PRS Ce24 Black Top

Essential Information About the PRS CE 24 "Black Top" Guitar

• The "snap" of the bolt-on: bolt-on neck for a bright attack and immediate response, ideal for both rhythm and lead playing.


• Modern versatility: 2 PRS 85/15 humbuckers + push/pull for switching to single-coil type sounds.


• PRS comfort: Pattern Thin neck profile and 24 frets to effortlessly reach the high notes.


• Premium equipment: patented PRS vibrato, PRS Low Mass locking tuners, high-gloss nitro finish.

An Iconic CE: The PRS Spirit with Bolt-On Attack

The CE 24 continues the PRS tradition of combining manufacturing precision with "plug and play" feel. Originally introduced in 1988, the CE made an impression on guitarists seeking PRS comfort while enjoying the more percussive and snappy character of a bolt-on neck. Within the lineup, the CE 24 stands as an alternative to the Custom 24 concept, offering that extra responsiveness and snap typical of bolt-on construction.

Who Is This PRS CE 24 For?

The PRS CE 24 "Black Top" clearly targets the intermediate to advanced musician looking for a unique guitar for rehearsals, studio, and stage. Its 24 frets, vibrato, and coil-splitting pickups make it formidable for rock, modern blues, pop, indie, and more fusion styles, delivering clean tones defined by rich, articulate overdrive.

Sound

The CE 24 combines a maple top with a mahogany back: the maple adds precision, attack, and a clear high end, while the mahogany enhances midrange density and "punch" feel. The bolt-on maple neck further emphasizes dynamics (sharper attack, quick response), and the rosewood fingerboard balances it all with a rounder grain. On the electronics side, the PRS 85/15 pickups are designed for clarity and extended low and high frequencies: in humbucker mode, they deliver a full and precise sound, while the push/pull switch accesses more airy and cutting textures, very useful for cleans, arpeggios, and rhythm parts.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, favor a 10-46 gauge string set (same gauge as factory setup). A premium gig bag is included, convenient for regular transport.

Technical specifications

Construction	solidbody	Radius	10" / 254 mm
Top wood	maple	Inlays	Birds
Back wood	mahogany	Nut width	1 11/16" / 42.86 mm
Top	"Violin" carve	Heel width (at body)	2 1/4" / 57.15 mm
Finish	High-Gloss Nitro	Neck thickness at 1st fret	53/64" / 21.03 mm
Color	"Black Top" (opaque top, natural back)	Neck thickness at 12th fret	57/64" / 22.62 mm
Neck/body joint	bolt-on	Headstock logo	Signature decal
Neck wood	maple	Truss rod	PRS Double-Acting
Neck construction	scarfed	Bridge	PRS Patented Tremolo
Profile	Pattern Thin	Tuners	PRS Low Mass Locking
Neck finish	Satin Nitro	Hardware finish	nickel
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Nut	PRS
Number of frets	24	Truss rod cover	"CE"
Fingerboard	rosewood