r/PRSGuitars

Saved this thing from a pawnshop today somebody upgraded the tuners, pickup and knob aesthetics. Also came with a really nice clean Skb hard case instead of the bag.

Asked all of you your opinions on a couple of Custom 24’s the other day. I picked up my “new to me” 35th Anniversary Custom 24-08 10 Top in Violet Blue Burst. Got it home, cleaned it up and restrung it. This thing feels amazing. I will play it more tomorrow since I drove a ways to get it. Kinda tired. Thanks again for all of your opinions!

On the left, 2022 SE Custom 24. Quilted Maple Top in Black Gold Sunburst.

On the right, the new addtion. 2026 SE CE 24 in Slate Blue.

Longtime player here, and I'll be honest: I almost didn't try the Silver Sky because of the 7.25" radius. I'm used to flatter fretboards and was convinced it would be unplayable for me.
What changed my mind is the fret work. The finish on the frets is so good that the radius stops being an issue: bends feel clean, the action can go low, and it's genuinely comfortable. Not what I expected at all.
The sound is very vintage, with that glassy, singing quality you'd hope for. There's also no treble bleed circuit, so the highs roll off when you turn the volume down. It doesn't bother me at all, I just adjust how I use the volume knob.
I recently recorded a Little Wing with it, if you want to hear how it sounds in context:

https://youtu.be/6JAuJoGWPr4

Anyone else here who was sure the radius would be a problem and changed their mind? And how do you deal with the lack of treble bleed?

My 2003 Standard 24 is back in my greasy palms again! Sold it to a friend but the time was right to have it back. Forgot how good these are...not going to let it go so easily again. 😉

Where are all my CU22 homies at?

This is my 2004 artist pack Custom 22 with stoptail in whale blue one piece top, with a solid rosewood neck, Dragon II pickups... (aka CuRo 22 AP).

It’s hard to believe I‘ve had this guitar for 22 years. She still sounds and plays as fantastic as when I first bought it. The wide fat solid rosewood neck feels and sounds amazing. This guitar has such a nice chime and sustain.

Who else has a CU22? Let’s give them some well deserved love!!