PRS 40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Faded Whale Blue Smokeburst

PRS just wrapped up their 40th Anniversary with a year full of special releases and exciting new models. To keep the celebration rolling, we’re joining in with a limited-time deal:

*Take 15% off all PRS Core series electric guitars!

It’s the perfect chance to grab a PRS at a great price while this anniversary offer lasts. Offer ends December 8th, 2025.

DESCRIPTION

Introducing the 40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Limited Edition, celebrating four decades of PRS Guitars. The Custom 24-08 keeps many of the foundational specs 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 semi-hollow body, ziricote fretboard and headstock veneer, and special inlay package.

The 40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Limited Edition starts with a “10-top” grade figured maple top, mahogany back and neck, and a ziricote fretboard. This wood combination, along with our thorough wood drying processes, creates a stable and resonant foundation. The addition of semi-hollow construction adds an even fuller organic quality to the tone, while the f-hole also adds an elegant visual touch.

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. The dual EQ mini-toggle switches 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.

“The EQ switches were developed with and first featured on the Private Stock John McLaughlin model in 2023. Both John and I felt that they offered a different, but just as versatile, sound that played a significant role in the musicality of that guitar. I am happy that we are now extending this feature into more models.” – Paul Reed Smith

Additional specifications for this instrument include a 24-fret, 25” scale length neck with “old school” birds with outlines designed to feel like home from the moment you pick it up, the PRS Gen III patented tremolo so you can flutter and divebomb, and Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons to keep you in tune without dulling your sound.

Limited to 300 pieces worldwide, this special edition features both traditional design features and new appointments, making it an essential piece for serious musicians and collectors alike. Only 300 of this 40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Limited Edition will be available. Hand-signed 40th Anniversary certificate included.

Weight: 6.8 lbs

Year: 2025

Case: Hardshell Case

Body Construction: Solidbody

Top Wood: Figured Maple 10-Top

Back Wood: Mahogany

Top Carve: Violin

Finish: High Gloss Nitro

Number of Frets: 24

Scale Length: 25"

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Construction: One-Piece

Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting

Neck Shape: Pattern Thin

Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 53/64"

Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 57/64"

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"

Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4"

Fretboard Wood: Ziricote

Fretboard Radius: 10"

Fretboard Inlay: “Old School” Birds with Outlines

Headstock Veneer: Ziricote

Headstock Logo: Pre-Factory Eagle with Outline

Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set

Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III

Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

Hardware Type: Hybrid

Nut: PRS

Treble Pickup: PRS TCI Treble

Bass Pickup: PRS TCI Bass

Controls: Volume and Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch & Two Mini Toggle EQ Switches

Strings: PRS Signature 10-46

Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E

SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM

All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.

INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED

After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.

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