PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin IN

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin IN review

The PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin IN is a solid-body electric guitar with a bolt-on maple neck, two humbucking pickups, and a PRS tremolo. Listed at $475, it offers a broad set of sounds and the familiar layout of the CE 24 family at a relatively accessible price. It has been available since October 2024, and the supplied player feedback emphasizes its finish, comfortable neck, and useful pickup options.

The body is mahogany, with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. The finish is listed as Ice Blue, with the detailed specification identifying it as Ice Blue Metallic. Players note that its appearance changes with the light, giving the guitar a more distinctive look than its price might suggest. Nickel hardware complements the finish. A gig bag is included, but a hard case is not.

Neck and playing feel

The maple neck has a Wide Thin profile, measuring 21 mm at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth. Its 254 mm (10-inch) fingerboard radius, 42.9 mm nut width, and 24 frets give the instrument a familiar modern electric-guitar layout. The scale length is 635 mm (25 inches). Bird inlays mark the rosewood fingerboard.

One owner moving up from a Yamaha Pacifica 112 described the neck as comfortable and the fret and fingerboard finishing as very good, even when compared with a PRS CE 24. That player also reported receiving an instrument that was properly set up and free of visible defects. Another reviewer described the neck as smooth to play. These are individual reports rather than a guarantee that every guitar will arrive with identical setup, but they point to a strong first impression from the supplied feedback.

Pickup options and controls

The guitar uses two PRS 85/15 S humbuckers, one at the neck and one at the bridge. A three-way toggle selects the pickup combinations, while a master volume and a tone control handle output and tonal adjustment. The tone control has a push-pull function that splits the coils, adding another available sound beyond the full humbucker settings.

That extra switching option is a central part of the guitar's appeal. One player enjoyed working through the selector combinations and found the range of sounds encouraging. Other feedback describes the output as powerful, with notably good sustain. A separate owner felt the guitar was a little brighter than expected, while still judging the build to be good. That tonal impression is worth bearing in mind if you prefer a darker response, although pickup height, strings, amplification, and playing style will also shape what you hear.

The push-pull tone control drew one specific criticism. A reviewer found that the knob had a slight wobble and did not feel as precise as the volume control, making small adjustments less satisfying. The same person noted that replacement would be straightforward and inexpensive. This is a useful distinction: the reported issue concerns the feel of one control, not a failure of the coil-split function or the pickup system as a whole.

Hardware, finish, and included bag

The PRS tremolo is paired with nickel hardware. One owner reported that the guitar stayed in tune after fitting SE locking tuners, despite the absence of a locking tremolo system. That is an owner's experience with an added modification, not a stock feature. The standard specification does not list locking tuners, so buyers should not assume they are included.

Feedback on construction and finish is consistently favorable. Reviewers praised the workmanship, the neck, and the visual impact of the Ice Blue Metallic finish. One described the guitar as ready for stage use, while another found it a strong value among the guitars they owned. Weight impressions were moderate: one player said it was neither especially heavy nor especially light.

The included gig bag is a welcome extra for storage and ordinary transport. One reviewer, however, would not rely on it for crowded public transit. Buyers who need more protection for frequent travel may want to budget for a hard case, which is not included.

Verdict

At $475, the PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin IN brings together a mahogany body, a comfortable-feeling 24-fret neck, two 85/15 S humbuckers, coil splitting, and a PRS tremolo. The supplied feedback highlights its attractive finish, good fretwork, versatile pickup combinations, and strong sustain. The main reservation is the reported loose feel of the push-pull tone knob, along with one player's preference for a less bright sound. For a developing player seeking a flexible second guitar, or a working guitarist looking for an affordable instrument with a striking finish, its specification and owner reports make it a compelling option.