Description

The PRS Ltd Edition CE 24 Special in McCarty Sunburst is a versatile electric guitar that combines the signature bolt-on neck snap of the CE series with an expanded tonal palette. Limited to just 1,500 units worldwide for 2025, this model is designed for players who seek a balance of modern flexibility and classic PRS craftsmanship. With 24 frets and a 25″ scale length, it comfortably navigates a wide range of musical styles, from crisp cleans to rich, saturated overdrive.

What sets the CE 24 Special apart is its innovative hum/single/hum pickup configuration. Equipped with PRS 85/15 pickups in the treble and bass positions and a unique NS-01 single coil in the middle, this guitar offers an impressive variety of tones via a 5-way blade switch. The bolt-on maple neck with a Pattern Thin profile and satin finish ensures fast, comfortable playability, while the combination of a mahogany body with a maple top delivers a resonant and balanced sound.

Built to withstand the rigours of the stage, the CE 24 Special features PRS’s patented tremolo bridge and Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons, ensuring excellent tuning stability and expressive vibrato capabilities. The guitar also comes with a premium gig bag, making it road-ready from the moment it’s unboxed. Whether you are a gigging musician or a studio player, the CE 24 Special offers an inspiring blend of performance, tone, and reliability.

Expanded Pickup Configuration

The addition of the NS-01 single coil in the middle position alongside the PRS 85/15 humbuckers provides an extensive tonal range. The 5-way blade switch allows seamless transitions between thick humbucker warmth, bright single coil clarity, and everything in between, making this guitar highly adaptable to various genres and playing styles.

Bolt-On Maple Neck

The bolt-on construction enhances attack and resonance, delivering a snappy response that is perfect for articulate playing. The Pattern Thin neck shape combined with a smooth satin nitro finish offers comfort and speed, encouraging long playing sessions without fatigue.

PRS Patented Tremolo and Locking Tuners

The patented tremolo bridge provides precise pitch modulation while maintaining tuning stability, complemented by Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons that ensure your guitar stays in tune even during aggressive performance. These hardware components also contribute to improved tonal transfer and sustain.

Premium Build and Accessories

With a solid mahogany body topped with maple and finished in classic McCarty Sunburst, this guitar is as visually striking as it is sonically impressive. The included premium gig bag makes transport effortless, protecting your investment wherever you take it.

Key Features

• Expanded Pickup Versatility – Featuring PRS 85/15 humbuckers and a unique NS-01 single coil, this guitar delivers a wide spectrum of tones suitable for any musical style.
• Bolt-On Maple Neck – Provides a fast, comfortable playing experience with enhanced attack and resonance typical of bolt-on designs.
• PRS Patented Tremolo Bridge – Offers smooth vibrato effects and excellent tuning stability for expressive performances.
• Phase III Locking Tuners – Combines vintage aesthetics with modern locking technology for improved tuning reliability and tone transfer.

Specifications

Body

• Body Construction: Solidbody
• Top Wood: Maple
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Top Carve: Violin
• Finish Type: Nitro
• Colour: McCarty Sunburst

Neck

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Construction: Scarfed Bolt-On
• Neck Shape: Pattern Thin
• Neck Depth at 1/2 Fret: 53/64″
• Neck Depth at 12 1/2 Fret: 57/64″
• Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16″
• Neck Width at Body: 2 1/4″
• Finish: Satin Nitro
• Number of Frets: 24
• Scale Length: 25″
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 10″
• Fretboard Inlays: “Old School” Birds
• Headstock Logo: Signature Decal
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo (Molded)
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
• Hardware Type: Nickel
• Nut: PRS
• Truss Rod Cover: “Special”

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: PRS 85/15
• Middle Pickup: PRS NS-01 Single Coil
• Bass Pickup: PRS 85/15
• Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Coil Tap Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

Miscellaneous

• Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
• Case: Premium Gig Bag
• Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

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