Mira - SE vs. S2

[PintoMusic]

So... I notice that PRS has moved the Mira over to the SE line from the S2 series. Compared to the core Mira... cosmetically anyway... the SE & S2 certainly appear more similar. I'm curious if anyone has compared the two guitars.

I suspect it's going to cause a lot of confusion... especially in the used market considering the S2 Mira was almost twice the price of this SE when new.... any thoughts?

 

[PintoMusic]

I tried embedding an image of the two together but it didn't work... you can see them at:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TA2RtAuWMyF4UCxi7

 

[Russ73]

I have both guitars....the S2 is a way nicer guitar overall, better neck and frets and locking tuners....go for a used S2 if you can find one...

 

[Ovibos]

I think they have different neck shapes.

 

[PintoMusic]

I think they have different neck shapes.

It looks like the carving/bevelling on the top is different too.

I have an S2 Mira with a Duncan Custom in the bridge... it is a great guitar.

 

[Aahzz]

They do look similar, but the SE line is always labeled SE on the headstock, and the S2 serial number starts with S2, so I don't see a lot of confusion happening.

My 2010 Core Mira is still my favorite guitar ever. They're still out there at good prices, though getting a little harder to find. That said, I've played some S2 Miras that I've liked quite a bit. Have been itching to get my hands on an SE to try but haven't seen any locally.

 

[chummybum]

The SE version looks like it has the 85/15S pickups rather than the more-or-less signature Mira pickups. I have an S2 and a Core and the pickups are similar to each other, but they are quite different to the 85/15 (lower output on the Mira). I like both Miras, they each have their own interesting attributes

 

[Eddie kim]

If budget is not an issue, go with the S2. You won’t regret it.

 

[PintoMusic]

If budget is not an issue, go with the S2. You won’t regret it.

That's the thing I also wonder about... will the price of the SE, unwittingly drive down the used prices of the S2 version.

 

[dogrocketp]

Only time will tell for sure, but the core Mira prices have risen in the last 4 months, so I’d answer no. I don’t believe the SE 24 drove down the prices of the S2 custom 24.