Question on cost of CE 24

[steves]

Hi ,
I'm looking at a 2019 PRS CE 24 - like new PRS CE 24 Amber finish.
I was about to buy a SE Custom 24 08 but wondering if this is too good to pass up?
He's asking $1500?
Thoughts?

 

[Aahzz]

Since this is the official manufacturer forum, discussing price is prohibited by the forum rules. You'd probably get good answers, from many of the same people, at other guitar forums like the gear page.

 

[steves]

Didn't know that, thanks.

 

[RickP]

You can also try checking sold listings on Reverb or EBay for comparable guitars to see what the used market has been doing on a particular model.

 

[Daniel Elam]

If you can do it, get the CE. No question. Incredible guitar. On the flip side, I’ve only ever played one SE that I liked enough to buy but I didn’t really love it so I passed and bought a Gretsch that day instead. It was a SE Custom 22 semi hollow. The CE is just awesome, especially if you play in a band setting.

 

[Aahzz]

If you can do it, get the CE. No question. Incredible guitar. On the flip side, I’ve only ever played one SE that I liked enough to buy but I didn’t really love it so I passed and bought a Gretsch that day instead. It was a SE Custom 22 semi hollow. The CE is just awesome, especially if you play in a band setting.

I definitely agree that the CE is a great guitar and the OP will absolutely be thrilled with it

 

[andy474x]

The price of new SE’s being what it is, if you can swing the cost of the CE, do it. Lots of value in that upgrade.

 

[steves]

Thanks guys, appreciate it...I'm only a home player approaching intermediate level !
I've always loved the feel of Fender Strats , definitely not a LP type.
My eye was on the SE Custom 24 08 ---the new carve makes it beautiful!
But now looking at the CE I'm kind of of torn...I see it comes closest to a Strat feel, next to the John Mayer Silver Sky.
Thoughts?

 

[grausch]

Thanks guys, appreciate it...I'm only a home player approaching intermediate level !
I've always loved the feel of Fender Strats , definitely not a LP type.
My eye was on the SE Custom 24 08 ---the new carve makes it beautiful!
But now looking at the CE I'm kind of of torn...I see it comes closest to a Strat feel, next to the John Mayer Silver Sky.
Thoughts?

I would try and play both. The CE is a very nice guitar, but the SE has the Sig Ltd switching which is my favorite. Not an easy choice by any means...

 

[Daniel Elam]

Thanks guys, appreciate it...I'm only a home player approaching intermediate level !
I've always loved the feel of Fender Strats , definitely not a LP type.
My eye was on the SE Custom 24 08 ---the new carve makes it beautiful!
But now looking at the CE I'm kind of of torn...I see it comes closest to a Strat feel, next to the John Mayer Silver Sky.
Thoughts?

I have a Fender Strat, a Silver Sky, and a CE24. Nothing “feels” like a Strat other than a Strat, in my experience. The Silver Sky has the feel while you’re playing but once you grab the controls and the trem arm it is a little bit different. The CE is quite different to play but not in a bad way at all. And it’s nothing like a Les Paul. If I could only keep one guitar it would be my CE. With the Silver Sky, PRS has beat Fender at their own game as far as production guitars go.