Finally someone who knows how to do a comparison that works for Youtube, instead of trying out one guitar, talking about it for 30 minutes, then playing a totally different song with the other one!
Interesting comparison. Gibson sounds more mellow/rich. PRS seems to have more bite. Interested to know which is the easier/ more comfortable to play live?
I AM A MUSO AND HAVE TOURED THE WORLD AND OWN BOTH OF THESE GUITARS FOR MANY MANY YEARS. THE BRUTAL TRUTH IS THAT PRS'S HAVE A THINNER SOUND IN GENERAL AND THEIR TONE IS NOT AS ROUNDED. THEY ARE EASIER FOR SHREDDING, AND HAVE A MORE PIERCING TONE, BUT THE SOUND OF A GIBSON GUITAR THORUGH A MARSHALL IS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN. PRS'S ARE BEAUTIFULLY MADE BUT THE TONE OF A GIBSON IS SOMETHING SCIENCE CANNOT EXPLAIN!!!
I have a Gibson and a prs. The prs is definitely made better in every aspect. The Gibson looks worse plays worse and goes out of tune. Which guitar do I grab first at gigs? The Gibson, it sounds better.
...for the guy who ask. what´s a better purchase, well, Paul Reed Smith offers better quality in the same range prices than Gibson. Gibson are great guitars but if you have 2000-3500 bucks, you will find a better guitar PRS than Gibson. I think PRS is more versatile than Gibson too.
OVER DRIVEN THEY SOUND TO CLOSE!!!THAT does not matter!!!....Clean that Les Paul SPANKED THE SHIT OUT OF THAT PRS....BUT...PRS has MANY different pick ups and I don't think these are apples to apples...GREAT video!!
I've owned two world class PRS's and they excel at high gain antics. Other than that....I've loved my Les Paul since day one and they tend to have more depth than the PRS. Heavier wood perhaps.
PRS are hands down the best guitars there are. They 're not just brilliant sounding instruments; they 're also works of art. What's really bad about them though.. is the sodding price tag.. £4.000 for a PRS Custom 24 is just.. beyond anyone lol..
I own a 2001 Les Paul Standard and a 1993 PRS Custom 24 and I hear exactly the same difference between the two guitars - the LP has more "honk" and more of a vintage vibe while the PRS has a more modern sound. I prefer the LP but that speaks more of the type of music I like to play.
The les paul is a darker sound on the clean maybe to dark and the prs is good on the clean channel and dark enough on the dirty channel so i would say buy them both cause the Les paul is good for hardrock and music styles like that and the prs good for blues and rock and is good for every style so the prs i'going to buy the prs
@lennertdentijn I disagree....I LOVE PRS guitars..I think they are much better quality than the gibsons hit or miss quality...But this LP sounds so much better clean here on this video..I guess we just like different clean sounds..I get confused with all the pick ups offered on all of these guitars...I Know that I really like the classic 59 humbucker sound over the p90 sound from past experiences.And I would bet you like the P90 sound better..Interesting..
i own a prs custom 24 and verses my les paul supreme..les paul takes it......Prs only advantage better metal sounds and it cost more.....bragging rights :)
gibson is definitely a more bluesy guitar based on the clean tone here...the prs sounded a little more choked up....still nonetheless id prefer a prs over a gibson anyday!
The quality of PRS is outstanding, computer run machines or not, the finished product is all im worried about, and ive played lower end PRS guitars and i find them nicer than any gibson ive ever played
PRS for the more modern tones, but the Les Paul kills it for that vintage warmth. Between a 4 grand PRS or Gibson it ultimately comes down to opinion. Personally I find it can change day to day.
I prefer a PRS custom 24 10 top to any other guitar out there. It does virtually everything, and well. All brands, all bodies, and all styles of guitar have their place, but unfortunately we can't play them all at once, right? It's all about preference.
example: a prs new with plastic button tuners with an wrap-around fixed bridge (intonation can not be adjusted or string lenght compensated to offset the sharpness when the string is pressed when played) selling for way over a grand??? their COMPUTER CONTROLLED MACHINES are just popping necks and bodies.can you say high production guitars????
they are just different #1: scale lenght 26inches prs.2:prs uses a reversed polarty magnet on the neck pick up( u cant get d 2pick ups at once like a les paul.unless its a 3 way switch) I go for prs but they r way over priced,the company is owned by GREEDY RICH INVESTORS.they are all COMPUTERED MADE.(check edroman guitars /rants)
i minimized the window and heard the sound of both guitars then i open it when i hear the best sound.. its the best way i could be honest with my decision cuz i didnt kno which instrument he was playin.. i thought prs was gonna be better but every time i open the window i see gibson
was looking for a high quality semi hollow, im not even that into solidbodies but after playing dozens of gibsons that pissed me off every time a played them. i tried a standard 24 on a whim and boy im glad i did. im the proud owner of a 1990 PRS standard.
gibsons these days play awfully go out of tune every five seconds and the whole neck and action arrangement is awful. bending strings is incredibly cumbersome.never thought id be a PRS guy the tone is great, like a smoky les paul that SCREAMS
that being said older gibsons are some the best guitars in the world. the construction is still among the most aesthetically pleasing guitars on the market. it seems like gibsons these days make it look great, put it really nice pickups, then leave it at that. (im sure once you start dishing out over 2-3k they get super good like any guitar that price should
In my opinion I think the Gibson won overall in this comparison based on the music played, but if it was crankin heavy metal the prs would win for me. Love both of these guitars and hope to own one of each one day, you're right, they each have their place. By the look on your face, lol I can tell you are in love with the gibson, once you go vintage it hooks you! Starting to learn that. Thanks for the vid and rock on! \m/
kind of a silly reason to choose a custom just for the head stock logo, you should choose it because of the ebony fretboard and the feel of that vs a standard w/ a rosewood board thats the major difference as far as play ability then of course the custom w/ all the inlay and extra binding, block fret markers and head design is nice too, i also think the pups on the custom sound the best, and then some want that brighter maple top that the standard has vs the mahogany custom top.
