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November 24, 2017 at 11:11 am #85410
Trying to decide on a PRS SE standard with coil splitting humbuckers or PRS SE Santana model with s humbuckers that are supposed to be like santanas. Any suggestions?
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November 24, 2017 at 3:01 pm #85417
my new PRS (Baritone) has both humbuckers and split coil option (the tone knob is also a toggle switch for this choice). They give very different tones, plus you have the 3-way pickup switch, and a tone knob. So there’s a wide range of tones. I’m still finding the right combinations for me.
So the split coil gives you more options, apparently without losing any humbucker functions.
But like always, it’s best to hit a guitar store and try them out in person.
Good luck
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November 24, 2017 at 4:10 pm #85421
Marty,
If you really love Santana then the SE Santana version might be best. Although you will always sound like you and not exactly like Santana, I would lean towards that model. I’m all for coil tapping but after the new-ness wears off, you probably won’t really use it much. Kind of like living in Florida and having heated seats in your car. Nice to have but not really all that useful. Just my opinion.
Both are great guitars for the price.
Jim
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November 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm #85431
Marty,
If you really love Santana then the SE Santana version might be best. Although you will always sound like you and not exactly like Santana, I would lean towards that model. I’m all for coil tapping but after the new-ness wears off, you probably won’t really use it much. Kind of like living in Florida and having heated seats in your car. Nice to have but not really all that useful. Just my opinion.
Both are great guitars for the price.
Jim
yup, my carvin has a coil splitter, i never could figure when or why it is a feature,, my guess unless you are cranking watts you might know the subtle difference.. it is probably cool but I wont be sold on that again or care with or without,, bottom line,,buy a guitar those artists you enjoy playing period. Or like others I read hear..go with simulation software to float your boat -
November 25, 2017 at 3:28 am #85444
The idea behind coil splitting is to emulate single-coil pickups. You might get some interesting out of phase sounds, if that’s what floats your boat.
I’m a no muss-no fuss player. It’s already a big deal if I switch from the neck pickup to the bridge pickup! If I really want to change tone, I’ll use a pedal or a setting on my amp. But I’m usually too lazy even for that. Set it and forget it is my motto.
So this is a question of personality, really. If you’re the type that likes a lot of flexibility, then the coil-tap guitar may be your ticket.
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November 25, 2017 at 8:23 am #85447
I don’t know if you have also another guitar with single coils? I own a PRS Santana SE and I like the sound of that humbuckers. Yesterday another guitar arrived at my home. It’s a Epiphone Sheraton II pro with split Humbuckers. But I already know that for 90% I won’t use the split coil option. For that specific single coil sound I take my Fenders to play.
If the PRS SE is your only guitar then the split humbuckers is worth thinking of. But it won’t sound like the Santana or like a strat….. It’s up to you what sound you prefer. (I love my PRS SE Santana 😉 )
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November 25, 2017 at 8:26 am #85448
Marty,
If you really love Santana then the SE Santana version might be best. Although you will always sound like you and not exactly like Santana, I would lean towards that model. I’m all for coil tapping but after the new-ness wears off, you probably won’t really use it much. Kind of like living in Florida and having heated seats in your car. Nice to have but not really all that useful. Just my opinion.
Both are great guitars for the price.
Jim
I 100% agree Jim
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November 25, 2017 at 10:28 am #85464
Hey Ricardo,
Really, really nice job on both of these videos. Especially the EP178 Santana lesson. You really captured the feel and tone of Santana. The Robert Cray lesson was good as well but the Santana vid was spot-on. Plus, you highlighted the PRS SE Santana the Marty was interested in.
Great job!
Jim
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November 25, 2017 at 4:51 pm #85480
Hey Ricardo,
Really, really nice job on both of these videos. Especially the EP178 Santana lesson. You really captured the feel and tone of Santana. The Robert Cray lesson was good as well but the Santana vid was spot-on. Plus, you highlighted the PRS SE Santana the Marty was interested in.
Great job!
Jim
Hi Jim,
Thx for the nice words! I just wanted to let Marty hear how the Santana SE sounds with the special Santana Humbuckers and with the Robert Cray vid how for me the typical single coil has to sound.
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November 27, 2017 at 10:24 am #85606
Thanks to all for the replies and especially to Ricardo G for his video, awesome playing and sound. I had ordered the Santana model before I saw your video and glad of my choice being as I do have several guitars with single coils. Now anxiously waiting on delivery. Again thanks to all.
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