Born from Paul Reed Smith's vision at the 1985 Winter NAMM show, the Custom 24 stands as the guitar that launched PRS Guitars into the spotlight. This flagship instrument has maintained its position as a top seller for decades, earning its place in the hands of internationally touring artists, working musicians, and passionate players across the globe.
The Custom 24 showcases PRS's signature craftsmanship through its patented Gen III tremolo system and specially designed 85/15 pickups. Paul Reed Smith personally developed these pickups to provide exceptional clarity with extended high and low frequency response, paired with intuitive volume and tone controls alongside a versatile 5–way blade switch.
As the original PRS model, the Custom 24 established the foundation for what would become the distinctive PRS sound and feel. Its enduring popularity stems from offering serious players a unique tonal character that has helped define the brand's reputation for quality and playability in the guitar world.
- Top Wood: Carved Figured Maple
- Back Wood: Mahogany
- Number of Frets: 24
- Scale Length: 25"
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Pattern Thin
- Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
- Fretboard Inlay: Birds
- Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
- Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
- Hardware Type: Nickel
- Strings: 10s
- Treble Pickup: 85/15
- Bass Pickup: 85/15
- Controls: Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Switch