You people are judging two different guitars based on one player and one amp? The Les Paul is the greatest electric guitar ever made. If I could only have one (I have two) guitar...
It's basically impossible to get a fair comparison of these guitars...different woods produce different tones...pickup heights/placement/type produce different tones...heck even the types of metal the bridges and tuning keys are made of produce different tones. Everything goes in to it...pots, caps, wire...so bottom line is...go with what you like. PRS sounds great...just not my cup o tea. Go Gibson!
prs just bitched slapped the gibson guitar, alot more clarity.. gibson sounds mudded but to be fair if u didnt compare them both sounds epic by themselves.
A guitar choice comes down to how it feels, plays, and sounds to YOU the player. And once you pass about the $1500 mark, no guitar is "better" than another, its all prefference. I used to think that PRS blew away any Gibson, until I played a Gibson Les Paul Standard Traditional Pro. Thats all I play on now. Blows aways ANY guitar I have ever played.
@spinpogi Heavy as in weight I take it? Im thinking about buying a Les Paul studio lite just for that reason. I have a Gibson explorer and I love it. But it, like a Standard Les Paul or Schecter, makes my back sore the next day after 2-3 hours of standing with it strapped on.
@Grimoire100 . Do u really like LP studio? I would suggest that u should try Orville or Orville by Gibson-MIJ first. U can grab $600-700 used + $300 parts upgrade as per your choice. I got Orville LP Custom, upgraded with authentic Gibson parts & hardware and it sounds better than Gibson LP Studio.Meanwhile, Im enjoying my Gibson LP DC Std.-24frets, less weight but more tone....peace & goodluck
@spinpogi Oh crap I didnt know they had a 24 fret thats awesome! What is a DC standard and how much is it? I have never heard of Orville but I will have to check them out. I havent been online since I made that comment but I went ahead and bought a new studio LP for $800. Its prob the cheapest ever made but its a great lap guitar, and most of all its lightweight. I have thought about upgrading the hardware in it someday though.
I use my PRS custom 22 as my main instrument because of its versatility of sounds, superior ergonomics, light weight and great playability of its neck BUT nothing can take the place of my VOS Les Paul, my 65 Relic Strat ,,,,,,,I also have a Orca Nik Orca (incredible for jazzy tones) and Steve Morse Y2 music man.....the standards LP and Strats remain the ultimate.....oh yes the new PRS birds look cheap and tacky!!!!
I really liked this review. I have always thought that PRS's sounded like Gibsons with more mids...I think that is pretty much what you hear in this.
les pauls re actually very heavy and hard guitars s its more for blues...its a bad myth that les pauls are made for heavy...they are for jazz...prs are way softer and more virtuoso style...
The Gibson SOUNDS better here because it's being played through the neck, while the PRS is played through the bridge clean. In real life, though, the PRS not only sounds better, but also PLAYS MUCH FASTER! 22 fret guitars are pretty useless in my opinion. PRS #1! I still like the Les Paul, though ;)
Are you kidding me? You like PRS more because it plays faster? I'm not bothered by you preferring PRS, but more so the reason. I'm guessing you're 13. Are you aware that Les Pauls are not really meant for shredding? Also, how does it sound better? They sound remarkably similar. I've played them both, so I'm highly qualified to say that.
@ErosaScuderia First of all "sir", age is irrelevant, and based on the pic you've posted, you are not much older than I am. Now, I prefer PRS because it is a "faster" guitar. By this, I mean that it has 24 frets (I prefer 24), has a wider fretboard, thinner neck, and lower action (though Les Pauls can get pretty low as well, PRS is far superior in terms of action, IN MY OPINION!!!), as well as a larger scale (which I also prefer). I enjoy playing Les Pauls for jazz, blues, and classic rock.
@ErosaScuderia Your not even qualified enough to buy a beer so stfu. I saw Buckethead shredding on a les paul, maybe he needs u to straighten him out.
Well, you're (which is the proper terminology, you fucking imbecile) not even qualified to talk at all. I never said you can't shred on a Les Paul, you dumb illiterate piece of shit. I said it's not meant for it, but since you're an immigrant, and you don't know proper English, you didn't quite catch that part, did you? Now fuck off, and go to school. Either that, or go back and jump the border where you came from.
@feo130 I have A studio PRS and it without a doubt is the fastest neck I've played on. Only problem I ever had was the the neck felt really dry when I bought it. I have a Jackson SL2, Fender Strat Deluxe, 75 Les Paul and a Taylor solid body electric. I would rank them as `1. PRS Sudio, 2. A tie between Jackson and Taylor 3. Fender Strat Deluxe and 4. Les Paul. The difference between the PRS and Gibson is huge.
@valkour22 Finally someone who understands what I'm saying!!! I absolutely love Les Pauls, but for the style I play, I need the 24 frets, low action, and double cutaways. The reason I like PRS so much is because the tonewoods are phenomenal, and that's where the tone is at! Many people say the pickups "suck", but here's the thing...You can always swap 'em out! Personally, I love the stock pickups on PRS guitars, though I will admit, I do slightly prefer the tone of Gibson '57 Classic humbuckers.
Every Guitar is an individual, and should be treated as such. PRS (from a production standpoint) has become what LP used to be. when you pickup a PRS you have to see what it's all about, neck? bridge? pups? all diff. build sheets for anything over $1k SE models at $400 go out the door with a gigbag. LP is just what the name says, pickup options and $900 guitars go out with gigbags?? many don't feel of the individual craftsmanship anymore and may as well be made in korea along side the SE PRS.
for metal guitars people usually always backup jackson because they made them first. for Gibson and whatever else its compared to i see a lot of people hatin on Gibson for whatever reason. for me ive played a les paul custom and nothing else ive played comes close to the feel of that guitar its weird.
