Within the PRS universe, the CE 24 holds a special place: it retains the brand's comfort, finish, and sonic balance while adopting a bolt-on neck that delivers more attack and a very immediate response feel. The maple/mahogany combination remains at the heart of the formula, with a carved top that enhances projection and sustain. The Custom Color "Mahi Blue" finish highlights the premium and contemporary side of this CE 24, equally at ease on stage and in the studio.
The PRS CE 24 is aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians who want an electric guitar capable of covering multiple styles without changing instruments: rock, pop, funk, modern blues, hard rock, fusion, and heavier genres depending on the amp and settings. The Thin profile favors speed and fluidity, while the patented PRS vibrato allows adding nuances (vibratos, inflections, subtle dives) while maintaining good tuning stability.
The combination of a mahogany body and a carved maple top delivers a balanced and expressive sound: mahogany provides roundness, singing mids, and generous sustain, while maple adds bite, a sharper attack, and better chord clarity. The maple bolt-on neck further enhances responsiveness, particularly appreciated for precise rhythms, articulated lines, and well-defined pick attacks.
On the electronics side, the PRS 85/15 pickups stand out for their clarity and dynamics: in clean tones, notes remain detailed and open; in saturation, note separation retains definition even on complex chords. The push/pull tone control activates coil splitting to achieve finer, snappier textures, perfect for crystalline arpeggios and funky rhythms, complementing the denser and more powerful humbucker sounds.
The CE 24 comes with a Premium Gig Bag for transport. It is strung with 10-46 gauge strings: to maintain the original feel and preserve vibrato balance (tension, tuning, feel), use the same gauge when replacing strings.