PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Faded Whale Blue Smokeburst
Limited semi-hollow-electric guitar with TCI humbucker and EQ mini-switches, including case and certificate
40th Anniversary model, limited to 300 copies worldwide
Mahogany body
Top made from curly maple
High-gloss nitrocellulose finish in Faded Whale Blue Smokeburst
Maple neck with Pattern Thin profile
Ziricote fingerboard with "old school" bird inlays
10" fingerboard traidus
24 frets
PRS TCI Treble and TCI bass humbuckers in neck and bridge position
3-way switch and two EQ mini-switches
Controls for Volume and Tone
PRS Gen III Tremolo
PRS Phase III Locking tuners
Includes case and signed certificate
The PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Faded Whale Blue Smokeburst at a glance:
With the 40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Limited Edition, PRS celebrates four decades of high-quality guitar making and launches an instrument that combines tradition and innovation in equal measure. Inspired by the original Custom 24 from 1985, which laid the foundation for Paul Reed Smith's electric guitars, this anniversary model presents itself as a sophisticated semi-hollow version with special woods and exclusive features. Even the first glance at the high-gloss nitro finish, the 10-top-grade maple top and the semi-hollow construction with elegant F-hole makes it clear that this is an instrument for the highest demands. Highlights such as the high-quality high-gloss nitrocellulose finish, chic chrome/gold hardware, in-house TCI humbuckers and two EQ mini-switches not only make the model a real visual gem, but also enable versatile sounds for a wide range of genres!
Semi-hollow body, premium tonewoods and unique features
The semi-hollow mahogany body with an attached curly maple top, together with the one-piece mahogany neck including a slim pattern thin profile, provides great handling. The high-quality Ziricote fingerboard with iconic "old school" fret inlays, 24 frets and 10" radius provides a comfortable playing feel across all registers, while low riffs or demanding leads in high registers run cleanly from the hand. The 40th Anniversary McCarty is complemented by proven PRS hardware such as the Gen III tremolo and Phase III locking tuners, which ensure tuning stability. Hybrid hardware in gold and chrome as well as the chic natural binding set visual accents that definitely emphasize the exclusive character of the model.
TCI humbucker and EQ mini-switches for maximum sound flexibility
In terms of sound, the Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow is a true all-rounder. The in-house TCI humbuckers deliver a broad spectrum from crisp vintage cleans to characterful crunch sounds and powerful high-gain. A special feature are the two EQ mini toggles, which work as high-pass filters and can cleanly trim the low frequency range to create more clarity and brilliance. This detail, first introduced on the Private Stock John McLaughlin model, significantly expands the variety of sounds through various pickup and EQ switch combinations. With only 300 examples built worldwide, powerful features, a signed anniversary certificateandPRS ATA Multi-Fit Case, the 40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Limited Edition is not only a powerful all-rounder for stage and studio, but also a real PRS collector's item!
Features:
Manufacturer:
PRS
Design:
McCarty
Body:
Mahogany
Top:
Figured Maple
Binding:
Natural
Neck:
Mahogany
Neck Construction:
Set-in
Neck Profile:
Pattern Thin
Thickness at 1st Fret:
21
Thickness at 12th Fret:
22.62
Scale in mm:
635
Fretboard:
Ziricote
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
10
Number of Frets:
24
Fretboard Inlays:
Old School Birds
Nut type:
PRS Proprietary Material
Nut width in mm:
42.8
Width at Last Fret:
57.15
Pickup:
HH
Manufacturer pickups:
PRS
Neck Pickup:
TCI Bass
Middle Pickup:
No
Bridge Pickup:
TCI Treble
Piezo Pickup:
No
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
No
Electronic:
Passive
Switch:
3-Weg, 2x EQ Mini Switch
Control:
Volume, Tone, Blend
Bridge:
PRS Gen III Tremolo
Tailpiece:
No
Tuners:
PRS Phase III Locking
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Multi-Color
String Gauge:
.010 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Country of Origin:
USA
Finish:
High-Gloss Nitro
Colour:
Faded Whale Blue
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
Yes
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
Yes
PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Faded Whale Blue Smokeburst