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PRS CUSTOM 24 CHARCOAL BURST W/CS

Description

The one who started it all
The Custom 24 is the quintessential PRS guitar. This iconic instrument was the first model Paul Reed Smith introduced to the public at the inaugural PRS Guitars Winter NAMM Show in 1985 and has been a top seller ever since. Played by internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring musicians, the Custom 24 features PRS's patented Gen III tremolo system and PRS 85/15 pickups with volume and tone controls and a 5-way blade switch. The 85/15 pickups were personally designed by Paul Reed Smith to deliver remarkable clarity and extended highs and lows.

The Custom 24 is the original PRS. Since its launch, it has offered a unique tonal option for serious players and defined PRS sound and playability.

For 2024, PRS Guitars is updating the tuners on several of its Core guitars. While aesthetically, their new Wing knobs are designed to echo the bird's wingspan design at the 12th fret, they were primarily designed for tonal reasons back in 1982. Because these knobs are lighter than their metal predecessors, they subtract less energy from the vibrating strings, allowing the guitar to sound longer and more musical.

PRS Patented Gen III Tremolo
Meticulous design delivering sonic fidelity, playing ergonomics and revolutionary tuning stability.

PRS Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons
Modern locking technology with vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.

PRS 85/15 pickups
Open-face pickups with remarkable clarity and extended highs and lows, perfect for more modern applications.

Features
BODY
Body Construction: Solidbody
Table wood: maple
Back wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Violin

NECK
Number of frets: 24
Ladder Length: 25"
Neck wood: Mahogany
Neck construction: one-piece
Reinforcing rod: Double-acting PRS
Neck Shape: Fine Pattern
Neck Depth at 1/2 Fret: 53/64"
Neck Depth at 12 1/2 Fret: 57/64"
Neck width at nut: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at Body: 2 1/4"
Fingerboard wood: Rosewood
Fingerboard radius: 10"
Key inlay: birds
Head Logo: Signature, inlaid

NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set

FINISHING
Finish Type: High Gloss Nitro

MATERIAL
Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners: PRS Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nuts: PRS
Adjustment rod cover: “Custom”

ELECTRONIC
Treble microphone: 85/15
Bass pickup: 85/15
Controls: Volume and tone control with 5-way blade pickup switch

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 strings): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Hard case