Badronald
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Comments? Opinions?
Phrygian
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I do. It's my absolute favorite of the Singlecut line. The neck, although wide/fat is a bit smaller than the typical wide fats. I've had 4 Singlecuts, loved them all, but my SC245 was the clear winner. The pups are nice as well. Great tone, vintage vibe with very nice output.
It was kind of luck that I stumbled upon it. I had ordered in a Les Paul Traditional when they first came out. Drove down, tried it and liked it but also checked out every other LP in the store. I was ready to buy, wanted a new LP and was determined to find the one that blew me away. Turned out the Trad I had them bring in was one of the nicest. I was just about to give it the green light but then this one particular goldtop PRS caught my eye at the end of the store. I grabbed it down and immediately knew I was holding something special. The neck felt great as did the weight and balance. I plugged it in and it was heaven from there. I kept on asking myself why this Singlecut felt so different than the others and what made it so special? I even asked the sales person and they didn't really have an answer. It was then I noticed it said SC245, which I wasn't very familiar with, but knew this was one killer guitar. Cost me about $1000 more than the LP I had them bring it but it was so worth it. Anyway, that's my story. I love everything about the SC245!
It was kind of luck that I stumbled upon it. I had ordered in a Les Paul Traditional when they first came out. Drove down, tried it and liked it but also checked out every other LP in the store. I was ready to buy, wanted a new LP and was determined to find the one that blew me away. Turned out the Trad I had them bring in was one of the nicest. I was just about to give it the green light but then this one particular goldtop PRS caught my eye at the end of the store. I grabbed it down and immediately knew I was holding something special. The neck felt great as did the weight and balance. I plugged it in and it was heaven from there. I kept on asking myself why this Singlecut felt so different than the others and what made it so special? I even asked the sales person and they didn't really have an answer. It was then I noticed it said SC245, which I wasn't very familiar with, but knew this was one killer guitar. Cost me about $1000 more than the LP I had them bring it but it was so worth it. Anyway, that's my story. I love everything about the SC245!
Badronald
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Thanks for the info!
I'm looking to go check one out tonight. The guy has a Black Trans Top and nickel hardware. VERY cool looking. I'll have to go see how it plays.!
I'm looking to go check one out tonight. The guy has a Black Trans Top and nickel hardware. VERY cool looking. I'll have to go see how it plays.!
squank
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I've got 4 SC245s. They are really awesome guitars. I love the neck, the scale, and the feel.
Badronald
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squank":2gkx4em2 said:
You got pics? Don't worry about it if you don't have them right at hand.
Thanks.
Badronald
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I've also got what seems like a stupid deal on this thing. It's mint with case for $1,500.
Sound good?
Sound good?
drewiv
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I really like mine. I prefer it to any Les Paul I've played. Though, it's all a personal preference. I've heard die-hard Les Paul players dislike them. Good luck, sounds like a pretty good deal. Here's a pic of mine. Sorry about the picture quality, it was taken from my phone when I brought it home.
yankeebulldog
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Owned a few sc245s and loved them so I eventually upgraded to the Ted sc245 and the sc58.
sinestro
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Just remember a Singlecut isn't necessarily a SC245. $1,500 is a good price regardless though depending on condition and how it plays. I sold five LP's within three months of getting my first SC245. I had a few of the LP's I had fir more than seven years. They don't sound exactly like a LP but close enough.
troublehead
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I ordered a new one online.....unplayed/unheard. I never bonded with it being a LP player. I even tried numerous pickup swaps, etc trying to at least get it to sound like all the LP's I've owned. But no luck. It's a great guitar I'm sure, but if you really like LP's.......then it's not one. It has it's own feel and sound. Not bad by any means, just different.
Badronald
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Pics.
Shawn Lutz
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yankeebulldog":3k7ku3bx said:
Owned a few sc245s and loved them so I eventually upgraded to the Ted sc245 and the sc58.
Those are sweet. I love the binding and always think PRS's look naked. Are there any with bound headstocks too?
squank
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I always like the PRS style of unbound necks.Shawn Lutz":3ivq74ge said:yankeebulldog":3ivq74ge said:
Owned a few sc245s and loved them so I eventually upgraded to the Ted sc245 and the sc58.
Those are sweet. I love the binding and always think PRS's look naked. Are there any with bound headstocks too?
Why wrap a nice piece of wood with cheap plastic? Plus, it just looks like they are trying to copy Gibson. PRS has a great guitar in the Singlecut line. It's a fantastic guitar on its own - no need to try to make it look more like an LP.
T
Tone Seeker
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I just sold an SC245 that I bought new the first year they were released. It was a great guitar. Very well made and enjoyable to play. On one level I really liked it. On another level it just didn't quite work for me.
I have a Collings 290 and one of the things I discovered is that I like the scale length being a bit longer. On the 24 1/2" SC245 I can't seem to consistently make accurate stretches. When I bought the Collings (24 7/8") I discovered it was easy to hit them. The 245 is a bit too "loose" for me.
The SC245 control layout makes a lot of sense. I really like it. But. . . it's different than my Collings and my Les Paul. I would second guess myself on which knob was really the bridge volume whenever I switched instruments.
The SC245's are weight relieved. Mine had more of an upper mid voice, versus the lower mid voice of my Les Paul. It's attack was also a bit softer, relative to the Les Paul (a heavy 1980). It was a bit more on the "flutey" side, if that makes an sense. I think the weight relieving contributes to all of these characteristics. I've never tried the newer SC58, but I imagine its voicing will be closer to that of a Les Paul.
The SC245 pickups are a bit on the hotter side (for a PAF style PU), with pushed mids. I ended up putting a really low wind humbucker set in my SC245 at the end (RD Pickups P-Zero) and they were actually a really nice match for the guitar. They nicely bring out the lively, bright tone of the instrument. It's that combination that sold the guitar.
Terry.
I have a Collings 290 and one of the things I discovered is that I like the scale length being a bit longer. On the 24 1/2" SC245 I can't seem to consistently make accurate stretches. When I bought the Collings (24 7/8") I discovered it was easy to hit them. The 245 is a bit too "loose" for me.
The SC245 control layout makes a lot of sense. I really like it. But. . . it's different than my Collings and my Les Paul. I would second guess myself on which knob was really the bridge volume whenever I switched instruments.
The SC245's are weight relieved. Mine had more of an upper mid voice, versus the lower mid voice of my Les Paul. It's attack was also a bit softer, relative to the Les Paul (a heavy 1980). It was a bit more on the "flutey" side, if that makes an sense. I think the weight relieving contributes to all of these characteristics. I've never tried the newer SC58, but I imagine its voicing will be closer to that of a Les Paul.
The SC245 pickups are a bit on the hotter side (for a PAF style PU), with pushed mids. I ended up putting a really low wind humbucker set in my SC245 at the end (RD Pickups P-Zero) and they were actually a really nice match for the guitar. They nicely bring out the lively, bright tone of the instrument. It's that combination that sold the guitar.
Terry.
