PRS Custom 24 10-Top Electric Guitar - Purple | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS Custom 24 is the legendary guitar that launched PRS Guitars into the spotlight at the 1985 Winter NAMM show and remains their most iconic model. This professional-grade electric guitar features PRS's patented Gen III tremolo system and hand-selected 85/15 pickups personally designed by Paul Reed Smith for remarkable clarity and extended frequency response. With its stunning flame maple 10-Top and versatile 5-way switching, the Custom 24 has been the choice of internationally touring artists and serious players for nearly four decades, defining the sound and feel that made PRS a household name.
Product Overview
The Custom 24 10-Top showcases premium construction with a resonant mahogany body topped by a breathtaking grade-10 flame maple cap finished in the striking Purple color. This set-neck design provides superior sustain and tonal transfer while offering excellent upper-fret access for lead work. The carefully selected flame maple top not only delivers stunning visual appeal but also adds bright harmonic overtones to the warm mahogany foundation, creating the balanced tone that has made this guitar a studio and stage standard.
The mahogany neck features PRS's acclaimed Pattern Thin profile, offering a comfortable, fast-playing feel that accommodates various hand sizes and techniques. The ebony fingerboard with a 10-inch radius hosts 24 nickel frets, providing two full octaves of playing range with smooth, precise action. The 43mm (1.69-inch) nut width creates balanced string spacing, while the updated Wing tuning buttons—designed to echo the 12th fret bird wingspan—reduce weight on the headstock for improved resonance and sustain.
At the heart of this versatile electric guitar lies the 85/15 pickup set, personally voiced by Paul Reed Smith to deliver exceptional clarity with extended high and low-end response. The Gen III tremolo system provides expressive pitch bending while maintaining rock-solid tuning stability, complemented by PRS Phase III locking tuners. A straightforward volume and tone control paired with a 5-way blade switch unlocks a comprehensive tonal palette suitable for any musical genre.
Ideal For
- Professional touring musicians who demand reliability and world-class tone
- Rock and metal guitarists seeking powerful humbuckers with exceptional clarity
- Studio recording artists requiring versatile tonal options and pristine intonation
- Blues and jazz players who appreciate smooth playability and balanced frequency response
- Advanced players investing in an iconic American-made instrument with proven pedigree
Key Features
85/15 Pickup System
Paul Reed Smith personally designed these acclaimed pickups to offer remarkable clarity across the frequency spectrum with extended high and low-end response. The 85/15 humbuckers deliver powerful output without sacrificing articulation, making them equally suited for clean jazz tones, crunchy rhythm work, and soaring lead lines with singing sustain.
Premium 10-Top Flame Maple Cap
The grade-10 flame maple top represents the highest quality figured wood selection, showcasing dramatic flame patterns that catch light beautifully on stage. Beyond aesthetics, this maple cap contributes bright harmonic content and snappy attack to complement the mahogany body's warm midrange, creating the iconic PRS tonal balance that cuts through any mix.
Pattern Thin Neck Profile
The Pattern Thin neck shape provides a comfortable, fast-playing profile that has become a favorite among lead players and shredders. Combined with the smooth ebony fingerboard and 10-inch radius, this neck offers effortless playability from delicate fingerpicking to aggressive bending and vibrato techniques.
Gen III Tremolo System
PRS's patented Gen III tremolo bridges functional stability with expressive vibrato capabilities. This precision-engineered system maintains tuning accuracy even during aggressive pitch bending, while Phase III locking tuners with innovative Wing buttons further enhance stability and improve the guitar's natural resonance by reducing headstock weight.
24-Fret Extended Range
Two full octaves of frets provide extended range for modern playing styles, allowing access to high register notes often unavailable on traditional 22-fret guitars. The set-neck joint design ensures comfortable access to the highest frets, making this guitar ideal for lead players who explore the entire fretboard.
What's Included
- PRS Custom 24 10-Top Electric Guitar
- PRS hardshell case for protection and transport
- PRS Signature strings (.010-.046 gauge)
- PRS limited lifetime warranty
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Mahogany solidbody with grade-10 flame maple top |
| Neck | Mahogany, Pattern Thin profile, set-neck joint |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 10" radius, Bird inlays |
| Scale Length | 25 inches |
| Frets | 24, nickel |
| Pickups | PRS 85/15 humbuckers (neck and bridge) |
| Electronics | 1 volume, 1 tone, 5-way blade pickup switch |
| Hardware | PRS Gen III Tremolo bridge, PRS Phase III Locking tuners with Wing buttons |
| Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Purple |
| Weight | 7.92 lbs |
| Nut Width | 43mm (1.69 inches), locking nut |
| Hardware Color | Nickel |
Get Your Hands on This Electric Guitar Today
Experience the legendary tone and craftsmanship of the PRS Custom 24 10-Top at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. This iconic guitar has defined professional-grade tone for nearly four decades, and our expert staff can demonstrate why it remains the choice of world-class players. Visit us today to play this stunning Purple beauty, or contact us to learn more about this timeless American-made instrument.
