PRS CE 24 vs PRS CE 24 Satin Electric Guitar
Both are PRS CE 24s with bolt-on maple necks, 24 frets, a 25-inch scale and 85/15 pickups, so the core guitar is the same. The main differences are finish and price: the Carroll Blue CE 24 is a gloss nitro guitar at $1,999.00 at weakleysmusiccompany.com as of November 4, 2026, while the Dark Cherry Burst Satin is $2,159.00 at WillcuttGuitars.com as of November 4, 2026. Buy the gloss one unless you specifically want the satin finish and custom color, which cost about $160 more.
Today the PRS CE 24 costs $160.00 less at its best price.
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PRS CE 24
4.8Choose the CE 24 if you want the standard gloss nitro finish and the lower price, $1,999.00 at weakleysmusiccompany.com as of November 4, 2026.
- Lowest price of the two, $1,999.00 as of November 4, 2026
- Locking tuners make string changes faster
- Gloss nitro finish on a figured maple top
- Six pickup sounds from the push/pull coil tap
- Padded gig bag included
What separates them
| PRS CE 24 | PRS CE 24 Satin Electric Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999.00 at weakleysmusiccompany.com as of November 4, 2026 | $2,159.00 at WillcuttGuitars.com as of November 4, 2026 |
| Body finish | High-gloss nitro, Carroll Blue | Satin, Dark Cherry Burst with red binding |
| Neck finish | Satin nitro | Black satin |
| Pickups | 85/15 set | 85/15 "S" set |
| Switching | Push/pull coil tap, 6 sounds | Push/pull tone, 3-way toggle, 6 sounds |
| Tuners | Low Mass Locking tuners | PRS Designed tuners |
| Neck carve | Pattern Thin | Wide Thin |
| Stores pricing it new | 6 stores | 3 stores |
Price history
- PRS CE 24: lowest $1,999.00 on Nov 4 at weakleysmusiccompany.com.
- PRS CE 24 Satin Electric Guitar: lowest $2,159.00 on Nov 4 at WillcuttGuitars.com.
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PRS CE 24
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$1,289.99Observed at 11:47 PM - eBayPre-owned
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$1,600.00+ $121.07 shippingVerified - weakleysmusiccompany.comNew
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$1,999.00Observed at 11:48 PM - eBayNew
Availability unknownSold by ishguitars (100% positive, 1,300 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$2,099.00Free shippingVerified
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Specs compared
| Spec | PRS CE 24 | PRS CE 24 Satin Electric Guitar |
|---|---|---|
| Body Construction | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Neck Wood | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Pattern Thin | Wide Thin |
| Scale Length | 25" | 25" |
| Number of Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Number Of Strings | 6-string | 6-string |
| Instrument Weight | 8.06 lbs | — |
| Music Background | 40 + years playing guitar. | — |
| Top Wood | Maple | — |
| Top Carve | Violin | — |
| Finish |
What reviewers say
PRS CE 24
Owners rate the CE 24 highly, at 4.8 out of 5 from 174 ratings, and most praise its playability and tonal range for the money. Common gripes are weight and the gig bag rather than a hard case.
- Fast, comfortable Pattern Thin neck
- Versatile 85/15 pickups with useful coil tap
- Solid build and tuning stability
- Good value for a US-made PRS
- Heavier than expected
- Gig bag instead of hard case
- Tapped tones less convincing than dedicated single-coils
PRS CE 24 Satin Electric Guitar
The CE 24 line is well regarded as a bolt-on alternative to the Custom 24, praised for its snap, tuning stability and comfortable neck. Owners often note the satin finish and the split-coil tones as highlights.
Questions and answers
- Is the satin CE 24 worth the extra $160?
- Only if you want the satin feel and the Dark Cherry Burst color. The pickups, neck carve and 24-fret layout are effectively the same, so you are paying for finish and color.
- Do the two CE 24s sound different?
- Barely. Both use the 85/15 pickup family with a push/pull coil tap for six sounds, so the tonal difference comes mostly from the finish and setup, not the electronics.
- Which has better tuning stability?
- The gloss CE 24 has Low Mass Locking tuners, which usually hold tune better under tremolo use. The Satin model uses standard PRS Designed tuners.
- Which is better for gigging?
- Both work. The gloss model's locking tuners and lower price make it the easier gigging choice; the satin neck can feel slicker during long sets.
- Does either come with a case?
- The gloss CE 24 ships with a padded gig bag. Check the Satin listing for its case, since it is listed as new old stock.
- Which holds value better?
- Core CE 24 models hold value similarly. The custom-color Satin may appeal to a narrower group of buyers, while the standard gloss finish is easier to resell.