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Will it need a set-up when it arrives?

No. Our workshop completes a full set-up before dispatch — truss rod, action, intonation and fresh strings — and includes the measurements in the box. UK humidity changes may call for a small seasonal tweak later on.

What happens if I don't get on with it?

You have 30 days from delivery to return it for a full refund. We email you a free UK return label, and refunds are processed to your original payment method within 5 working days of the item arriving back with us.

What warranty cover is included?

Two years parts and labour against manufacturing defects, on top of your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Consumables such as strings, reeds, heads and batteries are covered for 90 days.

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Paul Reed Smith

Type

Electric Guitar

Paul Reed Smith

PRS CE 24 Electric Guitar

Name: PRS CE 24 Electric Guitar
Brand: Paul Reed Smith
SKU: NGM-FAF7EF32
Price: 996.92 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: NGM-FAF7EF32Brand: Paul Reed Smith

£996.92Inc. VAT

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The Return of the CE The new and improved PRS CE 24 brings you the snappy attack, woody tones, and American twang of a bolt-on maple neck at an appealing PRS price point. The CE 24's TCI-tuned 85/15 pickup set and updated switching system let you blaze through versatile tonal options onstage, which…

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What we do before it ships

Nut slots checked for smooth, rattle-free tuning
Fresh strings fitted and stretched so it holds tune out of the box
Photographed on the bench so you see the exact instrument leaving us
Full workshop set-up: truss rod, action and intonation dialled in before dispatch
Electronics bench-tested through a reference amp

Gigging playersHome recordingPractice & lessonsStudio sessions

Free insured UK delivery
30-day free returns
2-year Northgate warranty
Workshop set-up included

Secure encrypted checkout. VAT invoice supplied with every UK order.

01 — Full details

The Return of the CE

The new and improved PRS CE 24 brings you the snappy attack, woody tones, and American twang of a bolt-on maple neck at an appealing PRS price point. The CE 24's TCI-tuned 85/15 pickup set and updated switching system let you blaze through versatile tonal options onstage, which range from hard-rock humbucker overdrive to sensuous single-coil leads. The CE 24's fast maple neck glides through the hand for seamless transitions between upper and lower frets, and its rosewood fingerboard provides the kind of balanced articulation veteran players are sure to love.

Versatile 85/15 pickups for six humbucker/single-coil sounds

Modern-voiced with vintage characteristics, the CE 24's coil tapped humbuckers sound great for rock and pop, indie, metal, or punk. A push-pull pot lets you transition from scorching metal leads to sweet California twang on the fly. Paul Reed Smith retooled his original pickups to bring the sweet harmonics and chunky warmth of this classic design — but with modern output and articulation for today’s players and gear. Each set of pickups has been ear-tuned to perfection by Paul and his team, a process known as Tuned Capacitance and Inductance (TCI). The end result is a very musical pickup that’s true to its lineage, but updated for the modern player.

Bolt-on maple neck captures the excitement of the original

Fans of the original CE series from the 1980s to the 2000s will feel right at home playing the updated PRS CE 24's bolt-on maple neck. The CE 24 plays a lot like a Custom 24 but has a woodier attack and sharper bite you can really dig into. Whether you play blues leads or rock 'n' roll rhythms, the PRS CE 24 has the tonal diversity you're after.

Irresistible looks and playability

A balanced mahogany body, designer maple top, and velvety rosewood fingerboard give the CE 24 a warm and balanced sound with a look you won't want to keep your hands off. Irvine Art & Music guitarists are big on the CE 24's thinner body and more comfortable top carve, which feel great against the wrist and forearm for strumming.

Revamped finish for classic feel

Never one to stand pat, PRS has retooled the finish process for their latest models. Taking cues from Private Stock finishes that entail high-gloss nitro over a cellulose CAB basecoat, the result is a finish that's thin, durable, and crystal clear — the perfect formula for vintage feel and superior resonance.

PRS CE 24 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

An update to the classic PRS CE 24
Bolt-on Pattern Thin maple neck — woody attack, quick response
Matching maple headstock veneer gives this PRS a distinct look
Lightweight mahogany body provides warm, balanced sustain
Stunning figured maple top adds killer looks and clarity
Articulate East Indian rosewood fingerboard suits shredders to chordists
Signature bird inlays for classic PRS looks
TCI-tuned 85/15 pickups deliver 6 versatile humbucker/single-coil sounds
High-gloss nitro over a cellulose CAB basecoat fora finish that's thin, durable, and feels great
Push-pull coil tapping
PRS vibrato bridge adds texture to chords and leads
Locking tuners keep you stage and studio ready
Nickel hardware resists fingerprints
Proprietary PRS pot taper delivers smooth volume swells
25" scale length

Tech Specs

GENERAL
Number of Strings6
Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
BODY
Body TypeSolidbody
Body ShapeCE 24
Body MaterialMahogany
Top MaterialFigured Maple
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Faded Gray Black / Black
NECK
Neck MaterialMaple
Neck ShapePattern Thin
Neck JointBolt-on
Radius10"
Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
Fingerboard InlayPRS Birds
Number of Frets24
Scale Length25"
Nut Width1.6875"
Nut MaterialSynthetic/Bronze powder blend
HARDWARE
Bridge/TailpiecePRS Molded Tremolo
TunersPRS Low Mass Locking
ELECTRONICS
Neck PickupPRS TCI-tuned 85/15 Humbucker
Bridge PickupPRS TCI-tuned 85/15 Humbucker
Controls1 x master volume, 1 x master tone (push/pull coil-split)
Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
MISCELLANEOUS
StringsPRS, .010-.046
Case/Gig BagGig Bag

02 — From order to doorstep

Order placed

Confirmation email with your reference lands within a minute.

Workshop check

Bench inspection and set-up, usually the same working day.

Packed & dispatched

Double-boxed and handed to the courier with tracking.

Delivered

Free insured delivery, 1–3 working days across mainland UK.

03 — Buying with confidence

Bought from a UK company

Northgate Music Co. is a UK-registered retailer. Every order is invoiced with VAT and covered by UK consumer law.

30-day returns

Change your mind within 30 days of delivery and we arrange a free return collection, then refund to your original payment method.

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04 — Questions about this product

Yes — we hold 9 in UK stock. Orders placed before 14:00 on a working day are picked the same day and dispatched with free insured tracked delivery, arriving in 1–3 working days.

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