If You Only Had 1000 Dollars: SE vs S2?

[ShawnF1222]

SE all the way. Don't get me wrong I like the S2 and I have owned a vela and currently own 4 cores but for the money I just prefer the SE's over the S2's. That being said for same kind of money you can get some get bargains in the used core models (3 of my cores cost less than $1000)

My current tricked favourites

Bernie Marsden Model

Modded with =
Gotoh HAP90 tuners tuners
Bone nut
Custom ebony / MOP TRC
"Hollow birds" decals
Tonerider alnico II pickups
ABM wraparound bridge
Bell knobs

Chris Robertson Model

Modded with =
Custom hybrid tuners
Core nut
Custom ebony / MOP TRC
John Mann satin brass studs (I have a set of gold studs on order)
Core pickup surround
Lampshade knobs

Santana / Custom 22 hybrid.

Mods include =
Gotoh tuners with rosewood buttons
Custom Ebony & MOP TRC
Dragon II pickups
Hybrid MannMade Tremolo
5 way rotary switch with upgraded wiring.
Lampshade knobs

And last but not least
Nick Catanese Model

Mods include =
Custom airbrushed werewolf
Gotoh tuners with bone keys
Core nut
Custom ebony / MOP TRC
Schroeder wraparound bridge
Locking brass studs
EMG pickups reversed (81 in neck - 85 in bridge)
24 volt battery mod
No number speed dial knobs​

Wow, great job. They all look great. I assume that you are doing all the mods and upgrades yourself? I like your EMG move too. The 81 is ceramic and bright and the 85 is alnico, big fat and warm. Cool.

 

[littlebadboy]

For $1k, you can get a used S2 and have extra for mods, like I did.




The guitar was fine stock, but I just had to because I'm a mod nut.

 

[Outlier22]

If you have 1000 dollars to spend, would you buy an SE and nice and dolled up with those sweet finishes, or a S2 Satin finish? Curious as to what the PRS guitar masters think. Be a sport and play!! Thanks.

I’d buy an SE hollowbody

 

[Wakester]

I would get my dream SE Singlecut Korina. The rest would pay the Co-Pay for the ER visit once the wife found out I bought another Guitar.

 

[Tahlee]

SE all the way. Don't get me wrong I like the S2 and I have owned a vela and currently own 4 cores but for the money I just prefer the SE's over the S2's. That being said for same kind of money you can get some get bargains in the used core models (3 of my cores cost less than $1000)

My current tricked favourites

Bernie Marsden Model

Modded with =
Gotoh HAP90 tuners tuners
Bone nut
Custom ebony / MOP TRC
"Hollow birds" decals
Tonerider alnico II pickups
ABM wraparound bridge
Bell knobs

Chris Robertson Model

Modded with =
Custom hybrid tuners
Core nut
Custom ebony / MOP TRC
John Mann satin brass studs (I have a set of gold studs on order)
Core pickup surround
Lampshade knobs

Santana / Custom 22 hybrid.

Mods include =
Gotoh tuners with rosewood buttons
Custom Ebony & MOP TRC
Dragon II pickups
Hybrid MannMade Tremolo
5 way rotary switch with upgraded wiring.
Lampshade knobs

And last but not least
Nick Catanese Model

Mods include =
Custom airbrushed werewolf
Gotoh tuners with bone keys
Core nut
Custom ebony / MOP TRC
Schroeder wraparound bridge
Locking brass studs
EMG pickups reversed (81 in neck - 85 in bridge)
24 volt battery mod
No number speed dial knobs​

That Werewolf Singlecut is pretty awesome. They all are, actually. Cool collection.

 

[Aahzz]

2007-2013 Core Mira's still regularly go for under a grand. IMHO, they are the best deal on a Core guitar going.

What Lister said. I voted S2 of the choices given, but my 2010 Mira is an absolute beast of a guitar. These are drastically underpriced IMO.

 

[Draconomics]

My 2 pesos...at $1000, for the S2 line that's gonna nab you a standard, and for the SE line it'll nab a 35th Ani or Paul's Guitar for the full grand. All of them are great guitars, but he PG or the 35th are more versatile and, depending on what you like aesthetically, probably better looking. You also get the coil split switch circuit on the SE axes. I own both SE models, and played a few S2 standards, and from what I've felt the build quality is virtually identical. So, my vote is SE line.

 

[Injam]

Yesterday I traded for a 2008 SE Singlecut. I highly recommend it. It has a beautiful flame maple top. I think the color is violin sunburst. But the best part is how those humbuckres sound through my Mesa Boogie.

 

[littlebadboy]

My first PRS was the SE Singlecut. I didn't gel with it. I returned it. Then, I tried an S2. The rest is history!

 

[Deleted member 5962]

i’d probably buy a bunch of sandwiches.

Yeah, but after lunch, you've got to buy a guitar, so... ?

S2 for the neck and frets alone.

Ultimately, this is the right answer for me. If I found an SE that blew me away, I'd buy it of course. But I'd be looking at S2's first, for these two reasons.

Most definitely S2. Although I have some killer SE’s, the S2 Standards ring like a bell.

Another detail that would make the extra money easy to spend.

For $1k, you can get a used S2 and have extra for mods, like I did.




The guitar was fine stock, but I just had to because I'm a mod nut.

I'm not a fan of satin. This color and guitar is an exception. I really like the ones like this.

 

[jxe]

Yeah, but after lunch, you've got to buy a guitar, so... ?

if i had 1000 today i would wait until tomorrow and buy an old beat peeling ce and respray it.

 

[littlebadboy]

I'm not a fan of satin. This color and guitar is an exception. I really like the ones like this.

Coming from you... i feel so laureated. Thank you so much!

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Coming from you... i feel so laureated. Thank you so much!

Uh... ok... I thought it was a compliment.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Uh... ok... I thought it was a compliment.

Your crowning glory!

 

[littlebadboy]

Uh... ok... I thought it was a compliment.

I looked up the definition if I used the right word. English is not my first language. But, yes! I am honored to have your appreciation! Thank you!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I looked up the definition if I used the right word. English is not my first language. But, yes! I am honored to have your appreciation! Thank you!

You have to forgive DreamTheaterRules, his under wear is a little tight!

 

[bodia]

You have to forgive DreamTheaterRules, his under wear is a little tight!

Giggle

 

[Mirroredas]

The comfort, playability and consistency of the neck on the S2 seals the deal for me. Being built by the same people on the same factory that build the more sought after models has to be worth something.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

I looked up the definition if I used the right word. English is not my first language. But, yes! I am honored to have your appreciation! Thank you!

LOL, yes, you got it right, but the use of that word... I thought you were joking with me. My bad. I definitely like that satin black. And don't worry, I've lived here for many years and still don't know what all those fancy words mean.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

You have to forgive DreamTheaterRules, his under wear is a little tight!

actually, boxers. In my defense, they are Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon boxers. Check them out!
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