at 10".
The visuals are great, although it's readily apparent it's a veneered top. The visuals are elegant for this price.
In a live situation, the various pickup configurations were not distinct enough to warrant their use, but this may be different for studio use. The narrowfield is nice, and there is a good balance between the pickups.
All in all, the shortcomings in the circuitry and setup leaves some aspects to be desired at this price, which is why I refunded mine.
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