PRS FLOYD Custom 24

[vector]

After waiting for a relatively long time (in GAS years) for PRS to release a Floyd Rose equipped Custom 24 (other than the MIK Torero) that wouldn't require re-mortgaging the house to pay for, they've finally done it. Still not cheap but def. more affordable.
Trouble is, I haven't picked up a PRS Custom in like 8 years. Cannot recall how a "pattern thin" neck feels nor how the PRS p'ups sound. Not that the p'ups are a big deal, Can ALWAYS swap those out for something better. But the neck is critical. Also would love to get one with a 3 way toggle instead of a 5 way blade switch.
Anyone have a something comparable? How would you describe the neck carve? Thoughts on the pick up?

[leftykingv2]

The only thoughts I have are I'll bet it's awesome! I've never came across a PRS that was Left handed but a friend of mine has a few right handed ones that are really nice. One of them is a "Dragon" and it's a fantastic guitar. I don't know what the model names are of the others he has but they're all top quality gear as well. He's going to wet his pants when he finds out about this model and I don't blame him.

[Frigo89]

I always found the PRS trem to hold tuning pretty well, same as wilkinson trems. I don't see this as a significant improvement?

[Axewielder]

I had a set of Dragon humbucker pickups (I forget which exact model) and they were mediocre IMHO.

[vector]

I always found the PRS trem to hold tuning pretty well, same as wilkinson trems. I don't see this as a significant improvement?

I've NEVER played a traditional style trem that can do what a Floyd can. Period. The closest I've come was a EBMM trem on the JP model. That one wasn't bad. But it was no Floyd.
But the debate over trems is really moot here. I love Floyds, this one has one, stock. Now I'm trying to get a fix on the neck profile and other characteristics.

Other feedback I've gotten about the pickups suggest I'll be swapping the stock PRS ones out for Seymours or Dimarzios.

[SausageofPower]

The normal PRS wide-thin carve is one of my favorites, very comfortable, and I think the "pattern thin" is *roughly* the same.

And I'm definitely considering of these. Love my Torero, that thing sings.

[Axewielder]

Other feedback I've gotten about the pickups suggest I'll be swapping the stock PRS ones out for Seymours or Dimarzios.

Yeah pickups are sort of unpredictable. Live with them for a week or so and then make the executive decision.

[Cliff]

I have a CU22, with the 'pattern thin' profile, and it is very comfortable. In case you haven't seen it, here's the dimensions for the different profiles:

http://www.prsguitars.com/csc/neckprofiles.html

While it's comfortable to play, I've got to say I prefer the feel of my Jacksons. I think, though is more because I prefer the flatter radius and the bigger frets.

I don't know what pickups mine has (stock, I'm pretty sure), but the neck pickup is very warm, maybe tending to be a little muddy with distortion on the lowest string, but I very much like it for that Santana stuff. I don't use the bridge pickup much, but it sounds pretty good to my untrained ears.

[leftykingv2]

I've NEVER played a traditional style trem that can do what a Floyd can. Period. The closest I've come was a EBMM trem on the JP model. That one wasn't bad. But it was no Floyd.
But the debate over trems is really moot here. I love Floyds, this one has one, stock. Now I'm trying to get a fix on the neck profile and other characteristics.

Other feedback I've gotten about the pickups suggest I'll be swapping the stock PRS ones out for Seymours or Dimarzios.

+1 I have vintage Fender's and the trems on them is about as good as it gets when it comes to holding tune without being a locking unit. The Floyd is an upgrade in my opinion as well because like you put it traditional trems just can't do what a Floyd can regardless of tuning stability.

[1994]

Custom 24s always sound big due to the glued neck and mahogany body. If you play with a lot of gain say through a MESA or Marshall, I think they nail a really good rock/classic metal sound. The pickups are also designed to make the most of the 5-way blade switch which gives a lot of tonal options - if you play live and cover a lot of different sounds, it may be worth keeping the stock pickups.

I would describe the wide-thin necks as somewhere between a 60's Les Paul and a Soloist: in terms of mass it sits between the two and is comfortable. As Cliff says, the main difference you will find is that it has medium jumbo frets and a 10" radius. However, they play like a dream.

As you can imagine, I am also excited about the Floyd 24!

[JACKSONFREAK]

Typically the Custom 24 has the HFS and Vintage bass pickups. The HFS can be compared to the Gibson 500T but a little sweater and fuller sounding in the lower mids. The vintage bass is a sweeter smoother PAF. The neck carve is similar to a 60's Les Paul profile but at the nut end not the heal end.

[skorb]

yeah I have a 2002 CU24 and the new pattern thin neck is basically the same as their old wide/thin neck shape. I love mine. effortless.
once I refret it w 6100's, it will be the perfect guitar.

[asix]

I'm sure they are amazing guitars but I would not be seen in public with one.

[SausageofPower]

I'm sure they are amazing guitars but I would not be seen in public with one.

Err...alright, I'll bite. Why?

[Ward]

Interesting.

Anyone know what the actual buy price is supposed to be?