PRS Guitar | CE24 | Review

Tom Quayle reviews an beautiful all USA made PRS Guitar, the CE24. In this demo Tom talks about the all-American construction and features of this top guitar. Looking at the PRS SE series, it might be time to save for a few more months and get its bigger brother! It's over £1000 cheaper than the Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 but can it cut it in the high priced 'dream guitar' market.
Read the full review in the latest issue of the magazine here. www.iguitarmag.com/

[@Mr_Bollie]

I love how the auto-subtitles go "hm........ yeah" during Tom's intro. Even the AI is loving him.

[@GJ-yr5jo]

Awesome review, well done and comprehensive! Especially good was how you were systematic and included lots of clean tone samples, which is sorely lacking with SO MANY other "professional" channels that just show some distortion fest and then call it a day. Thumbs up!

[@someweirdguy101]

Tom, thanks for demoing the pickups in humbucker vs split back to back. I don't see that very often, but it's very helpful.

[@javierf55]

Finally found what I was looking for, thanks TOM, as always, the greatest reviews together with the ones made by Nstuff. I've been evaluating a new guitar, I was looking at the Gibson Les Paul Studio High Performance and the Fender Stratocaster Elite, but this one goes now on top of my list. Amazing guitar

[@guitarandotherthings6090]

I wish PRS stuck with the HFS Treble and Vintage Bass pickup combo, that was the best sounding pickups they have made.

[@ScragNath]

With 3 different Fenders, a Gibson Les Paul Standard and a Gretsch, my new PRS CE24 in Satin Jade/Grey/Black is a fine addition.

[@sawdust6968]

tom is the guy you want to demo your guitar.DAMN!!!

[@brianhester8918]

Just bought one last week. Was worried it wouldn’t measure up to my core 24’s but boy was I wrong. This guitar is incredible plus I saved 300 bucks on the price with the Memorial Day sale. Great job PRS and great review, really helped to make up my mind.

[@Barefoot67]

so are you saying you regret you bought the core 24?

[@juanvaldez5422]

So its cool? I just ordered the trampas green with a nice top, not here yet. I prefer bolt ons and could not see paying 1200 more for a glued on neck. You still dig it?

[@juanvaldez5422]

Cletus Anfernee Jackson yup

[@michaelreding3535]

Thanks for the informative demo. I want one!

[@vertigofall]

Mate, you are a beast on the guitar and your reviews are the best out there I think. Nice one!

[@Justafeller]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@RedPillAwake]

For the last few years I’ve been looking for that one guitar that I will not want to put down. If you play guitar, you know what I’m talking about. Well I just received my CE 24 (2018) In the mail. After only a few minutes I realized that it was a million times more comfortable than any fender I’ve ever played, or Gibson. The bridge to me is just perfect. The neck fits my hand like a glove. I think that pretty much does it for me in my search. I’m very surprised.

[@nisoldi]

top notch review m8. Earned a sub today.

[@mrmimeguy]

Holy crap this thing sounds awesome

[@jaidaksghost]

I'm not a professional guitar player anymore ... I had issues with the tremolo bar too ... bein a metal worker I broke out the torch and reshaped it ... I wouldn't recommend that for the shy or unskilled ... but oh crap - when it's where your hands are .. excellent guitar ... great review

[@luismi.0909]

Very nice review, thanks.

[@josegallegosdds]

Nice guitar👍🏼. The playing is even better. You got some chops lad‼️👏🏻

[@patrickromero5365]

I just bought me one and it is a limited edition PRS custom CE 24 in a dark Green Burst I bought the one and only Dark Green Burst at Sweet Water you can't get this color anymore and I bought a new Orange Crush Super 100 combo guitar Amp I can't wait to get my new guitar next week and my Amp in November thanks for the cool video you Rock 😎🎸🤘

[@DavoidJohnson]

This is definitely THE way to compare pickup switching.

[@maxsalasr]

Loved it

[@bfiume]

No one does a guitar demo than Tom in my opinion

[@altoz007]

Beautiful

[@satishdass7460]

If Tom is reviewing, im buying.

[@SassyPantsy]

i have a ce22 from 2001 (before they got discontinued) and just to avoid anyone confusing, this is NOT the same guitar.original CEs had a normal contoured body (exactly the same as core models), dragon II pickups (i'm not sure what they have now) and dot inlays (no birds). the dot inlays and the bolt on construction were what made it cheaper in relation to standard core models. i'm writing this so people who plan on buying this guitar second handed should know what they might find. and don't worry if it is an original CE, i can safely say that this is the best guitar i've ever placed my hands on and that includes some PRS core models

[@TheOpinionatedGuitarist]

How much did they cost in 01, just curious.

