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Average Price: $766
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Description
The PRS SE Custom 24 is where affordability meets legendary craftsmanship, offering a stunning combination of style, versatility, and playability. This electric guitar is a modern classic that bridges the gap between aspiring musicians and seasoned performers. With its 85/15 "S" pickups, you'll enjoy an articulate, balanced output that adapts seamlessly to any genre, from jazz to metal. The iconic bird inlays on the rosewood fretboard and the elegant maple top finish make this guitar not only a sonic powerhouse but also a visual delight.
Crafted with a mahogany body and a beveled maple top, the SE Custom 24 provides a rich resonance and a bright attack, while its PRS-patented tremolo bridge ensures tuning stability and smooth playability. The wide thin neck profile offers comfort and speed, making intricate lead lines and complex chords a breeze. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, this guitar is a reliable companion that doesn't compromise on quality or style.
The SE Custom 24 is more than just an instrument; it's a statement of creativity and passion, designed to empower musicians at every level. Its versatile tone controls, including a 3-way blade switch and push-pull tone knob, allow you to explore a wide range of sounds effortlessly, making it an essential tool in any guitarist's arsenal.
Key Features:
- Mahogany body with a beveled maple top
- Wide thin maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and bird inlays
- 85/15 "S" humbuckers for versatile tones
- PRS-patented tremolo bridge for tuning stability
- 24 frets and a 25” scale length
- Push/pull coil-splitting for expanded tonal options
Product specs
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | SE Custom 24 |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Top Material | Flamed Maple |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Wide Thin |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 10" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | PRS Birds |
| Number of Frets | 24 |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" |
| Nut Material | PPS Plastic |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | PRS Molded Tremolo |
| Tuners | PRS Designed |
| Neck Pickup | PRS 85/15 "S" Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | PRS 85/15 "S" Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone (push/pull coil-split) |
| Switching | 3-way blade pickup switch |
| Strings | PRS Classic, .009-.042 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Gig Bag |
FAQs
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What type of music is the PRS SE Custom 24 best suited for?
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The PRS SE Custom 24 is versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of genres including rock, blues, and jazz, thanks to its 85/15 "S" humbuckers which provide both clarity and punch.
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How does the neck profile of the PRS SE Custom 24 affect playability?
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The PRS SE Custom 24 features a "Wide Thin" neck profile, offering a fast and comfortable playing experience ideal for lead guitarists who favor speed and dexterity.
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Can the PRS SE Custom 24 handle both rhythm and lead playing?
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Yes, the PRS SE Custom 24 is equipped with a set of PRS 85/15 "S" humbuckers and a coil-split function, providing a versatile tonal palette suitable for both rhythm and lead playing.
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What is the purpose of the coil-split feature on the PRS SE Custom 24?
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The coil-split feature allows players to switch between humbucker and single-coil tones, offering greater versatility and enabling a wider range of sounds from a single guitar.
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Is the PRS SE Custom 24 suitable for beginners?
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While the PRS SE Custom 24 is designed with professional features, its comfortable playability and versatile sound make it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced players.
Videos
Guitar Interactive Magazine
PRS SE Custom 24 Guitar Review with Michael Casswell - iGuitar Magazine
Reviews
PROS
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Excellent craftsmanship; does not feel like an inexpensive model
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Versatile sound fits multiple genres from blues to metal
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85/15S pickups provide great articulation and minimal volume drop on coil-splitting
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Tremolo bar is responsive; ideal for diverse playing styles
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Beautiful finish with amazing flamed maple top
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Consistently holds tune well for non-locking tuners
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Plays smoothly with a comfortable neck; feels like butter
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Provides excellent value for its price, comparable to higher-end models
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Comes with a PRS gig bag for convenient transport
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High-quality materials used throughout, ensuring durability
CONS
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Tone knob is difficult to pull for coil-splitting during live performances
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Vibrato bridge struggles to stay in tune with heavy usage
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Pickups may lack character for some users
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Volume pot placement can interfere with playing
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The guitar lacks a distinctive sound identity compared to Gibson or Fender
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Stock tuners, pickups, and input jack may require upgrades for optimal performance
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about PRS SE Custom 24.
Build quality
Setup and maintenance
Mods and upgrades
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Owners recommend Dunlop super pots and Seth Lover pickups for tonal improvement, while PRS factory locking tuners enhance stability.
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Some owners rotate the bridge pickup to position screw poles on the neck-facing bobbin, enhancing output and achieving a P90-like tone.
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Owners frequently recommend upgrading with a John Mann PRS bridge and Graph Tech nut to enhance the SE Custom 24's performance.
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Comparisons
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The PRS SE Custom 24 has been favorably compared to guitars like Gibson SGs and Telecasters, with some owners preferring its playability and sound.
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The SE Custom 24's maple top contributes to a brighter tone compared to the all-mahogany SE Standard 24.
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SE Standard 24's all-mahogany build offers a different tonal base, often compared to SG tones, distinct from the brighter Custom 24.
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User experience
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The nut is considered a design flaw, impacting tuning stability during whole step bends, though replacement is simple and affordable.
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One user preferred the SE Standard 24 over more expensive models like SE Paul's Guitar and SE Custom 24 Quilt top, citing better personal feel.
