PRS SE CUSTOM 24 - BEST UPGRADES

[theDeepender]

Made another change on my SE Custom 24 recently, and tried it out live for the first time last Sunday. So far:

https://flic.kr/p/2nHGCbS

Blocked the trem.

https://flic.kr/p/2nHNWP3

Replaced the nut.

https://flic.kr/p/2nHP1n1

Replaced the pups and rings.

https://flic.kr/p/2nHGCeT

https://flic.kr/p/2nHLK3o

Replaced the pots making both push/pull CTS for individual coil splitting, and the knobs and switch tip.

https://flic.kr/p/2nFmYjx

Kinman bleed.
And most recently added some resistors to boost the split coil volume. (This deepened the split tone a bit and I’m still getting used to that)

I’m very pleased with the end result. I can make it sound like a Strat, a Tele, an older LP, bluesy, jazzy, etc with a touch of a switch.

 

[Stedkey]

I just bought a used SE Custom 24 built in 2013. It is in pretty good shape but I am having trouble keeping it tuned.

I already swapped out the original tuners for PRS Locking Tuners, and I replaced the springs for the trem. Strings still go out of pitch after a few minutes of playing. I am not playing hard or using the trem much. Any suggestions for ways I can improve the tuning problem?

 

[Birdsofprey]

Stedkey it wasn’t the tuners from the start. It’s the nut. Replace with a US PRS and you’ll be fine. Oh and new strings need time to settle in, stretch etc.

 

[Black Dog]

When I change my strings I put Music Nomad Tune-It Lube on the nut and saddles.

 

[Birdsofprey]

You can put anything you want on it. A bad nut is a bad nut. A properly cut nut will need nothing to be added. Even new guitars (any brand) can have a miss cut nut.

 

[Stedkey]

Stedkey it wasn’t the tuners from the start. It’s the nut. Replace with a US PRS and you’ll be fine. Oh and new strings need time to settle in, stretch etc.

Thanks. Will get hold of a luthier in my area and see about getting a better nut. Once I get that done, this will be a great guitar.

 

[theDeepender]

I just bought a used SE Custom 24 built in 2013. It is in pretty good shape but I am having trouble keeping it tuned.

I already swapped out the original tuners for PRS Locking Tuners, and I replaced the springs for the trem. Strings still go out of pitch after a few minutes of playing. I am not playing hard or using the trem much. Any suggestions for ways I can improve the tuning problem?

That’s why I blocked the trem and replaced the nut. Solid as a rock now.

 

[TheCraftsman]

Anyone know which knife edge screws I need for the JohnMann SE upgrade trem? I wanna buy a couple extra sets and not sure if it’s these

Machined Tremolo Bridge Knife Edge Screws (6), Nickel

Sales and service of world class guitars, amps and parts. PRS Guitars Signature Dealer. MannMade USA parts

www.johnmannsguitarvault.com

 

[Birdsofprey]

^ A quick email to John will answer your question.

 

[TheCraftsman]

True enough, how lazy a question was that I’ll drop em a mail

 

[John Mann]

That depends on the bridge...
SE bridges need steel screws
MannMade USA & PRS Core bridges use brass screws

https://www.johnmannsguitarvault.com/parts/bridge-parts/mounting-studs-screws/prs-guitars/

 

[TheCraftsman]

That depends on the bridge...
SE bridges need steel screws
MannMade USA & PRS Core bridges use brass screws

https://www.johnmannsguitarvault.com/parts/bridge-parts/mounting-studs-screws/prs-guitars/

It’s the 2040 bridge I installed, just wanna have a set or two of spare screws

 

[John Mann]

Brass Mounting screws