[@WCG72]

These have the 85/15 pickups. Also, with these you don't have a choice of neck profiles like with the original run, these only come with the pattern thin. You could also get original CE's with the "Birds in Flight" inlay if you wanted but It was an upgrade. I have a buddy that has two original (1999) CE's and both have birds. One is pattern thin and the other is pattern regular.

[@chinook6394]

Cooper My guitar Teacher has a 1991 ce24, one of the best sounding guitars i've ever seen!

[@benjamincs1]

Good point about the whammy bar. Thinking of buying one but high arms like that are a pet hate of mine...would a different arm fit???

[@AdityaPurwanegaraBass]

those chords!

[@jonrivera]

7:40 Holy. Shit. Amazing run.

[@MAL1C10US1NT3NT]

Žonatan Rivera, the control and efficiency he displays, right there at 7:41 is impressive. His picking actually looks as good as it sounds. This cat is chill. I wish I knew how to work towards a technique like this.

[@hernindio99]

I'm holding my breath

[@lueyteledeluxe7457]

Countless hours...

[@gaborkalmar3342]

Hi Tom, may I ask you what is the amp you use in the studio? It sounds like an Orange to my ears. Thanks in advance

[@scottdownie355]

great player!!!

[@danlalonde2751]

Could you make a demo with it 100% clean ?

[@iamthewalrus3264]

Holy crap!. Was not expecting a bolt on to sound like that. Great way to save 1k

[@user-pi2xl4jw3e]

turn on the automated subtitles, trust me on this one

[@DrakarRain]

hello, which gauge of string mount by default?

[@gastonruiz10]

Nice guitar and awesome playing!! Is he using a different tuning?

[@mattiagaleone7726]

Yep. His guitars are tuned by 4ths. So....no B but a C and no higher E but an F...I guess.

[@C4pp3ro]

PRS ce24 semi hollow are also good, but I had some problem with mine: after just few months the fingerboard separated from the neck.

[@C4pp3ro]

@Mike D Yes, i sent my guitar to the customer service (I live in Italy), and after more than two months and many e-mails they asked me if I wanted to wait for a new neck (it would have taken longer) or if I wanted a new guitar. I chose the new guitar, and they gave me a guitar made a year before, even though I had a 2019 guitar and asked for a 2019 guitar in substitution. (The new one is a 2018). That's why I'm not satisfied at all. I hope the USA customer service is better than the italian one.

[@PNWGuitar]

Is a more contoured top and American bridge worth the price difference? I think not

[@diecastmods2359]

If it had a matching headstock and 24-08 I'd probably buy it

[@trevorburns1779]

I have the semi hollow version in the same colour

[@whizz7036]

This or a Fender American Professional for music college?

[@LionPants]

After this awesome review. I purchased a PRS Ce 24.. What excuse will I use when my wife finds out?. #noexcuses

[@jakeandlori23]

Allen Pantaleon Jr just keep her busy in the kitchen and the bedroom and she will never know my friend! 😜🤘🏻

[@av3nger3]

You'll use it to serenade her

[@leemartin2978]

Just blame Tom

[@brandonanderson2066]

Hang it on the Livingroom wall.

[@edh6062]

I want it!! Anyone want to buy a 2016 SG?

[@carlosoliveira6964]

Hello! What is the collor of this particular you are showing? Thankx

[@TwisterDoesGaming]

Carlos Oliveira this is the Amber version.

[@rudicci]

I am sorry, but you could give Tom a broomstick, 2 nails and a piece of wire and he will make it sound good(Not saying is a bad guitar)

[@kevgh3869]

They did it's called a Fender Squire!!

[@YesuAiNimen]

I couldn't agree more. Tom is such a fantastic player. Fun to listen to and learn from. I will say, though that that guitar is extremely disappointing. I didn't care one bit for it. I though the components and construction were just sub-par for PRS. Considering you don't get a hard case with it also makes it a bummer. For the price, you could shop around and almost be able to buy 2 older used CE's . I have a couple of CE22's from the late 90's and they absolutely blow this guitar away in terms of quality (I know it's not the same guitar) Anywho, its always great to see hear Tom play guitar. Players like him are inspiring.

[@kevgh3869]

I agree with you vuduhwy. I bought one and took it back it just wasn't worth what I paid for it.

