Whats a good price on a prelawsuit PRS Singlecut?

[thiswaythatway]

dang... I had no idea there were 245's and 250's. What is the difference between the two kinds? I take it mine is a 250 then?

Scale length is the difference. 245 = 24.75 like a Les Paul. The 250's are 25" length like the other PRS guitar such as a Custom 22 or 24. And the newer 250's have hotter pickups and the 245's more vintage flavored.......i think.

 

[Robotechnology]

$1,450 for an SC with birds is a great price not a good price FYI.

 

[squank]

dang... I had no idea there were 245's and 250's. What is the difference between the two kinds? I take it mine is a 250 then?

Scale length is the difference. 245 = 24.75 like a Les Paul. The 250's are 25" length like the other PRS guitar such as a Custom 22 or 24. And the newer 250's have hotter pickups and the 245's more vintage flavored.......i think.

Yes, and no.

All 25" scale PRS singlecuts are not 250s. The SC250 is a specific model, different from the standard Singlecut or SC Trem. The original Singlecut was not chambered. Both it and the SC Trem came stock with PRS #6 pickups. The SC250 is only a hardtail, comes with SC250 pickups, Phase 2 locking tuners, and is chambered. The SC250 bridge pickup is a copy of the Tremonti bridge.

The SC245 has a 24.5" scale, not 24.75", and it is NOT like a Les Paul. The similar shape and scale length invites comparisons, but the similarities end there. Anyone who has played a lot of Gibsons and PRS guitars can attest that Gibsons sound and feel like Gibsons, and PRS sound and feel like PRS. They really each have their own thing going on. My Gibson Flying V sounded more like the Les Pauls I have owned than any of my Singlecuts ever have.

Also, SC245 pickups are not vintage or PAF style. I wish they were. They are medium output, a little hotter than the McCarty pickups.

 

[freeballinusa]

Chad, I would pass it's fugly and 25" scale.. You'll look like a dentist/collector playing that thing

 

[Anonymous]

Chad, I would pass it's fugly and 25" scale.. You'll look like a dentist/collector playing that thing

HAHA!!! You read my mind, ILL PASS!!! Seriously though, I thought twice about it and its not what I even want anymore... I hate GAS!

 

[squank]

Chad, I would pass it's fugly and 25" scale.. You'll look like a dentist/collector playing that thing

Is this a joke?

 

[FourT6and2]

In my opinion the pre-lawsuit thing doesn't really add much value, especially since PRS won the lawsuit and nothing was vastly changed.

+1 The "pre lawsuit" thing is a term used to try and add false value to the guitar. There is no difference between pre and post lawsuit Singlecut models. Note, the Singlecut model is different from the SC models like the 245 and 250 as mentioned already.

dang... I had no idea there were 245's and 250's. What is the difference between the two kinds? I take it mine is a 250 then?

Scale length is the difference. 245 = 24.75 like a Les Paul. The 250's are 25" length like the other PRS guitar such as a Custom 22 or 24. And the newer 250's have hotter pickups and the 245's more vintage flavored.......i think.

Body thickness is also different. My 2007 Singlecut is thicker, non-chambered, #7 pickups (not #6), brazilian rosewood fretboard, 25" scale, etc.

 

[squank]

In my opinion the pre-lawsuit thing doesn't really add much value, especially since PRS won the lawsuit and nothing was vastly changed.

+1 The "pre lawsuit" thing is a term used to try and add false value to the guitar. There is no difference between pre and post lawsuit Singlecut models. Note, the Singlecut model is different from the SC models like the 245 and 250 as mentioned already.

dang... I had no idea there were 245's and 250's. What is the difference between the two kinds? I take it mine is a 250 then?

Scale length is the difference. 245 = 24.75 like a Les Paul. The 250's are 25" length like the other PRS guitar such as a Custom 22 or 24. And the newer 250's have hotter pickups and the 245's more vintage flavored.......i think.

Body thickness is also different. My 2007 Singlecut is thicker, non-chambered, #7 pickups (not #6), brazilian rosewood fretboard, 25" scale, etc.

#7s are just #6s with covers, but you are right. Singlecuts came with #7s, SC Trems came with #6s.

Brazilian RW fingerboards are very rare on stock Singlecuts, except for a couple of limited runs that PRS did.

 

[FourT6and2]

In my opinion the pre-lawsuit thing doesn't really add much value, especially since PRS won the lawsuit and nothing was vastly changed.

+1 The "pre lawsuit" thing is a term used to try and add false value to the guitar. There is no difference between pre and post lawsuit Singlecut models. Note, the Singlecut model is different from the SC models like the 245 and 250 as mentioned already.

dang... I had no idea there were 245's and 250's. What is the difference between the two kinds? I take it mine is a 250 then?

