The CE 24 | Demo | PRS Guitars

[@markhorton1718]

My CE24 is my favorite guitar!! I bought it in 2020, and I have never worked so hard for anything in my life, lol!! Definitely worth the blood, sweat and tears, literally!!

[@Shashli4ok]

Good investment. Enjoy and keep rockin!👍

[@soberelvis4954]

Same here. My Covid Guitar CE24 Trampas green. It’s my favorite

[@markhorton1718]

​@@soberelvis4954 mine is Trampas Green too!!

[@stevewhittaker1903]

What a beautiful sound. That sweet spot between clean and drive. Love the playing. Melodic and moving

[@landonbailey]

love my CE 24!

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

I've had a CE24 for 3 years, and it's the best guitar I've ever owned, and I've owned quite a few. I've never played or heard a guitar that's as versatile as the CE. Along with a voice of it's own, it can mimic any guitar there is in any style there is. Still, though, I've never made it sound as good as it does in Bryan's hands. I could listen to him play for hours.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Have had this guitar for about 9 months now. It has turned into my workhorse. I play it just about every weekend. It plays great, sounds great and I can’t get over how great the trem stays in tune, better than a lot of Floyds I’ve played.

[@sirgerbilmacintosh9101]

I've had mine since the late 90's. It's the 1st PRS I ever played, I bought it, and it's still my main guitar to this day.

[@cd349er]

I have four PRS guitars. I recently got the CE semi hollowbody with the reclaimed Brazilian wood. It's become my #1.

[@richardb7686]

My CE24 is almost 20 y/o. It’s the first “really good” guitar I bought. Over time, I’ve acquired numerous guitars, and even today, I own four other quality electric guitars, but I always come back to my CE24. One note, years ago I switched the p/u’s to Suhr, Thornbuckers. They’re fantastic.

[@1997Ghost]

I didn't know you were Derek Trucks Jr over here. Impressive slide playing.

[@barrybeaulieu5125]

Brian , very nice indeed ! Your playing is much like that little Ole amazing player, Phil Keaggy ! Very tasteful ...

[@stevelandress]

I've owned and sold several PRS guitars, both core and SE but the one I will never part with is my first PRS, my 2016 CE 24. I liked the brightness of the tone more than the other core guitars I played when looking for my first PRS and it's why it's my go to PRS to this day.

[@jbbourbon178]

This color combo is 🔥

[@elmariachi451]

Got one back on 2016 and its been my main ever since. I got the all mahogany body model. Changed out the steel saddles to brass saddles and made an amazing guitar even more phenomenal.

[@julienDrcq]

C24 it’s really the Best PRS you can absolutely playing everything!!!

[@chrisjude8794]

Love my CE24 Custom Stealth 🎸💯😎

[@IamMusicNerd]

I would love a semi-hollow wood library version of the CE24 with 58/15 LT pickups.

[@coffeedudeguy]

And 24-08 switching 😆

[@Silkaz7]

@@coffeedudeguy I did that to mine, it's easy and cheap to do. 24-08 switching should be standard for all PRS guitars, it's the most comfortable and versatile.

[@KoolSoul]

So glad I was able to get one in red this year. Sounds beautiful, it might as well be my main guitar.

[@themasterbather]

Wow beautiful guitar considerinf this seriously now

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

Love mine. I had it customized by PRS to have the 24-08 switching installed. Makes an already killer guitar even better !

[@jdb2722]

What does the switching do?

[@Rob-qr2kn]

@shawnmcginnis2508 I want to do the same thing. Like minds think alike. If I may ask, how much did they charge to do that ? You ordered the guitar from there and prior to shipping the did the upgrade ? or you had bought at another place and sent to them ? Also with 24-08 switching, didn't that add to more tone options as opposed to 6 ?

