The Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 electric guitar is a special instrument perfect for professional guitar players as well as dedicated music novices. This beautifully crafted electric guitar is considered to be the quintessential model in its brand and has certainly become an iconic instrument to PRS fans and enthusiasts everywhere. The Custom 24 is said to be the first model that Paul Reed Smith brought to the public in 1985 at PRS Guitars’ first Winter NAMM show. Since then, it has consistently been a best seller. It is no wonder that this guitar has remained so unceasingly popular. It features Paul Reed Smith’s patented tremolo system and 85/15 treble and bass pickups with volume and tone controls. Personally designed by Paul Reed Smith specifically for the 30th anniversary, the 85/15 pickups are definitely a big part of the guitar’s appeal. A five-way blade switch only adds to the package. These features afford beautiful clarity as well as extended high and low end, setting the sound of the guitar apart from others. This instrument is the original PRS guitar, and for those who play it, it’s simple to see why it is held in such high regard. The PRS Phase III Locking Tuners and Tremolo Bridge are certainly defining features. This finely designed six-string meshes beautiful craftsmanship with superior clarity and sound. The neck and body are crafted from mahogany, while the top is constructed of carved figures maple. The wood used to make these guitars is specially selected to ensure that only the most beautiful pieces are used. This outstanding instrument leaves no detail out. For instance, the fretboard inlays feature birds, which can be easily glimpsed by those closest members of your audience. The fretboard itself is crafted of rosewood. Nickel hardware and an array of color choices make the PRS Custom 24 a true work of art. From Frost Metallic Green to Faded Whale Blue to Blood Orange and beyond, all the eye-catching color options allow each musician to reflect their personal style. PRS instruments are well known and loved for their high quality and superior playability. Many famous guitar players rely on PRS electric and acoustic guitars at each and every gig. The Custom 24, in particular, is a favorite. One hallmark of PRS guitars is their neck shape. This electric guitar features several pickup switching positions, including bridge humbucker and neck humbucker. Its solid body type and double cutaway body shape are important characteristics of PRS guitars. A smooth gloss finish gives the guitar a luxurious and polished appearance. Paul Reed Smith is considered to be a preeminent master guitar maker. He made his first guitar while still in college but soon got in contact with Ted McCarty, the former president of Gibson. McCarty became his mentor, and the end result is the beautiful line of finely made instruments that have come to be preferred by many professionals, including Jimmy Buffett. Interestingly, Paul Reed Smith is in a band himself and uses one of the guitars from his line to make his own music. Ideal for any musician or guitar collector, the PRS Custom 24 electric guitar is loaded with unique features for the best sound quality possible.