I have had a bunch of PRSi over the decades. Until the 57/08 was introduced -- and then the DGT -- I never liked the pickups on them. I have tried different ones over the years, various Dragons and so forth. One of my favorites has been the old CE-22 series, and when I came across this one locally a couple months ago I put a set of Seth Lovers in it and swapped the switch for a toggle. Man. These pickups in this guitar are perfect. 57/08s would be too ... but I didnt have any. PRS has sooo many great models and pickups out there now, they dont need another ... but honestly this core CE-22 has the perfect combo IMHO of pattern neck, the awesome PRS trem, not a thick body, DOTS! (Moons would be cooler), and the gorgeous McCarty Sunburst ... it would sell I bet if they put them out again. A new 'vintagey vibe' core CE-22, with moons, the original top carve, and 57/08s, and that heavy ass PRS hard case -- for those that dont want a CE-24 and the somewhat nicer core specs.