Affordable PRS Electric Guitar: The New SE CE 24 Standard Satin
PRS has expanded its SE range of budget-friendly electric guitars with a fresh design that enhances the accessibility of the Maryland brand. The PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin is priced at just $499, making it the most economical guitar in the entire PRS lineup.
Affordable Excellence
With a PRS guitar priced below $500, it is sure to catch the attention of the average player. While this price point positions the guitar within reach of many aspiring and novice electric guitarists, PRS emphasizes that the affordability does not equate to compromising quality. The SE CE 24 Standard Satin is considered a true PRS model, crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail found in other SE offerings, catering to both beginners and intermediate players.
Jack Higginbotham, PRS COO, asserts, “It is difficult to summarize the SE CE 24 Standard Satin. The price may suggest it is primarily a beginner guitar – which it is. However, it does not imply any deficiencies.” Higginbotham continues, “This guitar embodies all the intricacies characteristic of the SE Series: the neck, pickups, playability, and overall vibe are unmistakably PRS. Furthermore, the new satin finish provides a lively yet durable instrument that can withstand daily use. This makes it an essential guitar for players.”
Affordability in a Changing Guitar Market
Amidst rising guitar prices and financial challenges, the introduction of an affordable, stylish model from a renowned guitar brand like PRS is a beacon of hope. While $25k guitars and cryptocurrency-inspired acoustics become increasingly common, the SE CE 24’s arrival serves as a reminder that major brands continue to consider affordability.
Impressive Features at an Affordable Price
For $499, the PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin offers an all-mahogany body, a bolt-on maple neck, a genuine rosewood fretboard, and PRS 85/15 S pickups. The humbuckers are equipped with a push/pull tone control and a standard three-way selector toggle switch for enhanced tonal versatility. Additionally, the guitar features a 25” scale length, classic PRS shallow violin body curve, a six-saddle tremolo bridge, and a 10” fingerboard radius. Available in Charcoal, Turquoise, and Vintage Cherry, the SE CE 24 Standard Satin is designed to cater to a wide range of players.
In a statement, the brand emphasizes that the SE CE 24 Standard Satin is crafted to meet the needs of first-time players, budget-conscious musicians, and professionals alike. This new addition stands as the most affordable option in the PRS catalog, embodying excellence at an accessible price point.