Position Three: Bridge and neck humbuckers If all the details are cared for, a guitar can be much more than the sum of its parts. Since 1985, we have been driven by quality, innovation, and the industry’s rich heritage to deliver products with uncompromised tone, playability, and beauty. PRS nut placement is compensated to provide accurate intonation across the fretboard. All PRS bridges are designed to maximize the transfer of the strings’ vibration into the guitar body while providing excellent intonation and functionality. They might be different pups than the usual ones in SE guitars for the "signature-ish" design. The Custom 24 is the original PRS. Well, PRS SE pickups are made by a company called G&B, in Korea. Press J to jump to the feed. A pickup is a transducer that captures the mechanical vibration of a string and converts it into an electrical current. Get expert advice and take a more casual look behind the scenes. The bridge is the anchor of the guitar. Check out our calendar of events then come out to meet PRS on the road. It's my main guitar so I'd be using it for stuff like Jeff Buckley and RHCP to stuff like Tool and Dream Theater. Since its introduction, it has offered a unique tonal option for serious players and defined PRS tone and playability. I don't think anything PRS does is ever crappy (except the SE tuners). I've achieved a wide array of tones with the pickups mentioned. PRS Signature Dealers carry the full line of PRS products for the ultimate shopping experience. As one of the three main contact points of the strings, the nut is essential to the guitar’s tone. Position Five: Neck humbucker. The final instrument reflects all of the thought, work, and passion that are put into every step of the building process. Best pickup replacement for a PRS SE Custom 24? The entry level Squier Strats can be purchased for under $150, but the cheapest PRS SE Custom 24 is around $500. Nearly all Private Stock and Core pickups are designed and built in our Stevensville, Maryland factory. If you have guitar related questions, use the "Search" field or ask the community. One of my guitars has a Dimarzio Super Distortion, but w/ pedals, etc I can get just as heavy w/ a Strat, plus the Strat does much more. Every piece and every process is important to the finished instrument, so we take great care every step of the way to ensure you are getting our best. There's a video of a guy comparing them and Seymour Duncans. And I definitely see why you want to upgrade those stock pups. View our current job openings and join our team! So it's been a crazy couple of weeks, with my amp seemingly dying, then magically coming back to life the day my new PRS SE Custom arrived. XD I'm putting in a duncan 59 neck and JB bridge as soon as I'm not too busy. They're hot and articulate. Position One: Bridge humbucker Here's the guitar, its a Limited Edition SE Custom 24. http://imgur.com/a/U21Ri. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Show yourself and your gear some love with PRS parts, accessories, and apparel. I threw in a pair of Van Zandt Trubuckers. The Custom 24 is the original PRS. http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/tone-wizard/. PRS fret wire width and hardness is specified to minimize wear, maximize fret life, and support the tone of the instrument. There are few companies that ever get their stock pickups right due to … My first thoughts would be Dimarzio D Activators or D Sonic, I've also heard Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient are heavy but clean up very well. The SE 24 is stocked with an “S” series of the 85/15 pickups that the standard 24 carries. Schematics, FAQ's, Customer Support Contact Information and more, Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Switch. I'd prefer they have the option of chrome/nickel covers, just for aesthetic purposes. Read our official news stories and product announcements. Position Four: Neck singlecoil with bridge singlecoil, in parallel Since its introduction, it has offered a unique tonal option for serious players and defined PRS tone and playability. For 2020, PRS has updated this model with TCI-tuned pickups and nitro over celluose (CAB) finish. Use these tools if you like Dimarzio or Seymour duncan. Unless you want a different tone for some reason I suggest keeping what you have. But I guess it depends on the sound you want. This iconic instrument was the first model that Paul Reed Smith brought to the public at PRS Guitars’ first Winter NAMM show in 1985 and has been a top seller ever since. Hoping that does the trick with the help of coil splitting. EDIT: But I think the PRS pickups sound great. FWIW Adam Jones of Tool supposedly uses the JB/Jazz combo but I recommended the Custom 5 as well because the output is a little less than the JB, lending itself better to the RHCP and Jeff Buckley tones. What don't you like about your current set though? PRS Phase III tuners are designed to maximize the transfer of the strings’ vibration into the guitar while providing excellent tuning precision and stability via the easy to use locking system. Played by internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring players, the Custom 24 features PRS’s patented Gen III tremolo system and PRS 85/15 pickups with volume and tone controls and a 5-way blade switch. Beautiful guitar by the way. Position One: Bridge humbucker I love them. I've heard great things about the 59/09, thanks, I'll check it out! This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. So while PRS is synonymous with beautiful, richly detailed stains, paints, and finishes, the goal is always to use a thin, clear, and hard finish that is durable and does not deaden the instrument’s natural tone and resonance. Played by internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring players, the Custom 24 features PRS’s patented Gen III tremolo system and PRS 85/15 pickups with volume and tone controls and a 5-way blade switch. Both the PRS Custom 24 and the Stratocaster are great guitars for beginners because they’re versatile and easy to play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qggtmRKa8T8. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Read the PRS story; get factory tour details for your next visit, and check out our career opportunities. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. PRS uses a proprietary nut material, designed to maximize the guitar’s tonal resonance.