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Description

Unleash your inner rockstar with the PRS Custom 24 Hybrid Theory Soldier. This solid body electric guitar is a limited edition masterpiece that pays homage to Linkin Park's groundbreaking album, "Hybrid Theory." Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Custom 24 Hybrid Theory Soldier combines PRS's renowned craftsmanship with a dash of rock history.

The Custom 24's iconic 24-fret design offers unparalleled playability across the entire fingerboard, making it an ideal choice for both intricate solos and powerful riffs. Its mahogany body and maple top provide a rich, resonant sound with exceptional sustain. The guitar's Pattern Thin neck ensures comfort and speed, allowing you to glide effortlessly between notes.

Equipped with PRS's signature 85/15 pickups, this guitar delivers a versatile tonal palette. From warm, mellow cleans to searing leads, the Custom 24 can handle any genre you throw its way. The PRS patented tremolo system adds another layer of expressiveness to your playing, while the Phase III locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or an ambitious beginner, the PRS Custom 24 Hybrid Theory Soldier is a must-have instrument for anyone looking to capture the essence of rock music.

Key Features:

  • Limited edition design inspired by Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory"
  • Mahogany body with a maple top
  • 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays
  • Pattern Thin neck profile for enhanced playability
  • PRS 85/15 pickups for versatile tones
  • PRS patented tremolo system
  • Phase III locking tuners for stable tuning

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Comparisons

  • The 25th anniversary SE Custom 24 from 2010 resembles Brad's guitar with a quilt top and the traditional control layout.

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  • DiMarzio Tone Zone pickups were a default choice for bridge positions due to their effective performance in stock guitar swaps.

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Features and functionality

  • The limited edition PRS SE Custom 24 in ruby flame features a red headstock, neck, and back, contributing to its unique appearance.

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  • The PRS HFS Treble bridge pickup is noted for its ceramic magnet, high-gain sound, resembling a Gibson 500T.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Switching to cream-colored pickup rings on the PRS SE Custom 24 in ruby flame can enhance its resemblance to the Hybrid Theory soldier guitar.

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  • The Figure.09 Custom 24 had a D Sonic due to a hardware swap from gold to standard finish, affecting its pickups as well.

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Build quality

  • The flame maple pattern on the ruby flame model is not always visible head-on but becomes apparent from various angles, making each guitar unique.

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User experience

  • Owners report difficulty finding original HFS pickups at reasonable prices, especially the Treble model.

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Use cases and applications

  • The main studio guitars for Meteora were a red soldier PRS and an orange Ibanez RG, highlighting their importance in achieving the album's tone.

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See how Brad Delson uses PRS Custom 24 Hybrid Theory Soldier

Brad Delson

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Linkin Park

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Current Status: Active touring use (A Rig - Db Ab Db Gb Bb main guitar) Notes: Brad acquired this now-iconic guitar in late 2001, but it didn't make its stage debut until Projekt Revolution in 2002. Brad used both this guitar and his sunburst Custom 24 as his primary guitar at different points during that tour, but this guitar became his main guitar in 2003, and has remained in that role ever since. In addition to the soldier artwork, a particularly interesting feature of this guitar is the "gas mask" logo on the headstock - It takes the place of what would usually be the "Paul Reed Smith" signature/logo, making this one of a VERY small number of guitars PRS has ever built without their logo on it (possibly the only one, in fact)! Brad acquired a 22-fret version of this guitar in 2008, and a second 24-fret version was added the following year (both of these guitars are mentioned further below). The original version of this guitar had its bridge replaced in 2010, as the intonation screws were stripped and the guitar kept going out of tune. This guitar was also used in the music videos for "Somewhere I Belong," "Faint," and "From the Inside." Brad also used it during the filming of "Breaking the Habit," but when they turned the live performance footage into animation, they made his guitar blue instead for some reason!

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