NAMM 2016: PRS revives the CE 24 bolt-on electric guitar

By Michael Astley-Brown
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Discontinued classic returns

NAMM 2016: Despite being one of its best-loved models, PRS discontinued the CE 24 back in 2009, but the Maryland guitar giant is bringing the bolt-on beauty back for 2016.

Pairing features from the S2 and Core-line models (and a price point to match), the CE 24 delivers a Pattern Thin bolt-on neck and a satin nitro-finished maple top on mahogany body.

Pickup-wise, a pair of PRS 85/15 humbuckers paired with a push/pull tone control and three-way toggle offers six total sounds.

The CE 24 is available now for £1,869 in Amber, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Grey Black, McCarty Tobacco, Ruby, Trampas Green, Vintage Sunburst and Whale Blue finishes - watch this space for a review very shortly…

Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.