Just got my new S2 Standard 22 Satin in today and it’s the best playing guitar I own. I hadn’t tried a PRS satin neck until my Zach Myers SE and I’ll never go back.
S2’s are so killer. When I did one of the factory tours, the tour guide said the S2 were a direct assault on mid range fender/Gibson and they really are. You get so much guitar. American made workhorse tone machines.
I bought an S2 Standard 22 2019 model. I now own a 2021 CE. These guitars are addictive to play and will 100% make you want more. They drive you to be better through making you want to practice and play more guitar.
I am actually a fan of pattern regular neck. I have two core lines with regular neck, S2 Vela and this s2 standard 24 black satin in the video with a pattern regular neck :). I feel lucky now that I bought it :). It seems pattern regular neck will become a rarity. Actually ‘pattern thin’ due to the name makes you think like a smaller neck but it is actually wider and this makes it feeling bigger in hand while playing. So buy the pattern regulars while still available :). Also I have to say S2 satin line are incredible guitars and not only for the price. The wood quality, fret work and acoustic resonance of the insteument is equal to 3 times more expensive guitars. I know because I have both. They are almost perfect guitars …. ‘if only’ Paul adds stainless frets to them ;))).. I would buy.. one more.
Good info. I have an S2 Vela and S2 Studio, they’re the best guitars I’ve ever played. I love the neck so much that I’d be afraid to switch to a different profile.
I have a s2 satin 24 after selling a custom 24 core, I was just too afraid to damage it... It's the perfect guitar, once my frets need replacement I will put stainless steel frets on it.
I just bought a 2022 S2 Standard 22 Satin and am absolutely blown away by it. PRS had not been on my radar for why, I don't know, but I randomly picked up an SE Hollow II in a store a few weeks ago while testing a pedal and was very impressed. When I started looking through the catalog, I initially was after the S2 594 Thinline, but hearing the Standards now had the same pickup, and the satin nitro, I went to try one. I tried three in store. The first two were good, but the third blew me away, it resonated so nicely. This is easily on par with American Pro Strat build quality, but for 100s less.
I’ve owned 2 of these and they’re magnificent instruments. Now I play a CE24 but will probably eventually pick up another S2 as a back up. S2’s are 10/10, can’t recommend enough.
The CE24 is a wonderful guitar. It's out of my price range, but I'm still hoping to snag one used someday. If I can find one cheap enough, which is tough. People hang onto them.
I own a PRS Standard Satin 24, but mine is older and has a pattern regular neck. I WISH it had a pattern thin neck. That aside, this is my most stable guitar. They're not kidding when they call it a workhorse - it stays in tune really well and it's really well constructed. My one gripe is the pickups - it has pickups that sound good for single note stuff but not so much clarity on crunchy chords. I upgraded the bridge to a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates and it made a big difference. GREAT guitar. I have to check out the new one. I don't know anyone who loves the S series pickups. I think it's the one big area where the SE and S2 lines could be improved.
The 58/15 S pickups in my 2021 s2 Satin, sound really good. At least to me. I was actually planning on a pickups upgrade, but didn't need to. The 58/15s with that satin body, just produce a really nice tone. Your had the 85/15s I am guessing?
@@James-qu6ul Yes, I did. I found them to be great for a thick, single note lead sound, but too thick for the traditional classic rock 70's crunch that I prefer.
The S2 Satin series guitars are, IMHO, the absolute best guitars ever made. Ever. I've owned 4 9ther Core models, and just about every other guitar made by every other maker in the 30 years I've been playing, and these S2 Satin models blow away everything else ever made. Period.
I am a Fender Strat guy, but this guitar, started talking to me, 2nd time I have watched this demo, only cause its sound got stuck in my head...Its tone and design are really great. I think this guitar wants to come and live at my house, with me, it will likely want to record in the studio, it reminds me of a Gibson SG with a Bit of Fender Telecaster and a touch of Strat. Could easily become a rockstar guitar of choice for sure. Looks nice on stage, does the job and sounds great in the studio. Nice work! added to the wish list! will demo it in a music shop
Love the addition of the pattern thin neck carve. I know not everyone will feel that way but that’s gonna definitely make me want one down the line. 🤘🏻👽❤️🔥
You know what would be really cool? S2 Standard 24 with a stoptail instead of a trem Trems are fine, but more often then not they are an ornament, and without proper setup can become a liability While a stoptail is simple, stable, foolproof Just a thought
@@prsguitars Once in a while I come here to see and listen to her. Those natural wood overtones are sooo human and organic. And the low end is the best I've heard. What a wonderful functional piece of (he)art. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. :)
Why don't they manufacture left handed versions of these awesome guitars? S2 lefty model would have been a great way to bridge the gap between SE left handed models and the core line. I really wish one day Mr. PRS will change his mind regarding no lefty policy, in the future.
