TCI-tuned 85/15 pickups: vintage character and modern clarity
PRS 85/15 pickups balance vintage character with modern clarity to deliver the smooth - yet articulate - sound and rich overtones of vintage humbuckers. Featuring a powerful bridge pickup and neck pickup with the perfect amount of brightness, the 85/15 set packs a real sonic punch, from chime to full clean. The pickups are processed with PRS's TCI (Tuned Capacitance and Inductance) tuning, meaning the PRS team has used their years of know-how to sculpt the sound so it's perfect for his ears. The end result is a very musical mic, true to its lineage, but updated for the modern player. Sweetwater guitarists love these mics. You too.
408 Switching: Advanced sonic versatility
To really get the most out of the 85/15 pickups, PRS equipped the Custom 24-08 with the switching system from their popular 408 guitar. Two separate coil toggle switches allow you to individually coax a single coil snap of each pickup . Combined with the three-way switching, you'll have eight different sound combinations to explore, and that's before you even start using the master volume and tone controls.
Pattern Regular neck profile for smooth playability
The Custom 24-08 features PRS's Pattern Regular neck profile. Evolved from designs that Paul Reed Smith has been working on for decades and perfected after years of prototyping, the Pattern Regular neck shape is similar to the traditional regular profile neck found on PRS guitars made in the late 1980s. Regular Neck Carve pattern is a nice balance between the fat 50s style necks and the thin necks that became popular in the early 60s. It is ideal for players who alternate between thumb fretting techniques and classic positioning with the left hand, pivoting with their thumb on the back of the neck.
Redesigned finish for a classic feel
Never one to stand still, PRS has revamped the finishing process for its latest models. Taking inspiration from Private Stock's finishes which involve high gloss nitro over a CAB cellulose base coat, the result is a thin, durable and crystal clear finish - the perfect formula for a vintage feel and superior resonance.
PRS Custom 24-08 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
Mahogany body with figured maple top
Fast and comfortable model Regular mahogany neck
10" radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 medium-jumbo frets and Bird inlays
TCI 85/15 humbuckers for vintage character with modern clarity
408 switching system with split coil switches for each sensor
PRS Gen III Tremolo vibrato bridge/tailpiece
PRS Phase III Locking Mechanics
Dual action truss rod