PRS Custom 24 Charcoal Burst

Essential Information About the PRS Custom 24 Charcoal Burst Guitar

• Iconic PRS Model: The Custom 24 is the brand's flagship, designed to cover a wide range of situations (studio, stage, rehearsals).


• PRS DMO Pickups: An "open," musical, and expressive sound with a vocal character and excellent definition across the entire spectrum.


• Immediate Versatility: 2 humbucker pickups, 5-position selector switch, 1 volume and 1 tone control to switch from singing leads to cutting rhythms.


• Premium Stability and Feel: Patented PRS Gen III tremolo and PRS Phase III locking tuners for reliable tuning.

A Legend Born in 1985, Still at the Heart of the PRS Lineup

Introduced to the public at PRS Guitars' first Winter NAMM in 1985, the Custom 24 is Paul Reed Smith's founding model. The 2025 version continues the original DNA (24 frets, ergonomics, and versatility) while incorporating major upgrades such as the Gen III tremolo and DMO pickups, developed by Paul Reed Smith and the PRS R&D team to further refine response, openness, and dynamics.

A Guitar Designed for the Stage, From Ambitious Musicians to Pros

With its solidbody format, Thin neck profile, and 24 frets, this PRS targets intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a fast, precise, and inspiring instrument. It excels in rock, pop, funk, fusion, alternative, and modern metal, while remaining very comfortable with more nuanced tones when using volume, tone, and selector switch positions.

Sound

The combination of a mahogany body and a carved violin-style maple top delivers a very PRS-balanced tone: rich, singing mids, firm lows, and a snappier attack thanks to the maple. The DMO (Dynamic, Musical, Open) pickups aim for an "open" and lively feel, with clear articulation and a consistent response from bass to treble. The 5-position selector switch allows exploration of various textures, from full, powerful humbuckers to finer, more detailed tones ideal for arpeggios and rhythm playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This Custom 24 is strung with 10-46 gauge strings: you can keep this gauge to maintain the original balance between comfort, tension, and tuning stability. It is delivered with a case, perfect for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

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