PRS USA Custom 24 1997 Transparent Red Quilt w/ OHSC – Used
This 1997 PRS Custom 24 is a testament to why many players consider the 90s to be a "golden era" for Paul Reed Smith production. Featuring a gorgeous transparent red quilted maple top, this guitar has the unmistakable aesthetic and build quality that put PRS on the map. This isn't a "museum piece" hidden away in a closet; it is an instrument that has been loved and played, carrying the character of an honest player's guitar.
In terms of condition, it is in fantastic structural shape and has just been professionally set up to ensure it plays fantastically. You will find definite signs of play, including some tarnishing on the hardware and minor wear and tear typical of a guitar that has spent nearly three decades making music. The fret wear is minimal, ensuring plenty of life left for its next owner.
The Custom 24 is the original PRS—the guitar Paul Reed Smith took to his first trade show in 1985—and this '97 model carries that legacy with its 24-fret neck and versatile HFS/Vintage Bass pickup pairing. It comes complete with its original hardshell case, which is in really good shape, and includes the tremolo bar.
- **Year:** 1997
- **Top:** Quilted Maple
- **Body:** Mahogany
- **Neck:** Mahogany
- **Fingerboard:** Rosewood
- **Scale Length:** 25"
- **Frets:** 24
- **Finish:** Transparent Red
- **Condition:** Fantastic structural shape with honest play wear; some hardware tarnish; minimal fret wear; professionally set up.
- **Included:** Original Hardshell Case and Tremolo Bar.
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Every instrument we sell has been professionally checked over and set up by our technician to ensure optimal playability. We pack each order with care and ship promptly. Mill River Music is a full-service music store located in Western Massachusetts. We’re proud to offer new, used, and vintage gear, plus repairs and friendly advice. Contact us at (413) 505-0129 or info@millrivermusic.com if you have any questions – we’re here to help! International buyers are welcome – please message us for an accurate shipping quote before purchase
