PRS CE22/24's

[Benjy_26]

Hi everyone.

I've been looking at the PRS CE Mapletop models and was wondering what are the pro's and cons to these models. I'm aware of the bolt on neck construction, but seeing as I already have a Paul and a Hamer Studio, I don't mind that much. I'm looking for a guitar that can split the difference between a strat and a Paul, but I'm not fond of the superstrat cosmetics and the Floyd Rose systems (I want a CE with a trem).

Thanks a lot for your help, ladies and gents.

BTW, I saw a CE24 in great condition for $1200 with a case. Is this a good buy?

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

Bear in mind that the 23rd and 24th frets are sitting right where the polepieces of the neck pickup would be on your Les Paul. So the neck pickup on a PRS CE-24 is moved about an inch closer to the bridge. Personally, I couldn't adjust to that change in tone. So I sold my CE-24. But it was lovely guitar in all other respects.

Lew

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

Something to keep in mind, then. Thanks Lew!

 

[Kelsey]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

I've only played a couple of PRS McCarty models, so I can't help you much, but they sure were nice guitars. However, I can second Lew's comments about the impact of the neck pup placement on a 24 fret model. In addition, I found that I was always hitting the neck pickup cover with the pick on my old 24 fret Guild S-300 -- I need more picking room than the reduced acreage afforded by most 24 fret models (yes, I lower the middle pup of my strats to get it outta the way, too).

 

[Marty Horne]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

Having had both 22 and 24 fret PRS guitars, I never had a problem with either. The main thing to consider is the neck shape. 22 frets mean wide-thin or wide-fat neck shapes. 24 is wide-thin or regular shape. This to me is more important than 2 more or less frets. 22 frets also have Dragon 2 pickups which to me are warmer and fatter sounding than the Vintage Bass/HFS pickups on the 24. Again this is personal taste and pickups are easily changed.

 

[Blueline]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

i know you're looking at the prs CE's right now and they're killer guitars
one thing also to consider is that a maple neck is bright, but a bolt on maple neck is even brighter than a set neck on
not sure if you'd even consider this, but my custom guitars have a body design in the same flavor or a prs and i can do any would combo you need to get the right sound
feel free to PM if you'd be even slightly interested
but, if the prs ce is what you want, i'd get the 22, it will make for a slightly sweeter tone because of hte nekc pikup placement

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

I'm kind of counting on the extra snap that the bolt on maple neck would give me. I don't need too much beef in this thing, seeing as I have a Lester and Hamer Studio for that.

I was looking at the CE's because I refuse to buy a new PRS and everything else used is unappealing to me ( I want a good, stable trem system, but not a Floyd).

Blueline, do you think I can get a good compromise in sound between a Gibson and a Fender (maybe a bit more Fender than Gibby) using a set maple neck?

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

Check your PM's, blueline. :burnout:

 

[GuitarGuy503]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

If I had the money I'd definately hook myself up with a PRS... :32:

 

[Blueline]

Re: PRS CE22/24's

i use a 25" scale, which makes a difference, and given the right wood combo, even a set neck maple will get you in the strat territory

check your pm my friend