@Smit2k11 The action is great but that might be because if you get a guitar from sweetwater that do a set up on it before they ship it. I don't play metal but I'm sure it would be fine but there probably is better guitars out there specifically for thrash metal so your call
@KurTCurtis21 thanks, it's just this guitar is so beautiful it's unreal, and most guitars for metal tend to be almost identical :( great vid thanks :)
I tryed one out today, it's got a great action, the notes ring out really well, however there's nothing on this guitar that makes me think it's worth the £600 price tag, i think you're just paying for the special edition status and the PRS name on this guitar..
i just bought the royal blue versioin.. i just want to add the locking tunners... other than that it sounds amazing .. my next guitar hopefully will be (when my chops reach there) will be the tremonti model!! lol
@jasonism123 The neck is pretty thin not extremely thin though. The guitar isn't really heavy but I wouldn't say it is light either. Somewhere in the middle
this guitar is amazing! the only slight problem i have with it is the neck is a little wider than what im used to playing (epiphone custom) but otherwise has an amazing sound to it.
hey i'm a frenchy, i dunno if you tried the Schecter hellraiser C1 FR cause i want to buy it but since it's imported from US it cost like 1100 euros..But that PRS sounds pretty good..and it's as good as a schecter for only 550 euros(i've been told)...so I really wanna be sure, would you recommend the PRS for metal/hardcore songs... btw the song you played with gain kicks ass ;) and thanks for fully showing the guitar not many reviewers do that ^^
This was actually really helpful, thanks. Unfortunately it just confirms to me I would rather wait one day (in the far future) to get a crazy priced Custom 24 and not an SE... >.<
With the exception of Asian based companies (like Ibanez, who makes their highest quality guitars in Japan), American guitars are MUCH higher quality, MUCH better feeling, and MUCH better sounding than Asian guitars.
On the other hand, American guitars are MUCH more pricy. Choose wisely...
@phazonmangowarlord You don't any type of special guitar to play guns and roses or buckethead. You can learn/play any song on any guitar. if you are going for those tones it's more important how your amp sounds. I play death metal and jazz all with the same guitar (Schecter c-1 classic) and same amp (H&K warp x). It's all about how you set up your tone in the amp more than anything. The guitar choice doesnt make as drastic of a difference as the amp does.
@samophlangetwo good point well made. if u could in that case recommend a good amp that doesnt cost too much, i will greatly aprtiate it!! however, u know its easier to shred on some guitars than others, right? so technialy the guitar is important and effects the tone etc, but your right, the amp can get more tones. even still, you should have a guitar that feels comfortable and if u shred, there are guitars that u can do it better on because of the neck
@OakPark11MileRd Okay, if you're so good let's have a contest. Post a video. I WAS going to let you have the last word but you have an issue with courtesy. Why are you so into insulting people? Is that the only way your obtuse mind can figue out how to degrade someone? I'm tired of throwing flotsam at eachother. I shall no longer fuel your desire to troll. BTW, I already HAVE two strats, a Les paul custom, an SG and some that I made, plus acoustics. Maybe I wanted to add to my collection?
@Wiseman501 I dread jumping in here, but it looks to me that you and and that dj crabs guy dogpiled oakpark after he expressed an opinion. You seemed pretty defensive about his comment, actually. I happen to agree with him. It looks like a 24, and the tone is alright, but $650? For that I would have at least expected the locking tuners to make the tremolo practical. Hey, prs is doing what other big names are doing: making big bucks from korean guitars with their name on the headstock.
@Wiseman501 I also AGREE with your statement about prs being one of the best brands, obviously used by many, But their USA models have gotten them that reputation. I mean, come on, I can appreciate a reasonably priced guitar that plays okay, but I can't speak to someone who says their new squier strat sounds even better than an american fender.
@mcneely2818 I never liked those peaople either, even calling a squier a strat without mentioning that it's a squire annoys me, but squiers suck. This, though it has fewer features than an american CE model, has got the brass. I've compared pickups and they're very similar, almost identical (Made to the same specs) and to tell the truth, locking tuners don't help much unless you don't know how to string a guitar and keep it lubed. Obviously I would prefer the American model, but this isn't bad.
