Shane Cormier
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Curious as to whether or not to spend the extra or go for the SE? Seem to be ease to the same save for country of origin and sold maple top. All input appreciated.
The McCarty 594 has the thicker "Vintage Pattern" neck.Just got a new PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut "Black Gold Burst"
Love it...
Great choice!I just got an S2 10th anniversary with the USA pickups and electronics. It’s better than the SE I played. IMHO.
P22 is a wonderful axe.When they finally upgrade the S2 electronics to core level, I’m in. My answer was to find a few used cores that were in the price range of a new S2..( 2012 P-22 and a 93 Custom 22), both great guitars
My stable is similar: a '22 S2 McCarty 594 SC, '11 Korean SE 245 & '14 Korean SE 245 Soapbar. All great, especially the S2 and Soapie. The S2 just sings and sustains forever. The soapie is 'a nasty dirty girl' (@dmatthews description). Both of the 245's also have very low action. All were used, 2 in like new condition, and the total was not much more than a new S2.Also have an older S2 singlecut semi-hollow that just has that thing. Own an SE 245 that is not quite up to the level of the S2’s. It plays so effortlessly with the lowest of action of any guitar I have ever owned though. Korean model.
That bevel might not appeal to you visually, but it is very comfortable.I would say that if you one of the limited finish options on the SE then go for it. I really suspect that there is minimal overall quality difference and the SE does have a carved top more similar to the core.
I have been interested in adding a SC version but tbh the difference in the top carve being bevelled vs violin carve like the core just puts me off the S2... so me, I am more interested in the SE
Nicely done sir!!Well, I just ordered an S2 594 double-cut in some kind of translucent black and supposedly excellent condition. Guess I’m going with an S2.
Just got an SE after work. The neck sealed the deal. Perfect for my hands.The McCarty 594 has the thicker "Vintage Pattern" neck.
Thanks @dmatthews …,I just love that guitar. It’s a Goldtop with the 513 pickups and jumbo frets.P22 is a wonderful axe.
My toilet seats never looked that good!S2 carve is very comfortable. I have seen some call it toilet seat like.
I hope over time it becomes less pronounced. They smoothed out the S2 594 single cuts some in 2023 toward the toggle