PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt TB

PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt TB review

The PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt TB is a solid-body electric guitar with a mahogany body, a maple top, and a quilted maple veneer. Its listed price is 839, and the product data gives January 2026 as its availability date. The specification sheet pairs familiar Custom 24 features with a tremolo bridge and two 85/15 S humbuckers. Owner feedback describes an instrument that feels responsive, stays in tune well, and covers both driven rock tones and cleaner sounds.

There are two discrepancies in the supplied specifications worth checking before ordering. One entry identifies the fingerboard as ebony, while the detailed description says rosewood. The listed color is also given as both black and Teal Black. A customer describes the finish as a dark green approaching black, much darker than it appeared in product photos. Confirm the exact fingerboard material and finish with the seller if either detail matters to your decision.

Construction and feel

The body is mahogany, with a maple arched top and quilted maple veneer. A body binding outlines the top, and the neck is maple with a Wide Thin profile. The scale length is 635 mm, or 25 inches, and the fingerboard carries 24 frets and PRS bird inlays. Those dimensions and the neck profile give this model the familiar longer-scale feel of a modern double-cut electric guitar, rather than the compact response of a short-scale instrument.

One owner describes the guitar as light, precise, and dynamic, with a smooth neck that felt comfortable in use. Another reports that the instrument arrived well set up and ready to play. That is useful feedback, but setup can vary between individual guitars, so it is sensible to check neck relief, action, and intonation after delivery.

Pickups and switching

The pickup system is a pair of 85/15 S humbuckers, one in the treble position and one in the bass position. Controls consist of a master volume, a tone control with a push-pull function, and a three-way pickup selector. Pulling up the tone control splits the coils, giving access to thinner, brighter sounds than the full humbucker setting.

Owners report that the humbuckers have enough output and cut for rock playing, especially with distortion. One reviewer initially considered replacing them, then decided against it after trying them through an amplifier. The same feedback describes the clean sound as relatively full, while the split-coil setting opens it up for a lighter clean tone and more clarity with gain. These are subjective impressions, and the result will depend on the amplifier and settings, but the controls offer a useful range without requiring additional switching hardware.

The guitar should suit players moving between rhythm work and lead parts, including heavier styles. A customer says it handled lower tuning for metal after setup. That is an individual report, not a factory guarantee for any particular tuning; changing string gauge and adjusting the setup may be necessary when tuning down.

Tremolo and hardware

The PRS-style tremolo is paired with PRS-designed tuning machines and nickel hardware. Several owners praise the bridge for holding tuning well, including one who found that the floating bridge stayed stable in use. A tremolo setup still depends on correct string installation, spring balance, and tuning technique. If you use the arm frequently or change string gauges, allow time for a proper setup.

The guitar ships with a PRS SE gig bag, not a hard case. One owner describes the bag as well padded and protective. That makes it convenient for regular transport, though players who need the protection of a rigid case should budget for one separately.

Finish and setup notes

Feedback on appearance is generally positive, with one owner saying the guitar looked even better in person than in photographs. However, another buyer reported dark marks on the maple top that seemed consistent with polishing marks and felt they detracted from the finish. That report does not establish a widespread issue, but it is a reason to inspect the top closely on arrival, particularly at the wider edges.

More than one reviewer also noted that the factory strings looked stained or dirty and recommended replacing them. The reports do not confirm that the marks were rust, so treat this as a practical inspection point rather than a confirmed materials problem. Fresh strings can also make it easier to judge the guitar's tuning stability and setup accurately.

Verdict

The PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt TB makes a strong case for players who want a versatile mahogany-and-maple guitar with dual humbuckers, coil splitting, and a usable tremolo. Owner impressions point to lively rock tones, practical clean sounds, and good tuning stability. Before buying, confirm the listed fingerboard material and exact finish, and inspect the top and strings when the guitar arrives. The included gig bag is a welcome extra, while the absence of a hard case is worth factoring into the total cost.