Just got the Black Cherry one last week. I don't know if it's the way their staff do their quality-setup control in Indonesia or what but for the price this owns multiple 1000$ guitars I bought in the past. Also as a metal songwriter, I was pleasantly surprised how close the stock pick ups are with hi-gain compared to my favorites EMG 81's. VERY happy with the purchase and quite a statement on how good the PRS brand actually is whatever the price point IMO.
Great review and beautiful guitar! One thing though, you said the maple neck isn't making a difference in tone thats not necessarily true. It being a bolt on neck might be why you like it because it 100% does give it a snappier and brighter response, everything on the se ce 24 is the exact same as the se custom 24. Same tuners, same bridge, same pickups, just bolt on neck vs set neck. I myself prefer bolt ons over absolutely anything because you get this almost percussive sound out of a bolt on guitar which I particularly love for leads. Some people don't usually like bolt ons cause they see it as an inferior option because its cheaper however cheaper and more affordable doesn't always equate to worse. Awesome tones though I definitely look forward to getting this guitar!!
I feel the same way. I really can’t put it down. I switch to another guitar and I want to switch back to the PRS. It does the thick Les Paul tones AND the punch, spank and chime from the push pull in single coil. Either way the pickups have that PRS sweetness to them. Totally killer guitar and better than anything in this price range. Better than my Gibson Les Paul. Full review coming soon. Thanks for watching
Mine’s coming tomorrow. Almost got a custom 24 but they didn’t have the color I wanted and I’m a strat guy so I don’t mind the bolt on neck and right now with the 20% off sale and I ordered the se locking tuners all for under $600. Like, why would I get a MIM fender for $200 more and I hate those fender gig bags. This purchase was really a nobrainer.
Hello. I just received this guitar like in the video and could use a little help. The guitar sounds muddy and dark specially in the low end. I change the strings to Elixir Optiweb and lower the pick up but it still sounds muddy. Rolling of low end and dynamic eq at 750 Hz helps but still not the clean (airy) and warm sound I was looking for. I appreciate any tips and tricks😅brgs Jens
Really the only difference is the CE has a bolt on neck. With a satin finish on the back. It’s really how you prefer your neck. More Les Paul like, or more Strat like.
Thanks a lot and great review. I have a Fender Strat Player and looking for an additional guitar with another sound for studio recording. PRS have another and more warm sound so this could be my choice
