The SE Custom 24 brings the original PRS design platform to the high-quality, more affordable SE lineup of instruments. Features 85/15 "S" pickups, 3-way blade pickup selector and more.
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The PRS SE Custom 24 is what happens when Paul Reed Smith decides that great guitars shouldn't require a VIP pass. This is the guitar that launched a thousand PRS obsessions — a modern classic built for the stage, the studio, and every sweaty rehearsal in between. Versatile, roadworthy, and genuinely fun to play, it's a workhorse that means business.
Tones for Every Occasion (and a Few You Didn't Plan For)
Versatility is the SE Custom 24's middle name — well, not literally, but you get the idea. The 85/15 "S" pickups were engineered by Paul Reed Smith himself to deliver a wide tonal range that shifts effortlessly from sparkling cleans to thick, saturated leads. With a simple flick of the blade selector or a pull of the tone knob, you've got a completely different guitar on your hands.
85/15 "S" Pickups: Designed for clarity on the high end and warmth on the low end, these pickups capture every nuance of your playing — the good, the great, and the occasional bum note.
Push/Pull Tone Control: One knob does double duty, letting you split the humbuckers for single-coil tones without breaking out a screwdriver or calling a tech.
3-Way Blade Pickup Selector: Bridge, neck, or both — flip between positions and cover everything from twangy rhythm parts to full, singing lead tones in a single rehearsal.
A Nice Blend of Tonewoods
Some guitars look great on a wall and fall apart on the road. The SE Custom 24 was built to do the opposite. Its combination of tonewoods has been at the heart of PRS's design philosophy for decades, and for good reason — it just works. Internationally touring artists play these. So do aspiring bedroom shredders. That's a pretty wide stamp of approval.
Maple Top, Mahogany Back: This classic pairing delivers the warm, resonant foundation of mahogany balanced by the brightness and definition of the maple.
Wide Thin Maple Neck: Fast, comfortable, and made for long playing sessions without the hand fatigue that makes you question your life choices by set three.
Rosewood Fretboard with Bird Inlays: The iconic PRS birds aren't just pretty faces — they mark your positions clearly and remind you that you own something special every time you look down.
Tuning Stability That Keeps Up With You
Nothing kills a great performance like a guitar that refuses to stay in tune. The SE Custom 24 comes equipped with PRS's patented molded tremolo system, which gives you expressive pitch control without sending your tuning into free fall. It's the kind of hardware that makes you wonder how you ever played without it.
PRS Patented Molded Tremolo: Engineered for smooth, accurate tremolo use while returning to pitch reliably — so you can actually use it live without sweating the retuning mid-song.
Quality Hardware Throughout: From the tuners to the nut, every component is chosen to support long-term tuning stability and consistent feel across the neck.
Optimized Setup Right Out of the Box: PRS sets these up properly before they leave the factory, meaning less time wrestling with truss rods and more time actually playing.
A Classic That Earns Its Place
The PRS SE Custom 24 is a direct descendant of the original PRS Custom 24, one of the most influential guitar designs in modern music, built at a price that won't leave your wallet weeping. Whether you're gigging every weekend or still finding your footing as a player, this guitar will keep pace with you, hold up under pressure, and sound great doing it.
PRS SE Custom 24 Features:
Maple top with mahogany back for balanced, resonant tone
Wide thin maple neck for fast, comfortable playability
Rosewood fretboard with iconic PRS bird inlays
85/15 "S" humbuckers for a wide, versatile tonal range
Volume control, push/pull tone control, and 3-way blade pickup selector
PRS patented molded tremolo for expressive, stable pitch control
Warranty: Limited Lifetime on Instruments; 5 Years on Amplifiers; 90 Days on Tubes; 1 Year on Speakers
PRS SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar with Bag Specifications
PRS SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar with Bag Specifications
Product Specifications
PRS SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar Charcoal Cherry Burst with Bag Specifications
Body Construction: Solidbody
Top Wood: Maple
Veneer: Flame Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Shallow Violin
Number of Frets: 24
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Construction: Multi-Ply
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Wide Thin
Neck Depth @ 1/2 Fret: 13/16"
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 "SE"
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set
Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo
Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: PRS
Truss Rod Cover: "Custom"
Treble Pickup: 85/15 “S”
Bass Pickup: 85/15 “S”
Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch
Strings: PRS Classic 9-42
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Gig Bag
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the wide thin neck and comfortable setup make it genuinely approachable for newer players. It's also built well enough that you won't outgrow it once your skills catch up.
The SE is the more affordable version, manufactured overseas with slightly different hardware and pickups. The Core line is made in the USA with premium materials, but the SE shares the same foundational design and feel.
The 85/15 "S" pickups are well-regarded for their clarity and tonal range. Many players keep them as-is, though the guitar also responds well to aftermarket pickup upgrades if you want to go further.
Absolutely. The humbuckers handle high-gain tones well, and the wide thin neck is fast enough for technical playing. It won't be confused for a dedicated metal axe, but it holds its own without hesitation.
Yes, the PRS molded tremolo is designed for reliable return to pitch. With proper setup and fresh strings, it performs well for regular tremolo use on stage and in the studio.
