The Custom 24-08 offers playability, reliability and tone. Features maple top, mahogany back and neck, 24 frets, 25 inch scale length, and patented Gen III tremolo. Case included.
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The guitar that shook up the industry in 1985 just got a serious glow-up. The PRS Custom 24-08 takes the DNA of the legendary original — the very instrument that put Paul Reed Smith on the map — and packs in enough sonic versatility to make every other guitar on your wall break a sweat.
Featuring a stunning figured maple top, a solid mahogany body, and eight distinct pickup configurations, this powerhouse is ready to command any stage. It’s the classic PRS experience: louder, more flexible, and completely unapologetic about how good it sounds.
Tone That Refuses to Compromise
Most guitars make you choose between single-coil chime and humbucker muscle, like a cruel tonal ultimatum. The Custom 24-08 happily refuses to play that game.
Dual PRS TCI Humbuckers: Tuned by ear by actual audio wizards, these deliver everything from thick, chewy warmth to glassy single-coil sparkle without mid-set guitar swaps.
Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches: Two little switches unlock eight distinct pickup configurations. It’s basically a whole guitar rack stuffed into one classy chassis.
Figured Maple & Mahogany Body: This classic tonewood pairing doesn't just look pretty; it creates the warm, singing sustain that has made players swoon for forty years.
Playability That Feels Like a Cheat Code
The Custom 24-08 is built to feel natural and intuitive — the kind of guitar that's dangerously easy to pick up and impossible to put down, all while staying perfectly in tune.
Pattern Thin Mahogany Neck & 24 Frets: Slim enough for speed demons, substantial enough for blues benders. Plus, a full two-octave rosewood board means no note is ever out of bounds.
PRS Gen III Tremolo & Phase III Locking Tuners: Go ahead, abuse the whammy bar. This tag-team duo keeps your tuning locked down tighter than Fort Knox, even after massive dive bombs.
25-Inch Scale Length: The ultimate middle ground, providing excellent note definition and keeping your string tension tight, articulate, and snappy.
Pure Eye Candy
Let’s be honest — we eat with our eyes first, and this guitar is a five-course feast. It’s highly likely to stop conversations mid-sentence before you even strike a chord.
Gloss Nitrocellulose Finish: Thinner than poly, this lacquer lets the wood breathe for maximum natural resonance and ages like a fine wine.
Breathtaking Figured Maple Top: No two tops are identical, giving you a custom-shop aesthetic that’s uniquely yours and guaranteed to turn heads.
Iconic PRS Bird Inlays: The legendary bird inlays make every trip up the fretboard a visual treat. Because standard dot inlays are just plain boring.
A Legacy Guitar for Today's Player
The PRS Custom 24-08 refuses to make you compromise. It packs the legendary history of the original Custom 24 into a versatile powerhouse that covers more sonic ground than a GPS on a road trip. Whether you're chasing warm vintage vibes in a quiet studio or melting faces on a sweaty stage, this guitar is up for the challenge. It’s PRS’s masterpiece, refined once more — and it sounds every bit as gorgeous as it looks.
PRS Custom 24-08 Features:
Quintessential Custom 24 platform with upgraded versatility
Breathtaking figured maple top with gloss nitrocellulose finish
Solid mahogany body and Pattern Thin mahogany neck for rich tone and fast playability
24-fret rosewood fingerboard with iconic PRS bird inlays
Dual PRS TCI humbucking pickups with full-range tone and snarl
Two mini-toggle coil-tap switches for eight distinct pickup configurations
Humbucking, single-coil, and dual single-coil tonal options available
PRS Gen III tremolo for expressive bending and reliable tuning stability
Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons for fast string changes
Natural body binding and gleaming hybrid hardware
25-inch scale length for defined note clarity and string tension
Warranty: Limited Lifetime on Instruments; 5 Years on Amplifiers; 90 Days on Tubes; 1 Year on Speakers
PRS Custom 24-08 Electric Guitar with Case Specifications
PRS Custom 24-08 Electric Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
PRS Custom 24-08 Electric Guitar Specifications
Body Construction: Solidbody
Top Wood: Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Violin
Number of Frets: 24
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Construction: One-Piece
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Pattern Thin
Neck Depth @ 1/2 Fret: 53/64"
Neck Depth @ 12 1/2 Fret: 57/64"
Neck Width @ Nut: 1-11/16"
Neck Width @ Body: 2-1/4"
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set
Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: PRS
Truss Rod Cover: "Custom"
Treble Pickup: TCI
Bass Pickup: TCI
Controls: Volume & Tone Control with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch and Two Mini Toggle EQ Switches
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Hardshell Case
Frequently Asked Questions
The Custom 24-08 builds on the original Custom 24 platform but adds dual mini-toggle coil-tap switches and TCI pickups, giving you eight pickup configurations instead of the standard two or four. If you want classic PRS tone with more tonal flexibility, the 24-08 is the one to grab.
TCI stands for "Tuned Capacitance and Inductance," a proprietary PRS pickup-winding process where each pickup is individually tuned by ear rather than built to a set of generic specs. The result is a more musical, more responsive pickup that interacts with the guitar's body rather than just sitting in it.
Yes, the coil-tap mini-toggles allow you to split the humbuckers into single-coil configurations, including a dual single-coil option for a convincing Stratocaster-style sound.
The Custom 24-08 uses PRS's Pattern Thin neck profile, which is one of PRS's slimmest and fastest options. It suits players who prefer a low-profile neck for speed and comfort without sacrificing strength or stability.
PRS guitars, especially Core models like the Custom 24-08, have a strong reputation for holding their value well compared to many competitors. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship means they stay playable and desirable for years, making them a smart long-term investment for serious players.
