You guys should watch the vid again with some good headphones on. There is a difference. The Les paul has more umph to it. The PRS is thiner and more modern sounding. You can hear that especially at the lower gain/clean parts.
...also keep in mind, there are dozens of sounds available by manipulating the Volume and Tone controls on the PRS - it took me a few years to discover. Play around with the Volume at 7 and then at 3, all different pickup settings. And Try the Tone down to 7. Trust me - the guitar was designed with this in mind ;-)
Big Respect from Wyatt Crow, man. Great playing, very precise and with no mistakes, glad to hear this kind of review\comparison. I've seen all your vids, keep'em coming. You much better then usual youtube reviewer, like in this vid i've post as video response! Thanks for quality work!
@MrManson94 nope! It looks a little like a Custom because of the pickup rings and pots which I've changed to black, and the hardware to gold. By the way since this video was made I've changed them back to original (not that this has any impact on the voice of the guitar).
Two different guitars with totally different voices. Both are fantastic and diverse guitars which is the point. I have a 35th Anniversary Custom 24 and 2013 Les Paul Standard and love them both!
Well, it's what i expected. The les paul just sounds heavier and deeper, logical since there's more wood on that guitar. It has a thicker body and neck and no trem. The les paul is much better suited for that scooped sound you have there. I prefer the clarity and growl/crunch of the PRS myself though. Les pauls can get fuzzy with gain, while PRS stay crisp clear.
Wow! Great video man! Both guitars are awesome. But... there is no other guitar that can compare to the power and sound of a a Gibson. Tone and playability are a hallmark of the Les Paul!
I think the PRS has more warmth in the tone and I like that a lot. But, in the end, this is a matter of taste and not a matter of what brand is better. I have a Tremonti sig myself, but nothing would make me happier than to own a Gibson Les Paul also. Hell, a real Fender Strat is welcome also. I am nondenominational when it comes to brand names. It is about what you like, it is not a contest. :)
Thanks man, it is an awesome les paul. I had to sell it though coz it weighed a ton. Literally. Over 5kg (11pounds)... It’s one of those perfect studio guitars you never wanna use on stage. Haha
Kudos dude, awesome playing and I really like the comparison. I have to say that I like having both a Les Paul and a PRS, as they feel and play quite differently ;) Cheers! And: please do some more video! :D
@RasputinsVision Huhh... I believe Mr. Tone King wouldn't wanna read this... haha But seriously: thank's man, I really appreciate it!! And all the other comments too, thank's for the support! Keep on commenting, discussing and making this a forum for guitar-tone-freaks just as us. ;) take it easy Kris
i think we all agree the prs has a beautiful handsome open sound when picking, alternating strings, chords, very special sound; but, as we can see in this review the low end in the gibson is unmatched not even by a prs, i love them both
My vote goes to PRS. Imagine what the world would be like if PRS had been founded in 1903 , Gibson's starting year instead of 1985 when Paul Smith Began PRS Guitars. The PRS has a lot less distortion, better midrange tonality, and doesn't seem to "bottom-Out" in the low end. The LP is a typical high ranger and soars loaded with distortion" and high gain until if hits muddy waters....too bad Gibson strayed from its founding roots using the P-90 pickups that fueled the start of Rock with Chuck Berry's "Johnny Be Good," the classic ´50s P-90 pickup that started the whole historic Rock´n´Roll sound! Scotty Moore, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins - you got it! Any Blues? Muddy Waters, the father of the electric Blues, Hubert Sumlin - all these great musicians used guitars loaded with P-90s. The SB52 will give you this strong but clear sounds. This transparent clarity is responsible for that twangy low end. No muddiness here! Nice upper mids presence and no shrill treble - these pickups are really great. Later on some Rock artists, such as Frank Zappa with The Mothers, Allen Wilson (Canned Heat) or the incredible David Gilmour discovered the qualities of these early ´50s Soapbars or Dogears! PRS makes an excellent quality PRS SE 245 with Soap Bar P-90's that kill both of these test guitars....
SnakeRiverFishing No kidding, that's why PRS succeeded, seeing the promise of the young Paul Smith's dedication to improving guitars, Ted McCarty,former president of Gibson and creator of the Explorer, ES-335 and Flying V guitars became Paul Smith's mentor and adviser. The result of their collaboration was the current line of PRS Guitars, which include solid- and hollow-body guitars. The Private Stock line of PRS guitars are made utilizing a vast range of exotic materials including various stones, elaborately figured tone woods, and intricate shells for inlays.Unlike Ted McCarty and Leo Fender, Paul plays the guitar in his own band, The Paul Reed Smith band.
