I echo the thought if you want a start buy one. Used Eric Clapton starts sell used for around $800 and they are the pinnacle of the start sound. The Lace sensors are super quiet, the neck is a modified v so t is really easy to play and the 24 db boost on board can go from really clean and chimes to almost hum bucker like sound. Clapton, Townshend and Gilmour tone nailed. I have not heard any of the PRS single coils so I cannot compare but the Clapton guitar is really nice and yet they do not sell well on the used market so there are some good deals out there. PS, damn auto correct!