Somebody please!!! Im going to build a prs but before i do i need to know if they feel closer to a strat/les paul or an ibanez. I cant play an ibanez with the wide flat neck
Obviously by my screen name I'm firmly in the PRS camp, I think they're better made for the price and the craftsmanship that goes into them is superior to that of Gibson, but they both sound great. It's not like you're going to get a guitar that sounds like crap from either company. I just can't warm up to a Gibson for their ergonomics... LP's feel like playing a baseball bat stuck onto a wooden crate.
i personally think its unfair to compare two guitars they re so much more to getting a great sounds amps, pedals, even down to strings and picks... still its pretty fun
I used to hate Gibson because of people (especially that troll Ed Roman) complaining about all of the flaws of a Les Paul, like fragile headstocks, weight, limited wood choice, fret access, poor neck joints, but you know what, a Les Paul is such a great sounding guitar. From jazz to country to metal, what can't it do?
They sound similar. Some of the comparisons on this video have been screwed up because the player forgot to select the proper pickup. Mahogany bodied guitars with maple tops and humbuckers are going to sound similar no matter what name is on the headstock. My opinion is that the PRS is a better made, higher quality guitar than Gibson ever thought of being. It's also more versatile. As for tone, it's purely preference.
i usualy use gibson but ive never found a prs to sound like that ... it must be your amp .... in this the les paul sounds best but i like how the custom 24 looks
Just for the record, the fairest comparison between the two brands would be a Les Paul and a SC245... I shouldn't have to say it, but apparently no one else has brought that up so... there it is... :)
@yobhsiFehT Ehh actually tone wise I think a mccarty might be a little more on par considering it was modeled after the les paul before PRS made a single cut. The pickups and wood choices are very similar. I mean even the name, Ted McCarty was president of Gibson and was responsible for the Les Paul.
I thought about that, but the scale length has SO much to do w/ the overall tone of the strings, that I thought the SC245 would ultimately be more appropriate. And I don't know *how much* the single- versus double-cutaway design makes a difference, but I would think it would make some too~shrug~ Pickups are the obvious third factor, but I'm assuming someone's already mentioned that:)
Nice video, I especially liked how you edited the video to where you are playing the same exact thing on each guitar one after the other. Much easier to compare that way.
The Les paul is from 78 (norlin) which is considered the red headed step child of gibson, everything about them is not like newer/original Les Pauls.
The 78 has a maple neck, newer/original are mahogany. Pickups in that 78 are t-tops, mild output pickup compared to the HFS in the PRS. So the Paul is going to sound warmer.
To many different spec Les Pauls through out the years to make a true comparison. But if you do, then do a PRS Single cut to a mid 90's Les Paul.
@whoewasthatit Just sold my Gibson LP Classic and bought a PRS SE Semi- Hollow + two pedals(way huge) with cash left over- no regrets. PRS has alot of sustain, and a much better clean tone.
@jmj5150 prs hasnt been around as long as gibson. prs is gaining popularity and artists everywhere are playing prs. gibson is a great guitar but id go for a prs, my next guitar is gonna be a prs singlecut. how long have youve been playing
First of all this guy's sound is shit and second, your ears are shit.....prs guitars have tons of playability and sustain but they are dead sounding with zero character!
That's only an opinion, but I prefer Gibson. Also, why are you making it seem like Gibson is absolute shit when I have played plenty and they all have played amazingly? PRS is great as well. In ways, they're so similar, and in ways, they're so different. But I choose Gibson for the quality, feel, sound, and for the price (which is actually in more cases cheaper than reversing terms).
@alexAENESIDEManders The vast majority of les pauls have maple tops as well and are very thick. The maple top on the Prs is mostly for looks. The maple top is very thin and isn't intended to affect the sound too much. I completely agree about comparing guitars though. No guitar is better than another when it comes to sound. It's all preference.
@alexAENESIDEManders Flame, Quilted or other types of figuring in Maple *does not* make "teh sound bit snappier" - it's purely cosmetic and have nothing to do with tonal differences between any two (or more) instruments.
The main differences, IMO, between the 2 are the mass - far more of both Mahogany as well as Maple in a Les Paul than a PRS - and the Trem vs Tune-O-Matic bridge.
sorry for my typo i have a crappy keyboard and english isn't my language. but back on topic. i have a ibanez full mahogany, and my friend has the same version but with flamed maple top. i must say that my guitar lacks the mids that he has. allso i have that mahogany ibanez and an ibanez with flamed maple top and back and mahogany between it . and the guitar is alot brighter than the full mahogany one. for me there's a big difference.
@alexAENESIDEManders I agree with you - I have a Maple-top/Mahogany-backed Bass, and comparing it to Mahogany Basses it's much richer in tone and fuller in the high-end. I'm not a fan of only Mahogany Basses (far too "middy") unless "teamed" with a top wood that helps Naturally EQ the sound. As above, my point was that my Flamed Maple/Mahogany Bass would sound exactly the same if it was plain unfigured Maple... which you stated figuring made a change. If it was a language issue, my apologies.
go to google and type: jemsite woods. and read the article.
different wood tops do influence the sound of the guitar which is more than normal, the sound will reflect differently on different tops. it's logical. maple adds crispyness and mids to mahogany guitars i ca
Finally someone who knows how to do a comparison that works for Youtube, instead of trying out one guitar, talking about it for 30 minutes, then playing a totally different song with the other one!
I applaud you sir
triggerhappyrentacop 1 day ago
I think the solution is to buy one of both.
bassplaya8777 5 days ago
Interesting comparison. Gibson sounds more mellow/rich. PRS seems to have more bite. Interested to know which is the easier/ more comfortable to play live?
Spaceace2001 1 week ago
song at 1:30 ?
deee1971 2 weeks ago
prs number 1 because they have so many models as well to compare more so than that
stbreal 3 weeks ago
I AM A MUSO AND HAVE TOURED THE WORLD AND OWN BOTH OF THESE GUITARS FOR MANY MANY YEARS. THE BRUTAL TRUTH IS THAT PRS'S HAVE A THINNER SOUND IN GENERAL AND THEIR TONE IS NOT AS ROUNDED. THEY ARE EASIER FOR SHREDDING, AND HAVE A MORE PIERCING TONE, BUT THE SOUND OF A GIBSON GUITAR THORUGH A MARSHALL IS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN. PRS'S ARE BEAUTIFULLY MADE BUT THE TONE OF A GIBSON IS SOMETHING SCIENCE CANNOT EXPLAIN!!!
