andy474x
Knows the Drill
I've wondered about sales figures for the S2 and SE lines recently - as it seems most of the NGD threads are for one of those two lines. So their decision to produce some lower price point models seems like a good one so far.
I'm pleasantly surprised at the quality and popularity of the S2's. Of course they have some haters, but they've really caught on despite not having the full "core" treatment. For me, the quality and value has been very satisfying, and obviously I'm not the only one.
It was a risky play by PRS in my book, sometimes these things are dismissed as being inferior and it would've been bad news for PRS if they never gained traction. If my guesstimations are correct, the whole S2 project (concepts, production line, etc.) was a big initial investment. But people have seen that these instruments are high quality, not just a name on a headstock. And they're selling well as a result - I already have 2, and wouldn't turn down a third depending on the model. Probably could've saved up for one core, and loved it, but I love the way they play and sound, and to be honest I'm less scared of taking one out to play at a crummy bar!
I saw a video a while back where Paul discussed the sales numbers of SE's, S2's, and core - and they do indeed sell a LOT of S2's and SE's. I'll repost it if I run across it again.