Key Features and Specifications:

1. Body:
   • Top Wood: Carved figured maple, featuring a gorgeous flame or quilted pattern that is enhanced by the Charcoal Burst finish.
   • Back Wood: Mahogany, providing a warm and resonant tone that complements the bright and articulate top wood.
   • Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, offering a durable and resonant coating that brings out the natural beauty of the wood.
2. Neck:
   • Material: Mahogany, known for its stability and warm tone.
   • Neck Shape: Pattern Thin, providing a comfortable and fast playing experience, especially suited for lead guitarists.
   • Scale Length: 25 inches, offering a balance between the tightness of a 24.75" scale and the clarity of a 25.5" scale.
   • Truss Rod Cover: “Custom” design, a subtle nod to the guitar's legacy.
3. Fingerboard:
   • Material: Rosewood
   • Radius: 10 inches
   • Frets: 24, medium jumbo, facilitating smooth playability and clear note articulation.
   • Inlays: Signature PRS Birds, adding an iconic and luxurious touch to the fingerboard.
4. Pickups:
   • Neck Pickup: 85/15 Treble
   • Bridge Pickup: 85/15 Bass
   • Design: The 85/15 pickups were designed to provide modern clarity with vintage warmth, making them versatile for a range of genres from rock to jazz.
5. Electronics:
   • Controls: Volume, Tone with push/pull coil-splitting for added versatility.
   • Switching: 5-way blade switch, offering a wide array of tonal options by selecting different combinations of pickups and coil-splitting.
6. Bridge:
   • Type: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III, ensuring smooth operation, stable tuning, and excellent sustain.
   • Design: Ergonomically designed for comfort, allowing for expressive vibrato without compromising tuning stability.
7. Hardware:
   • Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners, providing quick string changes and rock-solid tuning stability.
   • Hardware Finish: Nickel, adding to the overall vintage-modern aesthetic of the guitar.
   • Nut: Proprietary PRS, precision-cut for optimal intonation and performance.
8. Additional Features:
   • Case: Comes with a high-quality PRS hard case, designed to protect the guitar during transport and storage.
   • Strap Buttons: PRS designed for enhanced security and durability.
   • Controls Layout: Positioned for easy access during performance.

Sound and Playability:

The PRS Core Custom 24 in Charcoal Burst is known for its versatile tone, blending the bright, articulate sound of its maple top with the warm, resonant qualities of its mahogany back. The 85/15 pickups are specifically designed to deliver a wide tonal range, from clear, glassy cleans to thick, punchy overdrive. The 5-way switch and push/pull tone knob for coil-splitting add to the guitar's versatility, allowing players to switch from humbucking to single-coil tones on the fly.

The Pattern Thin neck profile and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard are optimized for speed and comfort, making it a favorite among lead guitarists. The PRS tremolo system is smooth and reliable, allowing for expressive playing while maintaining tuning stability thanks to the locking tuners.

Overall:

The PRS Core Custom 24 Charcoal Burst is a pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, offering a perfect blend of beauty, playability, and tonal versatility. Whether you're performing on stage, recording in the studio, or simply enjoying the guitar at home, this instrument delivers exceptional performance and style, making it a valuable addition to any guitarist's collection.

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