Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 10 Top Purple Mist

The Custom 24 is the definitive PRS guitar, famously introduced as the first model showcased by Paul Reed Smith at PRS Guitars' debut Winter NAMM show in 1985. Ever since, it has remained a top-selling favorite among touring professionals, gigging musicians, and aspiring players alike. This legendary instrument features PRS’s patented Gen III tremolo system and 85/15 pickups, delivering outstanding clarity with an extended high and low frequency range. Designed by Paul Reed Smith himself, the 85/15 pickups are paired with volume and tone controls and a 5-way blade switch, offering a broad range of tones that have come to define PRS sound and playability.

Specs:

Body

• Construction: Solidbody
• Top Wood: Maple
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Top Carve: Violin

Neck

• Number of Frets: 24
• Scale Length: 25"
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Construction: One-Piece
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Neck Shape: Pattern Thin
• Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 53/64"
• Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 57/64"
• Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
• Neck Width at Body: 2 1/4"
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 10"
• Fretboard Inlay: Birds
• Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid

Finish

• Type: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
• Hardware Type: Nickel
• Nut: PRS
• Truss Rod Cover: "Custom"

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: 85/15
• Bass Pickup: 85/15
• Controls: Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

PRS TOP 10

A PRS 10 Top refers to the highest grade of figured maple used for the top of Paul Reed Smith guitars, offering exceptional eye candy. PRS categorises its tops based on the quality of the wood’s figuring, and a 10 Top features the most consistent and striking patterns, whether in flame, quilt, or other designs. These tops are carefully selected and showcase a deep, three-dimensional effect that enhances the guitar's overall aesthetic. While a 10 Tops are highly valued for their premium, eye-catching appearance, making it a popular choice among collectors and players who appreciate luxury craftsmanship.