I bought an A50E in Nov. 2018 and I love the guitar. I am now retired and play 3-4 hours every day. I have been playing for 55 years and have owned many guitars in my lifetime and am a die hard PRS fan. Because of my experience with this guitar ( any my PRS electrics ) I gave myself permission to buy another one. ( That's how I roll ) After extensive research I decided to buy a 2012 Angelus SE Standard and it took my almost a year to find one. The reason I decided on a 2012 Standard was two fold. This was the first year production and considered by many to be the best year of production. The Standard has a solid mahogany back, mahogany sides, mahogany neck, rosewood board, bone nut and fully compensated bone saddle, mahogany bridge, fully bound body, bound neck, bound headstock, on board tuner with 3 band EQ, and last but not least PRS proprietary electronics. (which I also like much better than the Fishman electronics they use now ) also with a much nicer case with the PRS logo embroidered on the front and these guitars were made in Korea instead of China. As much as I love my A50E, my Angelus Standard is a far superior guitar in every respect. Mine was as new in the box and I only paid 600.00 shipped to my door. I will put this guitar up against any Taylor ( had 3 sent them back ) TT Takamine ( didn't like it either ) 5 series Japanese made Yamaha or God forbid Gibson ( with their richlite which is code for baked paper fretboards ) If you can find one ( the Standard was mahogany and the custom was Rosewood ) I assure you will be as happy as I am. I truly have a hard time putting it down. Good luck