[@vampolascott36]

I'm sorry, but I own this guitar, and it's definitely not a fucking broomstick. The CE is the best rock guitar I've ever played. It's like a Telecaster and a Les Paul had a baby with a perfectly finished, smooth playing neck that has better quality fret work than anything I've played from Fender or Gibson .

[@lueyteledeluxe7457]

@@vampolascott36 Boy you make it sound really great... Paul? Is that you?? 😏

[@martymcfly2572]

Hi! This is a mahogany or alder body?

[@stevewilson3838]

In the UK that guitar has gone from £1199 in 2016 to £1899 in 2019 depending on where you look! Better ask my boss for a payrise!

[@davegherard4931]

Well done! What color do they call that one?

[@ALEX_STRUCK]

The color is Amber. My favorite for the CE 24.

[@thadlogan51]

So I had a 2017 Core Custom 24, 2017 CE 24, and 2017 PRS SE 245. I really think they are all abolutely great guitars. The SE 245 sounded almost the same as the core 24 oddly...minus the coil taps.. and the 24 quacks more.. I prefer the thinner neck of the 24s. Again they all sound epic... not sure which sounds better. I thought that I would prefer the sound of my core but I always kept gravitating back to my CE... except when playing lead, delay, or using coil tapping then the core was warmer sounding. Anyway I just sold my core and 245 and kept the CE. I know it's half the price and cheaper to make, shallower carve, etc... but if you actually own both and compare sound only the CE just has magical sound... bright, clear, crisp, punchy, etc. I will still buy another core with color I like more than my last... or the semi hollow special with more pickups soon... just to give a different tone for different types of music.

[@ericstandefer9138]

The S2 series are beautiful guitarrs but the Korean pickups just don't sound that great. I've seen many reviews and people are switching them out. So the CE with American pickups might be the answer. I cant see payi g for an S2 and a year down the road needing to switch out. I have to check the price on this one. Nothing beats a PRS neck, but can't compromise the sound.

[@lgm6192]

This guys playing... Facking hell!

[@davidvaught7762]

I got a nickel that he says it’s SNAPPY. I haven’t watched it yet. But apparently that a rule from PRS when you review a CE series

[@davidvaught7762]

HE DID IT. AT 1:43. He did not break the PRS rule. He used the term SNAP. ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fender68able]

I wonder what paul is gonna do with the new epa rosewood laws. I guess they'll have to use maple fingerboards on every prs guitar.

[@cansavaryego7193]

or ebony

[@davidtrueslayor7474]

I'm not an expert on any guitars especially not these PRS rigs but I can tell you when they are on high volume on a nice Amp they sound different at lest to me than anything else. That Coil tap/split? you can really tell a difference most rigs they sound just quiet lol.

[@coolsidhanth]

hi which strings will u recommend Ernie ball m steels, rps, cobalt , skinky , titanium or d'addario NYXL , xl etc. ? I'm into dream theater , aristocrats, Joe satriani and I own a prs guitar.

[@beefysinglecut]

sidhanth gupta D'addario for woody tone, Ernie Ball for snappy tone.

[@Staky-wl4bk]

what is that inlay on the last fret??

[@Staky-wl4bk]

+JoeyFoxGuitar its hard to make them out the further up the neck you go

[@Maxu88]

It's a sitting owl

[@boboliver5907]

Owl

[@jvin248]

An owl, there must be a good story that goes along with it...

[@phillipgohorns]

That's how you distinguish the 24 vs. 22 - the cute owl. LOL

[@sb4663]

Anyone know what color that is??

[@F1int]

amber

[@sasacabala]

Don't watch it .... this guy can make anything sound good!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[@samwilcockmusic]

Some scary playing from Tom here

[@joshuaramirez]

What finish is this???

[@ALEX_STRUCK]

Amber

[@pramesh.gurung]

Which burst is it??

[@ALEX_STRUCK]

Amber

[@dminach]

Are you in standard tuning? I think that te first string is a half step higher, is this right?

[@JamesRussoMillas]

I would love this guitar if they made it in a 22 fret style.

[@KarstenJohansson]

I also prefer 22 frets, even though most of my gits are 21. I'm happy to bend to the highest E, so I don't need 24 frets (I don't hate them... just don't need a fret for the highest E, and I like the type of stressful vibrato instead of the computer-perfect landing on E.). But I keep hearing reviews with a clear preference for *21* fret necks. One even said 22 frets are *annoying* unless you play blues box patterns "way up there". Anyone able to explain this phenomenon? I cannot understand this 22nd fret hatred. So bizarre. Any insight?

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Karsten Johansson I have no clue. 22 frets are my favorite because I don't like the neck pickup position on the 24 fret necks.

