PRS Standard 24 Red Apple

PRS Standard 24 Red Apple: technical overview

The PRS Standard 24 Red Apple is an American-made electric guitar listed as available since March 2025. Its specification centers on a mahogany body and neck, a rosewood fingerboard, two uncovered DMO humbuckers, and a PRS Gen III tremolo. The instrument has 24 frets and a 635 mm scale, with a Pattern Thin neck profile. It ships with a molded PRS ATA Multi-Fit D1 case; a separate bag is not included.

The listed price is 3290, with no currency specified in the supplied product data. The model is identified as a Standard, in a double-cutaway style, and finished in Red Apple Metallic. Smoked Black hardware provides a contrasting finish to the red body color. The specifications do not describe a separate top, so there is no basis for treating this model as a mahogany body with a distinct cap.

Body, neck, and playing dimensions

Mahogany is used for both the body and neck. The fingerboard is rosewood, with PRS bird inlays and 24 frets. A 635 mm scale puts the guitar in a shorter-scale category than many common 25.5-inch designs. Scale length affects the distance between the nut and bridge, and it is relevant when comparing string tension and overall dimensions, though the listed data do not specify string gauge or setup.

The Pattern Thin neck profile gives a useful point of comparison for players who already know PRS neck shapes. The name describes the profile category, but the supplied information does not provide measurements for neck depth or width. Those dimensions, along with fret size and fingerboard radius, would be needed for a more precise assessment of hand fit. The listing also gives no details about fret material or finish quality.

The satin nitrocellulose lacquer is specified as "Sinky" and is paired with the Red Apple Metallic color. That identifies the finish type and appearance, but not its thickness or expected wear characteristics. The guitar is listed as made in the USA.

Pickups and controls

Two uncovered DMO humbuckers provide the pickup configuration. The product information identifies them as a humbucker set, but does not state their magnet type, output, or individual voice. Those omissions make it difficult to predict how they will respond in a particular amplifier or playing style. There are no published pickup specifications here for resistance or coil construction, so comparisons with other PRS models should be made cautiously.

The control layout is straightforward: one volume control, one tone control, and a five-way blade switch. That switch provides more selection positions than a basic three-way humbucker arrangement. However, the data do not explain the wiring for each position. Buyers should consult PRS documentation for the exact pickup combinations rather than assume a particular coil-splitting or parallel-wiring scheme.

Tremolo and hardware

The bridge is a PRS Gen III tremolo, described in the general specification as PRS-style. The guitar also has PRS Phase III locking machine heads. Together, these components define the main tuning and pitch-control hardware, but the supplied details do not state the bridge setup, spring arrangement, or recommended maintenance procedure. Locking tuners can make string changes more direct, but they do not by themselves guarantee tuning stability. Setup, string installation, nut condition, and tremolo adjustment remain relevant.

Smoked Black hardware gives the instrument a dark contrast against the metallic red finish. No additional hardware dimensions or material specifications are provided. The product is not marked as a limited run, so the available information does not support describing it as a limited-edition model.

What the specifications establish

The clearest strengths on paper are the defined core construction and feature set: mahogany throughout the body and neck, a rosewood fingerboard, a shorter 635 mm scale, 24 frets, two humbuckers, and a five-way selector. The tremolo and locking tuners add mechanical features that distinguish the guitar from a fixed-bridge design. The case is included, which is a practical part of the package, while a gig bag is not.

No customer reviews are available for this product. This assessment therefore cannot verify comfort, tuning behavior, pickup balance, finish quality, or factory setup through user reports or hands-on testing. The specification sheet also omits weight, nut width, radius, fret dimensions, and detailed pickup wiring. Those are useful questions to answer before purchase, especially for players comparing neck fit or looking for a specific switching layout.

On the information provided, the PRS Standard 24 Red Apple is a USA-made, 24-fret mahogany guitar with a metallic finish, humbucker electronics, a tremolo bridge, and a fitted hard case. It is best evaluated against the buyer's preferred scale, neck profile, and pickup layout, with the missing measurements and wiring details confirmed through the manufacturer or retailer.