PRS "factory"

what is a vhs :shock:
joking

Steve@Russo said:

what is a vhs :shock:
joking

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LOL...i know, right?

AMEN!!!!!!

I hear ya!

And so what if they're cut on a CNC? Makes a more accurate and consistent guitar! My Sterling JP50 is cut using the same co-ordinates as the EBMM JP! The wood isnt as pretty but I'll be darned if it's not the most comfortable guitar I've ever played for $1000 less!!!

Duplicarver is to CNC what Geo Metro is to Bentley. :mrgreen:

lerxst88 said:

I hear ya!

And so what if they're cut on a CNC? Makes a more accurate and consistent guitar! My Sterling JP50 is cut using the same co-ordinates as the EBMM JP! The wood isnt as pretty but I'll be darned if it's not the most comfortable guitar I've ever played for $1000 less!!!

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wasn't knocking the fact that they're CNC, but rather, peoples' perception

In general, I'd take the consistency of a machine over the hands of a vulnerable human any day. But yeah, I doubt he had a bunch of people in there like oompa-loompa's handmaking guitars around the clock.

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My other favorite is "Lawsuit" guitars.

I just lump these in with "rare", "collectible", "sought-after", etc. I swear half the ads I read should start "Once upon a time..." :wink:

People will use whatever language they can to make a buck. I guess educating the buyers is the best you can hope for.

My personal favorite is when some random mint sells a $1 coin in "limited quantities" for $5 each.

There are slight differences in the carve with the CNC's versus "Dupli-carver".
Other differences on the earlier models include a brazilian rosewood fretboard, shorter heel joint, electronics, hardware, logo, etc ...

I own an '86 Custom 24 and I consider it a piece of PRS history.
I also own newer models and the craftsmanship is every bit as good.
To each his own.

Since we're venting about superfluous grievances I suppose it wouldn't be off topic to ask why you can't capitalize the first word in your sentences. Is it apathy or is it some pop culture thing?

amen! :mrgreen:

I prefer a cnc guitar anyday, humans do make mistakes and when it comes to musical instruments I dont want any mistakes !

messville said:

I prefer a cnc guitar anyday, humans do make mistakes and when it comes to musical instruments I dont want any mistakes !

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Instruments are not "perfect" and guitars are no exception.
If it makes you feel better to buy a cnc guitar, god bless you.
Just remember ... humans engineer, design, build, operate, and program machines.

The best you can hope for is excellent and consistant quality control.
And PRS has the best QC, period.