MrGeorgios2020 3 weeks ago
I have a Gibson and a prs. The prs is definitely made better in every aspect. The Gibson looks worse plays worse and goes out of tune. Which guitar do I grab first at gigs? The Gibson, it sounds better.
anthony0803 1 month ago
...for the guy who ask. what´s a better purchase, well, Paul Reed Smith offers better quality in the same range prices than Gibson. Gibson are great guitars but if you have 2000-3500 bucks, you will find a better guitar PRS than Gibson. I think PRS is more versatile than Gibson too.
probiu5 1 month ago
OVER DRIVEN THEY SOUND TO CLOSE!!!THAT does not matter!!!....Clean that Les Paul SPANKED THE SHIT OUT OF THAT PRS....BUT...PRS has MANY different pick ups and I don't think these are apples to apples...GREAT video!!
runninonempiy 1 month ago
Prs, fender, ibanez, music man.
kman41000 1 month ago
I've owned two world class PRS's and they excel at high gain antics. Other than that....I've loved my Les Paul since day one and they tend to have more depth than the PRS. Heavier wood perhaps.
ruderocker 1 month ago
PRS are hands down the best guitars there are. They 're not just brilliant sounding instruments; they 're also works of art. What's really bad about them though.. is the sodding price tag.. £4.000 for a PRS Custom 24 is just.. beyond anyone lol..
steliospitsillides 1 month ago 2
Ugh!!!! I can't decide which I like more. They both sound great. Maybe the LP by a hair
krob411 1 month ago
I own a 2001 Les Paul Standard and a 1993 PRS Custom 24 and I hear exactly the same difference between the two guitars - the LP has more "honk" and more of a vintage vibe while the PRS has a more modern sound. I prefer the LP but that speaks more of the type of music I like to play.
pflau1 1 month ago
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Wish is was a standard he used, because the customs have ebony boards (brighter than maple) as opposed to rosewood.
soulfader 1 month ago
Wish is was a standard he used, because the customs have ebony boards (brighter than maple) as opposed to rosewood.
soulfader 1 month ago
The les paul is a darker sound on the clean maybe to dark and the prs is good on the clean channel and dark enough on the dirty channel so i would say buy them both cause the Les paul is good for hardrock and music styles like that and the prs good for blues and rock and is good for every style so the prs i'going to buy the prs
lennertdentijn 2 months ago
@lennertdentijn I disagree....I LOVE PRS guitars..I think they are much better quality than the gibsons hit or miss quality...But this LP sounds so much better clean here on this video..I guess we just like different clean sounds..I get confused with all the pick ups offered on all of these guitars...I Know that I really like the classic 59 humbucker sound over the p90 sound from past experiences.And I would bet you like the P90 sound better..Interesting..
runninonempiy 1 month ago
LP
sniperfxxx 2 months ago
In the clear sound Gibson is the best guitar.
piaengra 2 months ago
Read my name & see who wins!
PRS2TheEnd 2 months ago
if i had guitars that expensive i would pay to get some lessons. Plus for the money, a prs is way better in look feel and tone. PRS FTW
CJSchecter96 2 months ago
my ukelele sounds better than that prf why does he say "fack off" at the end?
royrichardsify 2 months ago
if i had that prs i would play nothing but silverchair
valdivia562 2 months ago
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i own a prs custom 24 and verses my les paul supreme..les paul takes it......Prs only advantage better metal sounds and it cost more.....bragging rights :)
cinnreds18 2 months ago
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cinnreds18 2 months ago
gibson is definitely a more bluesy guitar based on the clean tone here...the prs sounded a little more choked up....still nonetheless id prefer a prs over a gibson anyday!
bjfx123 2 months ago
les paul gives better clarity. vote for les paul! :D
malesmandi 3 months ago
no other guitar can provide the same feeling and warmth of a les paul
meltingscarecrow1 3 months ago
The quality of PRS is outstanding, computer run machines or not, the finished product is all im worried about, and ive played lower end PRS guitars and i find them nicer than any gibson ive ever played
tkdguy135 3 months ago
PRS for the more modern tones, but the Les Paul kills it for that vintage warmth. Between a 4 grand PRS or Gibson it ultimately comes down to opinion. Personally I find it can change day to day.
Carthsgtr 3 months ago 13
@Carthsgtr YOU NAILED IT!! I agree with you 110%
bigbuba16 2 months ago
@Carthsgtr Yea, same here. But if you didnt have enough money for both, I would go for the gibson
GuitarFreak1901 1 month ago
I prefer a PRS custom 24 10 top to any other guitar out there. It does virtually everything, and well. All brands, all bodies, and all styles of guitar have their place, but unfortunately we can't play them all at once, right? It's all about preference.
12ealDeal 3 months ago
example: a prs new with plastic button tuners with an wrap-around fixed bridge (intonation can not be adjusted or string lenght compensated to offset the sharpness when the string is pressed when played) selling for way over a grand??? their COMPUTER CONTROLLED MACHINES are just popping necks and bodies.can you say high production guitars????
musicofz 3 months ago
they are just different #1: scale lenght 26inches prs.2:prs uses a reversed polarty magnet on the neck pick up( u cant get d 2pick ups at once like a les paul.unless its a 3 way switch) I go for prs but they r way over priced,the company is owned by GREEDY RICH INVESTORS.they are all COMPUTERED MADE.(check edroman guitars /rants)
musicofz 3 months ago
i only would get that prs because of daniel johns but other a different prs wont be on my collection
valdivia562 3 months ago
PRS I'm afraid
OllieBurtonGuitar 3 months ago
@OllieBurtonGuitar Don't worry Gibson wins.Videos doesnt say anything!
sourceofflames 3 months ago
PRS, hands down.