Scale length is the difference. 245 = 24.75 like a Les Paul. The 250's are 25" length like the other PRS guitar such as a Custom 22 or 24. And the newer 250's have hotter pickups and the 245's more vintage flavored.......i think.

Body thickness is also different. My 2007 Singlecut is thicker, non-chambered, #7 pickups (not #6), brazilian rosewood fretboard, 25" scale, etc.

#7s are just #6s with covers, but you are right. Singlecuts came with #7s, SC Trems came with #6s.

Brazilian RW fingerboards are very rare on stock Singlecuts, except for a couple of limited runs that PRS did.

Mine's an Artist. So, yeah "stock" Singlecuts wouldn't have it.

 

[viking22]

At last the correct infos came out +/- .The original SC is a great guitar !

My 2007 Singlecut is thicker, non-chambered, #7 pickups (not #6), brazilian rosewood fretboard, 25" scale, etc.

"Non-chambered" makes a big difference and the n°7 pu's are quite nice ! And the price was great too... About the dentist/collector comment ,do you think M.Tremonti looks like one ?

 

[squank]

In my opinion the pre-lawsuit thing doesn't really add much value, especially since PRS won the lawsuit and nothing was vastly changed.

+1 The "pre lawsuit" thing is a term used to try and add false value to the guitar. There is no difference between pre and post lawsuit Singlecut models. Note, the Singlecut model is different from the SC models like the 245 and 250 as mentioned already.

dang... I had no idea there were 245's and 250's. What is the difference between the two kinds? I take it mine is a 250 then?

Scale length is the difference. 245 = 24.75 like a Les Paul. The 250's are 25" length like the other PRS guitar such as a Custom 22 or 24. And the newer 250's have hotter pickups and the 245's more vintage flavored.......i think.

Body thickness is also different. My 2007 Singlecut is thicker, non-chambered, #7 pickups (not #6), brazilian rosewood fretboard, 25" scale, etc.

#7s are just #6s with covers, but you are right. Singlecuts came with #7s, SC Trems came with #6s.

Brazilian RW fingerboards are very rare on stock Singlecuts, except for a couple of limited runs that PRS did.

Mine's an Artist. So, yeah "stock" Singlecuts wouldn't have it.

BRW fingerboards aren't stock on Artist models, either. Some do have them, of course, but they are less common.

 

[FourT6and2]

In my opinion the pre-lawsuit thing doesn't really add much value, especially since PRS won the lawsuit and nothing was vastly changed.

+1 The "pre lawsuit" thing is a term used to try and add false value to the guitar. There is no difference between pre and post lawsuit Singlecut models. Note, the Singlecut model is different from the SC models like the 245 and 250 as mentioned already.

dang... I had no idea there were 245's and 250's. What is the difference between the two kinds? I take it mine is a 250 then?

Scale length is the difference. 245 = 24.75 like a Les Paul. The 250's are 25" length like the other PRS guitar such as a Custom 22 or 24. And the newer 250's have hotter pickups and the 245's more vintage flavored.......i think.

Body thickness is also different. My 2007 Singlecut is thicker, non-chambered, #7 pickups (not #6), brazilian rosewood fretboard, 25" scale, etc.

#7s are just #6s with covers, but you are right. Singlecuts came with #7s, SC Trems came with #6s.

Brazilian RW fingerboards are very rare on stock Singlecuts, except for a couple of limited runs that PRS did.

Mine's an Artist. So, yeah "stock" Singlecuts wouldn't have it.

BRW fingerboards aren't stock on Artist models, either. Some do have them, of course, but they are less common.

Artist Singlecuts made before the end of 2007 had BRW. You can call PRS to confirm.

 

[Digital Jams]

Chad, I would pass it's fugly and 25" scale.. You'll look like a dentist/collector playing that thing

Is this a joke?

You and the other guy during your discussion are making his comment pretty accurate, are we talking guitars or black market furniture?

Brazilian my ass, you bring that shit up you deserve the dentist treatment. Serious.

 

[squank]

Chad, I would pass it's fugly and 25" scale.. You'll look like a dentist/collector playing that thing

Is this a joke?

You and the other guy during your discussion are making his comment pretty accurate, are we talking guitars or black market furniture?

Brazilian my ass, you bring that shit up you deserve the dentist treatment. Serious.

We're talking about the different woods and parts used, and the different construction methods on different models. It's kind of relevant when the OP asks about the value of a piece of used gear, don't you think?

I always LMAO off at silly comments like the "PRS are for doctors & lawyers" drivel because it's ridiculous. Do you know how much a custom shop Les Paul costs? You want to see the kings of dwelling on minutia regarding guitars, go to the Les Paul Forum. They make PRS fans look like Ibanez users. And I'm not putting the LPF guys down. I just find it funny that some people like to insult PRS users, when it is the Gibson fanbois who have the market cornered on documenting and assessing tiny details regarding their guitars.

