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The SE Custom 24 "Lefty" | PRS Guitars

The SE Custom 24 "Lefty" | PRS Guitars

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Description
The SE Custom 24 brings the original PRS design platform to the high-quality, more affordable SE line up of instruments. Played by internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring players, the SE Custom 24 features a maple top, mahogany back, wide thin maple neck, rosewood fretboard with bird inlays, and a PRS-designed tremolo bridge.

Its versatile sounds come from the SE 85/5 Treble  and Bass pickups, which have volume and push-pull tone controls and a 3-way pickup selector. The SE Custom 24 is a modern classic with roadworthy durability, addictive playability, and wide array of tones, making it a perfect workhorse guitar. Includes gig bag.
PRS SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar Sapphire
PRS SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar Sapphire
PRS SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar Sapphire
Features
Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Wide thin
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 25 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 10 in.
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Birds
  • Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: PRS SE
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: PRS SE
  • Brand: PRS
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Not applicable
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: Push/pull tone control
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: Coil tap
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: PRS-Designed Tremolo
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: PRS SE
  • Color: Nickel 
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Accessories: Info not available
  • Country of origin: Indonesia
Reviews

4.83

36 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Best guitar I own!
New 2017 PRS SE Custom 24 in Tompas Green

Most Liked Positive Review

5

New 2017 PRS SE Custom 24 in Tompas Green

Like many, I don't typically write reviews. I have tons of American, Japanese, Korean and Mexican gear. (If that helps my credibility at all). Anyway I was never a fan of PRS, I was strictly a Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Ibanez king of guy. Anyway, my local Guitar Center has a used PRS custom 24 and I picked it up and played on it for a while and fell in love with it. The guitar basically played itself! All the controls were Right where they are supposed to be and the neck felt unlike anything I ever played. Needless to say I could not afford the $3200 price tag on it. I went home and googled it and found out that PRS was releasing a new line of their SE models. I took a chance and ordered one before they were actually released.(I had to wait on them to be shipped from PRS to GC. It arrived yesterday and picked it up at Guitar Center. All I can say is this guitar blows away everything, I even compared it to the $3200 one still hanging in the store. The fit and finish is just as good and the fret work is impeccable. These 85/15 pickups sound better than the pickups in the $3200 one. This SE is a dream to play and sounds amazing, buy one you will not be disappointed. The fit and finish is better than my American Strat, Tele, Les Paul & SG. Now on a different note. This guitar will not sound like a Strat, Tele, Les Paul or an SG. It has its own beautiful voice. It's sounds full, warm and round. Never harsh, regardless of the position of the pickup selector. Also, when you split the pick ups, it actually sounds like a single coils and not like half of a humbucker. I love the easy access to the upper frets and yes frets 23 & 24 are actually playable. The bottom line is this guitar has great manners and is one of the best guitars that I've ever played. Buy one you will not regret it!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

prs

great sounding guitar however major, major problem with staying in tune, the tuners are horrible, please invent some good tuners, otherwise for the money there is no guitar that even comes close

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming7
  2. Practicing6
  3. Recording6
  4. Rock Concerts4
  5. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. None2
  2. Craftsmanship1
  3. Fret Buzz1
  4. Unstable Tuning1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Fun To Play9
  2. Good Feel7
  3. Good Pick Up7
  4. Good Tone7
  5. Solid Electronics6

Reviewed by 36 customers

  • Great guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMarcus c

    fromAlexandria va

    Love this guitar, had this for a month now, great feel great look, and amazing sound. I play a little of everything and this guitar sounds great for all of it. I got this even cheap at the store for 720. WHAT A PRICE! I highly recommend this guitar if you want a high quality guitar for under 1000. And for the tuning comment, I play every day 1 to 3 hours bending strings constantly, I tune it once a week, it's practically still in tune. I just have to give the knob a little touch. Only issue I had at first was the back of the neck took some time getting used to sliding up and down the board with the finish on it. But I easily adjusted after a few days. That's the only thing I could nitpick, but still not worthy of losing the 5 stars

  • the invisible neck guitar. plays itself

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bybammer

    fromtoronto

    there is nothing not great about this guitar. the comment about lack of tuning stability only tells me that this person does not know how to string or set up a guitar. I could throw mine down the stairs, pick it up, plug it in and it would still be in tune. I have a few guitars (Dean, Gibson, Ibanez) and they all get played a little less often now. Kudos to PRS for an affordable pro level guitar that is second to none.

