PRS Guitars has released part of its 2024 SE series lineup, introducing new color options and three new models. Expanding the popular SE Series, the new models include an upgraded Custom 24, the SE Series debut of the CE model, and a redux of the Swamp Ash Special.
Stevensville, Maryland, October 10th, 2023
Jack Higginbotham, COO of PRS Guitars, commented:
“We have so much inspiration and energy behind product development for the SE Series because it is a range of instruments that we know is supporting everyone from beginning players to professional musicians. We draw from our Maryland innovations, our history, and our own curiosities as players and builders. I think these new models will continue the SE Series promise to deliver quality tools for musicians.”
The new PRS models include a revamped Custom 24, the SE CE 24, and a redux of the Swamp Ash Special.
SE CE 24 & SE Swamp Ash Special
The SE CE 24 brings the CE model into the SE Series for the first time, offering the familiar blend of a maple top, mahogany back, and rosewood fretboard. It features a 25” scale length bolt-on maple neck, PRS 85/15 “S” humbuckers, and the patented PRS tremolo bridge.
The 2024 PRS SE CE 24 is available in Black Cherry, Blood Orange, Turquoise, and Vintage Sunburst.
The PRS SE Swamp Ash Special is a versatile addition to the SE Series, featuring a swamp ash body, a 22-fret maple neck with a maple fretboard, and neck/bridge 85/15 “S” humbuckers along with a PRS-Designed AS-01 Single Coil “S” pickup. This model offers a variety of tones with a push/pull tone control and a 3-way pickup switch.
It's available in Charcoal, Iri Blue, and Vintage Sunburst finishes.
Both the SE CE 24 and SE Swamp Ash Special feature a new ergonomic heel design for comfortable access to higher frets.
SE Custom 24 Quilt
The SE Custom 24 Quilt features a quilted maple veneer, stained quilted maple headstock veneer, and an ebony fretboard with abalone bird inlays. Available colors include Black Gold Burst, Turquoise, and Violet.
New Colors
New color options for 2024 include Turquoise for several models and Blood Orange for the Custom 24-08. Charcoal is offered for the SE McCarty 594, SE McCarty 594 Singlecut, and SE Paul’s Guitar.
For detailed information and videos, visit www.prsguitars.com, and follow @prsguitars on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X for updates.
About PRS Guitars
PRS Guitars, headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland, has been a leading manufacturer of musical instruments since 1985.
The PRS SE Series complements the Maryland-made PRS line, offering a range of electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, as well as boutique-style guitar amplifiers and effects pedals.
Artists including Carlos Santana, Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy, John Mayer, Jimmy Herring, Zach Myers, Mark Holcomb, Tim Pierce, Orianthi, David Grissom, Mark Lettieri, and Rhonda Smith are among those who play PRS instruments and amplifiers.
Learn more about PRS Guitars at www.prsguitars.com.
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