PRS SE Custom 24-08 Charcoal Cherry Burst

From the Custom 24 Icon to the "24-08" Spirit: An Evolution Focused on Versatility

The Custom 24 is PRS's flagship model: the "signature" guitar that launched the journey in 1985. This SE Custom 24-08 retains the fundamentals that made the PRS design successful (24 frets, double cutaway ergonomics, maple top, Birds inlays), while emphasizing sound flexibility. The "24-08" designation reflects the idea of multiplying pickup combinations: here, the two mini switches allow independent coil splitting of each humbucker, enabling you to switch from a dense and powerful tone to clearer, snappier colors without changing instruments.

For Which Guitarists and Styles Is the SE Custom 24-08 Made?

The PRS SE Custom 24-08 is aimed at advanced beginners to intermediate guitarists who want a serious, stable, and versatile electric guitar, as well as experienced musicians seeking a stage or studio guitar capable of covering many styles. With its 24 frets and Wide Thin profile, it is particularly suited for modern playing styles (contemporary rock, pop, funk, fusion, melodic metal), while remaining very comfortable for blues, indie, or precise clean rhythm parts. The PRS vibrato encourages subtle vibrato effects, controlled dives, and expressive nuances, while the pickup palette facilitates switching from a crystalline verse to a more saturated chorus.

An Extended Sonic Palette: From Humbucker Grit to Single-Coil Textures

The mahogany body and maple top duo is one of the most versatile combinations in electric guitars: mahogany provides a warm foundation rich in mids with natural sustain, while maple adds attack, clarity, and better note separation. The carved flamed maple top "Shallow Violin" is not just a premium look: it also contributes to a quick response and definition, highly appreciated in complex chords as well as lead playing.
Regarding pickups, the TCI "S" offer a balanced design that works well for both saturated and clean tones. In humbucker mode, expect a generous output level, solid lows, and present mids-ideal for riffs, singing solos, and thick sounds. Activating the mini split switches transforms each humbucker into a single coil: you then get more open, "percussive" sounds, very effective for chicken picking, arpeggios, and parts that need to sit in a mix without cluttering it. With the 3-position selector, volume, and tone controls, you can quickly switch colors while maintaining simple and effective ergonomics on stage.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar is delivered with a gig bag. To complete your setup, you can add a set of electric guitar strings (gauge of your choice depending on tuning and playing style), a standard strap, and a universal guitar stand for storage at home or in the studio.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel	Color	Red

Type	solidbody	Hardware finish	nickel
Body wood	mahogany	Bridge	molded vibrato, patented PRS
Top	carved flamed maple "Shallow Violin"	Tuners	PRS with Wing buttons
Neck wood	maple	Bridge pickup	TCI "S"
Fingerboard	rosewood	Neck pickup	TCI "S"
Number of frets	24	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Selector	3 positions
Neck profile	Wide Thin	Switching	two mini switches for coil splitting
Inlays	"Birds"	Finish	Charcoal Cherry Burst
Logo	"SE" signature on the headstock	Included	gig bag