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

@Rob-qr2kn yeah it adds the ability to have one pickup split and the other not. The extra tones are nice, but the convenience of the switching is just really handy. It's nice if you want a single coil sound up front and then to be able to quickly switch to the bridge humbucker without needing to push in a tone knob as well. Mine was sent back to PRS for a finish repair under warranty. While it was there, I asked to have the conversion done. I believe the normal rate is $300.00. It's not exactly cheap for a fairly simple mod. They are replacing the electronics, and you'll get your old pots and switch back. If there is a confident luthier around you locally, I am sure they could do the mod for less money and a quicker turn around time. I figured since mine was already back at the PRS factory, I may as well have it done by them. I had good luck modding my SECU24 and adding a few new holes in the body without any chipping issues , but idk if I'd want to risk it on a guitar costing over 4x's the price. As for my SE the reason for the mod was to add graphtec piezo saddles and the added switch and volume pot for them. Really cool mod. Happy I did it as well. Anyway, if you wanted PRS to do the 24-08 mod for you, you'd just need to call or email them, and they will be able to provide you a quote and further instructions on how to get the work done.

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

@jdb2722 Sorry, didn't see your reply until now. The CE24 is set up with a push/pull tone knob to switch the pickups from humbuckers to "single coils". The 24-08 mod replaces the push pull tone knob with a standard tone knob and then adds to mini toggles between the knobs. This allows for faster and easier switching. It also adds to additional sounds as you can now have humbucker neck and bridge, single neck and bridge, single neck and hum bridge, or the other way around. It is nice if you like the added tones, or if you like to play something clean on the neck in singles coil mode and then quickly switch to the bridge humbucker for something with a bit more dirt. It saves needing to monkey with the push/pull knob. Again sorry it took me a while to reply. Didn't see your question until today.

[@jdb2722]

@@shawnmcginnis2508 nice. I have a singlecut PRs and you can do it with the knobs. The switches would be a better option

[@KrisGee]

That clean b ridge pickup tone is absolutely lush. I'd buy that guitar just for that one reason.

[@AllCarsUnited]

I have 3 CE's semi hollow, DW Floid and a limited run sweetwater. They seriously feel better than my old custom 22 and gibsons

[@alanshawn3058]

Just got a new CE24 semi hollow. It sounds and plays great, but the humbucker pickups hum even when playing clean. The noise gets quieter when I touch the string or the bridge. The hum is even louder than my single coil MIM strats. I don't know if this normal as it is my first humbucker guitar. Do your CE24 SH's do the same thing?

[@dieg000n]

​@@alanshawn3058check if the ground wire inside the guitar is not faulty (check if it's properly solded to the bridge, pots and output jack)

[@JasonB5232]

I own 4, Vela, Custom 22, DC245 and the CE24 is my favorite.

[@JTB--]

I have a 2022 Whale Blue Burst Semi Hollow CE with the Black Satin Neck. Looks hot. I wish they still offered the Black Satin Neck in 2023

[@keenanpage9790]

First like and first comment!! I’m working my but off to try and get CE 24!! My absolute dream guitar!!

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

Love mine. Mine had to go in for warranty work on the finish and while it was their I had them convert it to the 24-08 switching setup. Made and already excellent guitar even more versatile!

[@Netherscorn]

Did you end up getting it? ...I picked one up about a year ago, love it. Wanted a PRS since about age 13 or so...I'm 39 and finally pulled the old wallet trigger lol (tbh I would have gone in for a true Core Custom but they're like 7k$ ...can't justify that)

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

@@Netherscorn same here lol. Really really love my semi hollow CE.

[@EthridgeMarkS]

Crazy me pulled the the trigger this late in the morning and ordered a CE 24 in Matteo Blue from Wildwood Guitars. My Les Paul Studio and my Fender Jason Isbell Telecaster will be going up for sale on Facebook Market place to cover the cost of the CE 24.

[@nickfarrow4788]

Just deciding now between this and an LP

[@blakeanderson7906]

I love my CE DW Hardtail!

[@Dwoed]

Have the CE 24 Ruby Red❤

[@joernbeineke]

I also like my CE24 a lot ... when I bought it I also tested some custom 24 models ... and preferred the CE :)

[@alfianbanjaransari4096]

I also have the limited edition nitro version. It's my fave guitar. The pickups aren't its strongest forté imho but the neck shape, playability and lightweight body more than make up for it. Fantastic value!

