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ComparePRS CE 24 vs Custom 24

The CE 24 and Custom 24 differ on 13 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Neck (3). Where they part ways: Neck Wood, Neck Construction, Headstock Logo, Neck/Body Assembly Type, Neck Finish Type and 8 more.

13 of 37 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
CE 24Bolt-On

CE 24

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Custom 24Core

Custom 24

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Body

No differences
Body Construction
CE 24: Solidbody
Custom 24: Solidbody
Top Wood
CE 24: Maple
Custom 24: Maple
Back Wood
CE 24: Mahogany
Custom 24: Mahogany
Top Carve
CE 24: Violin
Custom 24: Violin

Neck

3 differences
Number of Frets
CE 24: 24
Custom 24: 24
Scale Length
CE 24: 25"
Custom 24: 25"
Neck Wood (differs)
CE 24: Maple
Custom 24: Mahogany
Neck Construction (differs)
CE 24: Scarfed
Custom 24: One-Piece
Neck Shape
CE 24: Pattern Thin
Custom 24: Pattern Thin
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
CE 24: 53/64"
Custom 24: 53/64"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
CE 24: 57/64"
Custom 24: 57/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
CE 24: 1 11/16"
Custom 24: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
CE 24: 2 1/4"
Custom 24: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
CE 24: Rosewood
Custom 24: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
CE 24: 10"
Custom 24: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
CE 24: Birds
Custom 24: Birds
Fret Wire
CE 24: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Custom 24: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
CE 24: .104"
Custom 24: .104"
Height of Fret Crown
CE 24: .047"
Custom 24: .047"
Truss Rod
CE 24: PRS Double-Acting
Custom 24: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo (differs)
CE 24: Signature, Decal
Custom 24: Signature, Inlaid

Construction & Finish

2 differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type (differs)
CE 24: Bolt-On
Custom 24: Set
Finish Type
CE 24: High-Gloss Nitro
Custom 24: High-Gloss Nitro
Neck Finish Type (differs)
CE 24: Satin Nitro
Custom 24: Not listed

Hardware

2 differences
Bridge (differs)
CE 24: PRS Patented Tremolo
Custom 24: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners
CE 24: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Custom 24: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Nut
CE 24: PRS
Custom 24: PRS
Hardware Type
CE 24: Nickel
Custom 24: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
CE 24: "CE"
Custom 24: "Custom"

Electronics

3 differences
Treble Pickup (differs)
CE 24: 85/15
Custom 24: DMO
Bass Pickup (differs)
CE 24: 85/15
Custom 24: DMO
Controls (differs)
CE 24: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Custom 24: Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

Strings, Tuning & Case

2 differences
Strings
CE 24: PRS Signature 10-46
Custom 24: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
CE 24: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Custom 24: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case (differs)
CE 24: Premium Gig Bag
Custom 24: Hardshell Case
Options (differs)
CE 24: Not listed
Custom 24: 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
CE 24: Black Top (Natural Back), Black Amber, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Faded Gray Black, Fire Red Burst, Carroll Blue, Faded Abalone, Faded Gray Black Purple Burst, Vintage Natural
Custom 24: Antique White Top (Natural Back), Black Top (Natural Back), Black Rainbow Holoflake (Natural Back), Aurora Borealis, Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Charcoal Burst, Cobalt Smokeburst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, River Blue Pearl, Fire Smokeburst, Faded Whale Blue, Purple Mist, Gray Black, Black Gold