Listening to tis clip I actually like the SE better just because it's brighter. Might be different if I was in the shop playing both myself. Anway, it's always nice to see you don't have to go beyond the 2000 mark to get an excellent guitar.
@PJandtheBeard
5 ай бұрын
It's funny, when editing I thought the same thing. The SE's pickups pop more for sure. In the room and in a live context I preferred the 2000 SAS. Now, I have been playing that guitar for over 20 years so I might be biased there. Regardless, you are correct, the SE's are great guitars at a great price.
@ramlerendleg
5 ай бұрын
Yes, I never regarded a PRS but this one just makes me think maybe I should get one. Greetings from Germany! @@PJandtheBeard
@butchsnyder8515
Ай бұрын
Great demo. I remember when the SAS "Core" model first came out. Being a Nashville-esque player, that's the model I kind of gravitated to. I recently picked up a new Swamp Ash Special SE. I put 10s on it and set it up. Plays and feels great, except for the neck. All my other guitars are Telecasters so the necks and fretboards have a much different feel. That's my only complaint. I also replaced the stock pickups. Replaced them with: Bridge: Seymour Duncan Custom Custom Middle: Seymour Duncan Alnico 2 Pro Strat pickup Neck: Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates neck model I wired the middle pickup to the push-pull tone pot so that it is only engaged/disengaged. No coil splitting. The difference in sound is incredible.
@patleverette4540
16 күн бұрын
And both are good 😊
@PJandtheBeard
8 күн бұрын
Absolutely!
@jimmyjames2022
3 ай бұрын
Fun comparison, 2000 Swamp Ash Special has great looks and tones! I believe the Core SAS has (stock) McCarty humbuckers and a Seymour Duncan Vintage Rails, while the SE SAS has 85/15S and the new AS-01 single. I have the SE SAS and it's versatile, but it's odd switching choices. I think I prefer the more conventional switching in my old 1992 PRS EG-2 HSH (HFS/VintageBass/Fralin). Also I like the AS-01 but I wonder if 58/15S would sound better in the SE than the 85/15S.
@PJandtheBeard
3 ай бұрын
The Core SAS does have stock McCarty's in it. That is why I got it as a backup to my McCarty. Back in the day I never split the coils, but lately I have found I really like that option. Agree that they have a strange switching layout, but it has grown on me.
@SarahAndreaRoycesChannel
3 ай бұрын
The core sounds warmer in my ears, but the SE has a 'smokey' sound that actually had me fall in love with the SE Swamp Ash Special without knowing about the earlier Core version. If I wan't warm I can have a nice Les Paul /- Copy /- inspired guitar. That smokey sound is quite unique, especially with that much variety of the configurations.
@PJandtheBeard
3 ай бұрын
The SE definitely has a cool vibe going on and is pretty unique!
@Canadianwheelchairguitar
5 ай бұрын
That 2001 swamp ash just needs a 5 way pickup switch & I like the bridge as is!
@PJandtheBeard
5 ай бұрын
I like the hardtail too, but will keep the switching. Has six options now and it is definitely different than expected. Although I can see where a five way switch would be cool. As long as it’s not the old PRS rotary switch. I never got hip to them.
@BenBollinger
5 ай бұрын
Dig it. Both are hella cool
@PJandtheBeard
5 ай бұрын
#truestory
@ArtDonna84
5 ай бұрын
…for a 1/3rd the price and I’m no pro, the SE is it for me and sounds great.
@PJandtheBeard
5 ай бұрын
If memory serves I got my 2000 Swamp Ash for less then a grand used, but that was 23 years ago. The SE is cool.
@1997Ghost
5 ай бұрын
the core seems to have more girth to it's tone. both are nice instruments though.
@PJandtheBeard
5 ай бұрын
Definitely warmer I think. The SE has more top end, but there is something about the original I really like. Both are cool guitars.
@MrDavemiley
5 ай бұрын
The Core sounds fuller. the other sounds thinner. & brighter .
@PJandtheBeard
5 ай бұрын
Makes sense. We’ve found the older pickups to be warmer and the newer se pickups to be bright.
@patleverette4540
16 күн бұрын
😅😅
@michaelschuerman8826
5 күн бұрын
Well you can hear the difference between the two but if your going to compare them in the real world guitar to amp only
@PJandtheBeard
5 күн бұрын
In the real world we never play guitar to amp only… :)
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