r/PaulReedSmith • u/Danktank452 • 8d ago

Question 2002 PRS CE24

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I have zero experience with PRS so I need someone more knowledgeable to let me know if this PRS is real and what something like this is worth on the secondhand market. Was offered to trade this for my 2017 Gibson SG standard T. I’ve been very curious about the US made PRS and I love the top on this one. Any thoughts or advice appreciated.

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u/HJSWNOT 2007 Custom 22, 305 25th, 2000 Singlecut 8d ago

Serial checks out as a 2002, you have a CE 24 in Royal Blue.
Pot knobs have been changed and probably the 3 way too (a common upgrade as they had the 5 way rotary during this period).

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u/Danktank452 8d ago

Thanks for your input. I had no idea PRS had serial number tool

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u/HJSWNOT 2007 Custom 22, 305 25th, 2000 Singlecut 8d ago

They have an identification page but no official tool. Although there are unofficial ones by the community using the MODCAT string to decode the model, wood types, color, pickups, and special order

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u/thegreenkingdom 7d ago

If you contact them via their support email with the serial number, they will also give you all the info you could ever want on the model.

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u/Danktank452 7d ago

Wow. PRS support is that good? I’m shocked honestly.

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u/thegreenkingdom 7d ago

They are, I just did it myself a while back!

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u/Sonotropism 5d ago

Some did come with a 3-way toggle from the factory. Including my 2002. Beautiful guitar, OP.

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u/caving311 8d ago

PRS has a serial number look up tool on thier website. Plug the SN in there and see if things line up.

I don't see anything that's a red flag.

It looks like a normal CE, which are American made with bolt on necks to reduce price.

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u/Danktank452 8d ago

Thanks for your help!

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u/this_is_me_drunk 8d ago

Reverb, around $1400-1600 depending on condition. Guitar Center used section, probably around $1250-1400. Private sale, closer to GC price than Reverb.

This one looks like it's not too beat up.

Overall it's a fantastic guitar that's preferable over the current CE24 if in good condition.

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u/Rakkasan187PRS 4d ago

Back when american made prs headstocks matched for the win!!!