PRS SE Standard 24 Electric Guitar (Cherry Red, Open Box)
$462
$699.00
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ProAudioStar has PRS SE Standard 24 Electric Guitar (Cherry Red, Open Box) for $461.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member SplendidMorning215 for finding this deal.
Features:
PRS SE Standard 24 faithfully recreates the foundational design of the Custom 24, PRS's flagship model, with all-mahogany body construction. This guitar features classic PRS appointments, including a 24-fret maple neck, rosewood fretboard with bird inlays, 85/15 "S" pickups, and the PRS patented molded tremolo, resulting in a guitar that handles well and sounds as good plugged straight into an amp as it does run through a pedal board.
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I've bought open box from them that were brand new factory sealed. I've also bought "used" that had been opened but appeared factory new (all hang tags and case candy included). I've gotten several guitars from them (4 or 5) and they have all been great.
I bought 2 Open Box guitars from them, and they were factory sealed. Not a single flaw or finger print on them. Not sure how they are pulling off these low prices, but they got my business!
I've bought a bunch (5+) guitars from PAS. You might need to look hard, but most/all of the guitars I have from them do have some type of blem or minor defect that kicked them out of 1st quality status.
e.g.:
1) EVH Wolfgang -- small neck pocket crack in the wood.
2) Squier tele Contemporary - finish cracks around the neck plate
3) squier classic vibes (Pbass, tele, & strat) odd coloring on the vintage white (pink like), poorly cut nuts, and a few high frets.
That said, the prices are fair for what you get. I've been satisfied with all my purchases and have never sent one back. If you demand perfection (and most guitarist do), go to Sweetwater and pay the premium price to get 100% peace of mind.
I treat PAS like a Craigslist transaction that accepts credit cards and delivers to my front door -- no more cash-only, dark-alley transactions late at night...
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12-02-2023 at 12:21 PM.
I've bought open box from them that were brand new factory sealed. I've also bought "used" that had been opened but appeared factory new (all hang tags and case candy included). I've gotten several guitars from them (4 or 5) and they have all been great.
Were these display models or returns or something? What kind of condition would you expect?
I bought 2 Open Box guitars from them, and they were factory sealed. Not a single flaw or finger print on them. Not sure how they are pulling off these low prices, but they got my business!
Just a heads up, proaudiostar is a mixed bag, if you do get a bad open box model (which happens), their return process is a pain in the ass and will cost you time and money to get issues taken care of.
It's worth the extra $30-50 extra to buy from a competitor that is willing to price match (big box stores/samash) or meet you in the ballpark because their customer service is better especially if you're not satisfied with it.
ProAudioStar takes weeks to resolve something and it's on your dime
Here's the same guitar on Sam Ash, brand new, for $559, there's almost always a 15% off coupon which brings it down to $475 -> better service and brand new instrument.
Just a heads up, proaudiostar is a mixed bag, if you do get a bad open box model (which happens), their return process is a pain in the ass and will cost you time and money to get issues taken care of.
It's worth the extra $30-50 extra to buy from a competitor that is willing to price match (big box stores/samash) or meet you in the ballpark because their customer service is better especially if you're not satisfied with it.
ProAudioStar takes weeks to resolve something and it's on your dime
Here's the same guitar on Sam Ash, brand new, for $559, there's almost always a 15% off coupon which brings it down to $475 -> better service and brand new instrument.
Were these display models or returns or something? What kind of condition would you expect?
I've bought a bunch (5+) guitars from PAS. You might need to look hard, but most/all of the guitars I have from them do have some type of blem or minor defect that kicked them out of 1st quality status.
e.g.:
1) EVH Wolfgang -- small neck pocket crack in the wood.
2) Squier tele Contemporary - finish cracks around the neck plate
3) squier classic vibes (Pbass, tele, & strat) odd coloring on the vintage white (pink like), poorly cut nuts, and a few high frets.
That said, the prices are fair for what you get. I've been satisfied with all my purchases and have never sent one back. If you demand perfection (and most guitarist do), go to Sweetwater and pay the premium price to get 100% peace of mind.
I treat PAS like a Craigslist transaction that accepts credit cards and delivers to my front door -- no more cash-only, dark-alley transactions late at night...
I've bought a bunch (5+) guitars from PAS. You might need to look hard, but most/all of the guitars I have from them do have some type of blem or minor defect that kicked them out of 1st quality status.
e.g.:
1) EVH Wolfgang -- small neck pocket crack in the wood.
2) Squier tele Contemporary - finish cracks around the neck plate
3) squier classic vibes (Pbass, tele, & strat) odd coloring on the vintage white (pink like), poorly cut nuts, and a few high frets.
That said, the prices are fair for what you get. I've been satisfied with all my purchases and have never sent one back. If you demand perfection (and most guitarist do), go to Sweetwater and pay the premium price to get 100% peace of mind.
I treat PAS like a Craigslist transaction that accepts credit cards and delivers to my front door -- no more cash-only, dark-alley transactions late at night...
My point is: why deal with credit card Craigslist when you can pay $25 extra at a retailer and have the assurance of a new guitar and better service?
You don't have to pay 100% at Clearwater for a guitar, if you look for it , you can find equivalent prices online like Sam Ash. This specific guitar and some of the other guitars I've bought ended up being around the same price if not cheaper at Sam Ash + a coupon code.
Example:
This guitar is $486 with a coupon code SAGE at Sam Ash currently (New)
My point is: why deal with credit card Craigslist when you can pay $25 extra at a retailer and have the assurance of a new guitar and better service?