[@888jimm]

I was all set to get a dgt se but I like the sound of this one so much better... very surprised. And yes I compared the core dgt😂

[@achilleszaluar5825]

My Dream guitar... someday

[@user-xc4su6mw1p]

prs are real beauties mahn

[@donyenko10]

Increíble ❤

[@Teletex82]

The CE would be my go to if it came with a bigger neck... great guitars.

[@theoldeuropeguitars]

I love my CEs, and also my Johnny Hiland (which could be considered a CE as well). That combo with the maple bolt-on neck is just perfect for the sound I am after. Along with the Fiore they are my favorite PRS, and I prefer them over my 1993 Custom 24.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

I have 3 PRs se guitars and all under or about 1000.$ and r of excellent quality well worth the price and much better than more expensive guitars

[@chrisevans1546]

Can we please have two different neck carve options on this model? I get that only doing one keeps cost down, but pattern-thin isn't for everyone.

[@garycole4287]

When is the CE going to get the SE treatment?

[@glaucosouza1971]

It is not a guitar that you instantly fall in love, she really grows on you. It is a really bright instrument, not your common PRS. I love mine green blackburst with black neck. Only wish that PRS put separate push pulls for each pickup for single coil tones (volume for neck and tone for bridge). She will be even more versatile.

[@dieg000n]

Bring back more CE-24s in goldtop and blue matteo colors!

[@lukaszbohdal8749]

I bought a Fiore but I think CE is also fantastic and maybe I will buy it next

[@GuitarJawn]

CE22 PLEASE

[@leeasbury7273]

If PRS did come out with an SE CE24 I would pray that they would use alder for the body, as a throwback to the early CE24 with alder/maple bodies. A solid alder SE CE24 would probably be a best seller. At least for the working musicians i know. It would be my choice every time, every gig.

[@ItsJustRyan89]

Alex Lifeson vibes!

[@coffeedudeguy]

I enjoy my Core Cu24, and I love the feel and response of the CE even more. Gee I wonder if there will be a CE 24-08 and/or semi-hollow (hint hint ;)

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

You can have it modded by PRS. It isn't "cheap". I got a decent discount on the operation since it was in for a finish warranty repair. Anyway, I can attest it is an awesome guitar in 24-08 config! ! !

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

Oh also there is a semi-hollow version. That is what mine is, in a custom blue smokeburst with a black neck and headstock.

[@Foofang65]

Well done Brian. I have a feeling the ce24 (classic electric) might be one of your favorites, in the lineup of PRS. ✌️

[@luisignaciosanchezmaza6783]

Geniooo

[@jwhitty14]

A CE22 with Soapbars would be amazing! IJS...

[@chrisrva710]

I have never played a CE-24 (or 22 for that matter) that I didn't like. Picked up a 2002 in July and I haven't looked back.

[@dividedbytimestudios]

I’d hit it 🎉 Seems like the perfect guitar, unless they do an actual Silver Sky HSS

[@SuperKomedyKing]

Is it coil tapping...or coil splitting?

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

It is whatever PRS normal does and is often highly praised for. Th electronics are setup so that it cuts a large percentage of half of the humbucker out, but not all. This helps reduce volume drop, but still has a really nice SC sound.. well as much as it can without being an actual sc pickup.

[@CatharticGuitar]

He says single coil sound, which would imply splitting, but it says tapping. If it is tapping, you should say that it gives it a low turn sound or a cooler sound.

[@ErikAnderssen]

I have an eriza verde 24-08 SE, is there a major different so that its worth buying like a SE CE 24? sound and pick up wise.