SnakeRiverFishing PRS has the 513 which is now priced the same as a 2015 Gibson Standard. The 513 has about the same amount of tones as a Gibson Standard and a Strat combined.
flip3213 Definitely Ted McCarthy's influence can be see and heard in the PRS line. "Ted" McCarty he was chosen as vice president of the Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1949, later as president in 1950. He remained president until 1966. This period became known as Gibson's “golden age” of electric guitars. During his tenure, “Les Paul's electric guitar design, the first solid-body guitar produced by Gibson”, came to fruition. The Gibson Les Paul later became the company's flagship solid body. Never satisfied, McCarty sought to create a hybrid design that would combine the sustain of a solid-body electric with the mellow warmth of a hollow-body. The “ES-335” was created as a "semi-hollow", with both a central block running the length of the guitar and hollow wings. McCarty was also responsible for the development of the Tune-o-matic bridge system, the “humbucking pickup”, and the Explorer, Flying V, Moderne,” SG” and Firebird guitars. Like Leo Fender, McCarty never played the guitar. He instead talked with every guitarist he could in order to find out what guitar players were interested in. Paul Reed Smith most valuable lesson from McCarthy was undoubtabley communication with musicians concerning “what they wanted in a guitar.”
I prefer PRS, but not necesarilly the Custom 24, even if it is one of the most versatile guitars ever. I am a Singlecut fan :) Very nice demo man, good job.
@Opethfan79 yeah man, you're soooo right. I also don't know why i didn't play any Opeth. Next time i make everything right i promise... haha Rock n Roll!
Nice comparison! I've been debating getting a PRS for a while now, and I think your video helped me make a decision. Whenever you decide to get another guitar, you should take a look at the USA Custom Shop Schecters. I know they're a bit pricey, but made to perfection. But between your solid skill level and the high quality rig you already own, I think it would be worth it. Rock on, brother!
@kjetilslash the bird inlay is an extra option. If you don't ask for it you get only the dots. It's normal, and of course it's still original and everything... :)
Wow! when you played "Sweet Child of Mine" the PRS clarity blew the Les Paul away! It was hard to tell when distorted but yeah, the single notes really showed the difference!
The comparison between those two models hold there own in any setting. Les Paul is all about quality and character, as is the PRS. You did a smashing job with both and I say job well done!
Great comparison. No effects, same licks. Thanks So many people play different licks on the two guitars they are comparing I wonder if they are mental.
EXCELLENT! It basically comes down too personal preference by tone. The resonance of the PRS and the quality of the build has made up my mind...but to have a Gibson in my little collection is tempting. Thx Mr. Barocsi.
I just played the custom 24 today for the first time...WOW. I honestly wish I hadn't even picked it up because my price range was much lower..but I figured, hey why not try it? And now I'm screwed because everything else sounds and plays like shit compared to it! The playability is just so smooth and the neck shape allows you to just go for hours. It's Godly.
I can't say I notice a ton of difference between these two guitars, but I'm also listening to them through a computer with some headphones plugged in, which isn't ideal. Either way, they sound pretty close, but the newer 24's have the split coil feature which is something the Lester does not have. It may come down to which one plays best for the individual. Or you could just do what lot of us guitar geeks do, buy both!
Very nicely done... great contrast. Seems like what the PRS doesn't quite "nail" the Les Paul tone - say 95/100 - it more than makes up for, in your hands, with split coil versatility. More sparkle, with a bit of an edge. Good job!
Haha, yeah the yt search engine definitely prefers to show certain results (mostly whatever they wanna show you and not what you wanna find). 😅 It’s funny to watch such an old video now. I mean the video quality is just 💩. Haha! Tone is alright though and that’s what matters. Cheers!
This was a great comparison of the two guitars. There are some places where I prefer the tone of the LP to that of the PRS, but overall I prefer the tones of the PRS. Great playing all around and props for using such a fine amplifier :-) (I have the 6505+ and a USA PRS Tremonti Sig).
@djsemtx I've tried the 6505+ combo only once but i was impressed right away. It's still nice loud but (unlike the head) you're able to set it to a "bedroom volume".
GREAT demo!!! You do all the talking in the beginning, then you just play so we can hear the different tones without interruption. You even play the different guitars right after eachother so we get a direct comparison. You wouldn't happen to be able to do a demo with a stock studio vs a standard?
For those saying the PRS sounds weak. your guitar has a tone. The pickups define it`s clarity and how much treble or bass it will sound. if you want the guitar sound more aggressive, turn up your AMP. that`s right, you shouldnt boost your AMP with your super aggressive hi-gain pick ups cause you lose clarity. your AMP is supposed to boost your guitar, that`s where the sound is getting processed. Your guitar sends a signal, and you set it up in your AMP.
