Well pulled the trigger on 1 yesterday. I played a PRS 513 years ago that I fell in lust with at the store. Didn't have the bank to get it then.
Saw something on Saturday that sparked the 513 desire again (plus an upcoming gig where I need HB and convincing SC sounds, but minimal stage room, so I'd have to take 2 and put one behind stage till time to change out).
Was researching 513s (which are discontinued) and came across a comparison to the current 509. Yes its less tones, but I wasn't a huge fan of the heavy HB sound anyways. The 509's tone was better in HB and much better in SC. Started looking at used 509s, and,,,,,well the weight and price were right. If we don't bond and it doesn't inspire me, I'll sell it and make back 95+% of what I spent. None locally to even consider.
I've had 2 other PRS's (SE variants) that never made it through the honeymoon. Maybe this Core model will?