98 Swamp Ash Special or S2 Standard

[benjojuni]

Hello,

I'm new here and I'm kinda new to the PRS world. I'm currently eyeing on a used 1998 Swamp Ash special that's being offered to me by a friend for $1000. I can't decide whether I get it or get an S2 Standard. Note that I'm based in the Philippines and we don't have a PRS dealership here. Only SE's. No Core, CE and S2's. My only resort is shipping. I need advice from you guys. Please enlighten me. Thank you very much!

 

[Dusty Chalk]

Depending on the condition and details, the Swamp Ash Special is a very special guitar and US$1K is a very good price. That'd be the way I lean.

That said, I don't understand why you'd get a S2 standard if you only have SEs available to you, or is that one used, too?

 

[sergiodeblanc]

SAS all day.

 

[Alan Manning]

I'de go for the Swampy!!!

 

[benjojuni]

Depending on the condition and details, the Swamp Ash Special is a very special guitar and US$1K is a very good price. That'd be the way I lean.

That said, I don't understand why you'd get a S2 standard if you only have SEs available to you, or is that one used, too?

Thanks for the replies. SAS is near mint. Very light buckle rash. I would have someone ship the S2 here in PH if ever but it seems like the SAS is a better choice.

 

[bodia]

I'm on board with the SAS too!

 

[László]

SAS

 

[dogrocketp]

SAS

 

[Kazz]

Both are good options, but if you have to have one shipped into the country instead of trying a variety in stores, I think a well-respected and versatile Core line instrument like the SAS is the best bet. Especially if it's coming from a friend.

 

[G-Man]

SAS all day long and twice on Friday.

 

[garrettb]

Both are good options, but if you have to have one shipped into the country instead of trying a variety in stores, I think a well-respected and versatile Core line instrument like the SAS is the best bet. Especially if it's coming from a friend.

Agree 100%. If you like the SAS, go for it.

 

[Dusty Chalk]

Thanks for the replies. SAS is near mint. Very light buckle rash. I would have someone ship the S2 here in PH if ever but it seems like the SAS is a better choice.

Yeah, then SAS, definitely.

 

[veinbuster]

Definitely the SAS.
It will last a lifetime and is a very versatile guitar.

 

[shinksma]

SAS. Love mine!

Oh, and pics when you can!

 

[benjojuni]

Thanks for all your replies. Here's a pic of the SAS.

 

[toothace]

Oh...definitely that SAS!

 

[Korina Jack]

Swamp Ash!