PRS Private Stock HPW Custom 24 N

PRS Private Stock HPW Custom 24 N review

The PRS Private Stock HPW Custom 24 N is a single-piece Custom 24 built in the United States. Its specification centers on a black limba body and neck, a maple burl top, and an ebony fingerboard. The listed price is 13,790, though no currency is specified in the supplied information. With no customer reviews available, this assessment is limited to the documented construction and hardware. It does not make claims about sound, playability, or long-term reliability that cannot be verified from the specifications.

Materials and finish

Black limba is used for both the body and neck, while the figured maple burl top provides the contrasting visual feature. The guitar is finished in natural color with a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer. That combination makes the wood selection central to the instrument's appearance, although the available information does not describe the top's figure beyond its burl construction or provide a weight measurement.

The ebony fingerboard is matched with an ebony headstock veneer. The fingerboard inlays are specified as "Original Birds," with black mother-of-pearl centers and abalone outlines. Abalone markers are also fitted along the fingerboard's side. These are precise material and decoration details, not evidence of how visible the markers will be under particular stage lighting.

Neck, scale, and layout

The neck has a Pattern Thin profile and a 635 mm scale, also listed as 25 inches. Its 24 frets place it in the familiar Custom 24 format. The specifications do not state the fingerboard radius, fret dimensions, nut width, or neck finish, so those details cannot be assessed here. Players who rely on those measurements should confirm them with the seller before purchase.

The ST-style body shape and Custom 24 model designation give the instrument a clear place in the PRS lineup. The listing identifies the neck as black limba but does not provide details about the neck joint. It would be inappropriate to infer a particular construction method from the supplied data.

Pickups and controls

The guitar has two uncovered 85/15 humbuckers, one in the bridge position and one in the neck position. Controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, and a five-way switch. That is a relatively broad selection arrangement for a two-pickup guitar, but the specifications do not explain the switching combinations or describe their electrical behavior. No tonal claims can be substantiated without a wiring diagram or a hands-on test.

For a buyer comparing versions of the Custom 24, the useful confirmed points are the pickup model, uncovered format, control count, and five-way switching. The listing does not state whether the pickups or controls have been modified, nor does it provide component tolerances or output measurements.

Tremolo and hardware

A PRS Gen III tremolo is fitted, alongside PRS Phase III locking machine heads. The hardware has a smoked black finish. These named components define the guitar's tremolo and tuning hardware, but the listing gives no setup details, string gauge, or information about the tremolo's adjustment. Buyers should ask about the current setup if they need to know how the instrument is configured on delivery.

Run, case, and buying notes

This is identified as a single-piece limited run, with serial number PS_12612. The package includes a Private Stock Black Paisley case and a certificate. The general specification also confirms an included case and says no bag is included. The instrument is made in the United States.

At the listed price of 13,790, the purchase decision depends heavily on the buyer's interest in this specific wood combination, detailing, and one-off status. The provided information establishes an elaborate materials and hardware specification, but it does not establish condition, setup quality, weight, measured output, or a particular sonic character. Those should be checked directly before committing to a purchase. The case and certificate are confirmed inclusions; no other accessories are listed.