PRS Custom Guitars

The PRS Custom is the quintessential PRS guitar. It’s the model that started it all back in 1985, and it’s still as relevant today as it was back then.

Its revolutionary design bridged the gap between traditional electric guitars, providing a super high-end instrument that’s versatile enough to capture all the most desired tones. A 25” scale length, humbucking pickups with special electronics, and a gorgeous flame maple top are the defining characteristics of the Custom.

Together with its iconic moon or bird fingerboard inlays, the Custom has become one of the mainstay models of the guitar industry.

Today, the assortment features the Custom 24 (for 24 frets) and its 5-way blade switching, the Custom 24-08 with modern push/pull coil splitting, the Custom 24 Piezo for with nearly infinite tonal possibilities, and the Custom 24 “Floyd” for whammy bar enthusiasts.

At Gear4music, each PRS Custom guitar is backed by our exceptional three-year warranty and fast delivery service, so you can shop with complete peace of mind.

About PRS Custom Guitars

The PRS Custom is the PRS guitar. Debuting in 1985 at the Winter NAMM show, the Custom quickly gained a reputation for its high quality and exceptional playability, entering mass production as the Custom 24 in 1987.

It’s responsible for launching the PRS brand from an almost one-man show in the early 1980s, to the guitar manufacturing goliath it is today. As Paul’s first unique guitar design (that wasn’t a special order for an artist), he aimed to split the difference between the popular guitars of the two existing titans: Fender and Gibson.

This resulted in a fretboard with a 25” scale length, a rounded guitar body that’s accented with double cutaway horns, and unique electronics underneath humbucking pickups. In a market that was crowded with extreme metal-oriented shapes, the PRS Custom stood head and shoulders above the rest.

On top of these eye-catching design elements, the PRS Custom demonstrated Paul’s capacity for innovative engineering. Its electronics eschewed the traditional tone knob for a “sweet” switch that emulated the high-end cut of long stage cables. Locking tuners were fitted as standard, and a completely redesigned tremolo bridge allowed for much smoother vibrato action and tuning stability.

As for the name, Paul originally presented two models in ‘85: the Paul Reed Smith Guitar and the Paul Reed Smith Custom – The main difference lying in the Custom’s maple top and fingerboard inlays - two features that have become hallmarks of PRS Guitars today.

FAQs

What is a PRS Custom?

The PRS Custom guitar is the original model of the brand. It’s known for its premium violin carve, patented Gen III tremolo system, and proprietary 85/15 pickups. First seen in 1985, the Custom 24 has been a top seller ever since, used by many renowned artists and musicians.

What is so special about PRS Guitars?

The PRS Custom’s long running success demonstrates why PRS Guitars are so special. Paul’s commitment to capturing the magic of vintage instruments, combined with his innovative hardware to improve playability and tone result in truly exceptional guitars.

What is the most popular PRS?

The PRS Custom 24 guitar is the most popular PRS model. Since its launch in 1987, the Custom 24 has been a consistent top seller and has been used by countless touring musicians and industry professionals. And not just artists! The Custom 24 is the instrument that many hobbyists aspire to own.