Sideler74 3 months ago
i think i heard some casey jones in there....
whoastupid 3 months ago
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y'all ever hear of Reverend guitars they blow of these away easily. Especially the Rick Vito Signature edition.
Roger8710 3 months ago
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Roger8710 3 months ago
lp
XxxCuteGreenxxX 4 months ago
gibson is better.
sfilips1 4 months ago
whats the prs that you are using?
and, wht is the lowest price i could probably get a prd guitar?
TheJackKnite 4 months ago
@TheJackKnite I think, unless used probably the lowest is like 500 something +
nanobot80 4 months ago
Hi, nice playing first of all. I've owned a PRS Classic Electric. Nice guitar,
but rather characterless MOR. I think your Lez has a classic warm clear clean tone,
the the chruch/dist sound however is a little less defined than the PRS. I like the Les Paul better though, and I suspect you do also!
checkoutz 4 months ago
i minimized the window and heard the sound of both guitars then i open it when i hear the best sound.. its the best way i could be honest with my decision cuz i didnt kno which instrument he was playin.. i thought prs was gonna be better but every time i open the window i see gibson
taghawdex 4 months ago 2
Fucken lardass
chicanofighter 4 months ago
You cannot compare a 24 fret/25inch scale guitar to a 22fret/24.75inch guitar.
THOSE ARE TWO DIFFERENT ITEMS!
jonnyhturbo 4 months ago
was looking for a high quality semi hollow, im not even that into solidbodies but after playing dozens of gibsons that pissed me off every time a played them. i tried a standard 24 on a whim and boy im glad i did. im the proud owner of a 1990 PRS standard.
gibsons these days play awfully go out of tune every five seconds and the whole neck and action arrangement is awful. bending strings is incredibly cumbersome.never thought id be a PRS guy the tone is great, like a smoky les paul that SCREAMS
greeeenmachine 4 months ago
@greeeenmachine
that being said older gibsons are some the best guitars in the world. the construction is still among the most aesthetically pleasing guitars on the market. it seems like gibsons these days make it look great, put it really nice pickups, then leave it at that. (im sure once you start dishing out over 2-3k they get super good like any guitar that price should
greeeenmachine 4 months ago
Les Paul all the way baby. I've played both guitars, and the Les Paul has a much cleaner tone and greater sound
4588skate 4 months ago
In my opinion I think the Gibson won overall in this comparison based on the music played, but if it was crankin heavy metal the prs would win for me. Love both of these guitars and hope to own one of each one day, you're right, they each have their place. By the look on your face, lol I can tell you are in love with the gibson, once you go vintage it hooks you! Starting to learn that. Thanks for the vid and rock on! \m/
B2Rockin 4 months ago
les pual all the way...
drago45238 4 months ago
Death Metal Tim says PRS.
DeathMetalTim32 4 months ago
1:03 is where it gets good.
MasterofPuppets99100 4 months ago
kind of a silly reason to choose a custom just for the head stock logo, you should choose it because of the ebony fretboard and the feel of that vs a standard w/ a rosewood board thats the major difference as far as play ability then of course the custom w/ all the inlay and extra binding, block fret markers and head design is nice too, i also think the pups on the custom sound the best, and then some want that brighter maple top that the standard has vs the mahogany custom top.
MOSKII58 4 months ago
Maybe if the Les Paul didn't have covered pickups.....( Or if the PRS had covered pickups? )
TheEternalLeader 4 months ago
You people are judging two different guitars based on one player and one amp? The Les Paul is the greatest electric guitar ever made. If I could only have one (I have two) guitar...
mranamtip 4 months ago
Good demo very direct. I love the Les Paul sound it's my favorite. (sorry for my English)
jobachoff 4 months ago 12
There is no other more iconic rock guitar than a Gibson Les Paul...period.
Besides all the PRS guitars look the same.
davshaw5 5 months ago
@davshaw5 So do all Les Pauls.
75SilentWarrior 4 months ago
@davshaw5 and they are all beautiful
RASandoval77 4 months ago
There is no other more iconic rock guitar than a Gibson Les Paul...period.
Besides all the PRS guitars look the same
davshaw5 5 months ago
There is no other more iconic rock guitar than a Gibson Les Paul...period.
davshaw5 5 months ago
It's basically impossible to get a fair comparison of these guitars...different woods produce different tones...pickup heights/placement/type produce different tones...heck even the types of metal the bridges and tuning keys are made of produce different tones. Everything goes in to it...pots, caps, wire...so bottom line is...go with what you like. PRS sounds great...just not my cup o tea. Go Gibson!
lee1597 5 months ago
I like the Gibson the prs let through to much picking noise
GuitarJunkie231 5 months ago
you cant judge the neck pick up difference. prs is 24 frets which puts the neck pickup closer to the bridge. different placement =different tone.
telecasterbear 5 months ago
u dont have tha best gibson there... is it a studio??
WorldPodTour 5 months ago
prs just bitched slapped the gibson guitar, alot more clarity.. gibson sounds mudded but to be fair if u didnt compare them both sounds epic by themselves.
bravedwarf 5 months ago
PRS smith sound best thank you good demo
wilhemheider 5 months ago
P R S F T W ! ! !
hottel88 5 months ago
Gibson.
soapboxearth2 5 months ago
ahhh that gibson's warm sound :3
taghawdex 5 months ago
Maybe if you used the pickup switch, and didnt use the bridge pickup, it could have had a different tone...
andrewroxman 5 months ago
if your prs is going out of tune at all its not set up properly:P no matter how much i abuse the bar on mine i never have to tune it:P
777RAD777 5 months ago
A guitar choice comes down to how it feels, plays, and sounds to YOU the player. And once you pass about the $1500 mark, no guitar is "better" than another, its all prefference. I used to think that PRS blew away any Gibson, until I played a Gibson Les Paul Standard Traditional Pro. Thats all I play on now. Blows aways ANY guitar I have ever played.