@mcneely2818 All my other guitars are Gibson, Fender, Schecter, Ibanez.... I usually go for the american stuff and I have a lot, so I do know what I'm saying when I state that this guitar can stand among them. But again, it would be stupid not to prefer the American models. It's just so wrong to call this one a piece of shit when it's really a quality instrument. That was the whole point of my comment...
@OakPark11MileRd Thank you SO much, guitar genius. I suppose you've played guitar and piano since you were four and went through the agony and rewards of 20+ years of practice all to come here and insult something YOU looked up. No? Well I have. Do you know what quality control these are put through? Even the SE's are within 1/1000th of an inch from the original CE. If they have a single flaw, they're CUT IN HALF. You go waste $3K. I'll buy another truck for my band's equip. AND get a guitar.
OakPark11MileRd is just a typical ignorant youtube douchebag. Pay no mind to him. He is clearly frustrated at his own sexuality and is in fear of being openly gay.
@DJBkrabi Uh oh, don't infuriate the know-it-all. He's a guitar god. Hahahahaha!!!! He doesn't know that these have the same specs on pickups and the same bridge from the american models, therefore staying in PERFECT tune through a dozen divebombs or trills. Nah, let's just let him have the last word or he'll get his pnties in a twist. Reading the great gatsby apparently did nothing for his taste. I didn't even insult him first. :]
@OakPark11MileRd One word to respond to you: Ignorant. (Not stupid, just ignorant of the fact that PRS are some of the finest guitars in the world, even the SE's. Look it up.)
I wish it wasnt a flat top though. Honestly, it wouldnt cost that much more if they did. I would buy one and change out the tuners for locking. I also dont like the quilt finishes. Wish they had solid choices. Ah well.
@DJBkrabi That's becouse there wouldn't be that much difference between expensive prs guitars, when they would do a curved top...but I agree with you..
@KurTCurtis21 sorry... please forgive my retardation LOL! i was so transfixed on how killer your guitar looks I just tuned out and drooled... It resembles the 2010 Torero
Enjoyed your video so much, I went out and got myself one (but in Vintage Yellow). It is everything your said it is., Awesome axe for the PRICE. Not only does it sounds good and versatile , the quality of the workmanship blew me over.
on musiciansfriend this guitars finish looks super bright! as do all the the 25th anniversary edition custom 24s. is it darker in person? thanks a lot.
does anyone know if you need to do work on the bridge to set 11s or 12s on this guitar for drop C tuning? I play alot of Drop C and am thinking of getting this guitar but if anyone knows anything about this please reply or message. Thank you.
J214 I play a regular PRS SE 24, and I put on PRS's 12 gauge strings on and only had to do very minor adjustments...oh and by the way I play in drop B for Chevelle and Breaking Benjamin songs and other rock stuff, So yes I think this guitar will handle it
would this guitar be good for metal? i am trying to decide between this and an esp mh 1000 or an esp mh 351.. i am in a metal band we play music like parkway drive, the acacia strain, august burns red, and the dillinger escape plan.... would this guitar be a good fit for a band of that sort? PLZ REPLY
Not really. If you're going to be playing heavy metal you'd be better off with the ESP. If you're determinded to turn this SE into a metal guitar you could do so by adding some locking tuners like he said, and adding some pickups from EMG or Seymour Duncan.
@JaredL19 prs make good metal guitars. first id change the pickups.. maybe to a dimarzio of some kind. i reccoment a D-sonic in the neck 120 bucks, and a paf pro in the neck also 120 bucks. i have 2,500 dollar custom 24 and i can shred pettruci stuff on it... prs are good for anything...just a matter of preference. but with prs you get more bang for your buck where as a 1500 dollar esp only is good for metal and rock
@GreenMeanie2007 I agree with you to some degree tho. I find the SE has some balls cause i played this baby at my local store through a JCM900 and its sounded amazing, but I also played through a Roland shit combo and it still tickled my stomach and made my chest vibrate lol but yeah the real custom has all the balls but even that dosnt compare to a Gibson Les Paul Standard. PRS and Ibanez are my weapons of choice still :P
What's this like for thrash metal? and how's the action? :P
Smit2k11 3 months ago in playlist Guitars
@Smit2k11 The action is great but that might be because if you get a guitar from sweetwater that do a set up on it before they ship it. I don't play metal but I'm sure it would be fine but there probably is better guitars out there specifically for thrash metal so your call
KurTCurtis21 3 months ago
@KurTCurtis21 thanks, it's just this guitar is so beautiful it's unreal, and most guitars for metal tend to be almost identical :( great vid thanks :)
Smit2k11 3 months ago
Is the guitar comfortable to play? On my guitar there is a rounded down egde for the right arm and it feels very comfortable...
