S2s are a fantastic guitar and an excellent value as sold. Period.
The most critical elements (wood quality / seasoning, design, construction and finishing) are all top flight... truly PRS USA quality.
The electronic package, while good, is not on a similar level. Period.
In my mind this is preferable to having great electronics in a sub-standard instrument with poor setup and sketchy construction. This makes them more affordable.
My S2 Singlecut Semi-hollow weighs in at a tic under 7lbs. It is one of the most beautiful instruments I have ever owned or seen. Holding it / playing it, you can feel and sense end to end integrity (the thing has good bones). Switching to an electronic package commensurate with this awesome build quality cost no more than a decent pedal or two. I was thrilled with the results... no second guessing... perfect.
Fantastic S2s are already showing up in the secondary market. Folks needing a great guitar can pick one up. Play / enjoy it in stock form and later (if so motivated) kick it up a notch and have a USA made world beater dialed to taste.