PRS Custom 24 vs Paul's Guitar!

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The good people at PRS were kind enough to send me a couple of their guitars to try, while I decide which PRS guitar to get.
I will be choosing between the Prs custom 24 and the Prs "Paul's Guitar". They are both great guitars but I need to pick the one that works best for me.
I love the full tone of Paul's guitar and you can split the two humbuckers for a great single coil sound, as well. However, the neck is a little bit on the wider side for me.
The custom 24 on the other side feels much more familiar and has a floating bridge.
They are both great guitars, but for now, I'm liking the custom 24 more.
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[@BurntMcgurnt]

Just got a custom 24 myself it's the most comfortable thing I've played so far they're amazing!

[@realtruenorth]

Worth every penny aren't they.

[@BurntMcgurnt]

@@realtruenorth ya haha I actually sold mine a while back playing a schecter strat haha

[@realtruenorth]

@@BurntMcgurnt schecter makes some good guitars

[@scarletiv5683]

Enjoyed the video, David. My custom 24 and my '57 strat has all my tone bases covered. I do find having to 'work harder' using the strat. The PRS is so easy to play though.....And of course they're beautiful looking instruments too! Especially in fire red burst.... ;)

[@BAMozzy69]

I love my Custom 24 and love the Charcoal Cherry Burst colour of the one you have. That Custom 24 sounds great too. It may not have the individual coil splits (at least not your one but they do a Custom 24-08 that can) but you do get a couple more options than a typical double Humbucker with the 5 way blade - you get Bridge Humbucker, neck split or both split. Paul's Guitar is great and the new TCI Pick Ups sound amazing. The Split coils are very Single Coil like which is different to the thinning sound split/tapped humbuckers usually sound like. For me, the 594 was more to my taste. I love the Vintage tone that the 58/15 LT's offer and that too can have individually split humbuckers. I also have a Hollowbody ii with a Piezo and the 58/15 LT's. This a stunning and incredible instrument as well as a 509 too which is very versatile with its 5 single coil PU's arranged in a HSH configuration. I love my PRS guitars and looking to add to the 4 I have. I really hope you enjoy playing yours as I do mine and that Custom 24 PRS sent you looks and sounds amazing!!

[@huuss]

sooo tricky question that vintage seemed tremolo how it works and how far it goes i know it cant be compared with a floyd rose but how much does it goes to both ways ?

[@claudiosuarez9905]

I own a prs, shamely not a custom one, but I really love it, it's like ALMOST what I want, but that Paul's guitar ripped my mind off. It's even one of the most beautiful colors I've ever seen

[@Peetie_Wheatstraw]

Hi David. Thanks for the comparison. I was wondering about your office chair, what brand/model is it? I like the armrests that move out of the way. Great for the office/studio and guitar playing.

[@robsmith5188]

Positions 2 & 4 on the Custom 24 are coilsplits! One day i'll buy one & become a good enough player to deserve it... Keep up the good work David! 💪👍Merci

[@realtruenorth]

Just get one now, you deserve it. Playing guitar is about fun, ot stars and stripes. You will love playing guitar more than ever.

[@davidupton8100]

Great review, your closing comments were spot on, I have both guitars, and love both guitars and think different tools for different jobs. Overall, Paul's Guitar is my favourite due to neck profile and tone.

[@sircaptainchaos2388]

I have the custom 24 absolutely fantastic once I bought this guitar I hardly touch any of the others apart from my strat even selling my kiesel off the most expensive guitars are not always the best

[@ChrisBarnard-vd2fj]

Great video, thanks 😊

[@Superjet113]

Oh man, those are n-i-c-e!

[@goodtimes6204]

Cool video and thank you for your opinion on this guitars. I have both :) and they are both a dream to play and each of them make sense as a individual (in my eyes). Many years i was not interessted in PRS til i tryed one, than an other and i have to say if somebody is honest and not dogmatic has to confess how great they are to play, how fine they sound and a wonderfull look they have. My Paul's has the same color (grey/red) as your custom, stunnig.... . But of course everybody can be happy with any guitar they like.

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

Nice comparison. I prefer the custom 24 in this video. After a ton of research I think I’m going to get a custom 22 with 80/15 pickups.The pickups are farther apart on the 22. It gives a bit more depth to the tone IMO. Also heard that they feel super comfortable to play.. Hope “they’re” right! 4000$ is a lot of money

[@bfiume]

I like the red but in hardtail

[@hawg427]

The Blue one has a gorgeous top on it. I am thinking you pick the Red one because of your playing style. I got a 30th anniversary. Custom 24. I was darker than I thought it appeared online. Now onstage with lights hitting it would bring out the red better. I'm sure I'll get another one soon.

[@TheShaneGuy]

I would get Paul's guitar from those 2. The split pickups, the thicker body, and the stop tail are my choice. It's basically like a Gibson with the option of a fender tones.