  • The Best I've played

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bymarkcat

    fromLynchburg, VA

    I have played guitar for over 40 years, Played professionally during the 90's metal era. My old and Trusty Ibanez RG-570 has always been my favorite among all the guitar I own or have owned. I recently dethroned the Ibanez for PRS. I purchased my PRS a few weeks ago from the Charlotte, NC location.and it has changed my playing drastically in just a few weeks, The tones I'm getting from my current arsenal of amps and effects are unbelievable. I went to GC on a Saturday, At first, I found another Ibanez I was interested in purchasing, The following day, I drove back to GC under the pretense of purchasing the Ibanez..While "test driving" the ibanez..I noticed the PRS..It beckoned me...The moment I picked it up, I knew I would be taking it home.. Feels great, plays great, Sounds great...

  • Amazing guitar.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byThom

    fromKalamazoo, MI

    This fairly inexpensive guitar plays and sounds better that any other guitar I've owned! I am in my 70's and have been playing professionally for over 55 years; I've owned a 53 Gold top, an early 50's Strat, a 70's ES-335 and too many other guitars to mention. I've never truly been happy with a single guitar I've ever owned, although the 335 came close, but this guitar is the electric guitar I've been looking for all my life. I also own a Taylor 814ce and a very special 92 Artist Edition Ovation that my son gave me. This is probably the last instrument I'll ever buy as my collection of 5 is now complete with the Paul Reed Smith!

  • Best guitar I own!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byDova

    fromSan Jose, ca

    It's a very versatile guitar! It is great to play blues and metal. The second I plugged it in and played the first note, I was in love.

  • Killer

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byBrandon

    fromundisclosed

    Killer tone and playability.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMikeyC

    fromFL

    I see on a few different sites and here as well that people have complained about the tuning machines not staying in tune. Has PRS upgraded/fixed the issue? I am looking to switch from Schecter to PRS.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    The tuning machines should not have any issues with this model

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBenn

    fromWashington

    What is the weight of the PRS SE Custom 24 Charcoal Burst and Tampas Green? Thank you.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    9 lbs.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJim

    fromVermont

    Is this usa model

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No, this is made in Korea.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byNone nu

    fromVista calif

    Is this American made ?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar was manufactured in Indonesia.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDemofied

    fromCT

    Is this Korea made or Indonesia?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is made in Korea

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byJeff

    fromTucson

    I know the customs are made in korea while the standard 24s are made in Indonesia. This custom 24 in red fireburst however says its made in Indonesia. Can you verify that for me ? And if so are all custom 24s in the se line being made in indonesia as well?.

    Open Reply - Charles
    The description on this is incorrect. This is made in Korea.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked bywill

    fromIllinois

    I am starting fuzz metal band in high school and I play lead guitar and don't have much money should I get this guitar. If no what guitar would you recommend? Thanks.

    Open Reply -
    PRS makes some really good and versatile guitars and are always a safe bet. I would recommend stopping by the store and give a few different models a try and see what you like and don't like.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byRick

    fromCarson city nv

    Is the green model left handed only ?

    Open Reply -
    No, however, we no longer have this model.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byRule

    fromLaredo Tx.

    What model is the guitar ?

    Open Reply -
    This is a custom model: SE Custom 24.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byMadak

    fromundisclosed

    Is this the 2018 model?

    Open Reply -
    This is a 2017 model.