What's the verdict on the new CE24s?
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CoreyT
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I liked it when I demoed it and my new S2, but I went for the S2 instead as I wanted a 22 fret guitar.
But it played great and felt great.
Offer a CE22 and I would be all over it.
But it played great and felt great.
Offer a CE22 and I would be all over it.
"Members of the Jury, have you reached a verdict?"
"We have, your honor."
"Would the Foreperson of the jury please rise and hand the verdict to the court clerk?"
"Yes, your honor, here it is."
(Hands verdict slip to court clerk, who hands it to judge. Judge clears throat.)
"Guilty of being a PRS."
"Would counsel like me to poll the jury?"
"Yes your honor."
"Juror number one, was and is this your verdict?"
"Yes."
"Juror number two, was and is this your verdict?"
"Hell no, these other A$$h^les pressured me into it."
"Juror number three..."
"Same here! I just want to go home!"
"Counsel and defendant, I hereby declare a mistrial, and suggest that everyone be allowed to reach his or her own conclusion by playing the guitar. There being no further proceedings, court is adjourned."
(hammer slams on dais.)
"We have, your honor."
"Would the Foreperson of the jury please rise and hand the verdict to the court clerk?"
"Yes, your honor, here it is."
(Hands verdict slip to court clerk, who hands it to judge. Judge clears throat.)
"Guilty of being a PRS."
"Would counsel like me to poll the jury?"
"Yes your honor."
"Juror number one, was and is this your verdict?"
"Yes."
"Juror number two, was and is this your verdict?"
"Hell no, these other A$$h^les pressured me into it."
"Juror number three..."
"Same here! I just want to go home!"
"Counsel and defendant, I hereby declare a mistrial, and suggest that everyone be allowed to reach his or her own conclusion by playing the guitar. There being no further proceedings, court is adjourned."
(hammer slams on dais.)
Clerk to judge in chambers, "You took a pretty big risk there. People should never be given the choice to decide things for themselves."
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"See if you can find your way to the unemployment office."
Huggy Love
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I test drove a couple, for a bolt on axe it's what you would expect from PRS, tone, great design, nice quality parts, etc.
I'm a thick/dark tone cat so the strat sound isn't my thing, and the ce does that pretty well. I just always dig for a fat/heavy low mids tone and no bolt on can do that like a glued in neck.
Aside from that it played really well, that's the part I was impressed with the most, low action and good design made it fun for some speedy leads.
I'm a thick/dark tone cat so the strat sound isn't my thing, and the ce does that pretty well. I just always dig for a fat/heavy low mids tone and no bolt on can do that like a glued in neck.
Aside from that it played really well, that's the part I was impressed with the most, low action and good design made it fun for some speedy leads.
Clerks never say stuff like that to judges. They are required to be obsequious.
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"Why, what's wrong?"
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"What are his symptoms?"
"He thinks he's a judge!"
CantankerousCarl
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Love mine! 85/15s split really well. Satin neck feels awesome. Stable as all get out. I prefer it to the S2s I have had. It feels, plays and sounds Core. Go try one!
andross182
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I had no issues with the one I played, pickups sounded great, neck had a great feel, good looks as well.
Probably why the one above got fired...
Well, yes. I just wanted to have a joke opportunity happening there.
garrettb
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I was impressed with the one I checked out. Didn't plug it in, but am confident it would've sounded great.
I actually loved the feel of the shallower top carve. Overall, the guitar had all the qualities I expect from a USA PRS. It is a different feel though, so I like to think of it as a whole new model and not just a reissue.
I actually loved the feel of the shallower top carve. Overall, the guitar had all the qualities I expect from a USA PRS. It is a different feel though, so I like to think of it as a whole new model and not just a reissue.
57Strat777
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I bought a new CE24 in 1991 and I've been playing it for 25 years all the while with heavy tremolo use. I am talking Jimi Hendrix type of use on the tremolo. The guitar still stays in perfect tune for 2 to 3 hours of hard playing. After 2 or 3 hours it will require a very slight retune to get it back perfect (1 or 2 cents on a couple of strings). The only maintenance I do is a little oil on the tremolo screws and the nut whenever I change strings. Will the SE tremolo function this well, and stand up to 25 years of use?
I love my 91 CE24 and would like to have a second one. The new CE24 definitely grabbed my interest but the SE Trem kills it for me I think. No way would I pay that kind of money for a guitar when it includes an SE tremolo.
I love my 91 CE24 and would like to have a second one. The new CE24 definitely grabbed my interest but the SE Trem kills it for me I think. No way would I pay that kind of money for a guitar when it includes an SE tremolo.
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drdoom8793
THAT guy at Chick-fil-A
Definitely. I was thinking of putting a Mann bridge on my S2 Custom 24, but only because I think PRS trems look better with the plastic tip on the trem arm. I couldn't justify spending that since the reason I wanted to get it was completely aesthetic. A well set up SE trem will stay in tune very well, even with some abuse (or love, depending on how you like to play with your whammy bar
). I ended up getting a replacement trem arm tip for a strat trem and putting it on the SE trem arm. now it looks just as good as a US trem.
gush
Where is that speedo pic
I think the SE trem and gig bag kill it for me.
However, if I found one used and cheap I might buy it knowing I will spend money on a mann trem and case.
However, if I found one used and cheap I might buy it knowing I will spend money on a mann trem and case.
drawshot
Just one more...and that's it!
As a guitar playing newbie, I'm a few miles away from using a trem...so my opinion of the CE24 is based upon the aspects I have SOME experience with.
I think it's an exceptional instrument, with incredible balance, feel, and quality. It is so far above and beyond what I had expected. Just thinking about playing it gets my motor running.
I started my PRS adventure with a couple SE models...and really like them. I still have one. I then came to realize what the S2 and Core models were all about...and I now own a Vela and Satin 22. The CE 24 rounds out my collection of four.
I do have a 10-Top CU24 in the wings...but while it's gonna be a great toy, I don't see it replacing my CE.
I say...if you're on the fence...take the leap. Awesome gear...awesome sound...awesome aesthetics.
I think it's an exceptional instrument, with incredible balance, feel, and quality. It is so far above and beyond what I had expected. Just thinking about playing it gets my motor running.
I started my PRS adventure with a couple SE models...and really like them. I still have one. I then came to realize what the S2 and Core models were all about...and I now own a Vela and Satin 22. The CE 24 rounds out my collection of four.
I do have a 10-Top CU24 in the wings...but while it's gonna be a great toy, I don't see it replacing my CE.
I say...if you're on the fence...take the leap. Awesome gear...awesome sound...awesome aesthetics.
gush
Where is that speedo pic
I really should add the fact ( knowing how I am) that if I played a new one and the pickups totally floated my boat then I would most likely buy it.
