The PRS CE 24 puts a sharper, more immediate edge on the classic PRS formula, combining the warmth and sustain of a mahogany-and-maple body with the snap and clarity of a bolt-on maple neck. A mahogany back and carved maple top provide a rich, balanced tonal foundation, with the violin carve bringing familiar PRS dimension to the body. The 24-fret Pattern Thin maple neck features a satin nitro finish for a fast, natural feel, paired with a 25" scale and 10"-radius rosewood fingerboard for comfortable, responsive playability. Dual 85/15 humbuckers deliver a wide frequency response with clear highs, defined lows and excellent note separation, while a push/pull tone control and three-way toggle provide six distinct sounds. A Gen III patented tremolo and Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons support expressive playing and dependable tuning performance. Built in Stevensville, Maryland, the CE 24 brings American-made craftsmanship and wide-ranging versatility to a responsive design that has been a distinctive part of the PRS lineup since 1988.
Maple and Mahogany Meet Lively Bolt-On Response
The CE 24 pairs a mahogany back with a carved maple top for a rich, balanced response that combines warmth and sustain with crisp clarity and definition. Its bolt-on maple neck adds a crisp attack and lively response, giving notes an immediate quality that distinguishes the CE from PRS’s set-neck designs. The combination keeps chords articulate and individual notes clearly defined while retaining the depth and fullness associated with the classic PRS maple-and-mahogany pairing. A sculpted violin top carve adds familiar PRS dimension to the solidbody design, finished in high-gloss nitro for a polished presentation.
Satin-Finished Pattern Thin Neck Feels Fast and Natural
The maple neck features a Pattern Thin carve and satin nitro finish for a smooth, natural feel that moves easily beneath the fretting hand. Its 25" scale provides a balanced feel under the strings, while the 10"-radius rosewood fingerboard offers a comfortable surface for chord work, bends and technical lead playing. Twenty-four frets extend the playing range across two full octaves, giving the CE 24 plenty of room for upper-register work. PRS bird inlays complete the familiar fingerboard aesthetic, while a double-acting truss rod provides precise adjustment for maintaining the neck over time.
85/15 Pickups Deliver Extended Clarity and Six Distinct Sounds
PRS 85/15 humbuckers complement the CE 24’s naturally articulate construction with a wide frequency response, delivering clear highs, defined lows and excellent note separation. Their broad response preserves definition through full chords while giving individual notes a clear, focused presence, making the guitar equally comfortable plugged directly into an amp or routed through a modern pedalboard. A three-way toggle provides straightforward pickup selection, while the push/pull tone control splits the humbuckers for single-coil sounds, expanding the electronics to a total of six distinct voices. A master volume keeps the layout simple, providing broad tonal flexibility without crowding the guitar with additional controls.
Gen III Tremolo and Phase III Tuners Support Expressive Playing
The PRS patented Gen III tremolo provides smooth, responsive pitch control for everything from subtle vibrato to more pronounced bends. PRS Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons secure the strings at the headstock for dependable tuning stability and efficient string changes, with an open-back design and unplated brass shafts adding a distinctive functional detail. Nickel hardware complements the CE 24’s clean presentation, while the included premium gig bag provides practical protection for rehearsals, sessions and gigs.
A Bolt-On PRS Built for Modern Players
Introduced in 1988, the original CE gave players a different take on the PRS formula by combining the company’s established design and craftsmanship with the snap and sparkle associated with bolt-on guitars. The modern CE 24 carries that idea forward with a fast satin-finished maple neck, articulate 85/15 pickups and a 24-fret layout that provides plenty of range for contemporary playing. Paired with the Gen III tremolo and Phase III locking tuners, the PRS CE 24 remains a responsive, versatile American-made instrument built to move easily from stage to studio.