Custom 24 standard vs. Custom 24 - 08.
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ElrytNamrogo
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A Custom 24 Standard will be all mahogany, while the 24-08 will be a mahogany body with a maple top...so you'll certainly notice a different acoustic vocal character between the two guitars. Depending on your play style, rig, and gear you may or may not be able to tell much of a difference plugged in - for example, running a ton of gain or modular effects can mask or bury a guitar's natural vocal character.
That being said, the tone, pick attack, and sustain can vary from guitar to guitar regardless of build, make, or model.
EDIT: I just realized that you may have meant Custom 24 "standard" as in, run-of-the-mill Custom 24. In which case, switching and electronics (pickups?) will really be the only difference - save for maybe build specifics like a rosewood or maple neck in some sort of Wood Library run. Both have maple tops with mahogany bodies, mahogany necks, and rosewood boards. Both will be 25" scale length, as well.
That being said, the tone, pick attack, and sustain can vary from guitar to guitar regardless of build, make, or model.
EDIT: I just realized that you may have meant Custom 24 "standard" as in, run-of-the-mill Custom 24. In which case, switching and electronics (pickups?) will really be the only difference - save for maybe build specifics like a rosewood or maple neck in some sort of Wood Library run. Both have maple tops with mahogany bodies, mahogany necks, and rosewood boards. Both will be 25" scale length, as well.
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It's the switching that is different, but don't underestimate the tonal variations it provides. Every time I've tried Cu24s with different switching, even with the same pickups, I've been surprised just how much effect the unique switching arrangements could yield.
That said, every clip I've heard exhibiting the sonic range from the 24-08 has sounded fantastic.
That said, every clip I've heard exhibiting the sonic range from the 24-08 has sounded fantastic.
These have the 85/15 TCI's in them correct? I have a CE24 semi-hollow with the 85/15's, that is my go to guitar. Before I spend custom 24 money, what to make sure it is different enough.
I love the switching setup on the 08's, but would love to see it with 57/08's or the 59/09's for a little different flavor.
I don't know, but while you'll surely hear a familiar tonal signature, the differences may still be pronounced enough to justify owning both. Kinda like owning a Gibson LP and SG.