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Owners report no significant tuning stability issues with the SE Custom 24 when a proper setup, including bridge height adjustment, is performed.
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Features and functionality
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 17 Reviews and 90 Ratings
2038
Great guitar - better than many that are more expensive
This was the first electric I bought when I finally got serious about learning how to play. I did quite a bit of research - but even then you don't really know what you're looking for. Though I highly recommend it; trying out many guitars at this stage of your path, only helps so much. It felt right, and many people said good things about it, and from a features per dollar standpoint it ranked highest, so I took the plunge. Even though it is the least expensive guitar that I own it still is about the best value and it plays as well as many guitars that cost much more. It was intonated well from the shop, stays in tune, the pickups are good if not great - certainly haven't thought about changing them - and it plays incredibly well. I guess this could be because I am more used to it than my other guitars because I've had it longest. The other day when I plugged it in after not using it for a while, my partner, unsolicited, said "I like that guitar the best - it sounds the sweetest". You could make a much worse decision than to start with this PRS. It has grown with me over the years and I've never thought about replacing it.
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Gateway drug
Plays. Like. Butter.
Hard to explain how I picked this guitar out of the hundreds on display when I finally upgraded from cheap stuff. I've had it for some years now, and it's done its job for my band's local gigs and recordings. The finish and feel are unrivaled and the pickups are fine for my distorted tones. It was the start of expanding guitar collection.
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very happy overall
got one of these in japan and its beautiful, mine does need its frets done though so it doesnt play as well as it could be; only issue is that the tone pot is really hard to grip in order to coil split, so these will be changed probably
500
A fantastic quality instrument
As a lefty, finding quality instruments is slightly harder and usually at a premium.
This guitar is sublime to play and sounds great. The neck position is perhaps not as warm due to the 24fret neck, but in contrast to the lovely mid-rich, honky bridge position it still sounds plenty different in comparison.
The coil tapping adds even more possibilities!
5339
It’s a PRS
When you buy a mid priced PRS like my SE custom 24 Limeted Ed in satin black specifically you buy a reliable instrument with great quality sound and durability i found the keys a little to shit I like Gotoh non locking and only accept this if the guitar has no locking nut and added the lefendary sh 4 jb in the bridge and I’m thinking of getting a sh 2 for the neck pickup and I blocked the trem using a tremel no because I wanted a hard tail as my others were floyds
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Wow
I was looking for a specific guitar, but when i played this.... You can do anything from blues to metal. If you think that PRS is the "90s metal guitar company" or something like that (i did), just try one. After i gor it i realized that It was usted for southern metal and stoner rock, and that's cool. I love this guitar and It stays in tune very very nicely. Lovely flamed maple top.
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Great Value, Awesome Feel
Despite the lower price tag, this guitar feels better than some $1,000 guitars I've played. It holds tune fairly well for non-locking tuners, is beautiful and plays like a dream. Sounds quite good as well! I'd probably give it 4 and half stars if I could, but would rather round up for this instrument than down.
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PRS SE CUSTOM 24 One hell of a guitar
Right out of the box, this thing was amazing, bird inlays,maple neck, push pull knob, and a tremolo, for 1k this is definitively one of my favorites in the price range, the guitar is super versatile, slap some thick strings on here and you can "Djent" All you want
Artist usage
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Jimmy Page used the PRS SE Custom 24 during the 1998 Walking Into Clarksdale tour, as evidenced by an image available on Equipboard.
This guitar can be seen @ the 0:22 timestamp and at 2:30.
This one was hard to come by due to the very few videos Nathan is in using it, but this guitar was used during his 'Danger Will Robinson aka Northen' band days. This was his main guitar before he got his Fender Tele that he's known for using 90% of the time today, but he acquired that one soon before this band called it quits.
It took some time to distinguish whether or not this was a PRS SE CUSTOM 24 or 22 becaue of how the band had their stage setup with low red and orange lights and the camera not being completey focused in high quality on the guitar, but after watching the same three videos I could find of him using it, I came to the conclusion that it was a 24 due to switch and bridge differential from the 22. Hopefully I'm right.
At 20:33 of this "Rig Rundown" with Premier Guitar, Dave shows us his PRS Custom 24 sand says "Yeah, Custom 24. I've had this for a few years. They were nice enough to give it to me about 3 years ago. I just love PRS's neck, super fast. Plays great, low action for the tapping... I've started using the coil tap a ton. Which is how the sound for 'Steel And Blood' Is Created."
In this post Sophie unboxes the prs se custom 24 prs sent her. Her guitar is in a quilt violet finish.
According to Premier Guitar, he has 2 PRS guitars - his signature and this one, which is kept as a backup.
Patricio Sardelli uses a PRS SE Custom 24 Vintage Sunburst guitar. Although the model he uses has three knobs and might differ slightly, it is prominently featured in live performances, particularly by Guido. The guitar is also seen in the videos for "La Partida de la Gitana" and "All Night Long."
Rolando Mora previously owned a PRS SE Custom 24 in Tobacco Sunburst, as showcased in his YouTube video, "Te Muestro Todas Mis Guitarras."
John Dinopol is seen preparing for a live performance with a PRS SE Custom 24 Amber Quilt Top, as shown in a photo posted on Instagram by user udubjohn. The caption references the guitar alongside other gear hashtags, indicating its use for the event.
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