Bolt-On Snap Meets PRS Smoothness
The CE 24 is what happens when PRS takes that classic bolt-on attack and mates it with their carved maple and mahogany recipe. You get fast, articulate response under your fingers, but with the rich bloom and sustain PRS is known for.
Mahogany Punch, Maple Clarity, Bolt-On Attack
This CE 24 starts with the traditional PRS combo: a mahogany back for warmth and low-mid push, topped with maple for clarity and cut. The violin carve is not just pretty to look at, it feels great against your picking arm and keeps the guitar feeling sleek and compact.
Then PRS bolts a maple neck into that body. That bolt-on joint gives you the snap, response, and immediacy you expect from classic rock and roll guitars, but with PRS refinement and build quality. Chords pop, riffs stay tight, and lead lines have definition for days.
Pattern Thin Neck With Addictive Satin Feel
The maple neck gets PRS’s Pattern Thin carve, which hits that sweet spot between fast and substantial. It is slim enough for quick runs and modern techniques, but still has enough shoulder so your hand does not cramp up on long gigs.
The satin nitro finish on the neck is the real star here. It feels dry, fast, and broken in right out of the case, with zero sticky gloss slowing you down. Once you play a satin PRS neck like this, it is hard to go back.
Rosewood Board, 24 Frets, And A 10 Inch Radius
The rosewood fingerboard adds a touch of warmth and sweetness on top of the maple neck. The 10 inch radius is a perfect middle ground: flat enough for low action and effortless bends, round enough to keep chords feeling natural.
With 24 frets and those iconic bird inlays, you have full access to two full octaves on every string. Solos up high feel stable and confident, not cramped.
85/15 Humbuckers: Six Legit Sounds On Tap
PRS 85/15 pickups are the engine in this guitar. They have extended lows and highs, but they stay tight and clear instead of getting muddy or harsh. Big open chords stay defined, and single notes have piano-like articulation.
The volume, push/pull tone, and 3-way toggle unlock six classic voices. Full humbuckers give you thick rock crunch and singing lead tones. Pull the tone pot to split the coils and you are into glassy, snappy single coil territory. Real talk: you can cover an entire set with this guitar alone and never feel boxed in.
PRS Tremolo And Locking Hardware That Just Works
The PRS patented molded tremolo is designed to stay in tune and feel smooth under your hand. Subtle vibrato, big shifts, ambient swells – it all feels controlled and musical, not wobbly or unpredictable.
PRS low mass locking tuners and a precision PRS nut keep things rock solid. String changes are fast, tuning stability is a non-issue, and the nickel hardware looks as sharp as it performs.
Player Focused Details, Ready To Work
At 7.4 lbs, this CE 24 sits in that comfortable middle ground where it feels substantial but will not wreck your shoulder on a three set night. The 25 inch scale length gives you a slightly slinkier feel than a typical 25.5, but with more snap than a short scale.
This specific guitar is serial number 0370152, and the photos you see are the actual instrument hanging in our Evansville shop. It ships in a PRS gigbag and is strung with PRS Signature 10-46, ready for stage, studio, or home.
Dialed In By Players, For Players
Before this CE 24 leaves our shop, it gets our full Player-Perfect setup. Our techs are real players who dial in intonation, action, and relief so it feels inspiring from the first chord. Tell us your preferred string gauge and action at checkout and we will set it up your way.
You also get free insured 2-3 day shipping, flexible financing options, and our 14-Day Return Policy. If it does not light you up when you plug in, you are not stuck with it.
Questions about this PRS CE 24 Black Amber? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real human at the shop – no scripts, just honest guitar talk.
