pauloqs
PRS McCarty
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- Feb 2, 2019
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Having not played the 24-08, I think the question is simple. Do you want the punch of a CE, or the rounded sound of the Custom, which may be closer to the les Paul's you already have?
I'm a big fan of older used CEs as well. Nothing really spoke to me in the PRS lineup 10-12 years ago until I picked up the "lowly" CE!
How would you describe the sound of the older CEs with the Alder body? I've heard they cracked a bit around the neck pocket, but that it didn't affect tone nor the life of the guitar. I haven't had the chance to actually play one of the older ones yet.
The CEs I had in the past were respectively a 16 and a 18 models. The reason I returned the 18 was due to tuning instability. I found that the culprit was the bridge, which I had to frequently adjust. Looking back, I regret returning my CE24. I don't think the problem I encountered is inherent to CE24s. My guitar was a floor model that probably didn't get proper maintenance at the store. Looking back I should have tried lubricating the area where the pivot screws contact the bridge a bit more. I think I tried it twice, but maybe a few more tries would have done the trick. Basically, I'm happy with my McCarty, but I want something with a Pattern Thin neck and I think something that sounds a bit different would be more justifiable.