[@harvickfan82479]

Just a note it's not an American bridge

[@jacksonchance1354]

harvickfan82479 nerd

[@vampolascott36]

It doesn't matter, it does it's job just fine. I own one so there you go.

[@mattiagaleone7726]

It is but with no brass block

[@fender86541]

How much.??

[@hoangnguyennguyen1032]

Sueño Stereo $2K

[@atheistmecca971]

Made in the USA?

[@ALEX_STRUCK]

Yes

[@MichaelBarr]

I noticed volume lowers when switching, Gibson doesn’t lose volume , that bothers me a little

[@magicdaveable]

Scarf jointed necks are much stronger than one piece necks that aren't totally straight such as an Music Man. That is just mechanical fact.

[@maxbauer1633]

finally prs sounds that rival a strat.

[@vampolascott36]

Doesn't sound much like a Strat, it really has it's own sound.

[@Razmataz_]

I would not call the ce 24 “affordable”

[@roopwind]

Could you define "affordable"?

[@meesterdinglefritz2064]

Affordable is a relative term. I own a CE24, therefore one might say it was “affordable” for me (although, I really felt that payment). Fortunately, I’m very, very happy with it.

[@fredriksvard2603]

Djent?

[@NicholasANappiNick]

I like twang but this hurts my ears

[@heikoschmidtmusic]

anybody else noticed his b string is tuned to c?? Or am I completely crazy now...

[@jonnelson5881]

He tunes in fourths. E A D G C F

[@JT-gm4fk]

I've tried to like PRS but I just don't gel with their guitars

[@Rcwilson688]

Tom Quayle making me feel inadequate as usual 😖

[@boboliver5907]

That was a bad description for the S2 line. You need to do your homework.

[@Snowy0123]

it was correct though. .everything he says is fact. .

[@JamesRussoMillas]

You're right, S2 is made in the same factory and everything. Just no where near as flashy looking.

[@boboliver5907]

I'm sorta defending the S2's because I own four of them. I've owned the core models and the se models and there all good but the S2's are my favorites and the bonus is that there more affordable. Made in Maryland and the loaded pick-guards are farmed out to G&B, they make some great pickups.

[@TheOpinionatedGuitarist]

Will the trem on the S2 stay in tune with real world usage? I had an SE and it was hard to keep tuned.

[@boboliver5907]

If you do a little nut work and keep it lubed there great. Once the strings are stretched and settled in they stay in tune pretty damn good.

[@jacobharley7117]

Tom is just the tastiest player. Good grief.

[@robertclinger7351]

I don't like the"impeach Trump" advertisement following your video. I did enjoy your video, as usual!

[@gmmakesmehurl]

Snowflake

[@Dalvawi92]

Is it me, or do these pickups sound like "weak sauce"?

[@cmos714]

Has anyone notice that 25 inch scale sound awful, especially with distortion. Please make a 25 1/2 inch scale. They would sell so fast you wouldn't be able to keep them in stock. Don't give me that standard "it's the PRS sound" thing. Noise is noise.

[@mrmapegothe13th]

Sound is subjective and it is indeed part of the PRS sound. They already can’t keep them in stock. PRS is backordered on everything for 8-12 months.

[@runnningonempty]

STOP SMOKING DOPE!!

[@pjevans854]

I think if you are going to spend this amount of money for a PRS...keep saving until you can afford the real thing in a core line. This is a few steps above firewood with tiny frets...

[@MrNerdtronics]

Go back to your cave

[@pjevans854]

Now, now, don’t be jealous...seriously though, if you e come this far, save a little more and get the real deal.

[@greekfreak1980]

Total rip-off from PRS and I say this,as a longtime PRS fanboy.2,500 Euros but no real carved top,Korean tremolo(which is crap,I speak from experience from my SE Tremonti Custom,which had the same tremolo & didn't stayed in tune to save his life.),no jumbo frets and the headstock construction is much cheaper then on the ''core'' models.The old,discontinued CE models had US hardware,a proper carved top and the same headstock construction.

[@WCG72]

Are you referring to the three piece neck? Because being someone who has worked with wood for many years I can tell you that a "scarf" wood joint is very strong.

[@vampolascott36]

It has a "real" carved top, just not the violin style. My guitar stays in tune when I use the tremolo, so there you go. All that other stuff you mentioned has no effect on the guitar's sturdiness or sound. It works well for me, and I couldn't care less that it's not a $4k guitar. It's a well built guitar with it's own tonal personality which I really enjoy, and that's all that matters to me. It also came beautifully set up, right out of the box.