Well,,, here's the thing,,, Johnny was one heck of a guitar player before his PRS come along, tele,, PRS,, don't matter that much.. He's freakishly good. really,, let's not get boged down in tone and brands,,, he's amazing...... Go Johnny.......
The only issue with the whole guitar brand and model debate going on here is that Johnny Hiland plays a lot more different styles than just chicken-pickin country. He plays from jazz to blues to hard rock, too. Now, I love tele's but, his signature model PRS has a lot more versatility than a tele does as far as different tones for different styles without having to tweak your amp between each song! Johnny rocks!!!
Yes, that can be true as not all cheap guitars have really great necks. But I have 30 years experience playing and repairing guitars. As such I can pick out a great guitar in that price range. I just don't like taking high dollar guitars out to some clubs that have serious party people drinking, dancing on tables and falling into the bandstand. I'd cry much less when my $400guitar gets broken than my $3000 PRS. That is all I am saying.
I agree 100%. I own many guitars at all the price levels, including a '91 PRS Custom......a production Paul Reed Smith is worth every dime you spend on it. Private Stock is a bit lofty, but hey, if you can afford it.....heck, some people even buy overpriced Toyotas with Lexus badging.......go figure.
That's funny. Have you priced Custom Shop 'Relic' reissue Tele lately? I just watched Johnny play his PRS signature model at the Experience PRS 2008 event, and I'm here to tell ya, his tone absolutely KILLS. It's pure chicken pickin' bliss, period. After hearing him play the PRS in person, I'm glad he's not playing a Tele. Everyone and their brother plays a Tele......yawn. And I love a good Tele!
I disagree with kronkor...the first thing I thought (in the first 3 seconds) is what happened to his tone?.. of course it is subjective and it may just be this recording (and his taste of the day)...but to my ears there really is no comparison here... a let down (before you even see what guitar hes playing)
Well,,, here's the thing,,, Johnny was one heck of a guitar player before his PRS come along, tele,, PRS,, don't matter that much.. He's freakishly good. really,, let's not get boged down in tone and brands,,, he's amazing...... Go Johnny.......
duanemccool 2 years ago
I would rather call him "Crossover guitarist" than Rockabilly :D his really godsent
Addie
Fr3etd4nc3r 2 years ago
w/e man when he switched to PRS it was a godsend. I was like wow he has tone now that tele tone was non existant.
PRS lets his tone, his natural tone shine through. With a tele its so bland and singular everyone sounds the same.
Dejoblue 2 years ago 2
katana-edge skills!!!
and PRS are just perfect guitars
insaneguitarfreak 2 years ago
The only issue with the whole guitar brand and model debate going on here is that Johnny Hiland plays a lot more different styles than just chicken-pickin country. He plays from jazz to blues to hard rock, too. Now, I love tele's but, his signature model PRS has a lot more versatility than a tele does as far as different tones for different styles without having to tweak your amp between each song! Johnny rocks!!!
andrewt248 3 years ago
Yes, that can be true as not all cheap guitars have really great necks. But I have 30 years experience playing and repairing guitars. As such I can pick out a great guitar in that price range. I just don't like taking high dollar guitars out to some clubs that have serious party people drinking, dancing on tables and falling into the bandstand. I'd cry much less when my $400guitar gets broken than my $3000 PRS. That is all I am saying.
stringbender57 3 years ago
a fender with a 57 neck blows any tele out of the water. The weight distribution on the tele is awful and unbalanced.
VELMOUS 3 years ago
I agree 100%. I own many guitars at all the price levels, including a '91 PRS Custom......a production Paul Reed Smith is worth every dime you spend on it. Private Stock is a bit lofty, but hey, if you can afford it.....heck, some people even buy overpriced Toyotas with Lexus badging.......go figure.
Bluzboy66 3 years ago
That's funny. Have you priced Custom Shop 'Relic' reissue Tele lately? I just watched Johnny play his PRS signature model at the Experience PRS 2008 event, and I'm here to tell ya, his tone absolutely KILLS. It's pure chicken pickin' bliss, period. After hearing him play the PRS in person, I'm glad he's not playing a Tele. Everyone and their brother plays a Tele......yawn. And I love a good Tele!
Mike
Bluzboy66 3 years ago
I disagree with kronkor...the first thing I thought (in the first 3 seconds) is what happened to his tone?.. of course it is subjective and it may just be this recording (and his taste of the day)...but to my ears there really is no comparison here... a let down (before you even see what guitar hes playing)
bluegoose555 3 years ago