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SKU PRS-FLOYD24-AP-BLKGOLD

2018 PRS Paul Reed Smith Artist Package Custom 24 "Floyd Rose" Guitar, Black Gold Wrap, Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, 7.4 lbs.

$5,249.00
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  • PRS Artist Package Custom 24 "Floyd"
  • Black Gold Wrap
  • Flame Maple Artist Grade Top
  • Mahogany Body
  • Artist Grade Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard
  • Pattern Thin Neck Profile 
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • Bird Inlays 
  • Floyd Rose Original Bridge and Locking Nut
  • PRS Phase III Locking Tuners 
  • PRS \m/ (Metal) Pickups
  • 5 Way Selector Switch 
  • Master Volume & Tone Controls 
  • 24 Frets  
  • Scale Length: 25"
  • Nickel Hardware
  • PRS Artist Black Paisley Hardshell Case
  • Instrument Weight: 7.4 lbs
  • Serial #: 256767

Player's Perspective

The guitar industry hasn't been the same since the Custom 24 was introduced some 30 years ago. It's always been a versatile, blazing axe, but PRS has souped it even more as of late by offering this metal-ready Custom 24 "Floyd". This one, being an Artist Package guitar from Paul Reed Smith contains some particularly beautifully figured pieces of wood.

The "Floyd" has everything that's kept this model in this limelight for so long - that slinky, effortless fretboard feel, unmatched aesthetics, and impeccable craftsmanship throughout. But this version adds a Floyd Rose bridge and hotter pickups that will push your pedals and your amp hard. The result is a scorching hot axe that blends unsurpassed PRS quality with more shred-happy freedom, a perfect combination for a lot of players. This instrument is particularly impressive for its ability to retain a distinct, well defined tonal identity regardless of the volume or amount of gain. Push the distortion all you want - it'll still sound like itself, and you'll still sound like you.

Along with an absolutely gorgeous artist grade flame maple top, the figuring on the neck is absolutely stunning and almost has a holographic effect that changes the flames that pop out depending on the angle that you look at it. Not only do the entire neck, fretboard, and headstock look awesome with all that flame figuring on it, but the satin maple feels amazing on your fretting hand. The maple fretboard also lends itself a bit better to the high-gain, shredder style of playing as it will add some more treble and top-end sizzle to your tone which will help keep your sound articulate and clear even when heavily ladened with distortion.

 

If you love the Custom 24 but need more trem arm freedom, some hotter pickups, and the best aesthetics and build quality that PRS has to offer short of going through the Private Stock department, then this is your axe.

Special Features

The Core “Floyd” Custom 24 is equipped with the time-tested Floyd Rose “Original” tremolo system and PRS’s \m/ (metal) pickups (uncovered). The Floyd Rose “Original” tremolo and locking nut tuning system, is a double-locking design precision-made from high quality steel, allows players to lock the guitar in tune at the nut and at the bridge which keeps the guitar in tune even during the heaviest dive-bombing sessions. The Custom 24 is the quintessential PRS guitar. This iconic instrument was the first model that Paul Reed Smith brought to the public at PRS Guitars’ first Winter NAMM show in 1985 and has been a top seller ever since. This one, being an Artist Package guitar, does contain a few unique features such as an upgraded artist grade flame maple top and a heavily figured artist grade flame maple neck and fretboard.

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized PRS dealer. If you still haven't found what you're looking for, we're more than happy to help. Our PRS experts can provide you with pictures of available guitars from PRS's in stock inventory. We can also help guide you in custom ordering a new SE, S2, core guitar/amp, Artist Package, or even your very own Private Stock. Message us for details!

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized Signature Dealer for Paul Reed Smith. This Artist Package Custom 24 "Floyd Rose" is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.