PRS Paul Reed Smith CE 24 Guitar, McCarty Sunburst

PLAYER’S PERSPECTIVE

We’re proud to present this PRS CE 24 in a classic McCarty Sunburst finish! The CE 24 is one of our favorite guitars in the PRS lineup, and for good reason. 

As all PRS fans know, the Custom 24 is the original guitar that Paul took to his first tradeshow in ’85, and it’s become PRS’s flagship model as one of the most perfect guitars built. For players who loved the Custom 24 but wanted something that could achieve a brighter and snappier tone reminiscent of the bolt-on maple-necked guitars of the ’50s and ’60s, PRS decided to go ahead and make a bolt-on version of their flagship guitar that also happens to be at a more affordable price point than the set-neck counterpart.

As you might expect from a company as dedicated to the craft as PRS, they’ve hit the nail on the head in achieving a guitar that costs less than the PRS Core guitars without any compromise to the sound or inherent qualities that make the Custom 24 silhouette great. Featuring more snap and top-end bite than the set-neck version, this guitar really combines the best of the major archetypes of the guitar world.

These also feature PRS’s incredible 85/15 pickups. These pickups are clear, articulate and modern while remaining supremely versatile for any genre of music, especially with the masterfully-designed PRS coil-split system.

This may very well become your favorite new PRS!

ITEM SPECIFICS

Combining the snap and sustain of a bolt-on guitar with the tonal qualities of the traditionally set-necked Custom 24, the CE 24 is a truly unique pillar of the PRS Bolt-On lineup. The body pairs the traditional combination of a mahogany back and maple top with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fretboard. The neck features a Pattern Thin carve and satin nitro finish for a natural, addictive feel. The electronics consist of a volume and push/pull tone control with a 3-way toggle switch, giving a total of six classic sounds from the PRS 85/15 pickups.

The original CE was introduced in 1988, offering players traditional PRS design and quality with the added snap and sparkle of a bolt-on guitar.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Top Wood: Flame Maple
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Color: McCarty Sunburst

Neck

• Number of Frets: 24
• Scale Length: 25″
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Construction: Scarfed
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Neck Shape: Pattern Thin
• Neck Depth At The Nut: 53/64″
• Width Of Fretboard At The Nut: 1 11/16″
• Width Of Fretboard At The Body: 2 1/4″
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 10″
• Fretboard Inlay: Birds
• Headstock Logo: Signature, Decal

Neck/Body Assembly

• Neck/Body Assembly Type: Bolt-On

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Molded
• Tuners: PRS Low Mass Locking
• Hardware Type: Nickel
• Nut: PRS
• Truss Rod Cover: “CE”

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: 85/15
• Bass Pickup: 85/15
• Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

Misc.

• Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
• Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
• Case: Gig Bag
• Instrument Weight: 7.2 lbs
• Serial #: 0356371

OVERALL CONDITION

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized Signature Dealer for PRS. This CE 24 is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer’s warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you will receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.