PRS Private Stock #11821 Custom 24 Electric Guitar - Purple Glow

Balance and sublime playability are a given when it comes to the PRS Private Stock program. As such, the PRS Private Stock #11821 Custom 24 in Purple Glow reflects a measured, articulate approach to both visual identity and musical function, shaped by deliberate material choices and disciplined execution. Selected from the PRS Vault, a curly maple top over a swamp ash body delivers a clear, resonant voice with strong note separation and an immediate, lively response. Covered 58/15 pickups were selected to preserve that clarity with a low-output, touch-sensitive voice that emphasizes harmonic detail and dynamic control rather than sheer power. The familiar 25" scale length anchors the feel, while a pattern regular curly maple neck offers a balanced profile that adapts comfortably to a wide range of playing styles. Finished in high-gloss nitrocellulose and detailed with restraint throughout, this Private Stock Custom 24 is built to remain responsive, consistent and musically relevant over extended use.

Swamp Ash Body With Curly Maple Top for Clarity and Response

Material selection throughout the build reflects a careful balance between resonance and articulation. The swamp ash body contributes a lighter overall feel and enhanced note separation, complementing the focused attack of the curly maple top. A high-gloss nitrocellulose finish allows the wood to breathe and mature naturally over time, framed by natural body binding, a white-washed back with visible grain and a matched back plate that reinforce the instrument’s cohesive, hand-selected construction.

Pattern Regular Maple Neck With Ebony Fingerboard

The physical interface of the Private Stock #11821 Custom 24 is designed to feel immediately familiar without sacrificing control. The pattern regular neck carve offers a comfortable middle ground between speed and substance, supporting articulate rhythm work and fluid lead playing alike. A curly maple neck paired with an ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, stable playing surface with a defined attack, supported by a 10" radius and 24 frets that extend the instrument’s expressive range. Original bird inlays with resin centers matched to the top color, accented by white mother-of-pearl and an old-school eagle, maintain visual continuity while preserving clear orientation.

58/15 LT Pickups With Five-Way Switching Flexibility

The Private Stock Custom 24’s tonal range is anchored by a pair of covered 58/15 LT humbuckers selected for balance, clarity and touch sensitivity. Their low-output voicing preserves harmonic detail across the frequency spectrum, allowing clean tones to remain open while driven sounds stay articulate and controlled. A 5-way blade switch expands pickup combinations, moving fluidly between full humbucking voices and more focused, single-coil-adjacent textures without interrupting the instrument’s core character.

Gen III Tremolo and Hardware Focused on Stability

Hardware choices reinforce the Custom 24’s emphasis on consistency and control. A PRS Gen III patented tremolo delivers smooth response and reliable return to pitch, supporting subtle vibrato as well as more expressive pitch work. Tweaked Phase III locking tuners ensure dependable tuning stability, while hybrid hardware and maple-stained tuner buttons matched to the top color contribute to a cohesive visual presentation that remains secondary to function.

A Custom 24 Built for Sustained Creative Use

The PRS Private Stock #11821 Custom 24 is intended to serve as a flexible, reliable musical tool rather than a purely visual statement. Its balanced neck profile, wide-ranging electronics and stable hardware make it equally effective in studio environments and on demanding stages. Presented in a black paisley case with black interior, the instrument reflects a level of intention and refinement designed to support sustained creativity and evolving musical direction.