lalschl 3 months ago
@lalschl There is no rounded edge but it doesn't really bother me. I guess it depends on the players preferences
KurTCurtis21 3 months ago
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lalschl 3 months ago
@KurTCurtis21 I ordered it yesterday. I hope it arrives soon :D
THX for your Vid
lalschl 3 months ago
@lalschl Were you still able to order the 25th anniversary model?
KurTCurtis21 3 months ago
@KurTCurtis21 Yes, I live in switzerland. I found the guitar in an online shop.
lalschl 3 months ago
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juankashi 7 months ago
Pretty guitar, son! I love the feel of those guitars...the action and the tone is awesome!
zzlong55 9 months ago
I tryed one out today, it's got a great action, the notes ring out really well, however there's nothing on this guitar that makes me think it's worth the £600 price tag, i think you're just paying for the special edition status and the PRS name on this guitar..
liambannin 10 months ago
@liambannin In this case SE means student edition not special edition.
Abon666 7 months ago
@Abon666 I know, i just mean that it's a special edition in the fact that its a 25th anniversary edition.
liambannin 7 months ago
i want one :D
Benwneuto 11 months ago
what are SE models?
cybrhckr 1 year ago
@cybrhckr Student Editions
bozone1234 1 year ago
@cybrhckr the korean made ones that are not as good as the Prs that cost thousands. They are still amazing guitars though and well worth the money
revolt3d 8 months ago
the Higer end models are made in the USA i did my research.
SonicGamer1991 1 year ago
great demo
metalheadblues 1 year ago
wow, tha guita looks amazing, i'll definatly have to look more into PRS guitars
TrippyTheShroom 1 year ago
is this guitar worth the money? and how much is it?
lgcmetallica 1 year ago
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please tell me what are the songs at 2.55 and at 3.13 and 3.47
ApocalypticLarry50 1 year ago
please tell me what are the songs at 2.55 and at 3.13
ApocalypticLarry50 1 year ago
@ApocalypticLarry50 2:55 was an intro to a song I wrote and at 3:13 I was just messing around playing random chords
KurTCurtis21 1 year ago
@KurTCurtis21
Im thinking of getting this guitar or the prs mike mushok baritone what do you think
ApocalypticLarry50 1 year ago
guitar is amazing but player sucks : s no offense
paparouchable 1 year ago
The Bird inlays are sexy...
SH4RK136 1 year ago
How do you like the tremolo on that thing?
JakeVhabae 1 year ago
The guitar looks classy but I compared them both and a real PRS is still worlds better. To bad they cost so much.
andy92811 1 year ago
i just bought the royal blue versioin.. i just want to add the locking tunners... other than that it sounds amazing .. my next guitar hopefully will be (when my chops reach there) will be the tremonti model!! lol
VICmAN88 1 year ago
beautiful guitar, i got mine in vintage yellow =) great guitar in its price range.
deathblade7 1 year ago
nice guitar, hows the neck? is it thin/fast? is the guitar heavy?
jasonism123 1 year ago
@jasonism123 The neck is pretty thin not extremely thin though. The guitar isn't really heavy but I wouldn't say it is light either. Somewhere in the middle
KurTCurtis21 1 year ago
this guitar is amazing! the only slight problem i have with it is the neck is a little wider than what im used to playing (epiphone custom) but otherwise has an amazing sound to it.
NeutralSnap 1 year ago
hey i'm a frenchy, i dunno if you tried the Schecter hellraiser C1 FR cause i want to buy it but since it's imported from US it cost like 1100 euros..But that PRS sounds pretty good..and it's as good as a schecter for only 550 euros(i've been told)...so I really wanna be sure, would you recommend the PRS for metal/hardcore songs... btw the song you played with gain kicks ass ;) and thanks for fully showing the guitar not many reviewers do that ^^
sacreou 1 year ago
i got one of these put dimarzio pups in er and sh sounds beautiful
ChaosOfTheStoked 1 year ago
<3 the bird inlay
xXDevour86Xx 1 year ago
Just a quick question.. How is the feel of this guitar? Is the action good?
