85/15 fit size on 2024 PRS Core Custom 24 08 with TCI

[Freezze]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum. My dream guitar has always been a PRS Custom 24 08 with 85/15 pickups. However due to the recent changes in the model, the new TCI pickups are holding me back in ordering one.

I would like to know if the 85/15 pickups can be directly swap the TCI pickups that comes with PRS Core Custom 24 08, without the need of drilling.

I know that the TCI pickups are slimmer than the 85/15. I'm really just concerned if I need to do wood work to get it fitted.

I am aware the the CU24 08 Pre 2023 have 85/15 in them rather than the TCI. However, there are only new models in my local shop. My only option that I can think of at the moment is to buy a Pre 2023 models or the 35th anniversary from the used market, without going private stock.

If you have other better solutions or options for my needs, I would like to hear more of it. I know its ridiculous to buy a new core PRS then immediately replacing the pickups, which is not cost effective. However, I'm not sure if I can still order a CU2408 with 85/15.

Your insights are all welcome. Thank you in advance.

 

[SinSir]

They won't fit.. thats the downside of the latest 2408. Cant swap pickups.

 

[Freezze]

That's really unfortunate. Thanks for the help!

 

[Stephen J.]

https://prsguitars.com/electrics/model/kanami_limited_edition_2025

 

[Stephen J.]

I don’t know if you are interested in Sweetwater as a dealer, but they have one remaining new in stock of the previous version.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...4-08-electric-guitar-yellow-tiger-smoke-burst

 

[Freezze]

Thank you. I'm not in the US but I'll look into it though.

 

[Freezze]

I'm looking at the Kanami signature guitar too, but they're very limited.

 

[Rider1260]

What you want is the 35 Anv CU24 and they are out there , has the 85/15 pickups and the 24/08 switching and an eagle on the headstock

IMG_9783 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/152274366@N08/

 

[Freezze]

That's a really beautiful guitar! Yeah I'm not sure if I can still order one from a dealer. But hopefully I can secure one in the used market. Really lovely guitars!