StringSlinger26 5 months ago
Gibson...
123loverXOXO 6 months ago
the tone is crap but nice playing and PRS is waaaaaaaaaay better than gibson
gunsnrosesfreak29 6 months ago 10
yes indeed!!! PRS sounds horrible... Thou, I appreciate the looks & playability compared with Gibson.
its just, PRS tone truly sucks. they tried to imitate Fender & Gibson @ the same time. But in the end result, its called a guitar with NO character..
And with Gibson, no regrets either live or recording. Gibson got tons of tones & sustain all the way.
The only down side, its way too HEAVY...
spinpogi 5 months ago
@spinpogi Heavy as in weight I take it? Im thinking about buying a Les Paul studio lite just for that reason. I have a Gibson explorer and I love it. But it, like a Standard Les Paul or Schecter, makes my back sore the next day after 2-3 hours of standing with it strapped on.
Grimoire100 5 months ago
@Grimoire100 . Do u really like LP studio? I would suggest that u should try Orville or Orville by Gibson-MIJ first. U can grab $600-700 used + $300 parts upgrade as per your choice. I got Orville LP Custom, upgraded with authentic Gibson parts & hardware and it sounds better than Gibson LP Studio.Meanwhile, Im enjoying my Gibson LP DC Std.-24frets, less weight but more tone....peace & goodluck
spinpogi 5 months ago
@spinpogi Oh crap I didnt know they had a 24 fret thats awesome! What is a DC standard and how much is it? I have never heard of Orville but I will have to check them out. I havent been online since I made that comment but I went ahead and bought a new studio LP for $800. Its prob the cheapest ever made but its a great lap guitar, and most of all its lightweight. I have thought about upgrading the hardware in it someday though.
Grimoire100 5 months ago
@gunsnrosesfreak29 my ass sounds better than prs
CHIPDADDY1000 4 months ago
your tone just sucks... i love PRS, but seriously??? this makes both sound bad
zhersheys 6 months ago
Gibson is the BEST!!!!
Lecso80 6 months ago
I prefer a Les Paul personally but both a just as good as each other, different styles for people's preferences.
JEUXolim 6 months ago
I use my PRS custom 22 as my main instrument because of its versatility of sounds, superior ergonomics, light weight and great playability of its neck BUT nothing can take the place of my VOS Les Paul, my 65 Relic Strat ,,,,,,,I also have a Orca Nik Orca (incredible for jazzy tones) and Steve Morse Y2 music man.....the standards LP and Strats remain the ultimate.....oh yes the new PRS birds look cheap and tacky!!!!
turockandar 6 months ago
I really liked this review. I have always thought that PRS's sounded like Gibsons with more mids...I think that is pretty much what you hear in this.
scaramangaix 6 months ago
he just doesnt know how to get a les paul to sound good
reviewsnake 6 months ago
les pauls re actually very heavy and hard guitars s its more for blues...its a bad myth that les pauls are made for heavy...they are for jazz...prs are way softer and more virtuoso style...
MegaRama10 6 months ago
its all about preferences i think... both guitars are great imo.. and who wouldnt want both??
daveghel23 6 months ago
It depends on white style u like. Your not gonna get a very bluesy sound out of the prs!
dylanskateboards14 6 months ago
You kinda look like you made the PRS sound worse than the LP with the tone switches you made:/
AlternativeAVA 6 months ago
My dads bigger than your dad,who gives a ....
I like levi's you like wranglers
whatever works for you
1970's Gibson ey was prs around in the 70's
I am an old guy only one for me is the LP maybe not for you ,have fun whatever you play
Dogslow 6 months ago
The pick-ups are different, and the tone switches are different...Why waste time comparing?
DisasterGoneWrong 6 months ago
What riff is that a 1:45 ?
AJScotty2 6 months ago
Gimme both and then it wouldn't matter ;)
GonzoFrogbottom 7 months ago
tough choice when the guy holding the axe is damn good. I'd prob go for the PRS just for scale and my finger size\shape
GonzoFrogbottom 7 months ago
Both great guitars and it all depends what you like.
I personally think the Les Paul sounds better.
If you want the same kind of tone for a lot less money check out the Schecter Solo 6 Custom.
A killer guitar for $700.
Philtration 7 months ago
@Philtration I've never liked Schecters. They just don't feel right in my hands, and I just don't "feel" them haha.
feo130 5 months ago
@Philtration I've never liked Schecters. They just don't feel right in my hands, and I just don't "feel" them haha.
feo130 5 months ago
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@Philtration I've never liked Schecters. They just don't feel right in my hands, and I just don't "feel" them haha.
feo130 5 months ago
The Gibson SOUNDS better here because it's being played through the neck, while the PRS is played through the bridge clean. In real life, though, the PRS not only sounds better, but also PLAYS MUCH FASTER! 22 fret guitars are pretty useless in my opinion. PRS #1! I still like the Les Paul, though ;)
feo130 7 months ago
Are you kidding me? You like PRS more because it plays faster? I'm not bothered by you preferring PRS, but more so the reason. I'm guessing you're 13. Are you aware that Les Pauls are not really meant for shredding? Also, how does it sound better? They sound remarkably similar. I've played them both, so I'm highly qualified to say that.
ErosaScuderia 5 months ago
@ErosaScuderia First of all "sir", age is irrelevant, and based on the pic you've posted, you are not much older than I am. Now, I prefer PRS because it is a "faster" guitar. By this, I mean that it has 24 frets (I prefer 24), has a wider fretboard, thinner neck, and lower action (though Les Pauls can get pretty low as well, PRS is far superior in terms of action, IN MY OPINION!!!), as well as a larger scale (which I also prefer). I enjoy playing Les Pauls for jazz, blues, and classic rock.
feo130 5 months ago
Ok.
