Debating another PRS for the future

[PRSfanboy46]

So I already have an SE Custom 24 (spalted maple with vintage sunburst) and I love it to bits. Yet G.A.S. (gear acquisition system) makes me want to buy another. I could spring for an S2 as my next guitar, but I want a 7 string. I really don't have the money to buy another guitar and I don't want to go and ask my parents for an expensive instrument. I don't want to necessarily make a bad purchase, because I have had buyers remorse in the past. A cheap used ESP LTD MH 1010QM for about 250 bucks, originally 400 new. Floyd rose special was what made me get rid of the thing, I bought it originally because it was signed by George Lynch. I used that money I got from selling it to fund my SE. I have had to get a few demons out of it (hair line cracks along the binding, 3 weeks at the factory, comes back with a big quarter sized chip next to the bottom strap button, another 3-4 weeks which PTC did an amazing job on and most recently getting the selector switch replaced.) I've gotten to play a Core Custom 24 and it was a bit lighter and had the same feel, but I don't want to buy something like that and then just not like it. I LOVE the CE Custom 24's, the neck feel and finish, the tone, the sustain, the finish and it was semi hollow. 1500 bucks used and it was such a deal. What would be the next step?

 

[rbert0005]

S2

 

[watelessness]

well, you've come to the right place for enabling guitar purchases!

 

[AP515]

Didn't you say you wanted a 7 string? Sounds like your next one should be the SE Mark Holcomb 7 string.

 

[bodia]

The correct answer is always Santana!

 

[PRSfanboy46]

Didn't you say you wanted a 7 string? Sounds like your next one should be the SE Mark Holcomb 7 string.

Mmmmm, I've played the 7 string holcomb, great great guitar.

 

[Tim S]

Treat yourself to some superior wood with a more ergonomic bevel — get an S2.

2021 is coming soon. Let’s see what new models PRS has to offer.

 

[64 Tele]

Job to pay for said purchase.

 

[SinSir]

If you love the CE24 you've answered your own question and used CE are plentiful.

 

[PRSfanboy46]

Treat yourself to some superior wood with a more ergonomic bevel — get an S2.

2021 is coming soon. Let’s see what new models PRS has to offer.

I mean I could've easily gotten an S2 but I think my cap for the "Go big or go home Christmas" was 900. I would definitely debate getting one. The bevels and stuff are kind of weird to me personally. I am in love with the CE Custom 24 but 2 grand is a bit much for intermediate guitar player. Not a fan of the silver sky, great tone but the neck is massive. You expect a strat neck like any other guitarist would, but you then get a big baseball bat neck!

 

[PRSfanboy46]

If you love the CE24 you've answered your own question and used CE are plentiful.

I would have to start working and either chip in half or fund it all by myself. I absolutely love the CE's, but I found one that was a great deal, same shop where I purchased my PRS, Faded blue smokeburst Semi Hollow, 1599 I think. I was in love with the neck since I was apprehensive about the gloss neck on the SE and that I would hate it, but I got used to it and it feels great. But that CE may have been the key.

 

[SinSir]

Then start working. That's how we get nice stuff.

 

[DISTORT6]

There’s going to be plenty of driveways and sidewalks that will need to be shoveled...