Chevelle807 1 year ago
TUNE!
41224jason 1 year ago
This was actually really helpful, thanks. Unfortunately it just confirms to me I would rather wait one day (in the far future) to get a crazy priced Custom 24 and not an SE... >.<
DevilanceBaz 1 year ago
do u think i could get a good petrucci style sound with this guitar
that1guyfromdat1time 1 year ago
It just looks wrong without the carved top :(
Terinigan 1 year ago 2
always thought the owl was supposed to be a turtle...
wakerkid08 1 year ago
@wiseman501 yoo I'm dumbshit... What's difference between asain made guitars compared to American made?? Thanks :3
hellow504jr 1 year ago
@hellow504jr american is top quality
ElCuatro1991 1 year ago
@ElCuatro1991 thanks :)
hellow504jr 1 year ago
@hellow504jr
With the exception of Asian based companies (like Ibanez, who makes their highest quality guitars in Japan), American guitars are MUCH higher quality, MUCH better feeling, and MUCH better sounding than Asian guitars.
On the other hand, American guitars are MUCH more pricy. Choose wisely...
Canadianspunge 1 year ago
Wheres the Whammy??
hellow504jr 1 year ago
@Moshiro117 a song my friend wrote
KurTCurtis21 1 year ago
@KurTCurtis21 hey do you have the vocal for the first song?
CastilloSasuke 1 year ago
@KurTCurtis21 are these guitars any good for playing guns n roses and buckethead? thanks for the vid
phazonmangowarlord 1 year ago
@phazonmangowarlord You don't any type of special guitar to play guns and roses or buckethead. You can learn/play any song on any guitar. if you are going for those tones it's more important how your amp sounds. I play death metal and jazz all with the same guitar (Schecter c-1 classic) and same amp (H&K warp x). It's all about how you set up your tone in the amp more than anything. The guitar choice doesnt make as drastic of a difference as the amp does.
samophlangetwo 1 year ago
@samophlangetwo good point well made. if u could in that case recommend a good amp that doesnt cost too much, i will greatly aprtiate it!! however, u know its easier to shred on some guitars than others, right? so technialy the guitar is important and effects the tone etc, but your right, the amp can get more tones. even still, you should have a guitar that feels comfortable and if u shred, there are guitars that u can do it better on because of the neck
phazonmangowarlord 1 year ago
4:44 Put your lights on - Santana?
Chuckmeister92 1 year ago
@Chuckmeister92 yup
KurTCurtis21 1 year ago
@OakPark11MileRd Okay, if you're so good let's have a contest. Post a video. I WAS going to let you have the last word but you have an issue with courtesy. Why are you so into insulting people? Is that the only way your obtuse mind can figue out how to degrade someone? I'm tired of throwing flotsam at eachother. I shall no longer fuel your desire to troll. BTW, I already HAVE two strats, a Les paul custom, an SG and some that I made, plus acoustics. Maybe I wanted to add to my collection?
Wiseman501 1 year ago
@Wiseman501 I dread jumping in here, but it looks to me that you and and that dj crabs guy dogpiled oakpark after he expressed an opinion. You seemed pretty defensive about his comment, actually. I happen to agree with him. It looks like a 24, and the tone is alright, but $650? For that I would have at least expected the locking tuners to make the tremolo practical. Hey, prs is doing what other big names are doing: making big bucks from korean guitars with their name on the headstock.
mcneely2818 1 year ago
@Wiseman501 I also AGREE with your statement about prs being one of the best brands, obviously used by many, But their USA models have gotten them that reputation. I mean, come on, I can appreciate a reasonably priced guitar that plays okay, but I can't speak to someone who says their new squier strat sounds even better than an american fender.
mcneely2818 1 year ago
@mcneely2818 I never liked those peaople either, even calling a squier a strat without mentioning that it's a squire annoys me, but squiers suck. This, though it has fewer features than an american CE model, has got the brass. I've compared pickups and they're very similar, almost identical (Made to the same specs) and to tell the truth, locking tuners don't help much unless you don't know how to string a guitar and keep it lubed. Obviously I would prefer the American model, but this isn't bad.
