Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: A portion of the frets were not level with each other requiring them to be leveled, recrowned, and polished into near mint condition. Other frets showed evidence of play wear, and these frets were also appropriately shaped and polished to a near mint condition. The guitar required a full adjustment to the truss rod, nut, and bridge to be brought to a perfect level of playability. No further work was required.
From Paul Reed Smith Guitars
Since the dawn of rock and roll, the snap and response that comes from a bolt-on neck guitar has been an essential part of the mix. These attributes have, in turn, become essential to many players trying to tell their story through music. The CE 24 pairs PRS’s traditional body combination of the mahogany back and maple top with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fretboard. The neck sports a Pattern Thin carve and satin nitro finish for a natural, addictive feel. To further maximize the guitar’s inherent tone and clarity, the CE 24 features PRS 85/15 pickups, which Paul designed to have remarkable clarity as well as extended high and low end. The electronics consist of a volume and push/pull tone control with 3-way toggle switch for a total of six classic sounds.
The original CE was introduced in 1988 and offered players PRS design and quality with the added snap and sparkle of traditional bolt-on guitars.
Body
Body Construction
Solidbody
Top Wood
Maple
Back Wood
Mahogany
Top Carve
Violin
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 1/2 Fret
53/64"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
57/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
1 11/16"
Neck Width 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
Finish
Finish Type
High-Gloss Nitro
Neck Finish Type
Satin Nitro
Hardware
Bridge
PRS Patented Tremolo
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
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
Try Before You Buy: 48-hour audition. Program details →
You may also like
Browse Solid Body →
Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC
Come hear it in our control rooms.
Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.