Paul Reed Smith Limited Edition 1957/2008 Custom SC 245 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 3

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-1/2"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Neck Shape: D-shaped neck  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo  
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  • Push/Pull Tone Control. PRS Vintage Tuners. PRS 57/08 Bridge And Neck Pickups.

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! Limited Edition 1957/2008 Custom SC 245 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 Limited Edition 1957/2008 Custom SC 245 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 Limited Edition 1957/2008 Custom SC 245 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. Limited Edition 1957/2008 Custom SC 245 stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

This guitar will hold on really well as it is built well. Not to be battered as it is not the ultimate gigging tool; still, Limited Edition 1957/2008 Custom SC 245 will perform OK in most live situations. You might feel that it will let you down in you hour of need, but in reality this guitar will do just well. Should you feel unconfident, have a backup guitar ready and you'll have no worries with Paul Reed Smith's Limited Edition 1957/2008 Custom SC 245.