Is the SE CE 24 Mahogany worth it over the SE Custom 24?

Yes if you want bolt-on snap and a lower price. The Custom 24 adds a maple top and set neck for a warmer, thicker sound and costs more.

Does it have coil split?

Yes. The push/pull tone control splits both humbuckers for single-coil-like tones.

What is the neck like?

It is a Wide Thin maple neck with a 10-inch rosewood fretboard and 24 frets. It suits fast playing and smaller hands.

What comes in the box?

The guitar and a PRS gig bag. A truss rod tool is included; a stand and cable are not.

At $499 at Guitar Center as of November 4, 2026, it is already near the bottom of its range. Holiday and back-to-school sales are the usual times for further discounts.

Where is the PRS SE CE 24 Mahogany cheapest?

At Guitar Center, for $499.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the PRS SE CE 24 Mahogany?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings.

Where can I buy the PRS SE CE 24 Mahogany?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Crutchfield, C&M Music Center, Starr's Guitars.

PRS SE CE 24 Mahogany

4.5

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$499.00at Guitar CenterObserved at 11:49 PM

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Our take on the PRS SE CE 24 Mahogany

The PRS SE CE 24 Mahogany is a bolt-on, double-cutaway electric guitar with an all-mahogany body, a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard. It carries PRS 85/15 "S" humbuckers with a push/pull coil split, a 25-inch scale and a Wide Thin neck profile. The satin finish and bolt-on construction give it a snappier response than the set-neck SE Custom 24. At $499 at Guitar Center as of November 4, 2026, it sits at the low end of its recent range and is the cheapest way into a CE.

What reviewers say

Owners rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 29 ratings, praising the build, playability and value for a PRS. Most criticism centers on the pickups and the need for a setup.

Pros

Great fretwork and playability for the price
Resonant, lightweight mahogany body
Versatile coil-split tones
Strong value versus other PRS SE models

Cons

Pickups can sound compressed compared with US models
Occasional setup and intonation tweaks needed
Satin finish marks easily

About the PRS SE CE 24 Mahogany

Professional Quality with a Popular Price Tag

Originally introduced in 1988, the CE has become an essential part of the PRS line-up, offering the snap and response of bolt-on construction. The SE CE 24 Standard is the most affordable CE yet, pairing an all-mahogany body with a bolt-on maple neck. The mahogany body features a thin satin finish that results in a highly resonant instrument, and the maple neck’s semi-gloss finish provides a smooth playing feel. The PRS 85/15 “S” pickups provide extended high and low end with clarity and balance, while the push/pull tone control adds the versatility of coil taps.

This workhorse instrument delivers looks, tone, and playability, and is a great option for beginning players through professional musicians thanks to its high-quality build and popular price tag.