[@davidwile1277]

Finding replacement pickups is a bit of a turn off

[@rosswilson4098]

That's the main reason I chose the Paul's guitar the single coil sounds are dedicated single and don't sound dumbed down I love mine

[@rosswilson4098]

I've just bought Paul's guitar and it's really nicely satisfying ones happy kid now lol

[@12166971]

Great video! What gauge string did you put on both guitar? Thanks

[@nsc217]

Very nice guitar player

[@bfiume]

I picked the Custom 24 too

[@theshepster901]

Try the 24-08 it's like the red burst one with the same electronics, knobs and switches as the Paul's guitar.

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

Nice 👌🏿

[@thadlogan51]

I have a CE 24 a core 24 and and 245. If you like the tele strat sound then the CE is better choice. I thought it would sound like my core but had completely different tone...much brighter and snappier... like tele or strat. My core 24 sounds more like my 245... but with coil tapping too...all great guitars depending on style of music and song you are playing. I've never played Paul's guitar. Nice video!

[@ransombaggins9301]

That blue is gorgeous. Is that the aquamarine?

[@stevelandress]

I would go with the Paul's guitar because of the versatility of tones.

[@humro5960]

Great.

[@DennyBob521]

I ❤️ the Paul’s guitar. It will he my next one. I have a US Semi-Hollow Singlecut 594 (think perfect Les Paul) and a US Silver Sky, John Mayer model, which is PRS’ take on a 63/64 Stratocaster.

[@Bricklinsv1970]

You played the red one better. But the blue one sounds better.

[@bfiume]

Im looking at the PRS also. I was looking at Paul’s just this morning. Keep playing it will help me out

[@sigsfast]

Does Paul’s guitar have jumbo frets?

[@paulneely5102]

So, from all the reviews and videos ive seen, its seems like people like the custom 24 over the pauls guitar, even though its the pricier of the two. and personal from what this guy says about the neck feel, and that it has a whammy bar while the paul doesnt, i am leaning towards the custom myself. it just seems to be a better guitar with better features. does the pauls guitar even have a coil split?

[@saulgoodman5148]

The Paul’s guitar has coil splits, I think more tone variety with them too

[@philnoud8638]

Fantastic playing and tones! I prefer Paul's Guitar...What amp/pedal were you using?

[@Wallimann]

Thanks! I was using a factory preset from the Axe Fx III bit can’t remember which amp unfortunately/

[@kcussrebutuemos4815]

Ok this literally just showed up a year after you did this video. Cherry charcoal is my favorite. Can’t play the PRS guitars sadly due to a neck /muscle issue. Very frustrating. They’re a bit big for me. But I play a similar guitar Brian Moore guitars that only sell direct now so few know of them now. The ones I have - have beautiful tops too. Smaller, curved for comfort and Seymour Duncan’s whatever set up you choose. I prefer hbs. But I have a few that are hsh ones hh chameleon color with copper, blue, teal green and purple. Used but mint. The other two tobacco sunburst curly top and one bengal stripe. It came with piezo in the bridge although I never use them. Some come with usb snd synth inputs. No need for that either but that idea was stolen from them and they finally got it back. Idk the details. But still enjoy watching others play them. Continuing to watch now. Minor thing that I prefer is the 3 way switch myself. And I like thinner or medium neck. Maybe one day I can get better and get one. Doubtful but 🤷🏻‍♂️ from what I researched and pattern thin seems to be fairly thinner than most and I’m assuming Mark Tremonti’s signature guitar would have a thinner neck.

[@Rob-qr2kn]

@kcussrebutuemos, never played the tremonti. I have an SE FLOYD and a Dusty Waring model and both have thin necks and are to die for. I had a prs 509, but sold it as it had a pattern regular neck which I hate. Pattern thin or wide thin for me. I just bought this week a prs 24-08 violet burst with a pattern thin neck and I have not put it down yet. Well aside from sleeping and washing my @ss i mean.

[@hanskung3278]

Did he put the guitar on the floor! Blasphemous!

[@hanskung3278]

If I talk to PRS will they send me a couple of guitars?

[@beautifulguitars3158]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnjanoski3988]

The constant quest for the "perfect" tone paired with optimum playability only leads to one thing. Guitar collecting, a healthy addiction, unless you're broke.

[@robwhermanson]

Or a healthy way to keep you broke...

[@wallclock4648]

“Healthy addiction”

[@RByrne]

I've had an SE custom 24, which played great but looked terrible. It had a Burl wood top, and it was all pitted and Orange peeled, and they wouldnt return it as it was a "subjective" issue. I sold it and now I'm looking at a core model. That charcoal cherry burst is calling my name, but the blue is beautiful too.

[@jeffmazzei8520]

The Paul s guitar has more Tone , I just bought one , I’ve had many PRS My next one is DGT

[@realtruenorth]

I read that 'Pauls guitar' pickups are intentionally P90 territory

[@michaelwbuncher7599]

Get a 408. Best of both worlds. Or a 24 08 is you want the extra frets.