Wiseman501 1 year ago
@mcneely2818 All my other guitars are Gibson, Fender, Schecter, Ibanez.... I usually go for the american stuff and I have a lot, so I do know what I'm saying when I state that this guitar can stand among them. But again, it would be stupid not to prefer the American models. It's just so wrong to call this one a piece of shit when it's really a quality instrument. That was the whole point of my comment...
Wiseman501 1 year ago
@OakPark11MileRd Thank you SO much, guitar genius. I suppose you've played guitar and piano since you were four and went through the agony and rewards of 20+ years of practice all to come here and insult something YOU looked up. No? Well I have. Do you know what quality control these are put through? Even the SE's are within 1/1000th of an inch from the original CE. If they have a single flaw, they're CUT IN HALF. You go waste $3K. I'll buy another truck for my band's equip. AND get a guitar.
Wiseman501 1 year ago
@OakPark11MileRd Look, think what you will. I refuse to have a battle of wit with an unarmed person.
Wiseman501 1 year ago
@Wiseman501
OakPark11MileRd is just a typical ignorant youtube douchebag. Pay no mind to him. He is clearly frustrated at his own sexuality and is in fear of being openly gay.
DJBkrabi 1 year ago
@DJBkrabi Uh oh, don't infuriate the know-it-all. He's a guitar god. Hahahahaha!!!! He doesn't know that these have the same specs on pickups and the same bridge from the american models, therefore staying in PERFECT tune through a dozen divebombs or trills. Nah, let's just let him have the last word or he'll get his pnties in a twist. Reading the great gatsby apparently did nothing for his taste. I didn't even insult him first. :]
Wiseman501 1 year ago
@OakPark11MileRd One word to respond to you: Ignorant. (Not stupid, just ignorant of the fact that PRS are some of the finest guitars in the world, even the SE's. Look it up.)
Wiseman501 1 year ago
Those inlays are so damn awesome!
JakeIsKlever 1 year ago
I bought this guitar in royal blue back in March, and I like it so much I just bought another one in scarlet red off of ebay for drop tuning.
If you're looking at guitars in the 500-1000 price range, definitely consider this one. It's gonna be tough to beat.
BTW - great review.
1lowlight1 1 year ago
how long do you play guitar? sorry my bad english xD
ygrv 1 year ago
cool video.
I wish it wasnt a flat top though. Honestly, it wouldnt cost that much more if they did. I would buy one and change out the tuners for locking. I also dont like the quilt finishes. Wish they had solid choices. Ah well.
DJBkrabi 1 year ago
@DJBkrabi That's becouse there wouldn't be that much difference between expensive prs guitars, when they would do a curved top...but I agree with you..
robinpuk13 1 year ago
Beautiful Guitar!!! Incredible sound!
beatoangelico128 1 year ago
@that1guyfromdat1time green grass and high tides.
Numbpk3r2 1 year ago
was the second song u played rush?
alexrudhall 1 year ago
do u think think this guitar would be good for a john petrucci type of playing
that1guyfromdat1time 1 year ago
what dose se stand for?
smoluk1 1 year ago
student edition
KurTCurtis21 1 year ago
@KurTCurtis21 sorry... please forgive my retardation LOL! i was so transfixed on how killer your guitar looks I just tuned out and drooled... It resembles the 2010 Torero
smoluk1 1 year ago
@KurTCurtis21
SE stands for Solid Electrics not for Student Edition
TeamDeadman 1 year ago
Enjoyed your video so much, I went out and got myself one (but in Vintage Yellow). It is everything your said it is., Awesome axe for the PRICE. Not only does it sounds good and versatile , the quality of the workmanship blew me over.
egarninja 1 year ago
you should play progressive black metal if you dont
davidnewman93 1 year ago
hey man, do uknow if the free shipping is also avalible when shipping to canada?
deathblade7 1 year ago
so this guitar is good, I looked at preview it seems very good
l33thustla 1 year ago
Why not making a video with the tube amp..
spyboy023 1 year ago
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Biokampfstoff 1 year ago
Why would you play such an awesome guitar into such a cheap amp? Hook it up to a tube amp and let this beast roar!
