Which new guitar? Suggestions?

gemyneye

So many guitars, not enough time
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Ok, go ahead and say it. I'll admit, saying my last guitar was my last guitar may not have been correct. Since then, I bought a Kiesel Zeus, and while I really enjoyed playing it, it just didn't feel comfortable. Although, it really did confirm how much I really love my PRS guitars. Call me a fan boy, but I always come back to them when I play other guitars. So, I sold it and got a SE Zach Myers (2022) and that is much more comfortable and enjoyable to play! I had thought about switching out the hardware, but thus far the PU's and tail are really good. I will be switching the nut and tuners though and maybe the pots and toggle. (I can't do that, so I'll have someone else do it).

But anyway, I've been having to work a lot of overtime lately and consequently been able to save up some cash and I was thinking about buying an amp, quad core, or Axe FX. But, honestly, my Kemper, Boss Katana MKII 100, and PG Spark are more than enough for me. Which made me wonder about a guitar.
Currently, my line up is:
1976 Gibson ES-335
2008 McPherson MG3.5 (the only acoustic I will ever need and no other I've played comes close to this)
2007 CE-22 with Birds and Dragon II's
2018 McCarty 594 SC
2020 CU24
2020 McCarty 594 Hollowbody DC
2021 Silver Sky
2021 SE 277
2021 Fiore
2021 CE-24
2022 SE Zach Myers
2022 Studio
2022 Santana Retro

While I know many sing the praises of the SE line, I really feel a big difference between the SE and Core. I've previously owned an SE CU24 and played others and I myself notice a huge difference between the core and SE. I can't put my finger on it, but I just feel it. So, I'm leaning towards a Core model.
I found the 24.5 scale to fit my short stature best and would be great to find another, but 25 is about the longest I will consider.

Based on all of your knowledge and experience, any suggestions? I'm in no rush and currently my budget goes up to about 3500.00. More OT coming, lol.

Thanks!
 
and the Modern Eagle is a little out of my price range. Never heard of an SCT
 
513/509, NF3, 594 Soapbar all add something a little different from your current stable.

Kudos on the ‘76 Gibson. I’m one who thinks the Norlin era Gibsons made in the 70s were great guitars. Not the prettiest they ever made, but still good players. 1980 and on, I agree, they got bad. You’ve got a good one.
 
513/509, NF3, 594 Soapbar all add something a little different from your current stable.

Kudos on the ‘76 Gibson. I’m one who thinks the Norlin era Gibsons made in the 70s were great guitars. Not the prettiest they ever made, but still good players. 1980 and on, I agree, they got bad. You’ve got a good one.
I agree. I do like this Gibson. I think there is something up with the toggle though.
 
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