Tone Battle: PRS Custom 24 vs PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin - $4,500 vs $499
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- Опубліковано 13 кві 2024
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Welcome to the ultimate Tone Battle! In this video, we're pitting the prestigious PRS Custom 24 against its more affordable counterpart, the PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin. With a staggering price difference, does the Custom 24's premium tag really translate to superior tone?
First, we meticulously explore both guitars' sonic range, from pristine clean tones to just the right amount of breakup across all pickup selections. Then, we dive deep into the heart of crunch territory, unleashing searing tones from their bridge pickups.
But the battle doesn't end there! We put both guitars through their paces over a groovy backing track, allowing their unique characteristics to shine.
Ultimately, the decision is in your hands! Drop your thoughts in the comment section below and let us know which guitar you think comes out on top in this epic Tone Battle. Is it worth splurging on the Custom 24, or does the SE CE 24 hold its ground admirably for a fraction of the price? Let the debate begin! 🎸🎶
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I just bought the 24 SE CEAwesomeness and a great price! Fine for playing gigs I bought the vintage cherry. Nice frets as well. Cheers Mate btw mine weighs at 6.2 lbs. I can stand with it hanging on my shoulder all night. 👍
To me, the Custom had a little bit more lows and highs and a little better defined midrange, but the SE CE 24's pickups really sounded great. I don't think you can go wrong with either. I will say I have a Core instrument and they are really beautifully made.
Thorough demo of these two awesome PRS price tiers! The model year of the Custom 24 depends on which pups are in it. Assuming it's recent they'll be 85/15, while older had Vintage Bass/HFS. The 85/15'S' in the SE CE are great pickups, I have a set in my SE Swamp Ash and enjoy them. But they're pretty bright as all SE pups tend to be IME. The 85/15 core pups have deeper timbre and more clarity, they're just miles more pleasing to my ears. For sure Core PRS are worth the price, I've had friends with them and played them, I've just never been able to justify it personally.
Well, I will take the PRS SE CE24, hears why, built like a Hi end Paul Reed Smith, great tones from the pickups, 85/15 S not no secondary pickups, nice finishes, balanced, but won't bust your bank account opened. I rather take the PRS SE CE 24 anyday
Dropping Customs PU in the SE would somewhat even out the playing field, tone wise.They'll never be comparable instruments, The custom should hold it's value,Nicer appointments,better build but, a 89% cost spread is a world of difference if you aren't a gigging Pro.I have an SE and will mod-up some specs and be quite happy with what I have! Good vid, Thanks
Just hit subscribe! Great video and playing. I feel the SE wins. Both sound great but for the price and quality the SE is hard to beat. I have one in the same color and I really like it. I’m going to put some locking tuners on it, jus because of string change ease and I have a set of Duncan’s I’m going to install, JB and Jazz just to make it my own.
Thanks for the demo! I suspect the Indonesian one could sound better than the Custom with the right pickups. The stock ones seem to be ok but a bit mid-heavy.
both sound killer :) what is your signal chain, you using that tasty LION in there? PRS's have the best necks, so precise, easy to turn truss rod. Would be funny if you opened them up and they had identical pups in them :))))
A PRS I can afford! ❤️🤙
The custom 24 might if you use your imagination, have a slightly more refined sound. I wouldn't know why. I believe they both have the same pick-ups, same wood...
You could buy 9 Se Ce24’s for the price of the Core. My goodness for $500 it’s almost a too good to be true deal. I think I’d put locking tuners on it and call it a day
I love PRS and I understand why the Cores cost what they do. It's the labor, material, and the market price. And PRS has to sustain itself as a company. But this is why they make the more affordable but not cheap S2 line and the entry level SE line. I love them all, but I've only owned an SE and I loved it. I'll be getting another, perhaps the SE CE 24 in this vid. I've always wanted a PRS Bolt On since trying one in the late 80s. I first tried a PRS in 1987, a Custom 24, and was blown away. But it wasn't the price that kept me from buying it. Just other things I needed at the time like a new Marshall stack and other gear.
Both great but the Core pickups are just much fuller and richer.
Just listen with out watching so my brain was not telling me more expensive is better and found it was the SE CE 24 for me much brighter and cutting amazing harmonics love the more expensive one though just to own and drool over but two amazing guitars how can you go wrong
Custom 24.. not doubt!
The custom…but you could me ale any guitar sound great! For $500 the Indonesian model seems like a deal!
Any difference will be cut out in a mix, no? :)
If you are playing good music, the audience will not care. Instruments are made for the player, not the music or the audience.