This was the best comparison video of these two guitars. For me they both sound amazing. It all depends on taste though. The prs has the sound to play many things and is a real good competitor. It also sounds cleaner in many cases. But I love Gibson les pauls just their look is unforgettable and they sound beautiful! There's gotta be a comparison for metal on both these guitars including some clean stuff
The HFS with Vintage Bass combo pickup set are now being used in the SE Custom 24 which gives it a really "modern" treble-centric sound but as you've said, the PRS sounds more thinner but to me, also clearer. That could be due to the construction of the PRS having a more noticeable midrange. Either way, both of those guitars are tops, very nice!!!
Cool vid. I was surprised to hear the c24 a bit thinner with the Sweet child of mine intro. But I guess that is a very specific and famous Gibson tone that we all know. In my opinion the c24 is a rocketship while the gibson is a tractor. Cool vid. I have a few on PRS as well that are metal oriented.
I liked the Gibson over the PRS, the Gibson had a deeper bass and more thunderous tone! PRS had a thinner midrange sound, each note sounded clearer, but I just prefer the tone of a Gibson. Awesome video man!
I love both Gibson and PRS! Although the Custom 24 wins for me. By the way, what are you playing from 8:15 - 9:07? I absolutely LOVED it! Shazam couldn't recognize it on my phone.
thank you for comparing these two fine instruments equally. the sound quality was very good, and you can hear the comparisons quite well. the les paul is classic, but I gotta go with the prs. great playing as well. you could tell that you tried to strike the strings equally to give even attack between the two guitars. thanx again
great comparison,well done ;) two guitars,two different sounds....but both awesome!!!!!I have a PRS and play with a friend of mine who have a LP Traditional....great sounds!!!!!! :D
You are definitely right as far as celebrities/musicians who can afford it. For example, the jonas brothers. One of them has a Gibson Les Paul Custom. Do you think they know the first thing about tone? No, not at all. So in that case, you're right about getting it just for the name. In my case and several other peoples cases, it's the tone, feel, and the way it was built. I want a Gibson because of the tone, feel, and the way it was built. Not because it has the Gibson name.
Thank's man, both are great to play with different neck styles. Gibson's neck is a little beefier, but still quite thin and really fast. PRS has a thinner neck and more of a "modern" feal to it. Also much better access to the last frets. And still I prefer the Gibson... ;-)
I have always been a Les Paul fan but once I heard and played a PRS (Custom 24) for the first time it sounded better and played better IMO, I have been a PRS fan ever since and IMO the PRS just has a clearer tone.
Great video man! i've watched all ur vids and i must say you are one hell of a great guitarist! Superb skills and techniques! I owned a PRS Tremonti SE and it's a great guitar. but i'm definitely saving up for a Custom 24 next! but i won't say no to a Les Paul either! haha!
Not at all!!! PRS are awesome modern sounding guitars!! Necks are perfect, enough thin but not too thin like an Ibanez. Great guitars for just about anything!!
Thanks for a very thorough and well done comparison. What I would add is my personal feelings about the differences between my PRS custom 22 and my Les Paul VOS; VOS: thicker neck but better sustain and fuller sound and legendary value. PRS: superior ergonomics, much lighter, upper neck playability is far superior, versatility of single coil sounds (although not close to a Strat)...but why not just have a LP and a Strat and forget about the copies? I know...stage versatility and modern sound:)
I love your videos, so in depth and great sound quality for all of them and i love how you know how to dial in a tone.. I love gibson and PRS but i think the prs had a more versatile sound, they sounded similar in the distorted parts. the gibson had a nice growl to it which i love but i think the prs would cut through more in the mix and the cleans were much more alive sounding than the les pauls
Wooow man, thank's! To be honest, i'm not too satisfied with the transparency of the sound in this vid. The two newer ones (with the tube screamer) are pretty close to the actuall sound of the gear. But you know how these things are... it's still a working process... haha cheers bro
Both guitars are sweet! A little amp tweaking and some style and either guitar does the job. The PRS is naturally on the brighter end of the tonal spectrum. You can get great tones from either guitar.
You should post the songs (or tabs if you're improvising) of the songs you're playing. I think you're playing nice. Is it possible to get this one in 1080i/720i? (for better audio quality)... Keep up the good work! I like you're style!
wow muito bom seu video, esclareceu varias duvidas que tinha, acho que em custo-beneficio ganha mesmo a PRS..e estou louco para compra-la, é uma pena que no brasil esses mesmos instrumentos cheguem a custar 4 vezes mais... valeu cara
Nice work man! The PRS is really unbeateable in hi gain territory, but your Les Paul sounds awesome on clean and crunch. It must be mainly the pick ups (Gibson don't put hi outputs on Les Pauls). Keep rockin!
sounds like the gibby p/ups had a bit higher output resulting in smoother pick strike yet flatter tone, and i like how much in control the gibby sounds. the i like how robust the PRS sounds. but in the end i'll give the win to the LP. i think hotter pickups would have given the PRS the advantage though. plus the PRS looks cooler
