PRS S2 Custom 24

The Original PRS: Versatile Tone and Iconic Playability

The PRS SE Custom 24 is the flagship of PRS’s SE Series, an affordable recreation of the legendary Custom 24 that defined the brand since 1985. Handcrafted in Indonesia to PRS’s exacting standards, this double-cutaway solid-body electric guitar is a workhorse for players across Australia, blending vintage-inspired warmth with modern versatility. Ideal for rock, blues, indie, and fusion, it delivers addictive tone and effortless playability. At AudioShop Australia, we stock the SE Custom 24 in finishes like Vintage Sunburst, Eriza Verde, Charcoal Burst, and Charcoal Satin, ready to fuel your creativity.

High-Quality Performance

The SE Custom 24 shines with its balanced, responsive voice and pro-level features:

• Body: Maple top with carved maple bevels and mahogany back for resonant snap and warmth, offering crisp highs, punchy 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 clarity and balance. A push/pull tone knob enables coil-splitting for single-coil sparkle, while the 5-way blade switch delivers versatile voicings—from glassy cleans to thick overdrive—making it a sonic chameleon for any genre.
• Neck: Bolt-on maple with a Wide Thin profile and satin finish for lightning-fast playability. The rosewood fingerboard has a 10″ radius, 24 frets, and iconic PRS bird inlays for smooth bends and effortless solos.
• Bridge: PRS patented molded tremolo with steel saddles for superior tuning stability and expressive vibrato, supporting subtle wiggles or dive-bombs without the complexity of a Floyd Rose.
• Controls: Master volume, push/pull tone (coil-tap), and 5-way blade switch for intuitive tone sculpting, allowing precise blending of humbucker power and single-coil sparkle.

As highlighted in a 2025 Guitar World review, the SE Custom 24 “nails PRS’s magic—versatile enough for EVH shred to Nile Rodgers funk” . Premier Guitar calls it a “class act” for its “creamy mids and only honky when you want” under $1,000 . Guitar Chalk (2025) praises its “percussive, well-built” qualities and “addictive feel,” noting it’s a “game-changer” for upgrading from Squier or Epiphone . The 85/15 pickups deliver “great power and good sound” that lasts, excelling in distorted power chords and smooth cleans .

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Vintage Sunburst, Eriza Verde, Charcoal Burst, Charcoal Satin, 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 gigs.
• Hardware: Aged nickel, with PRS low-mass locking tuners for precise tuning without dampening tone.
• Build Quality: Bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and contoured mahogany back for roadworthy reliability. Includes a gig bag for protection.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built to tour. Prices range from $799–$899 USD (AUD 1,200–1,350) as of September 2025 , available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Bound Mahogany with Maple Top, Double-Cutaway
• Neck: Bolt-On Maple, Wide Thin Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 10″ Radius, 24 Frets, Bird Inlays
• Pickups: 2x PRS 85/15 “S” Humbuckers with Coil-Tap
• Bridge: PRS Patented Molded Tremolo
• Tuners: PRS Low-Mass Locking
• Controls: Master Volume, Push/Pull Tone (Coil-Tap), 5-Way Switch
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust PRS 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 a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) 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 SE version’s “PRS magic at half the price” .

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