Paul Reed Smith SC 245 Review

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Paul Reed Smith SC 245 has been rated by 9 musicians.

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 4.5

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Quality 4.5

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Reliability / Value 4.56

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Paul Reed Smith SC 245 Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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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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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: D-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Classic  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Vintage style tuners. SC 245 truss rod cover. PRS 245 treble and bass pickups with covers. Volume and tone control for each pickup.

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! 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.

This guitar is fitted with all the features you could possibly wish for, for a playing style that goes with this kind of instrument. Carefully chosen features leave no guitar player's desire unfulfilled, which makes Paul Reed Smith's SC 245 an extremely well featured guitar with which you'll be thoroughly pleased. Highest grades for SC 245's features!

Tone delivered by Paul Reed Smith's SC 245 makes it a serious sounding instrument that gives Paul Reed Smith a lot of reasons to be proud of it. Somewhat limited when playing certain music styles doesn't mean that SC 245 will make your tone to sound poor, quite the opposite, because SC 245 provides rich and versatile tone that you'll be happy with.

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. SC 245 stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

If you're concerned whether SC 245 will serve you well in terms of durability or reliability, then you shouldn't worry at all about that. Paul Reed Smith created a very fine musical instrument that will stand the test of time and perform well in any situation: studio sessions, gigs or rehearsals. SC 245 is a quality built instrument that will last you a lifetime if you take good care of it.