PRS CUSTOM 24 SE Black Gold Sunburst

The Custom 24, a PRS staple adapted in the SE series

The PRS Custom 24 has established itself as a benchmark model for guitarists seeking a single electric guitar capable of performing both on stage and in the studio. The SE version embraces this philosophy by focusing on the essentials of the PRS experience: refined ergonomics, craftsmanship designed for stability, and electronics engineered to cover a wide sonic spectrum without complexity. With its 24 frets, carved top, and PRS vibrato, the SE Custom 24 clearly serves as a credible entry point into the Custom universe, while remaining a "workhorse" guitar: reliable, consistent, and ready to withstand rehearsals, gigs, and recording sessions.

Who is this electric guitar for, and what styles suit it?

The PRS SE Custom 24 Black Gold Sunburst primarily targets intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a versatile instrument capable of adapting to multiple projects without changing guitars between songs. Its Wide Thin neck profile promotes a fast touch and good endurance during long sessions, whether you play fingerstyle, with a pick, alternate picking, or legato.

In terms of styles, it feels at home in pop, rock, funk, fusion, and melodic metal. The humbuckers provide the necessary body for saturated rhythms and singing leads, while the split coil opens the door to brighter sounds for chicken picking, arpeggios, and clean accompaniments. Its 25" / 635 mm scale length offers a well-appreciated compromise: tight enough to maintain definition in standard tunings, yet flexible and comfortable for bends and left-hand vibrato.

A broad sonic signature: warmth, definition, and voicing options

The SE Custom 24 relies on a particularly effective combination of craftsmanship and electronics. The mahogany body provides a warm foundation, with present mids and generous sustain that highlights sustained notes, lead lines, and open chords. The carved flamed maple top adds attack and clarity: resulting in a more readable high end and better string separation, useful when distortion rises or when stacking effects (delay, reverb, modulation).

The two 85/15 "S" humbuckers are designed to cover an extended range: firm lows, structured mids, and precise highs without unnecessary harshness. In the bridge position, the tone retains definition for riffs, palm mutes, and harmonics while naturally pushing a crunch or high-gain channel. In the neck position, you get a rounder, enveloping tone ideal for singing leads, blues-rock phrasing, or modern jazzy chords with some compression.

The real daily advantage comes from the push/pull on the tone control, which allows coil splitting. This mode opens up airier, snappier, and "drier" attack sounds, very useful for funk, indie, crystalline arpeggios, or clean rhythm parts. Combined with the 3-position selector and the volume/tone controls, this system offers a simple yet broad palette, enabling smooth transitions from defined cleans to heavy drive without losing control.

Finally, the molded PRS vibrato plays an important role in feel: it adds expressiveness (subtle vibratos, gentle dives, end-of-phrase effects) while remaining designed for musical use and tuning stability. This "modern yet classic" approach perfectly matches the Custom 24 spirit: a guitar that sounds great, stays in tune, and responds quickly under the fingers.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay close to the original setup, a set of electric strings with a 9-42 gauge is perfectly suitable; if you prefer a slightly firmer touch and more attack sustain, a 10-46 set is a common alternative. A good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, a comfortable strap, and a guitar stand suitable for solidbody formats complete the ideal gear. The guitar comes with a gig bag, providing a practical solution for everyday transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Category	Double cut	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Gradient
Top	Flamed maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Nickel

Type	solidbody	Detail	"SE" signature logo on the headstock
Wood	mahogany	Tuners	PRS with Wing buttons
Bridge	molded vibrato, PRS patented	Bridge pickup	85/15 "S"
Finish	Black Gold Burst	Neck pickup	85/15 "S"
Profile	Wide Thin	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone with push/pull for coil split
Inlays	"Birds"	Selector	3 positions
Number of frets	24	Original strings	9-42 gauge
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Included	gig bag