ErosaScuderia 5 months ago
@ErosaScuderia Your not even qualified enough to buy a beer so stfu. I saw Buckethead shredding on a les paul, maybe he needs u to straighten him out.
valkour22 5 months ago
Well, you're (which is the proper terminology, you fucking imbecile) not even qualified to talk at all. I never said you can't shred on a Les Paul, you dumb illiterate piece of shit. I said it's not meant for it, but since you're an immigrant, and you don't know proper English, you didn't quite catch that part, did you? Now fuck off, and go to school. Either that, or go back and jump the border where you came from.
ErosaScuderia 5 months ago
@ErosaScuderia This coming from a half bred nigger.
valkour22 5 months ago
Eh, too bad I'm not black.
ErosaScuderia 5 months ago
@feo130 I have A studio PRS and it without a doubt is the fastest neck I've played on. Only problem I ever had was the the neck felt really dry when I bought it. I have a Jackson SL2, Fender Strat Deluxe, 75 Les Paul and a Taylor solid body electric. I would rank them as `1. PRS Sudio, 2. A tie between Jackson and Taylor 3. Fender Strat Deluxe and 4. Les Paul. The difference between the PRS and Gibson is huge.
valkour22 5 months ago
@valkour22 Finally someone who understands what I'm saying!!! I absolutely love Les Pauls, but for the style I play, I need the 24 frets, low action, and double cutaways. The reason I like PRS so much is because the tonewoods are phenomenal, and that's where the tone is at! Many people say the pickups "suck", but here's the thing...You can always swap 'em out! Personally, I love the stock pickups on PRS guitars, though I will admit, I do slightly prefer the tone of Gibson '57 Classic humbuckers.
feo130 5 months ago
@valkour22 i agree you cant compare prs and gibson especially a new gibson they just arent the same quality
prsplayer210 3 months ago
Every Guitar is an individual, and should be treated as such. PRS (from a production standpoint) has become what LP used to be. when you pickup a PRS you have to see what it's all about, neck? bridge? pups? all diff. build sheets for anything over $1k SE models at $400 go out the door with a gigbag. LP is just what the name says, pickup options and $900 guitars go out with gigbags?? many don't feel of the individual craftsmanship anymore and may as well be made in korea along side the SE PRS.
waterkeeper03 7 months ago
for metal guitars people usually always backup jackson because they made them first. for Gibson and whatever else its compared to i see a lot of people hatin on Gibson for whatever reason. for me ive played a les paul custom and nothing else ive played comes close to the feel of that guitar its weird.
yummpyummp 7 months ago
Somebody please!!! Im going to build a prs but before i do i need to know if they feel closer to a strat/les paul or an ibanez. I cant play an ibanez with the wide flat neck
PickThe6Strings 7 months ago
PRS Kicks ASS!!!!!!!
Les Paul is such an iconic guitar but the custom 24 shits on it...........
Killax671 7 months ago 7
Obviously by my screen name I'm firmly in the PRS camp, I think they're better made for the price and the craftsmanship that goes into them is superior to that of Gibson, but they both sound great. It's not like you're going to get a guitar that sounds like crap from either company. I just can't warm up to a Gibson for their ergonomics... LP's feel like playing a baseball bat stuck onto a wooden crate.
PRSpl4yer 7 months ago
sorry. PRS can sound cool but this video brought me to this conclusion....
PRS sounds like a cover band
GIBSON sounds like rock n roll
eriatarka209 7 months ago
THUNDERSTRUCK
mrgunny1000 7 months ago
the difference? prs uses a thinner body and uncovered pickups. the thicker body and covered pickups on the les paul make it a more thumpy tone.
lovejon2death 7 months ago
i personally think its unfair to compare two guitars they re so much more to getting a great sounds amps, pedals, even down to strings and picks... still its pretty fun
marblesuperhero29 7 months ago
hola
elblopex 7 months ago
I used to hate Gibson because of people (especially that troll Ed Roman) complaining about all of the flaws of a Les Paul, like fragile headstocks, weight, limited wood choice, fret access, poor neck joints, but you know what, a Les Paul is such a great sounding guitar. From jazz to country to metal, what can't it do?
WoWintosh 7 months ago
Great way to compare guitars side-by-side. Nice job...
rjworks13 7 months ago
I think Gibson Les Paul is better than PRS.
jack785566 7 months ago
I thought that the PRS sounded much better.
BL00DThirsty3 7 months ago
Is the spacing between frets much different??
canadaguy2112ca 7 months ago
you can tell that the prs is easier to play its also more multidimentional
shyamguitar 7 months ago
They sound similar. Some of the comparisons on this video have been screwed up because the player forgot to select the proper pickup. Mahogany bodied guitars with maple tops and humbuckers are going to sound similar no matter what name is on the headstock. My opinion is that the PRS is a better made, higher quality guitar than Gibson ever thought of being. It's also more versatile. As for tone, it's purely preference.
discofishing 7 months ago
both sound fine but in the end i give the it to the gibson cuz im a gibson/epiphone man
komobabo 7 months ago
the prs is beautiful.
DamiSzmyd 7 months ago
i usualy use gibson but ive never found a prs to sound like that ... it must be your amp .... in this the les paul sounds best but i like how the custom 24 looks
caulinrocker1 8 months ago
Just for the record, the fairest comparison between the two brands would be a Les Paul and a SC245... I shouldn't have to say it, but apparently no one else has brought that up so... there it is... :)
yobhsiFehT 8 months ago
@yobhsiFehT Ehh actually tone wise I think a mccarty might be a little more on par considering it was modeled after the les paul before PRS made a single cut. The pickups and wood choices are very similar. I mean even the name, Ted McCarty was president of Gibson and was responsible for the Les Paul.
sirus1987 8 months ago
@sirus1987
I thought about that, but the scale length has SO much to do w/ the overall tone of the strings, that I thought the SC245 would ultimately be more appropriate. And I don't know *how much* the single- versus double-cutaway design makes a difference, but I would think it would make some too~shrug~ Pickups are the obvious third factor, but I'm assuming someone's already mentioned that:)
yobhsiFehT 8 months ago
Nice video, I especially liked how you edited the video to where you are playing the same exact thing on each guitar one after the other. Much easier to compare that way.
bgoodrick 8 months ago
thumbs up for boy meets world , even stevens, ahh real monsters, and rockos modern life.
acenes1000 8 months ago
The Gibson sounds better in THIS video.
