What is the difference between a high-end production guitar and a Custom Shop model?

High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

Why should I avoid drop-shipped high-end electric guitars?

Drop-shipped guitars are dispatched directly from logistics warehouses without unboxing or inspection. Without a bench inspection and 5-point setup by an in-house guitar technician, you risk receiving an unplayable instrument affected by climate shifts during storage and transit.

What does MusicStreet's 5-point setup include?

Every instrument sold through MusicStreet undergoes a comprehensive 5-point bench inspection: truss rod and neck relief calibration, nut slot depth check, bridge radius and intonation alignment, pickup height and electronic circuit testing, and fretboard conditioning.

Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

Yes. MusicStreet operates a showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where players can test premium PRS, Fender, and Gibson models through high-end amplifiers in a dedicated testing environment.

PRS - SE Custom 24 Turquoise Quilt Electric Guitar

PRS - SE Custom 24 Turquoise Quilt Electric Guitar

Name: PRS - SE Custom 24 Turquoise Quilt Electric Guitar
Brand: PRS
SKU: SECU44QQEIBTU
Price: 899.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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The PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt brings the original PRS design to the more-accessible PRS SE Series. This guitar has the addition of a quilted Maple top, and a matching quilted Maple headstock. This model’s polished aesthetic makes the guitar stand out from the crowd with stage-worthy style to go with its road-worthy reliability. The tonal quality and resonance is helped by the choice of tonewood`s on the guitar.

With a 24-fret, 25” scale length, Wide Thin Maple neck, the SE Custom 24 Quilt is comfortable and addictive to play. The combination of 85/15 “S” dual humbuckers and 3-way blade switch with push/pull coil split tone control offers complete versatility and full-spectrum tone. A fitting workhorse for all musical situations, and all musical genre`s!

Specifications

Wide Thin Neck Shape – This neck shape makes it easier to reach the higher frets, and means you are able to play the more complicated musical passages.
Shallow Violin Top Carve - The top carve makes it much easier to access the higher frets on the fretboard.
Dual 85/15 “S” Humbuckers - With balanced full-spectrum clarity, PRS 85/15’s are perfect for modern players driving a pedalboard, and have enough character to deliver when plugging straight into an amp.

Neck

Number of Frets 24
Scale Length 25”
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Construction: Scarfed
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Wide Thin
Neck Depth at the Nut: 13/16” (20.64mm)
Neck Depth at the 12th Fret: 57/64” [22.6 mm]
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16” [42.85 mm]
Neck Width at the Body: 2 ¼” [57.15 mm]
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 10”
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo Signature: “SE”

Body

Body Construction: Solidbody
Top Wood: Maple
Veneer: Quilted Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Shallow Violin

Hardware

Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo
Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: PRS
Truss Rod Cover: “Custom”

Electronics

Treble Pickups: 85/15 “S”
Bass Pickups: 85/15 “S”
Controls Volume and Push/Pull Control w/ 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch

Miscellaneous

Strings: PRS Classic 9-42
Case: Gigbag (Included)