Great demo though, I'm getting one in the yellow soon I'll have a demo of my own up shortly.
usefulcoin 1 year ago
That's just my practice amp. I have a tube amp at my band's practice space
KurTCurtis21 1 year ago
@usefulcoin hahhahha yeah sure dude... like we all have tube amps laying around to use....lol
axlslashPRS 1 year ago
on musiciansfriend this guitars finish looks super bright! as do all the the 25th anniversary edition custom 24s. is it darker in person? thanks a lot.
XxJamieOvertonxX 1 year ago 2
Good review
BReal2408 2 years ago
does anyone know if you need to do work on the bridge to set 11s or 12s on this guitar for drop C tuning? I play alot of Drop C and am thinking of getting this guitar but if anyone knows anything about this please reply or message. Thank you.
J214 2 years ago
J214 I play a regular PRS SE 24, and I put on PRS's 12 gauge strings on and only had to do very minor adjustments...oh and by the way I play in drop B for Chevelle and Breaking Benjamin songs and other rock stuff, So yes I think this guitar will handle it
ilivestrong25 2 years ago
@ilivestrong25 awesome man thank you very much. I am a sucker for high guage strings thanks to SRV :P Cant play without em.
J214 2 years ago
would this guitar be good for metal? i am trying to decide between this and an esp mh 1000 or an esp mh 351.. i am in a metal band we play music like parkway drive, the acacia strain, august burns red, and the dillinger escape plan.... would this guitar be a good fit for a band of that sort? PLZ REPLY
JaredL19 2 years ago
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xxtd1996xx 2 years ago
@JaredL19 go for the esp. this prs is more of a rock/blues guitar. i would also recommend schecter. they make great metal guitars
epeemstr316 2 years ago
Not really. If you're going to be playing heavy metal you'd be better off with the ESP. If you're determinded to turn this SE into a metal guitar you could do so by adding some locking tuners like he said, and adding some pickups from EMG or Seymour Duncan.
BReal2408 1 year ago
go duncan....EMG's are really stale. That's why I chose this guitar over the new Paul Allender since it has EMG's. I miss the old purple one :-(
usefulcoin 1 year ago
@JaredL19
The ESP's
Try them out yourself mate.
iBoredful 1 year ago
@JaredL19 prs make good metal guitars. first id change the pickups.. maybe to a dimarzio of some kind. i reccoment a D-sonic in the neck 120 bucks, and a paf pro in the neck also 120 bucks. i have 2,500 dollar custom 24 and i can shred pettruci stuff on it... prs are good for anything...just a matter of preference. but with prs you get more bang for your buck where as a 1500 dollar esp only is good for metal and rock
bluepilluser45 1 year ago
@bluepilluser45 and for $2500 you should have something that does a lot..they are good guitars but they are not in a class by themselves...
edhead67 1 year ago
@bluepilluser45 dude, you don't even have to change the pickups to get a good metal sound
goldenfire88 1 year ago
Are they set up for 9s or 10s strings from the factory?
raku10 2 years ago
@raku10 9's
TheFrostyDealer 2 years ago
Get some locking tuners and some lube for the nut. It should be great after that.
XMitsuhideX 2 years ago
Can't wait I getting the royal blue colour this monday :D:D
Nicshooter 2 years ago
I don't think the SE has Ballsey pickups either in it.
A real custom 24 has a deep grunt to it that the SE is missing.
GreenMeanie2007 2 years ago
@GreenMeanie2007 I agree with you to some degree tho. I find the SE has some balls cause i played this baby at my local store through a JCM900 and its sounded amazing, but I also played through a Roland shit combo and it still tickled my stomach and made my chest vibrate lol but yeah the real custom has all the balls but even that dosnt compare to a Gibson Les Paul Standard. PRS and Ibanez are my weapons of choice still :P
GuitarPlayerJordan 2 years ago
Coolness!!
I'm gonna save up and get the royal blue version!!
AndySan 2 years ago
I ordered one of these a week ago and am still waiting....
aquietstorm1 2 years ago
i approve of this gloating!
fnren 2 years ago
if you would want to keep your prs in tune, just hardtail it i didnt post a hardtail video but search it
CiviC092 2 years ago