Paul Reed Smith 305 Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 5

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 5

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Paul Reed Smith 305 Specs

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25"  
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  • Body Wood: Alder  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: Standard  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Bird  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Tuners: PRS  
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  • Bridge: Tremolo  
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  • Hardware: Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 5-Position Blade  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • 513 bridge single-coil pickup 513 middle single-coil pickup 513 neck single-coil pickup

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! 305 is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Paul Reed Smith's beauty in no time.

Feature-wise this guitar is perfect! There is no need to add or remove anything, and that is quite an achievement by Paul Reed Smith, considering that it's quite hard to please every musician's desire, in order to grade an instrument such as 305 with such a high score when it comes to guitar features. That means that Paul Reed Smith has constructed more or less a guitar with perfect features, so if you decide to buy 305 you will be more than happy with it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Paul Reed Smith surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. 305 stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

305 is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. Paul Reed Smith did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!