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PRS 408

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User ratings:
38
4.4 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
36 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • The placement of the electronics is very comfortable as well
  • midrange smoother and the highs crisp
  • guitar is superb - faultless

Cons

  • Mahogany neck with thin Pattern profile is glued to the body
  • lack of the two frets does make a difference
  • The Studio now sounds a little
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Key specs

  • Solid body
  • 3
  • 6
  • HHH
  • Right
  • yes
  • no
  • Volume control
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PRS 408 - Pros & Cons

PRS 408

Pros

  • The placement of the electronics is very comfortable as well
  • midrange smoother and the highs crisp
  • guitar is superb - faultless

Cons

  • Mahogany neck with thin Pattern profile is glued to the body
  • lack of the two frets does make a difference
  • The Studio now sounds a little
  • er
  • cliched

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PRS 408 - Full Specifications

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General
BodySolid body
Number of pickups3
Number of strings6
Pickup configurationHHH
Right / left-handedRight
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Features
ControlsVolume control
ElectronicsPassive
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Design
Colour of product
  • Antique
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Brown
  • White
Cutawayyes
Cutaway typeDouble
Pattern
  • Fire flames
  • Fire/sunburst
Pickguardno
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Materials
Kind of wood (top)Maple

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PRS 408 PRS - Editorial Reviews (1)

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PRS 408 PRS 408 Maple Top review
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Published: 06.12.2012
PRS 408 Maple Top review
4.5

Another PRS guitar, another pickup system

By Dave Burrluck
9 minute read

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