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

Maybe not true apples to apples, but I have a Korean SECU24 made towards the end of the World Music Versions. Pre tci 85/15s pickups. I also have a customized (by PRS) CE24-08. There is a noticeable difference in sound. The CE does have a bit more of that strat type of brightness and snappieness. The tone is also a bit more balanced and even then the SECU24. Both are great guitars and I am thankful to own both. My SECU 24 had graphtec ghost piezo saddles installed which adds to its tonal options and makes it a unique sounding guitar as well. Obviously I don't know your budget, but I can say the CE24 to me is different enough to be worth owning and it is my go to guitar with my SECU24 being my #2. If you can afford the price of the CE24 and like a slightly fuller sound with a bit more snap I'd highly recommend the CE24 or the CE24 semi-hollow which is what I own. The 24-08 mod is great (as you know from your SE), but it is pricey to have the PRS custom shop do the work. Could he done easily enough by a competent owner or local luthier, but since mine was already in for a warranty related finish repair, I opted to have PRS do the conversion. They offered me $100.00 off the normal price of the conversion. I couldn't resist! They do install all new pots and send back your original hardware. Nice to have some backup pots laying around and still wired up and ready to drop in.

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

Oh sorry, I didn't realize you said SECE24. I haven't played one yet. I'm sure the bolt on neck, just like the core CE will add some snap and twang to the sound. Idk if there will be as much difference in sound, other than string response, since you won't get the more balanced tone of the American 85/15s.

[@SpaTZz9]

I have a Core Custom 24, that I love. But I have a CE 24 in Blue Mateo that has become my Number 1. Some say that PRS has no soul. My CE is dripping with MOJO.

[@julienDrcq]

First to watch I deserve one as a gift

[@jamesbeylik1]

I have a CE 24 semi hollow, a strat, and a Les Paul. The CE is a very elegant sound compared.

[@JuanCarlosguitars]

Is there anything that Bryan can’t play?

[@danielbeckler262]

No..

[@jeanpaulmare6468]

Please start making a maple board version of this guitar. I can't be the only person who would buy one. The Dusty guitar is great but the Floyd and pickups are not to everyone's taste.

[@manuelGroo1]

hey Bryan and mr Paul, can i get one of these?

[@ProfVonW]

I wish the CE24 was still made like the one Alex Lifeson played: abalone dot inlays, black headstock, Alder/Maple body with Custom 24 contours.

[@VignetteQ]

Agreed. The old CEs were very much still in line with the core models, just with the bolt on neck and a slightly different aesthetic; they had the full carve, same bridge, same tuners, same finish (?), and I quite liked the dot/moon inlays. I still find the current model desirable, but the lesser carve and the plastic bird inlays particularly make me mixed on it.

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

You can get a modern CE with a black neck and headstock. But sadly not with the rest of what you mention.

[@timothyfles-v8g]

Well i just bought one, got it..damn, are these designed for girls, or guys with tiny hands?

[@TarshishedCactus]

Ah the CE24 paying $2,700 for a shitty import tremolo.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Not familiar with the ce examples

[@shawnmcginnis2508]

It's basically like a core24 light. More body carve than the SE line or S2 line, but not as deep as the true core. If you take your time you can find some more exotic (non-standard) colors on Reverb and you may also be able to find a nicer top as well. PRS doesn't use the best flamed maple for these, but if you are patient you can find some with a pretty even and consistent pattern. The flame on semi-hollows seem to fade a bit by the F-hole, and overall the flame might not pop as strongly at different viewing angles compared to the core24s. It is a true flame maple cap, and not just a veneer. The CE's I've seen almost always have much nicer tops than the S2 line. You also get the American 85/15tci pickups instead of the 85/15s pickups like the imports or S2's get. Price is about half that of a true Core custom 24, but to me you get the most important parts. PRS locking tuners ( one gen older version, but still nice) , you get a decent looking top (especially if you shop around), and you get the American pickups and and the same pots they put on the core series. You do get the import bridge (mine looks fine and holds tune perfectly fine as well). They are Nitro finished and come with a satin neck. Depending on the finish it will either be an unstained neck and headstock, or there are some that come with the black neck and headstock. Either way it is a nice satin finish. I highly recommend the guitar if you are looking for a slightly brighter and snappier sounding PRS,and/ or are wanting something closer to a true core model than the S2 guitars, but without the $5000.00 price tag. I also highly recommend the 24-08 mod, but that is pricey and you'll be without a guitar for a while if you send it to PRS to do the work. Very glad I had the mod done to mine !

[@kcee023]

first!

[@avielkharrat5788]

First