PRS Custom 24-08 - Cobalt Smokeburst #421231

The Paul Reed Smith Custom 24-08 in Cobalt Smokeburst is a striking and sonically versatile evolution of PRS’s most iconic model. A perfect balance of beauty, playability, and tonal flexibility, the Custom 24-08 takes everything players love about the legendary Custom 24 and expands its capabilities with an innovative control layout and refined electronics—making it a go-to instrument for modern guitarists who demand both classic tone and contemporary performance.

The body features a sculpted carved figured maple top, beautifully finished in Cobalt Smokeburst—a bold and visually dynamic burst that accentuates the depth and movement of the flame maple. The back is made from solid mahogany, offering a warm, resonant tonal foundation with a rich midrange response. Together, these tonewoods form the classic PRS combination of clarity, sustain, and harmonic complexity.

The 25” scale length, 24 frets, and Pattern Thin neck profile make for a sleek and fast-playing instrument. The mahogany neck is designed with comfort in mind, measuring 26/32” at the nut and transitioning to 57/64” at the 12 1/2 fret, providing a thin, modern contour without feeling insubstantial. The rosewood fretboard, adorned with PRS’s signature Bird inlays, adds a smooth playing surface and elegant visual contrast, while the 10" fretboard radius supports easy bends and articulate chording across the entire neck.

What truly sets the Custom 24-08 apart is its advanced electronics. The guitar features a pair of PRS TCI (Tuned Capacitance and Inductance) pickups in the treble and bass positions, known for their clarity, dynamic response, and musical character. These pickups are wired to a 3-way blade switch, a master volume, and a tone control with two mini-toggle coil tap switches, which allow each humbucker to be individually split into single-coils. This results in eight distinct pickup configurations, covering everything from thick, modern humbucking sounds to bright, snappy single-coil tones—all with quiet operation and tonal consistency.

Hardware includes a PRS Gen III Patented Tremolo bridge that delivers smooth, stable vibrato action and maintains excellent tuning, even under aggressive use. The Phase III locking tuners ensure fast string changes and rock-solid tuning stability. Finished in classic nickel hardware, the aesthetic is both timeless and sleek, complementing the vibrant Cobalt Smokeburst top with tasteful contrast.

Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or writing at home, the PRS Custom 24-08 in Cobalt Smokeburst is a true professional instrument—capable of adapting to any genre or playing style, all while looking and feeling like a world-class piece of art. It’s a modern classic with expanded tonal options, made for players who want it all.

Other specifications include:

• Top Wood Carved Figured Maple Top
• Back Wood Mahogany
• Number of Frets 24
• Scale Length 25"
• Neck Wood Mahogany
• Neck Shape Pattern Thin
• Neck Depth At The Nut Pattern Thin 26/32”
• Width of Fretboard at the Body Pattern Thin 2 1/4”
• Width of Fretboard at the Nut Pattern Thin 1 11/16”
• Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret 53/64"
• Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret 57/64"
• Fretboard Wood Rosewood
• Fretboard Inlay Birds
• Bridge PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
• Tuners Phase III Locking Tuners
• Hardware Type Nickel
• Treble Pickup TCI
• Bass Pickup TCI
• Controls Volume & Tone Controls with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Tap Switches
• Hard Case
• 7 lbs 3 oz
• #421231

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