However, the amp is probably better set up for a Gibson.
Play around with the settings on the amp, and that PRS could sound way better!
I've heard better sounds from a PRS than a Gibson, but they're both great.
LaurieBuchananMusic 8 months ago
two fantastic guitars: draw
ps.Ferrari is the best!
p2po2000 8 months ago
Consider This
The Les paul is from 78 (norlin) which is considered the red headed step child of gibson, everything about them is not like newer/original Les Pauls.
The 78 has a maple neck, newer/original are mahogany. Pickups in that 78 are t-tops, mild output pickup compared to the HFS in the PRS. So the Paul is going to sound warmer.
To many different spec Les Pauls through out the years to make a true comparison. But if you do, then do a PRS Single cut to a mid 90's Les Paul.
siggy14 8 months ago
The PRS would sound better if the B string wasn't flat.
PatrickJansen927 8 months ago
very good way to compare the guitar. thanks for taking the effort. I can really hear the difference.
EC20 8 months ago
i think the gibson sounds better clean, and prs better disorted. and the prs looks so much more comfortable to play
Haveada 8 months ago
i can just buy the prs instead of the gibson and spend the money i saved on pedals and maybe an amp
whoewasthatit 8 months ago 2
@whoewasthatit Just sold my Gibson LP Classic and bought a PRS SE Semi- Hollow + two pedals(way huge) with cash left over- no regrets. PRS has alot of sustain, and a much better clean tone.
JeffryArntzen 8 months ago
@JeffryArntzen i really need to upgrade guitars. a prs SE would be much better than my epiphone les paul junior
whoewasthatit 8 months ago
@whoewasthatit How much money has a gibson made for artists compared to a prs? Case Closed!!!!!
jmj5150 8 months ago
@jmj5150 prs hasnt been around as long as gibson. prs is gaining popularity and artists everywhere are playing prs. gibson is a great guitar but id go for a prs, my next guitar is gonna be a prs singlecut. how long have youve been playing
whoewasthatit 8 months ago
thats so sick!!! awesome vid dude. Dunno wat it is tho i like the prs more than the gibson... only by a smig!
Ioanetheripper 8 months ago
TELECASTER
jmj5150 8 months ago
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jmj5150 8 months ago
PRS = Poor Man's Gibson
jmj5150 8 months ago
@jmj5150 lol, S = Gibson xD
TheGuitarrist97 8 months ago
@jmj5150 You forgot "In my opinion..." ;) I don't like Gibson so much, but it's an opinion, too^^
ShSwStudios 8 months ago
@jmj5150 that makes no sense seeing as most prs's cost more than gibsons and are better
revolt3d 8 months ago
PRS shits on Gibson.
AaronApack 9 months ago 36
@AaronApack yeah..for u ,PRS is great but im sure u suck on playing guitar
trafficlightgl 7 months ago
@AaronApack
First of all this guy's sound is shit and second, your ears are shit.....prs guitars have tons of playability and sustain but they are dead sounding with zero character!
sonrisingpk 6 months ago
That's only an opinion, but I prefer Gibson. Also, why are you making it seem like Gibson is absolute shit when I have played plenty and they all have played amazingly? PRS is great as well. In ways, they're so similar, and in ways, they're so different. But I choose Gibson for the quality, feel, sound, and for the price (which is actually in more cases cheaper than reversing terms).
ErosaScuderia 5 months ago
Why cant we have both :)
TheCrumpers53 9 months ago
comparing both is just dumb, the prs has a flamed maple top which makes teh sound a bit snappier.
comparing guitars is retarded, everyones taste about sound is different
i like the prs way more than a less paul but both a re great
alexAENESIDEManders 9 months ago 16
@alexAENESIDEManders The vast majority of les pauls have maple tops as well and are very thick. The maple top on the Prs is mostly for looks. The maple top is very thin and isn't intended to affect the sound too much. I completely agree about comparing guitars though. No guitar is better than another when it comes to sound. It's all preference.
TacoConch 6 months ago
@alexAENESIDEManders Flame, Quilted or other types of figuring in Maple *does not* make "teh sound bit snappier" - it's purely cosmetic and have nothing to do with tonal differences between any two (or more) instruments.
The main differences, IMO, between the 2 are the mass - far more of both Mahogany as well as Maple in a Les Paul than a PRS - and the Trem vs Tune-O-Matic bridge.
scarred2112 6 months ago
@scarred2112
sorry for my typo i have a crappy keyboard and english isn't my language. but back on topic. i have a ibanez full mahogany, and my friend has the same version but with flamed maple top. i must say that my guitar lacks the mids that he has. allso i have that mahogany ibanez and an ibanez with flamed maple top and back and mahogany between it . and the guitar is alot brighter than the full mahogany one. for me there's a big difference.
alexAENESIDEManders 6 months ago
@alexAENESIDEManders I agree with you - I have a Maple-top/Mahogany-backed Bass, and comparing it to Mahogany Basses it's much richer in tone and fuller in the high-end. I'm not a fan of only Mahogany Basses (far too "middy") unless "teamed" with a top wood that helps Naturally EQ the sound. As above, my point was that my Flamed Maple/Mahogany Bass would sound exactly the same if it was plain unfigured Maple... which you stated figuring made a change. If it was a language issue, my apologies.
scarred2112 6 months ago
@scarred2112 then it was a language issue, my bad. i was not implying that different figuration changes the sound.
alexAENESIDEManders 6 months ago
@scarred2112
go to google and type: jemsite woods. and read the article.
different wood tops do influence the sound of the guitar which is more than normal, the sound will reflect differently on different tops. it's logical. maple adds crispyness and mids to mahogany guitars i ca