I’m disappointed that they got rid of the single cut model. I managed to pick one up in 2020, it’s a sleeper for sure. Incredible quality and it was reasonably priced. I love that I can switch from a humbucker in the bridge to a single coil when I switch to the neck pickup with the individual coil tapping.
I love prs, i own this model with pattern regular neck and a ce 24 pattern thin neck. The pattern regular feels more comfortable due to being slightly narrow than the pattern thin neck the pattern thin neck is actually wider. however I think PRS should do a pattern regular neck thinner to attract more people.
Just bought the S2 Satin Standard and this is my 4th PRS following a Core C24, Core 408 and a Core McCarty 594. The S2 plays just as good as the Cores with a beautiful feel in the hand. The S2 pickups are the "S" versions of the 58/15 LT's in my McCarty - they seem to be a bit higher output but surprisingly, still retain the "airy" quality that the Core versions have, definitely not inferior, just a little different. The satin neck is an absolute dream to play, smooth, fast and very comfortable. Considering this is a US made guitar at 1/3 of the cost of the Cores (in Australia), it would have to be the best value guitar on the market and absolutely in the same league as the Cores.
SO excited for this. These are the best guitars out there. I have a cherry sunburst satin one from a few years ago, easily my best playing guitar. Stays in tune perfectly. The feel of the satin finish is amazing and comfortable. It resonates something magical-even unplugged this guitar rings and has plenty of sustain. Well done Paul and PRS! Will there be a single cut in satin? with p90's?
i got one..but a 2020 wiht the thick walnut finish.. very tricky to get a decent action..had to do a fret dress..and everyone listen.. don't put 10's or 9's... get those 9.5's string.. yes..they are perfect for those guits..
For me, the best sound from PRS that I've ever heard. + satin finish, it's a great feeling and touch. I want mine🤘🎵 before Christmas. It's 1499$ in US , before taxes? 1883€ in EU. Bloody inflation😂
Used to be 800$ and now its 1400$? Hell no Stop making new models and changes too and just build and send me my S2 standard 24 red satin, that I ordered 2 years ago now, ordered on GC still says processing order Just really annoying sorry
I can play both the thin and regular pattern necks but prefer thin. Wish the Hollowbody SE were thin or regular. Fat doesn't work or else i would get one of those too. My S2 is regular and love it. I wish the Satin had Birds! I have 3 PRS guitars and love them all.👍
Beautiful playing and nice guitar. Does Coil Tapped not mean Coil Split? Because it does not sound humbucking in that mode which usually it still might, were you to tap each of the coils in a HB pickup… thanks.
a great design and great sound I love it but the birds inlays I will very much highly advise this match old vintage with modern design and a original touch
Have a single cut 22. It's definitely a go to. A brilliant instrument, a true work horse in the most positive way. Honestly think it is clearly underrated. Don't usually sell guitars of mine, and this one, I'll keep it for sure. Grear job Paul, great job PRS
Having just done an interesting project on prs for my course I appreciate these videos more now. My only wish is for birds to be more synonymous as standard.
I've been on the fence between getting an S2 Standard 22/24 Satin OR an SE Paul's Guitar once I've saved up the requisite $1k. I'm leaning towards the SE Paul's Guitar, because my dream guitar is the Core Paul's Guitar, but I certainly can't afford that. I'm still not sure. Any tips or advice?
I’ve got this exact guitar….and I freakin LOVE it 🥰…I also have the 35 th anniversary S2….and I also love IT TOO 👏…oh, and and I adore my Mira SE….and did I mention that I just got my Silver Sky SE 2 days ago ☝️😎….an unbelievable guitar 🎸….I’ve got 6 Fenders, 5 Gibsons…all sorts…plus 35 more …all kinds….but PRS RULES 💥👏☝️🤩
Do you have a wife who asks how many more guitars you need? 😅 I do and the standard answer is the time-proven one..."just one more". But I'm stuck at nine guitars....currently! 🤣
Pretty significant. The LTs are handwound and voiced pretty vintagy. They don't even sell them on their own and when they hit the used market, they go for like 600 bucks. The S are a fair bit hotter, but they tend to sound cheap and more than not, people swap them with something else.
PRS, if you're reading this: We need more satin stuff! Satin finishes especially on necks, please, please, please!!!
Heard.
