@@avsfan3724you got the SE? Is the neck more of a PRS feel or a strat feel? Not the satin part but the actual shape. You know… like how strats have a more round neck and prs has a thinner/flatter neck.
@@ceelothatmane9421 I would say it's more like a Fender neck. The neck just feels good to me. Go play one and decide for yourself but I really like mine. I installed core locking tuners on it also. Great guitar for the money
Definitely hear a major difference in clarity and in how clean each sounded. They both sound great but I feel there’s a slight edge on the core side. That being said it would be tough to pay 3x the cost for the slight differences.
Have the SE and it’s amazing. Ordered it out of curiosity as I have two custom shop strats. To be honest, I like it as much. Bit different sounding but amazing. And playability is fantastic as well.
Bought an SE and did a setup on it. It didn’t need much. It quickly became my Sunday driver. Prs is becoming a name in P and W. I actually like the satin neck better tbh.
Hi guys, a quick suggestion - you can override RU-vid's placement of mid-roll video adverts. Please do so! An advert coming up right in the middle of the sound samples is a pain in the ass. Thanks!
I’m about to throw down on my first strat style guitar and a friend that plays a lot and owns both of these recommended the SE. I’d planned on spending more that $1000 but not what the premium model cost. I honestly have to say I prefer the SE over the other. It seems to have a much brighter and bolder tone. My mind is most definitely made up, I will be buying an SE. Now the struggle is going to be WHAT COLOR……
The Core sounds a little "clearer" and the SE sounds a little warmer with a bit more natural breakup. The SE sounded better in the "more overdriven" stuff later in the video. Clean, I'd take the Core. Overdriven I'd take the SE. That said, I think they sound extremely, extremely similar. I would 100% buy the SE over the Core given the massive price difference and the "barely detectible" difference. I would expect the quality of the individual parts and the "feel" is probably pretty noticeably different when playing them in person.
Coming back to this 2 years later, this is still a great video and comparison. Heck, if Lambertone produced a bridge single coil that sounded exactly like the SE bridge, slapped their label one it, and priced it at $150 for the one pickup, it would sell out and be widely renown as the best bridge single coil for worship guitarist.
I got the Core two year ago and I've been on Cloud Nine playing it ! Three to a side turners I believe have a better balance of tension than the standard six in line which I feel translates to better string to string natural acoustic output balance. I started out putting on a set of 10's, but they just felt too loose so I went to 11's with an .015 B to stay in tune better; the combination of 11 degree tilt on the headstock and the inertia block cast to allow the strings ball end to set in as far as possible, making those medium gauges feel a lot more supple. But my biggest preference between them is the really vintage sounding resonant difference with the core's very porous Alderwood- totally the same as the most treasured, best sounding vintage Fenders ever made !! That sold me the most because that virtue has been my gold standard since I discovered it's benefits back in mid 80's
I have to say I bought the Core. And when it arrived I almost returned it. It wasn't until I had it set up by my guitar tech (local master) lol i have absolutely loved it. The volume knob changes the pickups and the tone knobs also have an impressive response tonally. Was it worth the 2500 bucks to me yes because I bought it. It's amazing to play I also have an SE Single cut that is also amazing but i do notice the difference in tuning The Core Silver Sky is just bad ass. I do have a Mexican Strat with 60's Fender loaded pickguard They are two different animals.
Been told my SE shipment should be arriving next week I am third in the back order list. So hopefully there are three stone blues I have been waiting since March
I think the SE has a higher output pickup. The Core is mean to sound like a vintage pickup which might cost more to get the tone perhaps but I defnietley felt some harshness on the SE. The thing is the sound difference is very subtle that you would care less unless you're recording. This goes for most guitars. Both the SE and core can sound shit when your settings are shit but the core would definetly feel better in the hands feel wise.
Its probably because the core has a recessed rout, which demands more CNC programming, whilst the SE is non recessed and is similar to what other PRSs are
Hey I’m new to the helix and I love your Ac30 patch was wondering if you guys have a patch where I can connect my buddy guitar to the same helix I’m using at the same time similar to the ac30?
I almost don’t even care at this point. The SE guitars are phenomenal, the S2 and core lines are cool and all but a third of the price for a nickel and dime difference?… c’mon Also, God bless you guys. I appreciate the gear reviews for Jesus!
I purchased the Core Silver Sky. However after hearing both, I think it would have better better to buy 2 Silver Sky SE one with a maple neck and one with the rosewood over one Core Silver Sky
I get a kick out of people who spend close to a thousand dollars on a guitar and then they want to change things. If that's the case why don't you save your money and get what you really want.
Also if you're going to show these guitars and compare them you should do it while playing with a band. Just jam out with a backing track if you cant get a group together and solo it. That way you can hear all the little nuances that a guitar will make.
Man, Core is unbelievable. In my opinion they are not that similar, when you kick the gain in, Core extends its wings lol. That clarity and brightness is unmatched.
The Ish Guitars RU-vid channel did a video on this. The core neck is a drop in fit to the SE body. And as far as I know, the SE Locking Tuners don't fit the silver sky SE without modification.