You don't have to pay 100% at Clearwater for a guitar, if you look for it , you can find equivalent prices online like Sam Ash. This specific guitar and some of the other guitars I've bought ended up being around the same price if not cheaper at Sam Ash + a coupon code.
Example:
This guitar is $486 with a coupon code SAGE at Sam Ash currently (New)
Thanks for this, tried to order one 👍. Can't get SAGE to work. Do you have any other guesses for coupon code? Cheers.
Edit: trying all the codes I can find. So far, best is ASH20 which gets $20 off.
FWIW I bought a new JVM205H to mod for over 50% off a week or 2 ago from PAS. It was advertised new and I got it this week. It was brand new. No issues at all with ordering, shipping, and the amp itself.
I was skeptical so I asked around online. At least 50+ replies but, everyone was telling me their experience buying used, B-Stock, or Open Box. I'd say it was 100% positive feedback with most people claiming the guitars they received were new with all the case candy and 0 issues.
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e.g.:
1) EVH Wolfgang -- small neck pocket crack in the wood.
2) Squier tele Contemporary - finish cracks around the neck plate
3) squier classic vibes (Pbass, tele, & strat) odd coloring on the vintage white (pink like), poorly cut nuts, and a few high frets.
That said, the prices are fair for what you get. I've been satisfied with all my purchases and have never sent one back. If you demand perfection (and most guitarist do), go to Sweetwater and pay the premium price to get 100% peace of mind.
I treat PAS like a Craigslist transaction that accepts credit cards and delivers to my front door -- no more cash-only, dark-alley transactions late at night...
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank SplendidMorning215
It's worth the extra $30-50 extra to buy from a competitor that is willing to price match (big box stores/samash) or meet you in the ballpark because their customer service is better especially if you're not satisfied with it.
ProAudioStar takes weeks to resolve something and it's on your dime
Here's the same guitar on Sam Ash, brand new, for $559, there's almost always a 15% off coupon which brings it down to $475 -> better service and brand new instrument.
https://www.samash.com/prs-se-sta...-psst4vcvt
Keep in mind, if you have to return the guitar at PAS, you're gonna pay $30 and wait weeks. That already will cost you $491+time for a floor model
I'm not paid by samash, I've just used both and PAS was a pain when i had to return the guitar
It's worth the extra $30-50 extra to buy from a competitor that is willing to price match (big box stores/samash) or meet you in the ballpark because their customer service is better especially if you're not satisfied with it.
ProAudioStar takes weeks to resolve something and it's on your dime
Here's the same guitar on Sam Ash, brand new, for $559, there's almost always a 15% off coupon which brings it down to $475 -> better service and brand new instrument.
https://www.samash.com/prs-se-sta...-psst4vcvt
Keep in mind, if you have to return the guitar at PAS, you're gonna pay $30 and wait weeks. That already will cost you $491+time for a floor model
I'm not paid by samash, I've just used both and PAS was a pain when i had to return the guitar
I have been trying for a few weeks to get the coupons to work with this guitar and nothing has worked. Even "site wide" codes. Know any that work?
e.g.:
1) EVH Wolfgang -- small neck pocket crack in the wood.
2) Squier tele Contemporary - finish cracks around the neck plate
3) squier classic vibes (Pbass, tele, & strat) odd coloring on the vintage white (pink like), poorly cut nuts, and a few high frets.
That said, the prices are fair for what you get. I've been satisfied with all my purchases and have never sent one back. If you demand perfection (and most guitarist do), go to Sweetwater and pay the premium price to get 100% peace of mind.
I treat PAS like a Craigslist transaction that accepts credit cards and delivers to my front door -- no more cash-only, dark-alley transactions late at night...
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
e.g.:
1) EVH Wolfgang -- small neck pocket crack in the wood.
2) Squier tele Contemporary - finish cracks around the neck plate
3) squier classic vibes (Pbass, tele, & strat) odd coloring on the vintage white (pink like), poorly cut nuts, and a few high frets.
That said, the prices are fair for what you get. I've been satisfied with all my purchases and have never sent one back. If you demand perfection (and most guitarist do), go to Sweetwater and pay the premium price to get 100% peace of mind.
I treat PAS like a Craigslist transaction that accepts credit cards and delivers to my front door -- no more cash-only, dark-alley transactions late at night...
My point is: why deal with credit card Craigslist when you can pay $25 extra at a retailer and have the assurance of a new guitar and better service?
You don't have to pay 100% at Clearwater for a guitar, if you look for it , you can find equivalent prices online like Sam Ash. This specific guitar and some of the other guitars I've bought ended up being around the same price if not cheaper at Sam Ash + a coupon code.
Example:
This guitar is $486 with a coupon code SAGE at Sam Ash currently (New)
You don't have to pay 100% at Clearwater for a guitar, if you look for it , you can find equivalent prices online like Sam Ash. This specific guitar and some of the other guitars I've bought ended up being around the same price if not cheaper at Sam Ash + a coupon code.
Example:
This guitar is $486 with a coupon code SAGE at Sam Ash currently (New)
Edit: trying all the codes I can find. So far, best is ASH20 which gets $20 off.
Edit: this works with DASH if you add a flash sale item to you cart (~$10 item)
https://www.sweetwater.
I was skeptical so I asked around online. At least 50+ replies but, everyone was telling me their experience buying used, B-Stock, or Open Box. I'd say it was 100% positive feedback with most people claiming the guitars they received were new with all the case candy and 0 issues.