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The Custom 24 is the original PRS. Features PRS's patented Gen III tremolo system and PRS 85/15 pickups with volume and tone controls and 5-way blade switch. Case included.
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Since stealing the spotlight at the 1985 Winter NAMM show, the PRS Custom 24 has become a staple for guitarists across genres. Decades later, it remains the gold standard that touring pros and bedroom rockstars use to measure greatness. It’s not just an instrument; it's a one-way ticket to tone heaven (and some very envious bandmates).
Most pickups pick a lane. The PRS 85/15s refuse to. Personally designed by Paul Reed Smith himself, these pickups deliver a tonal clarity and dynamic range that make other guitars sound like they've got cotton in their ears. Extended highs, extended lows, and everything in between — this is what it sounds like when a guitar actually listens to you.
Tremolo systems have a long history of sounding great and then immediately going out of tune. PRS's patented Gen III tremolo system decided that was someone else's problem. Smooth, responsive, and built with the kind of precision that makes you wonder why anyone settled for less, this system lets you dive, flutter, and soar without punishing your tuning stability.
Flip through the Custom 24's 5-way blade switch and you've got five distinct tonal personalities ready to go — from glassy single-coil clarity to full-throated humbucker warmth. Paired with volume and tone controls that actually respond in a musical way, the Custom 24's electronics setup gives you serious versatility without the complexity of a chemistry degree.
The PRS Custom 24 isn't riding on legacy — it's earning it every single day. From the patented Gen III tremolo to the hand-designed 85/15 pickups, every element of this guitar was built with the intention of giving serious players a serious instrument. It's the original PRS, and after 40 years, there's a very good reason it's still the one everyone wants.
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The Custom 24 is the original PRS guitar — the one that launched the brand at the 1985 Winter NAMM show. It features the signature combination of PRS 85/15 pickups, the Gen III tremolo system, and a 5-way blade switch, making it the most iconic and versatile model in the PRS lineup.
The 85/15 pickups were personally designed by Paul Reed Smith to deliver exceptional clarity with extended high and low-end response. They're known for offering a wide dynamic range that suits everything from clean, articulate playing to high-gain lead work.
The Custom 24 is a professional-grade instrument, but its playability makes it approachable for advancing players too. That said, it's best suited to serious players who are ready to invest in a guitar they won't outgrow.
The Custom 24 is genuinely versatile — its 5-way blade switch and 85/15 pickups cover clean tones, blues, rock, and high-gain territory with ease. It's a favorite among players who need one guitar that can handle a full set list across multiple genres.
Yes. The patented Gen III tremolo system is built specifically for tuning stability, even under heavy use. It's one of the most reliable tremolo systems available on a production guitar at any price point.
