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While the SEs are quite nice and a great value, if you are going to spend $1,000 I would suggest that you might be able to find a US-made PRS for not that much more. It will be used, but 4 out of 6 PRSi I have purchased were used and I am very happy with them. Tell the dealer what you have in mind and perhaps they can help you find a used US model, maybe something taken on a trade, etc. They are simply wonderful guitars.
Currently have 4 guitars in the SE line.........ABSOLUTELY worth every penny!
IMHO.......Best Bang for the Buck!
If one is wondering about the Bernie SE, my barber's(she) Husband has been making custom banjo's for 30 plus years. He has an impressive list of clients, i.e. Ricky Skaggs. I took my BM SE to him to get the bridge and neck adjusted..He asked How much? Told him,"Around 700 U.S." he was very impressed with the wood and especially the beefy neck. Didnt need very much adjusting, he offered to buy it for 900. Told him no, but he said if I wanted to upgrade the hardware, he would do it for very little if I brought the parts.. ever since I bought this guitar, the news just gets better and better. There isnt an an amendment yet that says a man cant marry his guitar, is there?? hehehehe...........
Yes the SE line is worth every penny you will pay, and if you happen to score a lightly used one, even more so!! And you will have $$$ left over to get a nice amp!
These reviews on the PRS forum may be slightly biased, but every independent review on the SE line (written or youtube) has nothing but good things to say about the PRS import line.
As far as import guitar building goes, Korea is the new Japan!
Just purchased a PRS SE 245 in antique white from Guitar Center who matched the price on line. Final cost with free shipping was 322.00
I got a used SE Singlecut and was blown away by the build quality, playability and sound. It looks great too. Worth every cent and then some. Try one... You won't be disappointed.
I recently purchased a Custom 24. The bottom line is you are not going to find a USA made brand new guitar of this quality. So basically, your choices are Korea, Mexico or China.
Never looked at PRS guitars until recently, as I have always been e Tele and lower end Gibson player (as well as resonators).
Then I got this battered and worn SE Singlecut for a great price, and was blown away by how nice it was to play and what a great sound it had
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k7...ps2c7540a8.jpg
Soild, reliable, dependable and not too heavy too. 2 hour sets are a breeeze.