Just got my new S2 Standard 22 Satin in today and it’s the best playing guitar I own. I hadn’t tried a PRS satin neck until my Zach Myers SE and I’ll never go back.
yessss more satin please
I very much agree on more satin! Much better than any glossy finish.
Couldn't agree more!
S2’s are so killer. When I did one of the factory tours, the tour guide said the S2 were a direct assault on mid range fender/Gibson and they really are. You get so much guitar. American made workhorse tone machines.
Always tune in for a PRS demo. Love your playing Brian
Those pickups sound absolutely superb
I bought an S2 Standard 22 2019 model. I now own a 2021 CE. These guitars are addictive to play and will 100% make you want more. They drive you to be better through making you want to practice and play more guitar.
I am actually a fan of pattern regular neck. I have two core lines with regular neck, S2 Vela and this s2 standard 24 black satin in the video with a pattern regular neck :). I feel lucky now that I bought it :). It seems pattern regular neck will become a rarity. Actually ‘pattern thin’ due to the name makes you think like a smaller neck but it is actually wider and this makes it feeling bigger in hand while playing. So buy the pattern regulars while still available :). Also I have to say S2 satin line are incredible guitars and not only for the price. The wood quality, fret work and acoustic resonance of the insteument is equal to 3 times more expensive guitars. I know because I have both. They are almost perfect guitars …. ‘if only’ Paul adds stainless frets to them ;))).. I would buy.. one more.
Good info. I have an S2 Vela and S2 Studio, they’re the best guitars I’ve ever played. I love the neck so much that I’d be afraid to switch to a different profile.
I’m ready for the pattern thin!
I agree 100% on stainless steel frets
I have a s2 satin 24 after selling a custom 24 core, I was just too afraid to damage it... It's the perfect guitar, once my frets need replacement I will put stainless steel frets on it.
I just bought a 2022 S2 Standard 22 Satin and am absolutely blown away by it. PRS had not been on my radar for why, I don't know, but I randomly picked up an SE Hollow II in a store a few weeks ago while testing a pedal and was very impressed. When I started looking through the catalog, I initially was after the S2 594 Thinline, but hearing the Standards now had the same pickup, and the satin nitro, I went to try one. I tried three in store. The first two were good, but the third blew me away, it resonated so nicely. This is easily on par with American Pro Strat build quality, but for 100s less.
I’ve owned 2 of these and they’re magnificent instruments. Now I play a CE24 but will probably eventually pick up another S2 as a back up. S2’s are 10/10, can’t recommend enough.
I love mine. It’s incredible quality for a reasonable price.
The CE24 is a wonderful guitar. It's out of my price range, but I'm still hoping to snag one used someday. If I can find one cheap enough, which is tough. People hang onto them.
I own a PRS Standard Satin 24, but mine is older and has a pattern regular neck. I WISH it had a pattern thin neck. That aside, this is my most stable guitar. They're not kidding when they call it a workhorse - it stays in tune really well and it's really well constructed. My one gripe is the pickups - it has pickups that sound good for single note stuff but not so much clarity on crunchy chords. I upgraded the bridge to a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates and it made a big difference. GREAT guitar. I have to check out the new one. I don't know anyone who loves the S series pickups. I think it's the one big area where the SE and S2 lines could be improved.
The 58/15 S pickups in my 2021 s2 Satin, sound really good. At least to me. I was actually planning on a pickups upgrade, but didn't need to. The 58/15s with that satin body, just produce a really nice tone. Your had the 85/15s I am guessing?
@@James-qu6ul Yes, I did. I found them to be great for a thick, single note lead sound, but too thick for the traditional classic rock 70's crunch that I prefer.
The S2 Satin series guitars are, IMHO, the absolute best guitars ever made. Ever. I've owned 4 9ther Core models, and just about every other guitar made by every other maker in the 30 years I've been playing, and these S2 Satin models blow away everything else ever made. Period.
Please make an all satin model without the pick guard.
I am a Fender Strat guy, but this guitar, started talking to me, 2nd time I have watched this demo, only cause its sound got stuck in my head...Its tone and design are really great. I think this guitar wants to come and live at my house, with me, it will likely want to record in the studio, it reminds me of a Gibson SG with a Bit of Fender Telecaster and a touch of Strat. Could easily become a rockstar guitar of choice for sure. Looks nice on stage, does the job and sounds great in the studio. Nice work! added to the wish list! will demo it in a music shop
Excellent demo! Well done. All salient point covered. Terrific playing as well.
