PRS
PRS SE Custom 24 Standard Satin
C
Ranked #8 in Electric Guitars
420 LP on the
category ladder
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MusicRadar's absolute best entry-tier electric, a decisive win in its class that earns it a top-five board slot - the strongest value verdict any outlet in the evidence set hands out.
Consolidated from 8 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 8 positive sources
Pros & cons
- ✓ Named the absolute best electric guitar in its entry-tier class by MusicRadar
- ✓ Exceptional value in its class
- ✓ Satin finish
- ✓ Same quality as standard
- ✓ Lower cost
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 5 articles, 1 video review and 2 community sources
8 positive sources
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The Backstage Manual The Backstage Manual · 69 subscribers · Sept 2026 
MusicRadar Article · Oct 2025 
GuitarPlayer Article · Jun 2024 
Guitar World Article · Oct 2022 
What To Know & Where To Buy Article 
FindMyGuitar Pickup Models More · reviewer
Guitarists are consistently impressed by the value of this model, noting that it brings professional-grade features to a budget-friendly price of $499. It is often cited as one of the best deals currently available for both beginners and experienced players looking for a reliable workhorse.View post T
The Backstage Manual The Backstage Manual · 69 subscribers · Sept 2026 Most metalheads probably go for the charcoal finish straight away, but I think you can see here that even such an unconventional finish like this one looks really nice even for metal stuff, and definitely helps you to stand out a bit more in the vast sea of all black metal guitars out there.Watch M
MusicRadar Article · Oct 2025 It is the same all-mahogany SE CE 24 Standard Satin as you know and love, the 85/15 “S” humbuckers with that push/pull tone control for on-demand single-coil snap – only this time it comes with a stoptail.Read G
GuitarPlayer Article · Jun 2024 The SE CE 24 can be a guitar for life and is a solid investment if you’re committed to playing guitar.Read G
Guitar World Article · Oct 2022 This is a seriously good, well-made guitar that has excellent build quality and sounds fantastic.Read P r/PaulReedSmith u/Informal_Bend334 · owner
I think it’s one of those guitars that are great out of the box.Read thread W
What To Know & Where To Buy Article Versatile sound covers genres from blues to metal effortlesslyRead F
FindMyGuitar Pickup Models More · reviewer Winner: PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin.Read
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #8 of 19 on our electric guitars tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 8 independent outlets.
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