PRS Guitars Unveils Limited Edition CE 24 Special: A HSH Powerhouse for the Modern Player
PRS introduces the limited edition CE 24 Special, a versatile electric guitar with a new HSH pickup configuration for a massive tone upgrade. Only 1,500 are available!
A Bold New Pickup Configuration
The CE 24 Special takes the popular CE 24 platform, typically equipped with dual humbuckers, and elevates it with a significant tonal upgrade. Last week, we saw the new SE Silver Sky models in new colors for 2025, and now we have a new limited-run US Core model. The guitar features PRS 85/15 humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, paired with a new PRS NS-01 single-coil pickup in the middle. This combination gives players a vast tonal palette, from warm, full-bodied humbucker sounds to the classic, scooped tones reminiscent of a Fender Stratocaster.
According to Chuck Lenderking, a product manager at PRS Guitars, the addition of the middle pickup from the acclaimed Modern Eagle V allows players to easily access a wider range of sounds. "With the CE 24 Special, you get all the iconic tones you expect from a CE," he stated. "But now, with the middle pickup from the Modern Eagle V added to the mix, you can easily dial in the classic scooped tones typically associated with traditional 3-pickup/5-way switch-equipped guitars." Lenderking also noted that the guitar's mahogany and maple construction, combined with the 85/15 humbuckers, offers even more warmth and versatility than similar historic models.
Premium Features and Specifications
The CE 24 Special is built with a solid mahogany body topped with figured maple, and a bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard adorned with the signature bird inlays. The neck features a comfortable Pattern Thin profile with a silky satin finish, a 25" scale length, and a 10" fretboard radius. Players have five striking nitro finish options to choose from: Faded Gray Burst**, Faded Blue Smokeburst, Carroll Blue, McCarty Burst, and Black Amber**. The hardware is top-notch, including a patented PRS tremolo and Phase III locking tuners, ensuring rock-solid tuning stability. The controls include a volume knob, a tone knob with a push/pull function for coil-splitting, and a 5-way blade switch to navigate the pickup configurations.
CE 24 Special Price & Availability
Priced at $2,749/€3299, the CE 24 Special Limited Edition includes a premium gig bag, offering a professional-grade instrument at a competitive price point. With only a limited number being produced, this versatile guitar is likely to be a sought-after piece for players and collectors alike.
CE 24 Special at Sweetwater
Faded Gray Burst, Faded Blue Smokeburst, Carroll Blue, McCarty Burst, and Black Amber.
CE 24 Special at Thomann
Faded Blue Smokeburst, Carroll Blue, and McCarty Burst
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