Love the addition of the pattern thin neck carve. I know not everyone will feel that way but that’s gonna definitely make me want one down the line. 🤘🏻👽❤️🔥
PRS needs a thinner neck profile in the lineup to attract the Ibanez/Music Man player IMO, that's what's kept me from really getting into them
Very nice guitar. I really like the open pore aesthetic, and the coil tap function for more flexible playing and sounds. Nice one PRS👍
The world needs an s2 satin singlecut with p90s.
S2 singlecut P90, I would buy in a heartbeat
Thank you for that option PRS team, Pattern thin is the best neck shape I've ever played !!!
The Grain🔥🔥
You know what would be really cool?
S2 Standard 24 with a stoptail instead of a trem
Trems are fine, but more often then not they are an ornament, and without proper setup can become a liability
While a stoptail is simple, stable, foolproof
Just a thought
The only thing I don't like about these are the loose knobs. If I wanted to upgrade to better pots/knobs, what should I get? Thanks!
I have an S2 McCarty 594...it replaced my Les Paul!!!!
This is my dream guitar. Mahogany soul in a minimalist body. *deep sigh*
***heavy breathing***
@@prsguitars Once in a while I come here to see and listen to her. Those natural wood overtones are sooo human and organic. And the low end is the best I've heard. What a wonderful functional piece of (he)art. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. :)
Here again. Damn it, she never sounded better. It would be my Forever guitar. I swear this is not "gas". It's truely a great tone here.
Why don't they manufacture left handed versions of these awesome guitars? S2 lefty model would have been a great way to bridge the gap between SE left handed models and the core line. I really wish one day Mr. PRS will change his mind regarding no lefty policy, in the future.
Had the Singlecut Version- NEVER shoulda sold it.
I’m disappointed that they got rid of the single cut model. I managed to pick one up in 2020, it’s a sleeper for sure. Incredible quality and it was reasonably priced. I love that I can switch from a humbucker in the bridge to a single coil when I switch to the neck pickup with the individual coil tapping.
@@whiskybravo4648 DONT lose it Whisky!!! Im really diggin the double in this Vid. S2’s are AWESOME!
If only it had the PRS Dove Inlays 🕊 😕
I love prs, i own this model with pattern regular neck and a ce 24 pattern thin neck.
The pattern regular feels more comfortable due to being slightly narrow than the pattern thin neck
the pattern thin neck is actually wider. however I think PRS should do a pattern regular neck thinner to attract more people.
Yeah I nabbed the CE24 Standard and it's my go to. I love that guitar, I love the feel of the satin finish on the guitar.
me too, very great guitar
sound amazing and comfortable neck
You sure make me want to buy guitars. This one sounds nice and if I am not mistaken, these are the same pick ups in the SE Standard.
Just bought the S2 Satin Standard and this is my 4th PRS following a Core C24, Core 408 and a Core McCarty 594. The S2 plays just as good as the Cores with a beautiful feel in the hand. The S2 pickups are the "S" versions of the 58/15 LT's in my McCarty - they seem to be a bit higher output but surprisingly, still retain the "airy" quality that the Core versions have, definitely not inferior, just a little different. The satin neck is an absolute dream to play, smooth, fast and very comfortable.
Considering this is a US made guitar at 1/3 of the cost of the Cores (in Australia), it would have to be the best value guitar on the market and absolutely in the same league as the Cores.
Trying to look different than Gibson?
personally I would much rather have this one over the Silver Sky
silver sky is trash hated it
You mean the Strat?
I love my s2 22 and want the s2 24 but the pickups are pretty awful. So now I’m
Finding myself hunting down the HFS/Bass humbuckers
Now this is my style. Love it.
SO excited for this. These are the best guitars out there. I have a cherry sunburst satin one from a few years ago, easily my best playing guitar. Stays in tune perfectly. The feel of the satin finish is amazing and comfortable. It resonates something magical-even unplugged this guitar rings and has plenty of sustain. Well done Paul and PRS! Will there be a single cut in satin? with p90's?
I want one so bad!!! If I could afford it, this would be the guitar I buy. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL! and the SOUND! Chef's kiss!!
Look for a used one.
why bass and trebles instead of bridge and neck PU?
Bryan is the king of inventive double stops. Sounds fantastic.
I have this guitar, I've had it since April and I absolutely love it.
why no bird inlays ?
Price point
I still think it just miss the bird inlay on the neck that could make this guitar a beauty vintage with little bite modernity
Love the clean picking sound. Great playing.
i got one..but a 2020 wiht the thick walnut finish.. very tricky to get a decent action..had to do a fret dress..and everyone listen.. don't put 10's or 9's... get those 9.5's string.. yes..they are perfect for those guits..
