walks Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I have narrowed down my search for a used mid-range electric to either a Hagstrom Ultra Swede (missing the top of one pick up switch - although still functional) OR a PRS SE Tremonti. Which is the better for me, please? I'm a home-only strummer with varied musical tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Sadly, this is impossible to answer. If you can play them beforehand, then it's the one that feels/sounds best to you and makes you want to play it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, walks said: ...Which is the better for me, please?... Do you want/need a vibrato bar or not..? Both are 'speed-freak' guitars, for shredding fast and furious. If that's your style, both are suitable. Just for strumming..? Hmm... These are very flashy choices for that. Excellent instruments both, but both would be wasted on me. So... A whammy bar : useful to you or not..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythoades Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 15 hours ago, walks said: I have narrowed down my search for a used mid-range electric to either a Hagstrom Ultra Swede (missing the top of one pick up switch - although still functional) OR a PRS SE Tremonti. Which is the better for me, please? I'm a home-only strummer with varied musical tastes. I agree with other comments that these aren't 'usual' choices for home strumming. For the price of each of those you would probably be better off getting a used mid range LP / SG / strat / Tele or similar. The Fender / Squier range has some great mid range guitars, as does Epiphone, Vintage, Fret King and a host of others which may be more suitable for one with varied tastes. But if it has to be these two, you really need to play them and see what is comfortable. I can't get on with the PRS range, the necks are generally flatter and wider than I like, as are many LP copies. But they are excellent guitars, quality is very good and plenty of players use them. I have played several Hagstrom and been very impressed, but I don't know this model. Assuming similar quality, I don't think you would be disappointed with either, but possibly the PRS would be an easier sale in the future should you want to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, randythoades said: but possibly the PRS would be an easier sale in the future should you want to change. This is definitely something worth considering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
