PRS Custom 24-08 Mango Top LTD Purple Mist

Essential Information About the PRS Custom 24-08 Mango Limited Edition Guitar

• 2026 Limited Edition: only 200 units, featuring a high-end aesthetic with a figured mango top and a ziricote fingerboard.


• "24-08" Versatility: TCI pickups and two mini EQ switches to shift from a dense humbucker to clearer, more sculpted tones.


• Modern PRS Playability: 24 frets, 25" / 635 mm scale length, Pattern Thin neck for a fast and precise feel.


• Stability and Expressiveness: PRS Gen III tremolo and Phase III locking tuners for controlled bends, vibratos, and tuning stability.

A Revisited Flagship Custom: The Custom 24-08 in an Ultra-Limited Series

The PRS Custom 24 is one of the brand's iconic models: a "workhorse" design crafted to cover a wide range of musical contexts, from stage to studio, while maintaining exemplary ergonomics. The Custom 24-08 version builds on this iconic base (mahogany body and neck, 24 frets, PRS tremolo) by adding a more extensive switching approach focused on a "sound palette."

This Custom 24-08 Mango Limited Edition takes the concept further with distinctive woods: a figured mango top and a ziricote fingerboard, offering a rare visual presence without sacrificing PRS's sonic DNA. Offered in Fire Red Gray/Black Fade (also available in Purple Mist), it clearly targets guitarists seeking a premium, instantly recognizable instrument produced in very limited quantities.

Who Is This PRS Custom 24-08 Mango Limited Edition For?

This PRS is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert musicians looking for an electric guitar capable of fulfilling multiple roles: precise rhythm, bright arpeggios, singing leads, and more aggressive attacks depending on the amp and settings. The Pattern Thin neck and 24 frets favor fast runs, modern playing, and easy access to the upper register, while remaining comfortable for rich chords.

In terms of styles, its configuration suits rock (from classic to modern), pop, fusion, funk (articulated clean tones), as well as more saturated terrains. The switching options make it an excellent candidate for cover, session, or live guitarists who need to switch registers without changing instruments.

Sound Character: TCI, Mini EQ Switches, and Mahogany/Mango Balance

The construction combines a mahogany back with a figured mango top. Mahogany is known for its full response, generous mids, and a natural sustain feel, ideal for leads and heavy rhythms. Mango, here sculpted with a Violin Carve top, brings a more unique signature and exceptional visual appeal while preserving overall balance: clear attack, present harmonics, and good definition when increasing gain.

The key element remains the Custom 24-08 electronics. The TCI pickups are designed to offer a usable and musical spectrum, with dynamic response that follows the touch (pick attack, fingerstyle nuances, volume knob variations). The 3-position toggle switch covers the fundamentals (bridge, mix, neck), while the two mini EQ switches act as harmonized high-pass filters: they refine the lows, open up the upper spectrum, and bring some positions closer to a more "single-coil" style in spirit, while maintaining level and tonal coherence.

Result: you can move from sparkling, highly articulated cleans to full, dense tones for riffs, then to cutting melodic lines that pierce the mix. The PRS Gen III tremolo completes the package with very musical expressiveness (subtle vibratos, gentle dives) without compromising stability, especially combined with Phase III locking tuners.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay close to the original setup, a set of 10-46 electric guitar strings is a safe choice. A standard guitar strap and plectrums (depending on your attack) effectively complete the gear for stage and rehearsals. A hard shell case is already included with the instrument.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Color	Purple

Type	solidbody	Neck profile	Pattern Thin
Construction	solid body	Neck thickness at 1.5th fret	53/64" / 21.03 mm
Top	figured mango	Neck thickness at 12.5th fret	57/64" / 22.62 mm
Back	mahogany	Nut width	1 11/16" / 42.86 mm
Top carve	Violin Carve	Neck width at body joint	2 1/4" / 57.15 mm
Finish	Gloss Nitro	Fingerboard	ziricote
Other available color	Purple Mist	Radius	10" / 254 mm
Number of frets	24	Fingerboard inlays	Old School Birds with outlines
Fret type	PRS Standard	Headstock veneer	ziricote
Fret crown width	0.104" / 2.64 mm	Headstock inlay	embedded signature
Fret crown height	0.047" / 1.19 mm	Bridge	PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Tuners	PRS Phase III, locking, Wing buttons
Neck wood	mahogany	Hardware finish	Smoked Black
Neck construction	one-piece	Nut	PRS
Truss rod	PRS double action	Truss rod cover	Custom