It's this or an LP double cutaway...this has the tremolo,two pickups and a coil tap...I also like the finish.Think it's gonna be the PRS.
still loving my 2019 one! great guitar
For me, the best sound from PRS that I've ever heard. + satin finish, it's a great feeling and touch. I want mine🤘🎵 before Christmas. It's 1499$ in US , before taxes? 1883€ in EU. Bloody inflation😂
Used to be 800$ and now its 1400$? Hell no
Stop making new models and changes too and just build and send me my S2 standard 24 red satin, that I ordered 2 years ago now, ordered on GC still says processing order
Just really annoying sorry
I can play both the thin and regular pattern necks but prefer thin. Wish the Hollowbody SE were thin or regular. Fat doesn't work or else i would get one of those too. My S2 is regular and love it. I wish the Satin had Birds! I have 3 PRS guitars and love them all.👍
Beautiful playing and nice guitar.
Does Coil Tapped not mean Coil Split? Because it does not sound humbucking in that mode which usually it still might, were you to tap each of the coils in a HB pickup… thanks.
Bryan....any idea when these will be hitting the stores??
can we get an se version for this
Cool. Now put black hardware on it and it'll be set. Also... sell black hardware
Kinda looks like my Gibson LP Junior Tribute DC, pretty nice!
Nice, not flashy or over stated looking, straight forward design work horse set up.....+10
I liked it
a great design and great sound I love it but the birds inlays I will very much highly advise this match old vintage with modern design and a original touch
what amp is that?
Love the satin finishes, I have two Singlecut satins, a green quilt top, and a tiger eye striped top. Lovely guitars. More please!
PRS, how many pieces of wood is the body made of? How many pieces of wood in the neck?
Have a single cut 22. It's definitely a go to. A brilliant instrument, a true work horse in the most positive way.
Honestly think it is clearly underrated. Don't usually sell guitars of mine, and this one, I'll keep it for sure.
Grear job Paul, great job PRS
the price equivalent to the philippines is like building a house
Very nice
Having just done an interesting project on prs for my course I appreciate these videos more now. My only wish is for birds to be more synonymous as standard.
Picked up a S2 24 in antique white early 2021 have not stopped playing it so easy to play and light weight so pleased I got this
probably my favorite guitar ever
That's some schmulzy playing. Love it :D
I've been on the fence between getting an S2 Standard 22/24 Satin OR an SE Paul's Guitar once I've saved up the requisite $1k. I'm leaning towards the SE Paul's Guitar, because my dream guitar is the Core Paul's Guitar, but I certainly can't afford that. I'm still not sure. Any tips or advice?
S2 24 pattern regular neck used- $750 take the leftover money and start saving for the se
Not a fan of the S2, but this looks AMAZING!! Well done PRS!!
Prs please release another amplifier!! 😢😭
I just purchased one today.
I love the cherry red single cut
Beautiful guitar! Does anyone knows why PRS removed the embossed Gold logo form the Core Guitars like Cu24? and this model has it...
Bat inlays would make that so sick.
Man, if I didn’t already have an S2 Standard 22….
Looks incredible. Love the satin finish.
I’ve got this exact guitar….and I freakin LOVE it 🥰…I also have the 35 th anniversary S2….and I also love IT TOO 👏…oh, and and I adore my Mira SE….and did I mention that I just got my Silver Sky SE 2 days ago ☝️😎….an unbelievable guitar 🎸….I’ve got 6 Fenders, 5 Gibsons…all sorts…plus 35 more …all kinds….but PRS RULES 💥👏☝️🤩
Do you have a wife who asks how many more guitars you need? 😅 I do and the standard answer is the time-proven one..."just one more". But I'm stuck at nine guitars....currently! 🤣
I am getting this tomorrow and have the SE Paul's guitar. Love PRS.
Whats’ the difference sound-wise between the “S” pickups and the “LT” ones?
Pretty significant. The LTs are handwound and voiced pretty vintagy. They don't even sell them on their own and when they hit the used market, they go for like 600 bucks. The S are a fair bit hotter, but they tend to sound cheap and more than not, people swap them with something else.
Nice looking axe! 👌🏻
Muy buena, hermosa.
Gosh... I want one !!!
Give it wings mans.
Yes but no thanks. No stainless steel frets :(
Really? Why is this your "deal breaker?"
Wow....
Do the S2 Standard 22 models have the pattern regular neck carve?
Mine from 2019 has a pattern regular neck as well as 85/15s uncovered pickups instead.
probably the same pattern thin for 2022. all the previous years are pattern regular which you can still find if that is more your thing though.
Das ist za singy
I want...
🤩💟🔥
Aw hell
how much
I wish PRS would bring back the bird inlays on the s2 line.