PRS Brand Origins
Paul Reed Smith founded PRS Guitars in 1985, initially focusing on high-end instruments before launching the more accessible SE line in 2000 to expand global reach.
SE Custom 24 Development
The SE Custom 24 model evolved from the core PRS Custom shape, incorporating 24 frets, a wider nut, and updated electronics while maintaining the brand's signature bird inlays and set-neck construction.
Piezo Integration
PRS introduced the Piezo variant to the SE 24 Custom around 2015, pairing a magnetic humbucker setup with an under-saddle piezo transducer for hybrid electric-acoustic performance without requiring an additional guitar.
Notable Artists
While primarily an SE-series instrument, similar PRS Custom 24 models with piezo options have been used by artists such as John Mayer and Carlos Santana in live settings for tonal versatility.
