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So I would not characterize myself as a big PRS fanboy; I've gone back and forth between really digging them, to wanting anything but.
Started out years ago with a couple of SE models, one was a Custom 24 I think, and an unusual Mark Tremonti SE model. Sold them both. Then maybe 2 years ago, I got the bug again, and got an S2 Standard 22, an SE Clint Lowery, and finally an Artist Grade 10 Top Custom 24. Which had a few other custom touches to it (got it used), better pickups, individual switches for coil tap, etc. Suddenly, my small little collection of guitars, was mostly PRS. Then I sold them all. I went back to what I have now, a Les Paul, and SG, a Tele and a 335. Just sold the 335 and a secondary Tele. So I just have 3 electrics right now.
On impulse, I bought a new EVH Superstrat (the "Bumblebee") which is right now sitting at a FedEx store waiting for me to pick it up. And I don't want it, lol. So it's going back. I've never been that impulsive now, especially in my advance age (53). I was thinking of keeping it, and adding a secondary guitar, like another SE. Then last night, I decided, don't get two decent guitars, get one really good one, that you will keep long term (like my LP and SG and Tele). So that's why I'm here.
I'm wanting to add the right PRS for me. I think it's actually the CE24. I like the fact that it is a bolt on neck, and a maple neck, for what I assume is slightly brighter, snappier tones. And it comes in simple black which I like a lot, although the Amber color speaks to me too. It's almost outside of my budget though. I have an account with Sweetwater, and if I return my EVH, and get the CE24, the payments (no-finance option) are like $20 or less. So that's the way I might go.
Second option is the S2 Custom 24. I like this one too. Not quite a CE24 obviously, but similar.
Which am I going to prefer? Probably the CE, though without playing them back to back, who knows. Music, is mostly rock; harder rock, to some metal, but not over the top aggressive metal, more like old school metal (Priest) to some stuff like Mastodon. And blues, heavier blues type, and classic rock. Not country. And I like to noodle on some more ambient stuff. So cleans are important too, and versatility. Coil taps are great (love them on my LP).
Is the CE24 the right guitar then, for someone who has owned a few PRSi models, but am otherwise, a bit of a novice?
TL;DR...wanting a new PRS, which one, CE24, S2 Custom 24, or something else?
Started out years ago with a couple of SE models, one was a Custom 24 I think, and an unusual Mark Tremonti SE model. Sold them both. Then maybe 2 years ago, I got the bug again, and got an S2 Standard 22, an SE Clint Lowery, and finally an Artist Grade 10 Top Custom 24. Which had a few other custom touches to it (got it used), better pickups, individual switches for coil tap, etc. Suddenly, my small little collection of guitars, was mostly PRS. Then I sold them all. I went back to what I have now, a Les Paul, and SG, a Tele and a 335. Just sold the 335 and a secondary Tele. So I just have 3 electrics right now.
On impulse, I bought a new EVH Superstrat (the "Bumblebee") which is right now sitting at a FedEx store waiting for me to pick it up. And I don't want it, lol. So it's going back. I've never been that impulsive now, especially in my advance age (53). I was thinking of keeping it, and adding a secondary guitar, like another SE. Then last night, I decided, don't get two decent guitars, get one really good one, that you will keep long term (like my LP and SG and Tele). So that's why I'm here.
I'm wanting to add the right PRS for me. I think it's actually the CE24. I like the fact that it is a bolt on neck, and a maple neck, for what I assume is slightly brighter, snappier tones. And it comes in simple black which I like a lot, although the Amber color speaks to me too. It's almost outside of my budget though. I have an account with Sweetwater, and if I return my EVH, and get the CE24, the payments (no-finance option) are like $20 or less. So that's the way I might go.
Second option is the S2 Custom 24. I like this one too. Not quite a CE24 obviously, but similar.
Which am I going to prefer? Probably the CE, though without playing them back to back, who knows. Music, is mostly rock; harder rock, to some metal, but not over the top aggressive metal, more like old school metal (Priest) to some stuff like Mastodon. And blues, heavier blues type, and classic rock. Not country. And I like to noodle on some more ambient stuff. So cleans are important too, and versatility. Coil taps are great (love them on my LP).
Is the CE24 the right guitar then, for someone who has owned a few PRSi models, but am otherwise, a bit of a novice?
TL;DR...wanting a new PRS, which one, CE24, S2 Custom 24, or something else?
