Paul Reed Smith DC3 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 4

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Paul Reed Smith DC3 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 Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Alder  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: Wide thin  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Black Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • String Nut: Syntetic Bone  
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  • Tuners: PRS  
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  • Bridge: Tremolo  
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  • Hardware: Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Classic  
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  • Number of Pickups: 3  
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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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  • 3 PRS DC3 single-coil pickups

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! DC3 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 DC3 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 DC3 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. DC3 stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

Playing live, DC3 will perform well and will not let you down. It is fairly reliable instrument both in studio and on stage, and will be a long term companion, as it is built to last. Paul Reed Smith has made a solid instrument that you will be happy with, and can depend on right from the start. Needs no backup as it has proven to be built really well.