Considering an SE Angelus Standard

[CoreyT]

Another thing I noticed when I cased the guitar before bedtime yesternight.
The tech put on the wrong strings.
My dealer left him a note on the case to put on the factory strings it ships with, the EJ16.
http://www.daddario.com/DADProductD...2_53&sid=07c37d49-934e-4a1e-9227-8f548d74d46c

which are 12-53.
Instead the tech put on 11-52, I think they were these ones, not sure until I get home and check the packaging again.
http://www.daddario.com/DADProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3769&productid=73

Should I be concerned with loosing tone going with a lighter string than what shipped from the factory?
The 11-52 feels nice, but I see many here play a heavier string such as the 12-53.

Dealer is also going to try and get PRS to ship him a brand new case for me since this one is ripped up on the bottom.
Not sure how that will go since they normally only have cases shipped with new guitars.
Anyone know of a good aftermarket case (no gig bag please) that will fit the Angelus Standard?

 

[CoreyT]

OK, I do not have the EJ26, but they are the same hybrid light gauge.
They are EXP26 Coated Phosphor Bronze, Custom Light, 11-52
http://www.daddario.com/DADProductD...1_52&sid=af041ac6-9225-41ca-a04b-7b7d1a9c9ca0

So which are better, these coated Phosphor Bronze strings, or the regular non coated EJ16 Phosphor Bronze ones?
I know nothing about acoustic strings since this is my first one.

As far as this lighter set of strings compared to the bigger factory EJ16s, I do not mind them so much, my main concern now is this coating on this set they installed.

When it comes to electrics, I know what I like as I run Ernie Ball Cobalt Super Slinkies 9-42 on every guitar.

 

[CoreyT]

Oh boy, now I am even more confused
Someone had told me the Angelus comes with the EJ16 strings.
I just found a hang tag in the case that says:
This instrument is strung with D'Addario EXP Extended Play Strings which are not the EJ ones.

The PRS site does not say anything about the EXP strings, but it does state that originally it did come with the 12-53 on it.
http://www.prsguitars.com/seangelusstandard/

 

[CoreyT]

Hey now, after much thinking I am sticking with the 11-52 strings they have on it, the EXP26, plus the guitar is setup for them.

Sweetwater just emailed me they have a few Standards in, so out of curiosity I checked out all three here.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PRSANSTP/snB03768

I downloaded three pics that showed the inside of the guitar and brightened them up and blew them up and guess what?
First the serial number starts with B, mine is a 2013 model and starts with C.
Yeah, when I blew the pics up I can clearly see the three they have were made in 2012.
Does anyone have any insight to this as to why old stock is being shipped?
Maybe they are not currently making 2014 and 2015 models?

I am really happy with mine, and pics are coming tomorrow in a NGD thread.
And my dealer is working on getting me a brand new case somehow, but I am not holding my breath.
May have to see if some shop can repair the tolex on it.
It is a shame to have such a nice guitar and a case that is scratched up on the bottom pretty bad.