NGD: PRS SE Custom 24

[ESPImperium]

Finally got rid of my Ibanez 7 string, Ive came to the realisation im not a 7 string player now. Tried the SE Holcomb 7 and i just for the love of me can't play a 7 string. But i have my SE Mushock, that will do for the low stuff.

However, after trying a Jackson SL2Q MAH in Winterstorm, and looking at a Fender FSR Telecaster HH and a couple of Charvels, however came back to the first 6 string i tried, the SE Custom 24. It played well, felt well made (as i know with my PRS experience from the the past 11 years) and i knew it would sound good. Its balance is bang on, and with a 5th trem string and a new set of strings as its gone straight to Drop B means its going to be playing the heavy stuff.

I have mod plans for it, i have a McCarty Bass and a Seymour Duncan Pegasus for it as it will be doing split duties for Drop B and C Standard. All i need is to get the PRS Clear Knobs, USA 5 way switch, jack and pots and its pretty much done, maybe a change in saddles and tuners to Gotoh locking ones.

The only bad thing is the Korean trem arm is as loose as a goose, and will have to look for a new trem arm as well.

Now, pics right?

 

[Ovibos]

Nice score!

There’s a tiny set screw in the back of the bridge that will tighten up the Trem arm.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Congrats.

 

[Ovibos]

Congrats.

That's the most effusive I've seen you for a blue guitar.

 

[StillCantankerous]

That is purty and indeed that set screw on the trem arm bushing should get you all set.

The new bluish birds look great with that color!

 

[bodia]

Sweet as sweet

 

[ScottR]

Killer! Congrats!

 

[ESPImperium]

Thanks all, i forgot the screw on the back, sorted now.

Been playing it a wee bit there, it is a really nice weight, great balance, comfy neck, a real players guitar. That extra length in the next is brilliant, a great hybrid between a 245 and a Fender length, the 250 length is a really under used, under appreciated length. Im still doing my changes, hardware will be locked in;

Black PRS USA Pickup Rings
Clear PRS USA Lampshade Knobs
Gotoh SG381 Traditional Magnum Locking Tuners 3 x 3

The pickups are now unsure about, Im not sure if a set of EMGs or a set of Fishman Fluence may be better than the Pegasus/McMarty Bass would be ideal as i already have them. It's just how to wire the Seymour Duncan into the PRS 5 way switch diagram?

Bravo to the PRS SE team.

 

[John Beef]

Happy New Guitar Day!

 

[toothace]

Sweet axe! Congrats on bringing another blue guitar into the world!


Sweet top!

 

[shimmilou]

Sweet score! Congrats

 

[WA Paul]

Congrats!

 

[Andrew Paul]

Awesome!! Nicely done,congrats!!

 

[g.wizz]

Great choice both in model and color, congrats, enjoy chugging down low

 

[68reissue]

I have the Indonesian version, and love it.