 

[Phrygian]

It's funny, because back in around '98 I was playing this private house party with my dad's band. A gentleman approached me and starting talking guitars. He said he had something he wanted to show me and he'd go get it. He returned with this beautiful PRS Custom. I had never seen one in person before. It was one of the early ones too. He asked me to play it the rest of the show. He admitted he wasn't much of a player, he just loved the look of it. He was a doctor

PS I declined playing it. I was happy with my strat lol.


Back on topic. Chad man, you a GAS'ing again? lol What I can add to the convo, is, although there are some beautiful non-10 tops out there, some better than actual designated 10 tops, most guys use it as a way to talk you down when reselling. That being said, if you find a non-10 top you like, use it to your advantage lol

I noticed there aren't too many deals kicking around on Singlecuts at the moment. I've been GAS'ing for one too but I'm broke as a joke. Just happy browsing.

 

[FourT6and2]

Chad, I would pass it's fugly and 25" scale.. You'll look like a dentist/collector playing that thing

Is this a joke?

You and the other guy during your discussion are making his comment pretty accurate, are we talking guitars or black market furniture?

Brazilian my ass, you bring that shit up you deserve the dentist treatment. Serious.

Not sure what your deal is, but if the wood guitars are made from doesn't matter, then you should have no problem playing a guitar made from particle board or reams of glued/laminated paper.

The value of ANY guitar is a combination of a lot of things, including the type of wood it's made from. I brought up BRW because it is pertinent to the discussion. I'm no lawyer nor doctor. Though I don't see why people think having a good job and a high income is a bad thing. If you don't want your money, feel free to send it my way.

People who make comments about doctors owning PRS guitars and not being able to play them are 100%, pure-and-simple jealous. Do you think people who own nice sports cars like an Audi R8 or Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black are pro race drivers and track their cars every day? No.

This is such a tired discussion and argument. Go play your guitar and quit worrying about what other people do.

 

[Digital Jams]

Doctor Porsche = 911 Turbo

Real Porsche man = 911 GT3 RS


Tone comes from the player but you enjoy your island caribbean wood fests

 

[squank]

In my opinion the pre-lawsuit thing doesn't really add much value, especially since PRS won the lawsuit and nothing was vastly changed.

+1 The "pre lawsuit" thing is a term used to try and add false value to the guitar. There is no difference between pre and post lawsuit Singlecut models. Note, the Singlecut model is different from the SC models like the 245 and 250 as mentioned already.

dang... I had no idea there were 245's and 250's. What is the difference between the two kinds? I take it mine is a 250 then?

Scale length is the difference. 245 = 24.75 like a Les Paul. The 250's are 25" length like the other PRS guitar such as a Custom 22 or 24. And the newer 250's have hotter pickups and the 245's more vintage flavored.......i think.

Body thickness is also different. My 2007 Singlecut is thicker, non-chambered, #7 pickups (not #6), brazilian rosewood fretboard, 25" scale, etc.

#7s are just #6s with covers, but you are right. Singlecuts came with #7s, SC Trems came with #6s.

Brazilian RW fingerboards are very rare on stock Singlecuts, except for a couple of limited runs that PRS did.

Mine's an Artist. So, yeah "stock" Singlecuts wouldn't have it.

BRW fingerboards aren't stock on Artist models, either. Some do have them, of course, but they are less common.

Artist Singlecuts made before the end of 2007 had BRW. You can call PRS to confirm.

My '03 Singlecut Artist has an IRW fingerboard. BRW was never standard fingerboard material for SC Artists, but it was an available option.

 

[tfridgen]

It's funny, because back in around '98 I was playing this private house party with my dad's band. A gentleman approached me and starting talking guitars. He said he had something he wanted to show me and he'd go get it. He returned with this beautiful PRS Custom. I had never seen one in person before. It was one of the early ones too. He asked me to play it the rest of the show. He admitted he wasn't much of a player, he just loved the look of it. He was a doctor

PS I declined playing it. I was happy with my strat lol.


Back on topic. Chad man, you a GAS'ing again? lol What I can add to the convo, is, although there are some beautiful non-10 tops out there, some better than actual designated 10 tops, most guys use it as a way to talk you down when reselling. That being said, if you find a non-10 top you like, use it to your advantage lol

I noticed there aren't too many deals kicking around on Singlecuts at the moment. I've been GAS'ing for one too but I'm broke as a joke. Just happy browsing.

Back to the dude that wanted to watch you play his PRS...Is it just me or does that situation sound super creepy. "Here take her and use her all night...all I ask is that you let me watch while you have your way with her"... ...

 

[spirit7]

Doctor Porsche = 911 Turbo

Real Porsche man = 911 GT3 RS


Tone comes from the player but you enjoy your island caribbean wood fests

I'm a lawyer, own 2 PRS's and bet I'm a better guitarist than you

-C