PRS Custom 24 Carroll Blue

Essential Information About the PRS Custom 24 Carroll Blue Guitar

• Iconic PRS Model: the Custom 24, the first PRS introduced at Winter NAMM 1985, remains an essential reference.


• Modern Versatility: 2 PRS DMO pickups and a 5-position selector to cover everything from bright cleans to dense overdrives.


• Comfort and Precision: glued mahogany neck with a Thin profile, 24 frets, and a 10" radius for smooth playability.


• Professional Stability: patented PRS Gen III vibrato and PRS Phase III locking tuners, delivered with a case.

A Historic Reference at the Heart of PRS DNA

A true cornerstone of the brand, the PRS Custom 24 is the model where "it all began." Presented by Paul Reed Smith in 1985, it set the PRS standard: a USA electric guitar capable of combining modern comfort, high-end craftsmanship, and great musicality. In this 2025 version, PRS continues this lineage with the Gen III tremolo and DMO (Dynamic, Musical, Open) pickups, designed for a sound that is both open, expressive, and balanced.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The PRS Custom 24 Carroll Blue is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a reliable "main" instrument, ready for studio and stage. Thanks to its 24 frets, ergonomics, and versatile electronics, it excels in rock, pop, fusion, progressive, and modern metal, while remaining very convincing with articulate clean tones. The Thin neck profile favors fast runs, precise bends, and comfortable playing across the entire fingerboard.

Sound

The acoustic foundation is based on a mahogany solidbody, known for its rich mids, warmth, and generous sustain, paired with a carved violin-style maple top that adds attack, definition, and clarity in the upper spectrum. The pair of PRS DMO pickups aim for a very "open" and vocal character, with a balanced response from lows to highs. The 5-position selector allows for multiple combinations to switch from a full, dense sound to finer, brighter textures, while the volume / tone controls enable quick and effective adjustments in real situations. Finally, the PRS Gen III vibrato favors a smooth feel and good stability for subtle vibratos as well as more pronounced effects.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This Custom 24 is strung with 10-46 gauge strings: to maintain the original feel and balance, an electric string set in 10-46 gauge is recommended for replacements. It comes with a case, ideal for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Type	solidbody electric guitar	Hardware	nickel
Body	mahogany	Bridge	patented PRS vibrato, Gen III
Top	carved violin-style maple	Tuners	PRS Phase III locking with "Wing" buttons
Finish	Carroll Blue	Bridge pickup	PRS DMO
Neck	glued, one-piece, mahogany	Neck pickup	PRS DMO
Profile	Thin	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Fingerboard	rosewood	Selector	5 positions
Number of frets	24	Model year	2025
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Made in	USA
Radius	10" / 254 mm	Strings	10-46 gauge
Inlays	Birds	Included	case
Logo	Signature on headstock