For a long time I’ve lusted for a core 594 or even an s2. I have a core cu24 and ce22 along with a beauty ‘06 McRosie. I played many s2’s and core 594s at the local shops and came to the conclusion there just isn’t enough difference for me to upgrade my zach myers SE. I actually really love the semi hollow aspect which makes it so light I can use it as a main guitar at a gig. Because of the cost of the SE I was able to upgrade the tuners to the core phase III and pickups to dragon II’s which I love. After I decided against the core 594 I went and got a pair of the 58/15 lt’s that recently went on sale and am going to through those in on my next string change. I also upgraded the switch, pots and jack. In spite of all the upgrades I’m still below the cost of the s2 594. Got myself a gator hard shell case with the money left over also. IMO the cu24 SE leaves a case for upgrading to the higher model because the neck shape is just so thin it’s like a toy almost. The ZM se has a nice beefy neck comparable to the core WF. Definitely doesn’t feel like a toy. Was my first prs and will likely stay with me until I pass it on to someone in family down the road. My niece and nephew both lit up my heart with their interest in guitar and they are going to inherit some amazing instruments eventually if they keep at it.
