The PRS Custom 24 features 85/15 pickups, a Gen III tremolo, and versatile tone control. It's a flagship model loved by pros since its 1985 NAMM debut. Hardshell case included.
0 Reviews
Write a review
0% Interest
Payment Plan
Don’t sell your soul to a creditor to get the gear you need. At AMS, we want to lower the barriers to create. That’s why we offer in-house 0% financing, and you don’t even have to open a new line of credit! Spread out payments on your credit card to simplify financing and avoid hefty late fees or service charges. Cost shouldn’t interfere with your creativity.
Earn rewards every time you shop at AMS. You'll collect points on eligible purchases that turn into promotional savings on future gear, with points typically available several days after your order ships. All you need is a free AMS account — no credit card, financing, or payment plan required.
The more you shop, the more you earn. Create a free account and start earning from your very first eligible purchase. Rewards are applied as a discount on future eligible purchases.
Earn points on eligible purchases with AMS Rewards and turn them into savings on future orders, no credit card required. You can apply points at checkout once they’re available.
Eligible to earn $234.50 for this purchase
OR
18 Payments of $222.22 +$690.00 down
6 Payments of $208.33 +$3,440.00 down No Credit Check
Opt in for Notifications on this product for the price drops, stock changes and promotions
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).
PRS 85/15 Pickups: Tone That Doesn't Mess Around
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.
Remarkable Clarity: The 85/15 pickups were engineered for articulation, meaning every note you play comes through with crisp, defined detail whether you're playing clean or digging in hard.
Extended High and Low End: Unlike pickups that roll off at the extremes, the 85/15s stretch the tonal spectrum in both directions — rich lows that growl and airy highs that sing.
Personal Design by Paul Reed Smith: These aren't off-the-shelf components. They're a direct expression of PRS's philosophy that tone starts at the source.
Gen III Tremolo System: Stay in Tune, Lose Your Mind
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.
Patented PRS Design: The Gen III tremolo is a proprietary system refined over decades of player feedback and engineering obsession — not a borrowed idea with a new coat of paint.
Exceptional Playability: The tremolo's action is smooth and consistent, offering expressive pitch control that responds predictably whether you're doing subtle vibrato or dramatic dives.
Tuning Stability: Because a tremolo that sends you out of tune mid-solo is just a fancy paperweight, the Gen III keeps you locked in through even the most aggressive playing.
5-Way Blade Switch: Five Guitars in One
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.
5-Way Blade Switch: Offers five pickup combinations that unlock a broad tonal palette, covering everything from sparkling cleans to thick, singing leads.
Volume and Tone Controls: Responsive and musical, these controls let you shape your sound dynamically without sacrificing the core character of the pickups.
Versatile Sonic Range: Whether the setlist calls for glassy arpeggios or heavy rhythm work, the Custom 24's electronics can handle the gig without a second guitar on standby.
The Guitar That Defined a Brand
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.
Warranty: Limited Lifetime on Instruments; 5 Years on Amplifiers; 90 Days on Tubes; 1 Year on Speakers
PRS Custom 24 Electric Guitar with Case Specifications
Item #:
PRS CST24 KD-0405896
Manufacturer Part Number:
112786::KD:
UPC:
825362238485
Product Specifications
PRS Custom 24 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: DMO Treble
Bass Pickup: DMO Bass
Controls: Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Hardshell Case
PRS Custom 24 Electric Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
PRS Custom 24 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: DMO Treble
Bass Pickup: DMO Bass
Controls: Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Hardshell Case
Customer Reviews
We want to hear from you!
Be the first to leave a review! Take a few moments and let us know what you think
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. View our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Preference Center
Privacy Preference Center
Your Privacy
Your Privacy
When you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information. The information collected might relate to you, your preferences or your device, and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to and to provide a more personalized web experience. However, you can choose not to allow certain types of cookies, which may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings according to your preference. You cannot opt-out of our First Party Strictly Necessary Cookies as they are deployed in order to ensure the proper functioning of our website (such as prompting the cookie banner and remembering your settings, to log into your account, to redirect you when you log out, etc.). For more information about the First and Third Party Cookies used please follow this link.
More information
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to your requests for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging into your account, or filling in forms. You can manually set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but it will prevent parts of our site from working as expected. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us identify which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around our site. All the information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Functional Cookies
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Sale of Personal Data
Sale of Personal Data
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties. These cookies collect information for analytics and to personalize your experience with targeted ads. You may exercise your right to opt out of the sale of personal information by using this toggle switch. If you opt out we will not be able to offer you personalised ads and will not hand over your personal information to any third parties. Additionally, you may contact our legal department for further clarification about your rights as a California consumer by using this Exercise My Rights link.
If you have enabled privacy controls on your browser (such as a plugin), we have to take that as a valid request to opt-out. Therefore we would not be able to track your activity through the web. This may affect our ability to personalize ads according to your preferences.
Targeting Cookies
Targeting cookies collect information for analytics and to personalize your experience with targeted ads. These cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests to show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store specific personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
You may exercise your right to opt out of the sale of personal information by using the toggle switch in this menu. If you opt out of targeting cookies, we will not offer you personalized ads or share your personal information with any third parties. If you have enabled privacy controls on your browser (e.g., Global Privacy Control), we will automatically opt you out of targeted advertising and the ads you see will not be personalized.
