Only 300 will be produced
(STEVENSVILLE, Md.) March 4, 2025 – PRS Guitars today announced the 40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Limited Edition. Bolstering this year's special models celebrating four decades of PRS Guitars, the Custom 24-08 keeps many of the foundational specifications as the original Custom – the guitar that started PRS back in 1985 – but adds a new level of versatility with its TCI pickups and EQ mini-toggle switches. This limited-edition instrument also features a “10-top” grade figured maple top, semi-hollow body, ziricote fretboard and headstock veneer, and special inlay package. Only 300 of this special release will be available worldwide, each including a certificate hand-signed by Paul Reed Smith.
“The Custom 24 is one of the first two guitars I made to launch the company and has been our flagship design,” said PRS Guitars Founder & Managing General Partner, Paul Reed Smith. “Updating the 24-08 version for our 40th Anniversary with a semi-hollow body, EQ mini toggles, and this wood combination really allow the instrument to ‘sing’ in a full, beautiful voice of its own.”
Now made with American alnico and updated build specs, TCI pickups are designed to offer a full, musical sound reminiscent of single-coil and soapbar tones without the hum.
The dual EQ mini-toggle switches were originally developed in PRS’s Private Stock department and act as tuned high-pass filters when engaged (in the up position), removing shelved low-end and allowing the high frequencies through for more clarity and musical highs.
PRS Guitars continues to celebrate this year with new product introductions each month. Stay tuned to see new gear and 40th Anniversary limited-edition guitars throughout the year at www.prsguitars.com/40 and by following @prsguitars on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, X and YouTube.
