PRS Custom 24 Floyd CB

PRS Custom 24 Floyd CB review

The PRS Custom 24 Floyd CB pairs the familiar Custom 24 shape with an Original Floyd Rose tremolo and locking nut. Finished in Charcoal Burst, it has a mahogany body, a flamed maple top, a maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard. The model has been available since May 2023, is made in the USA, and includes a PRS case. Its listed price is 4,699.

This is a premium-priced electric guitar with a clear design focus: a 24-fret layout, two high-output-style humbuckers, and a locking vibrato system for players who use the tremolo actively. The specification sheet names the body wood as Khaya Ivorensis and the fingerboard wood as Diospyros crassiflora. Those botanical names provide more detail than the usual general material labels, though the playing feel and sound will still depend on the finished instrument, strings, setup, and amplification.

Build, neck, and hardware

The maple neck has PRS's Pattern Thin profile, with an ebony fingerboard, bird inlays, and 24 frets. The scale length is 635 mm, or 25 inches. That familiar PRS scale sits between the common longer scale used on many Fender-style guitars and the shorter scale found on many Gibson-style models. The review feedback supplied for this model describes the delivered guitar as well finished and correctly set up, with carefully leveled frets and no reported problems with the finish.

One player comparing it with a Gibson Les Paul Standard found the PRS noticeably comfortable in weight. That is a personal comparison, not a published weight measurement, but it gives useful context for anyone choosing between these styles. The buyer had considered a Les Paul Custom fitted with a Floyd Rose before choosing the PRS, partly because they already owned a Les Paul Standard.

The nickel hardware includes PRS Phase III locking tuners. At the bridge, an Original Floyd Rose tremolo works with a locking nut. In the reported hands-on experience, the tremolo arrived set up properly and held tuning reliably during use. That is encouraging feedback for a guitar intended for wide pitch changes, though a locking system still needs careful setup and string changes. The supplied information does not specify the exact adjustment tools included in the case, and the reviewer specifically noted that no tools came with the guitar.

Pickups and controls

The guitar uses two exposed PRS \m/ humbuckers in an HH configuration. Controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, and a five-way pickup selector. This layout gives the player access to multiple pickup combinations without adding a bank of separate switches. The provided specifications do not describe the wiring positions in detail, so it is best not to assume the precise coil or phase arrangement from the switch count alone.

The owner feedback was particularly positive about the pickups. The player described them as suitable for hard rock and heavy styles, while also praising their clean sounds. That breadth is useful for a guitar expected to move between driven rhythm parts, lead work, and less saturated playing. It remains one player's impression rather than a measured tonal assessment, and amplifier settings will strongly shape the result.

Setup notes and compromises

The strongest practical endorsement in the feedback concerns the setup. The guitar reportedly arrived with its frets in excellent condition, a clean finish, and a tremolo that stayed in tune. Those details matter on a Floyd Rose-equipped instrument, where poor setup can quickly become frustrating. The report also praised the seller's quick, uncomplicated order handling, but that experience should not be taken as a guarantee of every retailer's service.

The same owner had two reservations. First, the PRS control knobs felt too loose and slightly wobbly to their taste. That is a subjective complaint, but worth checking in person at this price. Second, the package included no tools. Players who need to make adjustments may want to confirm what they already own and what the retailer supplies before purchase.

Verdict

The PRS Custom 24 Floyd CB brings together a carefully specified wood combination, a thin neck profile, 24 frets, PRS \m/ humbuckers, locking tuners, and an Original Floyd Rose system. The single owner report supports its case with praise for finish quality, fretwork, setup, tuning stability, and pickup versatility. The loose-feeling controls and absence of included tools are modest but concrete concerns, especially on a guitar priced at 4,699.

For players who want the Custom 24 format with a locking tremolo, the specification is compelling and the reported playing experience is strongly positive. The price is substantial, so a hands-on check of the controls and a clear confirmation of the included accessories are sensible before buying.