PRS Custom 24 Electric Guitar - Faded Whale Blue Original Design | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS Custom 24 is the quintessential PRS guitar - the one that started it all. This iconic instrument was the first model Paul Reed Smith brought to the public at PRS Guitars' first Winter NAMM show in 1985 and has been a top seller ever since. Featuring PRS's patented Gen III tremolo system and Paul's personally designed 85/15 pickups with remarkable clarity and extended frequency range, this is the original PRS that defined PRS tone and playability. Perfect for internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring players seeking the unique tonal option that only the original Custom 24 can provide.
Product Overview
The Custom 24 represents the foundation of the entire PRS guitar legacy, establishing the design principles and tonal characteristics that have made PRS guitars the choice of countless professional musicians worldwide. Since its introduction in 1985, this model has offered a unique tonal option for serious players while setting the standard for what a modern electric guitar should be.
The figured maple top over mahogany body provides the classic PRS tonal foundation of rich sustain and harmonic complexity, while the set mahogany neck with Pattern Thin profile delivers the comfortable playability that has become synonymous with PRS craftsmanship. The rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays maintains the elegant aesthetic that defines PRS visual appeal.
Paul Reed Smith's personally designed 85/15 pickups offer remarkable clarity and extended high and low end response, providing the versatility needed for any musical application. The 5-way blade switch unlocks multiple pickup combinations, while the PRS patented Gen III tremolo system provides expressive capabilities with rock-solid tuning stability.
Ideal For
- Professional touring artists seeking the iconic PRS tone that has defined countless classic recordings
- Serious players who want the original PRS guitar that established the company's legendary reputation
- Recording musicians needing versatile pickups with remarkable clarity and extended frequency range
- Collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate owning the model that started the entire PRS legacy
- Advanced players seeking the unique tonal option and superior playability that defines PRS guitars
Key Features
The Original PRS Guitar
The very model that Paul Reed Smith introduced in 1985, establishing PRS as a premier guitar manufacturer and defining what modern electric guitars should aspire to become.
Paul's Personal Pickup Design
85/15 pickups were personally designed by Paul Reed Smith to offer remarkable clarity and extended high and low end, providing the versatility and tonal excellence that serious players demand.
Iconic PRS Aesthetics
Figured maple top with Faded Whale Blue finish, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays, and signature PRS appointments create the visual appeal that defines PRS elegance.
Patented Gen III Tremolo System
PRS's advanced tremolo design provides expressive vibrato capabilities while maintaining excellent tuning stability and intonation for professional performance demands.
Updated Wing Button Tuners
New lightweight Wing button tuners designed in 1982 for tonal reasons subtract less energy from vibrating strings, helping the guitar ring longer and at a more musical note.
What's Included
- PRS Custom 24 Electric Guitar in Faded Whale Blue
- PRS Hardshell Case
- PRS Signature .010-.046 Strings (factory installed)
- Full manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Mahogany with Figured Maple Top |
| Neck | Set Mahogany, Pattern Thin Profile |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood with Bird Inlays |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Frets | 24 |
| Radius | 10" |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" |
| Pickups | PRS 85/15 (Neck and Bridge) |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, 5-Way Blade Switch |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Gen III Tremolo |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Locking with Wing Buttons |
| Finish | High-Gloss Nitrocellulose |
| Heritage | Original PRS model since 1985 |
| Weight | 7.34 lbs |
Get Your Hands on This Iconic PRS Guitar Today
Experience the original PRS guitar that started it all with the Custom 24 at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our experienced staff can demonstrate Paul Reed Smith's personally designed 85/15 pickups and show you why this iconic instrument has been a top seller since 1985. Visit our showroom today to discover the unique tonal option and superior playability that defines PRS guitars and has made the Custom 24 the choice of internationally touring artists and serious players worldwide.