PRS Custom 24 Vintage Sunburst 1991 Electric Guitar

This is a PRS Custom 24 Electric Guitar in Vintage Sunburst finish. After being unveiled by Paul Reed Smith at the NAMM show in 1985, the Custom 24 established a ‘third way’ between Fender and Gibson in the guitar landscape. Made in the USA in 1991, this guitar consists of a Mahogany body with a Figured Maple top, a Mahogany neck, and a 24-fret Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include a PRS Tremolo system, PRS Locking tuners, and Gold hardware. The pickups installed in this model are a PRS HFS Treble Humbucker in the bridge, and a PRS Vintage Bass Humbucker in the neck position. These are wired to a master volume, master tone, and a 5-way rotary switch.

The Mahogany neck plays superbly well, with the ‘Wide Thin’ profile offering a smooth, responsive and articulate paying experience in all registers. Certainly, the profile is well suited to lead players as it is slim enough for fast melodic lines and solos. The gloss finish to the rear of the neck assists with navigation of the 25” scale, and the double cutaway body design with signature PRS sculpted lower horn enhances access to the upper frets. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, its 10” radius feeling practical for a wide range of playing styles and techniques whilst the attractive and unique Abalone ‘Bird’ inlays add a touch of luxury to the playing experience.

The pair of PRS humbucking pickups installed in this guitar deliver thick and full-bodied tones, with plenty of switching options to ensure versatility. The Vintage Bass in the neck position is warm and round, and delivers plenty of power to push those lead lines and solos to the front of the mix. The HFS Treble bridge pickup is brighter, and can handle serious amounts of gain for a saturated rhythm guitar sound on your riffs and power chords. In positions 2 & 4 the pickups effectively split, providing an out-of-phase single coil sound which works well for crystal clear shimmering clean sounds. The control layout remains simple but offers plenty of scope for shaping your tone.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1140825125971

Weight: 8.25lbs

Serial: 112354

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the headstock demonstrate light scratching, only visible under direct light at certain angles. The rear face bass side corner demonstrates an indentation that has removed the finish and reveals the wood beneath.

Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck and fingerboard demonstrate light scratching, only visible under direct light and close scrutiny. The fingerboard demonstrates an indentation to the 10th fret that cannot be felt by the fingers beneath the strings.

Body: Overall very good condition. The bass side edge of the lower bout demonstrates an indentation that has marked but not removed any of the finish. The front and rear face demonstrate light scratching throughout, only visible under direct light at certain angles.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate moderate signs of use, not affecting playability. Light denting is present to the early register and flattening of the frets is apparent throughout. There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16” socket) is included.

Hardware: Fully functional and very good condition. Light to mild scratching and tarnishing is apparent to the bridge and tuners. Chipping of the gold plating is apparent to the bass side of the bridge.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics: Fully functional.

Case & Accessories

PRS Hard Case

Overall excellent condition. Any markings to the outer shell and inner lining are difficult to discern.