All PRS's have been mass produced for a long time now. I think since 98 give or take a year. If you look at most new PRS there are gobs of glue dripping out from under the fret board. Gibson are also all mass produced to. These companies are both low quality. For $2000. Noway. All the compainies are welfare these day. ALL!!!!! just do some research and pick up a quality used anything off e-bay. For less that a welfare new one costs