Can you guys make a video comparing the SE Silver Sky with the SE Custom 24 with the theme of "Best all around/bang for your buck PRS guitar under $1000 for Praise and Worship?" You guys keep mentioning this is one of the best guitars you can get under $1000, and I wonder what your thoughts are regarding the SE Custom 24 now? Is the SE Custom 24 still an all-around better purchase than the Silver Sky ? Or has the SE Silver Sky basically taken the throne as best PRS under $1000?
Erick, for what it's worth, I've been using a SE Custom 24 as my main guitar for almost 9 years and I'm 99% of the time playing Praise & Worship. They're extremely versatile instruments and they sound good through any amp, multi-effects unit, etc. I have not played a SE Silver Sky but if I play one, I may end up buying it because I love PRS's. IMO, PRS makes the best guitar under $1000 by a LANDSLIDE
@@StephenSenni Gotcha. I guess it's a matter of playing both and seeing which one feels better. At the end of the day a Strat will feel different than a Custom 24. Might not be an apples to apples comparison between the two.
Call me superstitious, but I’m convinced that all of these Silver Sky comparisons should’ve been done with the trem cover taken off the SE. I feel like the pickups do pickup some of the cavity reflection overtones and all that mumbo jumbo. Then again, the difference in tone pot tolerances could also influence the output frequencies
Totally fair. We probably don’t have the same strings on each guitar either. And we didn’t measure the output of the pickups ourselves or ensure the height was the same. Lots to consider haha
I also bought the Silver Sky SE Moon White and there are alot little things that are not good on it, but I did work it out after major tweekiing. I like the Truss rod cover off, looks like a core model from far away. Two things I think need to be changed from the Factory in the future are the really cheap saddel's and the poor tuning keys. I bought this guitar because I was so tempted to buy a Core Silver Sky for $2600.00 plus tax that I was sure i would also never play. I have said this before in other comment post that this guitar feels like a toy guitar. If you want a really great inexpensive guitar I really think the Fender MIM Vintage Series from around 2012 to 2015 finished in Nitro are some of the best guitar that Fender has made in the past 12 years and also Fender comes with a whole lot more, like the History of your favorite players and MOJO. Fender's are not toys either, they are the real thing, that is why they are the most copied Guitar in history.
I came wanting some actual facts on the two guitars...Like actual measurements of the necks--ie. depth at 1st and 12th frets. What are the actual differences in the pickups? Does one having locking tuners and the other does not have locking tuners? are bridges the exact same or are they different and what are the actual differences...Do both have the exact same finishes--the clear coat finishes...? Love you guys but this left me not really getting the facts .... Pretty much just opinions and feelings. Where can I go to get the details and facts about the differences between the two guitars?
The labour and material cost to build the Core is much higher than the SE. anyone with the budget should take the Core all day. It’s a better guitar in every way.
Nobody on any video tells us why the US guitar would be worth 3 times as much. I don't see any reason for spending 3 times as much. The SE is on the way!!
Ya it seems it would really be more for very small differences in overall sound quality and some nicer look/quality differences, and if you have the money/been playing guitar long enough and want more than a sub $1,000 guitar.
The amount of work is significantly greater on their US guitars… but IMO - PRS is one of the most consistent brands, and the only brand I’ll order site unseen (and not played)… that applies to SE and Core. The QC on both lines is phenomenal. I would never order a fender without seeing and playing it. I’m going back and forth between buying the SE and Core silver sky. I have an SE McCarty 594 SC that is just amazing. Think I’m going to pick up the SE silver sky and save the money on this one… I’ve been saving to get a core McCarty 594.. still deciding between regular and Hollowbody II.
I’m going to buy one of these two but I have very small hands. I’m trying to figure out which one would suit smaller hands but it’s hard to say cause I hear the core is chunkier but the radius is smaller so idk can someone please help!!!!
@@eternalforce116 man I was really hoping that the core would be better cause I kinda want that one but idk I guess the se seems great too all things considered. I just want a great guitar that I love playing and doesn’t having any buzzing at any of the frets.
@@JoeyVaracalli if I didn't have a core model already I'd almost certainly go an SE model. The sound difference is nowhere near the same as the price difference haha. SE hands down.
In a mix there isn’t enough difference to talk about. Factor in different pick angle, pick materials, difference in players grip on the neck, different amps, different cables… Hard to criticize one over the other.
You guys are fighting amongst yourselves. The left one wants to make a point , the right one overlaps. I think the left guy is more intelligent out of the two
They look like a bland piece of plastic....I've played dozens of them and put them back on the rack after 10 seconds....they are ok for beginner guitarist or guys who play them because PRS gives them a signature model...
Guys. It confuses people when u switch guitars even YOU were confused...come on. I stopped right then. Did not finish watching . Even color was close in video. Best luck
I’m curious what you think is plastic on the PRS (besides the pick guard)? 🤷🏻♂️ Squier’s are cool. We’ve reviewed one on the channel. But guitar brand tribalism is stupid.
You guys are comparing neck to neck, bridge to bridge ect......thought you said in the begining, it was same pups in different positions......so how do you sort that. I guess the call is the color. Pretty damn close.
