SE Custom 24 Inspection | From The Factory Floor | PRS Guitars

'From The Factory Floor’ takes you on a deep dive into select processes around the PRS factory. In this episode, we take a closer look at our SE inspection process - specifically on our tremolo-equipped guitars. This multistep inspection and setup is applied to each and every SE series instrument that enters the USA. As always, our goal is to ensure a quality instrument for musicians - right out of the box.

This process is narrated by our SE Operations Manager, Doug Shive. Enjoy a view “From the Factory Floor” as we take you through our SE series inspection process.

Curious about the music used in this video:
Music courtesy of 2021 PRS Pulse Artist Honey and Blue!
Song:" Picture Perfect (Live From The Pink Room)"

[popskustom]

This has definitely convinced me to buy an SE. All companies should be doing this, unfortunately I’ve purchased other brands that probably didn’t even see the guitar before their customer. Great process! Thanks for sharing

[petesmith]

I have been playing guitar professionally for over 50 years. During that time I have owned or played just about ever type of guitar from just about every major manufacturer. About 8 months ago I purchased my first PRS guitar…a SE Paul’s Guitar…just to see why so many fellow players raved about them. I must admit, I was amazed at the quality and sound of the SE Paul’s Guitar. It was without a doubt one of the best guitars I have ever owned at any price. Since then I purchased a Core Paul’s Guitar for studio use. I continue to use the SE guitar for live gigs where there is more risk of damage and/or theft. I wholeheartedly recommend PRS guitars, both SE and Core models, to friends.

[ericwilliamson]

I bought the 35th Anniversary SE Custom 24 and it is my favorite. I absolutely love it.

[benedictmudd]

I have a new found respect for the SE line. Well done, I’m no longer a “core” snob

[joshweigt]

Man these people put so much time into a single guitar. I love the dedication of them. I haven’t gotten a PRS yet, but I’m definitely considering an SE

[angusorvid]

I absolutely love my SE. Superb. Simply the finest guitar I've ever owned, and I've owned around 50 guitars since the 1980s. My friends who've played my SE dug it so much that about three of them have bought SEs themselves.

[pbshobby]

Based on a great experience with my vintage core cu 24 and the SE inspection process in the video, I ordered an SE Standard 24-08 to explore tones with new pickups and beyond the 5 way rotary switch setup. The core guitar is the most playable ever. Great company, great products. Looking forward to the Standard, when my ship comes in.

[joeplutto]

Awesome video, shows how much care is spent on each instrument. I had the privilege of visiting the factory with Doug and the pride of he and his team is obvious. The best affordable line of guitars on the market. Hands down. On a very personal note, if you look closely enough - an LED sign of the twelfth fret bird is glowing in the first few frames, I made that! So glad it's getting used by the crew. Keep up the great work, Cheers - Joe

[superhotbread]

As someone recently bought this exact SE model guitar lefty version, wow. Great attention to detail. My core and SE are both so equally refined and such great quality. PRS player for life since 98'

[djfuzzystump]

Wow, this is awesome - definitely makes me feel good that they are meticulously checked like this. I have one of these on the way from Sweetwater and pretty excited to add it to my collection.

[revsharp]

This is what makes PRS a cut above the rest. My love affair with PRS began 10 years ago. Went into the store to get pickup rings and came out with a $700 PRS SE Custom 24. 3 hours later, I was playing it on the stage at Hard Rock Cafe. My $1500 former main guitar sat as a backup. From then on, I've purchased a number of PRS guitars (SE, S2 and core models). Regardless of series, the PRS quality control stands on its own. Barring your personal preference tweaks, PRS guitars are always ready right out of the box.

[dean]

This fills me with confidence about buying an SE Standard 24 08. Can't believe they do this with every SE guitar?!?! Incredible!!

[synonyx]

My SE came FLAWLESS the other day. Thanks again PRS for being transparent with your customers. This will only make people feel even better about their purchase!

[SilentNightBodomNight]

I just tried some PRS for the first time yesterday. Always knew they were great instruments, just never cared to pick one up. Man have I been missing out! Seriously contemplating getting one now.

[reasonsrhymes]

Great job PRS. Love the attention to follow up by using the core team to randomly select a few SE's each week.

[billvs]

I bought a PRS SE several years ago. Great guitar, and it came very well set up.

[weslester]

Yesterday I bought a PRS SE Custom 24 in Black Gold Sunburst. I still cannot believe how nice it is. It was setup so good. It blows my mind watching this video. Did my guitar go through that process too? I had just bought a Fender MIM strat in Blue Burst but I was so disappointed with the initial quality. I returned it to a big guitar store and bought the prs from my local dealer. I was shocked that I actually came out ahead on money and the amazingly built PRS came with a crazy nice gig Just 2 weeks ago my son and I were at my local dealer and someone had just traded in a PRS SE 24 Standard in cherry red. We got it for my son who is 15, a great deal for sure. Thanks prs for having such incredible standards of quality and taking pride in your work.

[mikemcsween]

Cheers, guys! Just ordered my first PRS, a Paul’s SE in Faded Blue Burst. This vids on the painstaking commitment has brought me to PRS!

[takezokensei]

Hi from Italy... I m an happy owner of a 2019 custom 24 SE ... The best Guitar i Ve ever played

[mikeoxley]

I have a Santana SE which is very good! Was gifted to me by a good friend.