[@redcomn]

I love paul one better tbh. Played cu24 countless times never really felt right until got myself tot olay paul guitar.

[@Scott__C]

I like PRS stuff and I get why they have it that way, but I'd love to see the Custom 24 just have a 3 way switch with a coil split. As is you can't get either pickup by itself as a single coil.

[@Uptown59]

Check out the 24 08.

[@Rob-qr2kn]

@@Uptown59 right Sir. I just purchased one of those and I adore it. 2 more sounds than the CU24.

[@thomasstone3261]

The PRS 24 is the superior guitar. So much flexibility. Six tones, split coils, small neck perfect for me and my Hendrix chords (lol), and an extra pair of frets to comfortably reach the squeakies!🙂

[@RocktCityTim]

The Custom 24, definitely. I'll edit for David here - Any non-SE PRS is setup incredibly well... I've gone through 7 SE models that came off the wall at my local store playing like a Starcaster from Costco at Christmas ... Since I don't have the discretionary funds (or spousal approval) for a USA-made PRS, I've passed - for now.

[@thomasstone3261]

Timpraetor Reverb.com for some sweet deals on used. Just got to ask the sellers if they’re willing to go lower. I got a guy to come down $500 on a store demo from 2017.

[@DavidYarber]

Try buying one from Sweetwater. Day and Night! If it's not exactly like you want it, they'll make it that way.

[@RocktCityTim]

@@DavidYarber The issue isn't in not being able to get an SE setup properly - I could do that myself, but rather that the PRS SE's are not getting the same level of love in MD before they are shipped that the USA-made "Paul Reed Smith" models are receiving. That's where my comment stems from.

[@Scott__C]

@@RocktCityTim Yes, that's true. Whenever I try an SE in a store, the action is kind of stupidly high considering people in Maryland fiddle with them prior to getting shipped to a store. I have a 30th anniversary SE custom 24 Floyd that is awesome.

[@checcob7906]

In my opinion, the bue One souds better

[@Hue_Nery]

Parker Fly?

[@TriuraniumOctoxide]

I like the green one, but that might be because I'm colour blind.

[@straightshooter8662]

definitly the red one

[@ralex3697]

The red sounds nicer to me

[@kiwasamuels463]

11:11, Coincidence? I think not! Make a wish everybody 😀

[@WawakGuitar]

Love your channel. My channel is jealous.

[@stratofig]

The Paul’s guitar sounds better, more articulate and is much more versatile.

[@muskymike1885]

get an ES 335

[@wilsonpicket8505]

Paul's guitar all the way.

a "better" guitar will never make you a better player... unless your guitar is broken.. clapton payed 400$ for his "blackie" strat .. played on every album every and show for 12 years.. google it.

[@Wallimann]

Better doesn’t mean more expensive! I still think a better instrument more fitted will help play better. At least it does for me!

[@johndolores315]

Is it just me or do others think the PRS sound lifeless? I really wana get one, so well built and playble and seexy, but they just sound lifeless to my ears.

[@ralex3697]

Overpriced but really nice guitars Still won’t make one play better Nice playing

[@pablo9364]

Not as good as my Fender or Gibson.

[@jeffmazzei8520]

Wrong !!!

[@utsavroy6414]

dude... take that statement back right now....

[@ralex3697]

Agree, but the vintage models, not modern

[@brandongillette35]

Eh I have played hundreds if not thousands of guitars and disagree, own all three too.

[@huuss]

DONT BUY A PRS BUY A REAL 60 LES PAUL

[@thadlogan51]

Totally different tone bro. I have both. They are both great and have there play for different genres. The PRS definitely more versatile, better tuning stability... better clean The Les Paul is warm and good for overdrive. That's why I have both. It's very ignorant to say one better than the other...

[@huuss]

@@thadlogan51 since time passed my ideas changed you re definetly right🎻🙌👍🤘

[@thadlogan51]

@@huuss it's all good. I used to think same way... gravitated towards one or the other but now I like them all. But for my style I okay PRS more but it's not better just has different tone that fits my music style. The only thing I may like better about the custom 24 is that the neck is easier to play for my hands...plus at least both of my PRS have better intonation and stay in tune significantly more than my Les Paul... which when I'm gigging is extremely important especially when playing lead them switching to rythym. My Gibson goes out of tune easier when doing this... but my Gibson sounds really great for sure...

[@blinkguy4ever]

@@thadlogan51 will a PRS SE 24 CUSTOM sound good for "blink182" type of tone? Thanks

[@thadlogan51]

@@blinkguy4ever I've played a lot of se 24 guitars and they don't sound that great to me. The se 245 Korean custom sounds very good though. For a custom 24 step up to a ce 24 or core 24 even used and you'll get killer tone. I'm not sure what guitar blink 182 uses... but I'm sure you could dial in that time with a ce or core 24...