PRS Core Custom 24

The PRS Core Custom 24 is the iconic guitar that launched PRS in 1985, embodying the brand’s vision of blending vintage warmth with modern versatility. Handcrafted in Stevensville, Maryland, this double-cutaway solid-body electric guitar is a benchmark for players across Australia, offering addictive playability, tonal range, and build quality. From the figured maple top to the Gen III tremolo, every detail reflects PRS’s commitment to excellence. At AudioShop Australia, we stock the Core Custom 24 in finishes like Charcoal Burst, Faded Whale Blue, and Purple Iris, all ready to inspire your sound.

Superior Tone and Playability

The Core Custom 24 is renowned for its “PRS magic”—a hybrid of Les Paul richness and Stratocaster snap:

• Body: Figured maple top with carved maple bevels and mahogany back for resonant clarity and warmth, delivering crisp highs, creamy mids, and tight lows. The double-cutaway design ensures ergonomic comfort and seamless upper-fret access, weighing approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs for all-day playability.
• Pickups: Dual PRS 85/15 “S” humbuckers (neck and bridge) provide extended high and low end with sweetness in the mids and tight bass response. The 5-way blade switch and push/pull tone control enable coil-splitting for single-coil sparkle, offering eight voicings—from glassy cleans to thick overdrive.
• Neck: Bolt-on mahogany with a Pattern Regular profile and satin finish for smooth, familiar feel. The rosewood fingerboard has a 10″ radius, 24 frets, and PRS bird inlays for effortless bends and solos.
• Bridge: PRS patented Gen III tremolo with steel saddles for superior tuning stability and expressive vibrato, supporting subtle wiggles or dive-bombs with minimal tuning shift.
• Controls: Master volume, push/pull tone (coil-tap), and 5-way blade switch for precise blending, allowing independent pickup control.

As Paul Reed Smith notes, “The Custom 24 is the quintessential PRS guitar—the one that started it all” . Premier Guitar (2025) calls it a “sonic chameleon” with “warm, vintage-inspired tone that feels like a $3,000 instrument” . Guitar World (2025) praises its “creamy mids and only honky when you want,” highlighting the 85/15 pickups’ “great power and good sound” for sub-$3,000 . MusicRadar (2025) notes the updated Phase III tuners with wing buttons “echo the 12th fret bird wingspan while improving tonal fidelity” . For those upgrading from SE or S2 models, it’s a “game-changer” with “percussive, well-built” qualities that handle distortion beautifully .

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Charcoal Burst, Faded Whale Blue, Purple Iris, with multi-ply binding and aged nickel hardware for a premium, timeless aesthetic.
• Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, balancing comfort and resonance for long sessions.
• Hardware: Aged nickel, with PRS Phase III locking tuners for precise tuning without dampening tone.
• Build Quality: Bolt-on mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and contoured mahogany back for roadworthy reliability. Includes a hardshell case for protection.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, it’s built to tour. Prices range from $2,990–$3,190 USD (AUD 4,485–4,785) as of September 2025 , available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Figured Maple Top/Mahogany Back, Double-Cutaway
• Neck: Bolt-On Mahogany, Pattern Regular Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 10″ Radius, 24 Frets, Bird Inlays
• Pickups: 2x PRS 85/15 “S” Humbuckers with Coil-Tap
• Bridge: PRS Patented Gen III Tremolo
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
• Controls: Master Volume, Push/Pull Tone (Coil-Tap), 5-Way Switch
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust Gen III tremolo for stability; professional setup recommended for coil-tap optimization. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 10–46) for balanced tension. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included hardshell case to protect the finish; clean with a soft cloth.
• Compatibility: Works with standard amps; pair with Fender Tone Master for cleans or Mesa/Boogie for high-gain. Test non-PRS pickups for matching.
• Warranty: Register at prsguitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Guitar Chalk users call it “a fantastic balance of heavy tone and affordable price,” with “percussive, well-built” qualities . Premier Guitar notes its “creamy mids and only honky when you want” for rock . Reddit threads praise the Core version’s “PRS magic at full price” .

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