PRS Custom 24 Piezo 10-Top Electric Guitar Gray Black
A one-stop all-rounder for versatile musicians. Semi-hollow design with piezo and magnetic pickups, 85/15 humbuckers, and PRS Propietary nut for players who need multiple sounds.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Piezo vibrato system is genuinely innovative—balances magnetic and acoustic tones without compromise
- +Multi-voicing option (piezo plus magnetic) provides staggering tonal range from single instrument
- +Semi-hollow design with partial routing delivers tone and playability that satisfies studio and live demands
Cons
- −Piezo tone doesn't perfectly replicate acoustic guitar—it adds acoustic character rather than fooling ears
- −Premium pricing ($6020) limits appeal to professional and serious amateur players only
The Verdict
The PRS Custom 24 Piezo is a rare guitar that defies easy categorization, and that’s exactly why it works. This semi-hollow design with integrated piezo system represents PRS at their most ambitious—and they pulled it off.
Guitar World awarded a perfect 5.0 stars, and the reasoning is sound: this guitar uniquely serves multiple roles in a single instrument. The semi-hollow construction—bass side mostly hollow, treble side extensively routed for piezo electronics—doesn’t sacrifice playability or construction quality. The glossed urethane finish matches 1990s PRS Maryland quality, which sets the aesthetic bar high.
The PRS 85/15 humbuckers handle magnetic tone duties with warm, articulate response. The piezo system adds acoustic character without trying to fool anyone into thinking it’s a well-recorded acoustic guitar. In isolation, the piezo sounds distinct, but integrated into your rig, it provides tonal options that expand what’s possible from a single instrument. The three-way lever switch, coil-split capability, and independent volume controls give genuine versatility.
This is built for practicing and gigging musicians who need to cover a lot of ground. The 25-inch scale sits between Fender and Gibson standards—a sweet spot for comfort and tonal balance. At $6020, you’re investing in professional-grade craftsmanship and legitimate innovation. This reaches Legendary status because it solves a real problem—the need for tonal versatility—without compromise.
