Give some thought to the Goldberg Tiger II. It's a pretty straightforward build and flies very much like a trainer on low rates. Increase the throw and it becomes a VERY capable aerobat. There are no bad flight habits. I flew mine with a TT.46 for almost 2 seasons before its demise.
I also have a SSE, and even on low rates, I would hesitate to recommend it as a second plane - more like a third...