PRS Dragon II - Do these ever really sell?

[joe2758]

putting one in my 175 as we speak

[Tal_175]

putting one in my 175 as we speak

I'm cutting a little drawer near the input jack to carry picks, extra socks and what not. Dark, humid space inside hollowbody guitars are also great for curing meat. Never know when the hunger strikes in the middle of a gig.

[Jabberwocky]

Hulk Smash. And PRSes get dragon inlays. That's just the natural order of the universe.

[grahambop]

I’ve had my 175’s headstock completely re-modelled:

[joe2758]

god you guys a fucking funny man hahahaha

[DonEsteban]

Still waiting for the first one to mention Minarik Guitars.... nobody???? .... ok so here I go...

Minarik Guitars

Have fun!

[lammie200]

I played something similar to this a few years ago and it was fantastic.

I have no doubt that a PRS hollow like this would be a great playing and sounding guitar especially with you behind the wheel, Jim. I can’t get over the inlays though and I know that PRS likes to use the bird motif. I often wonder what some builders have for a background in aesthetic theories. I can’t see how this bird pattern relates to a mostly traditional looking guitar design. Of course the cop out theory is that it doesn’t have to, but I don’t go for that. Someone fell in love with the idea and thinks that it should have an appropriate universal appeal. Hubris.

[Jazzstdnt]

I can’t get over the inlays though and I know that PRS likes to use the bird motif. Someone fell in love with the idea and thinks that it should have an appropriate universal appeal. Hubris.

More like, brand recognition/differentiation.

It's crowded out there ya know.

[Jazzstdnt]

I played something similar to this a few years ago and it was fantastic.

Thanks for reminding me, been thinking about one. Anybody else have experience with one of these?

[Greentone]

"I'm a boy and I'm a man, I'm eighteen and I like it. " Alice Cooper

At 18, I used to draw ornately inlayed Flying Vs. Got my first Gibson archtop and grew up.

[lammie200]

More like, brand recognition/differentiation.

It's crowded out there ya know.

No doubt that was the intention. Just not my cup of tea.

[christianm77]

Could you have a guitar that was all inlay?

[Greentone]

Could you have a guitar that was all inlay?

Hmm? You can have a banjo that is more or less all inlay:
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[grahambop]

Could you have a guitar that was all inlay?

[christianm77]

No dragons though.

[BigMikeinNJ]

When I saw the title of the thread I immediately thought of that odd shaped thing Heritage put out that was built of layers of colored woods. I never "got" that one.

Big

[Gitfiddler]

When I saw the title of the thread I immediately thought of that odd shaped thing Heritage put out that was built of layers of colored woods. I never "got" that one.

Big

That would be the Heritage Gerry Gessie signature "Little One" guitar.

[Jim Soloway]

Well somebody thought this was a great idea. Still makes me sick to my stomach everytime I see one of these. It's wrong in so many levels. I can't get over it.
Some people look at these guitars and say "Oh I want one of these, such a great idea!". And I'm reminded that these people exist everytime I see one of these guitars. For several hours I have to live with this knowledge until I manage to mentally suppress it.

I can understand not wanting a Jem by why the scorn? It been the signature guitar for a pretty accomplished guitarist for a very long time. The purpose of the monkey grip? So people will say "The Steve Vai guitar".

[vinnyv1k]

Who would have the guts to refret a axe like that ?

[citizenk74]

I had a PRS Custom 22. It had a very good jazz tone, much like a good Les Paul. And it had the comfort of a Strat. For the price of the guitar in the Deacon's post above, one could get (IMO) a better guitar, but if that one floats your boat and you have the scratch, why not? Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

My '86 Custom 24 is the best guitar I've ever had, period.

[Jazzstdnt]

Below are some real doozies from PRS. 2000, 2002 and 20th anniversary are really something. Not for me, but:

PRS In Musical Instrument Museum’s “Dragons & Vines” Exhibit!


FINAL DAYS CHRISTMAS SALE : Paul Reed Smith 2002 Dragon | Reverb

PRS Dragon guitar - Google Search

PRS Dragon guitar - Google Search

PRS Dragon guitar - Google Search

[christianm77]

Not enough dragon, too much guitar. Meh.

[Tal_175]

I can understand not wanting a Jem by why the scorn? It been the signature guitar for a pretty accomplished guitarist for a very long time. The purpose of the monkey grip? So people will say "The Steve Vai guitar".

Sorry, I didn't mean to offend anyone. There are unique features of some guitars that I like. Some that I don't. Then there is the "monkey grip" (I didn't know that's what it's called). It's very difficult for me to relate to it on a whole another level. It's been in my chest for a while now So when I was reading this thread about strange guitar features, I had to rant it out.
I guess as you said some buy these guitars because they are big Steve Vai fans. Good for them. But then, I don't like signature guitars even when I like the artist (or the design). To each their own.
I do see how my post my come off a bit harsh tough. I apologize for that.

[christianm77]

The Jem is stupid

But I couldn’t pull off Vai’s wardrobe either

Know your limits

Also Tosin Abasi is the only man alive who can play an 8 string without looking like a dweeb

[grahambop]

Not enough dragon, too much guitar. Meh.