PRS Custom 24 Stoptail Limited Edition Wood Library Flame Maple Charcoal Stained Neck (s/n:9623)

Available Now at Northeast Music Center!

PRS Custom 24 Stoptail Limited Edition Wood Library Flame Maple Charcoal Stained Neck (s/n:0429623)! Guitar comes with PRS D1 Molded Hardshell Case!

Only 500 Worldwide — Just 100 in Charcoal

Guitar Weight: 7lbs. 0 oz.

The Custom 24 is the foundation of PRS, but every so often PRS takes that iconic design and creates something that approaches the model from an entirely different direction.

This PRS Custom 24 Stoptail Limited Edition Wood Library Spec in Charcoal, serial number 0429623, is exactly that kind of guitar.

Worldwide production is restricted to only 500 instruments, divided between five colors with just 100 guitars produced in each finish.

That makes serial number 0429623 one of only 100 Charcoal examples worldwide.

The limited production is compelling, but the specification is what really makes this guitar special: a Figured Maple 10 Top, Black Limba back, Figured Maple neck stained to match the top, Ziricote fretboard and headstock veneer, Old School Birds, PRS DMO pickups, and a PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts.

This isn't simply a limited color applied to a standard Custom 24.

The recipe itself is different.

Charcoal — Letting the Figure Do the Talking

There is something particularly effective about a great PRS Charcoal finish.

Rather than competing with the figuring beneath it, Charcoal emphasizes the natural lines and movement of the maple. On an exceptional Figured Maple 10 Top, that creates a sophisticated appearance that can shift dramatically as light moves across the carved surface.

It is bold without being overly complicated.

And on this Limited Edition, PRS carries the Charcoal treatment beyond the body.

The Figured Maple neck is stained to match the top, creating visual continuity through the instrument and making the neck itself a major part of the design.

From the front, back, or side, there is no mistaking this for a standard-production Custom 24.

Black Limba — A Different Foundation

Underneath the Figured Maple 10 Top is Black Limba.

That is one of the specifications that fundamentally changes the identity of this limited run.

Most players immediately associate the Custom 24 with a maple-and-mahogany construction. Replacing the traditional back wood with Black Limba gives this Limited Edition a distinctly different foundation while adding another visually beautiful wood to the instrument.

The Black Limba also provides a striking natural contrast against the darker Charcoal top and stained Figured Maple neck.

This is exactly what we want to see from a serious limited-edition PRS: meaningful specification changes rather than a standard guitar wearing a rare color.

Figured Maple Neck — Stained to Match

Turn the guitar over and one of its most dramatic specifications becomes impossible to miss.

The neck is Figured Maple, and PRS stains it to coordinate with the Charcoal top.

The figuring gives the back of the neck its own dimensional character, while the stain visually ties the entire instrument together.

PRS combines that premium neck wood with its Pattern Thin neck shape, retaining the sleek, fast feel that many Custom 24 players know and love.

That combination is particularly appealing.

The guitar feels familiar in the hands while the materials and appearance are anything but ordinary.

Ziricote Fretboard & Headstock Veneer

PRS pairs the stained Figured Maple neck with a Ziricote fretboard and matching Ziricote headstock veneer.

The naturally dark coloration and expressive grain of Ziricote are particularly well suited to this Charcoal version.

Against the stained maple, the Ziricote provides contrast without interrupting the darker aesthetic of the guitar.

Using the same exotic wood for both the fretboard and headstock veneer also creates continuity throughout the neck, giving the instrument a much more cohesive appearance than a collection of unrelated premium appointments.

Old School Birds with Green Select Centers

The fretboard is decorated with Old School Birds with outlines, executed with Mother of Pearl outlines and Green Select centers.

Against the dark Ziricote, the Mother of Pearl provides crisp definition while the Green Select centers introduce subtle flashes of color.

It is one of those details that rewards a closer look.

From across the room, this guitar is defined by the Charcoal Figured Maple.

Up close, the Ziricote, Green Select centers, Mother of Pearl, Black Limba, and figured neck begin revealing just how much went into the complete specification.

PRS DMO Treble & Bass Pickups

PRS equipped this Limited Edition with DMO Treble and Bass pickups.

The electronics remain clean and player-friendly with Volume, Tone, and a 5-Way Blade pickup selector.

That layout gives the player quick access to multiple pickup combinations without cluttering the guitar with additional switches and controls.

This is important because, despite the rarity and elevated specification, the guitar remains fundamentally a Custom 24.

It is supposed to be versatile.

It is supposed to be comfortable.

And most importantly, it is supposed to be played.

The Stoptail Changes Everything

The bridge may be the single specification that most clearly distinguishes this run from the Custom 24 players normally encounter.

Instead of the familiar PRS tremolo, this guitar uses a PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts.

For the player who loves the Custom 24 platform but prefers the straightforward nature of a fixed bridge, this configuration presents an unusual factory-built alternative.

It gives the guitar a clean, uncluttered appearance and puts an entirely different spin on one of PRS's most recognizable designs.

PRS completes the hardware package with Nickel hardware, Phase III Non-Locking Tuners, and a Bone nut.

One of Only 100 Charcoal Guitars

This isn't an unlimited special-order finish.

The complete worldwide release consists of:

500 guitars globally.

5 colors.

100 guitars in each color.

That places serial number 0429623 among only 100 Charcoal examples worldwide.

For collectors, that provides genuine scarcity.

For players, however, we think the specification is the bigger story.

A rare guitar isn't necessarily a great guitar.

A great limited edition should make you want the guitar even if you never knew how many were produced.

This build achieves exactly that.

PRS Experience at Northeast Music Center

At Northeast Music Center, we've spent decades working with PRS guitars and watching the Custom 24 evolve through countless configurations.

With 30 years of Jack Gretz selling PRS guitars and 15 years of Northeast Music Center representing PRS, our experience encompasses Core models, limited releases, special dealer builds, Wood Library instruments, and Private Stock creations.

That gives us a particular appreciation for a limited guitar whose specifications genuinely change the personality of the instrument.

The combination here is outstanding.

Figured Maple 10 Top. Black Limba back. Stained Figured Maple neck. Ziricote fretboard and veneer. Pattern Thin carve. DMO pickups. Old School Birds. PRS Stoptail.

Every major element contributes something.

For Northeast Music Center, that's what separates an interesting limited edition from one that deserves a place in a serious PRS collection.

Serial number 0429623 belongs firmly in the latter category.

Specifications:

General

• Manufacturer: PRS Guitars
• Model: Custom 24 Stoptail
• Series: Wood Library Spec Limited Edition
• Finish: Charcoal
• Serial Number: 0429623
• Global Production: 500 Guitars
• Number of Colors: 5
• Production Per Color: 100 Guitars
• Finish Type: High Gloss Nitro

Body

• Top Wood: Figured Maple 10 Top
• Back Wood: Black Limba
• Finish: Charcoal

Neck

• Neck Wood: Figured Maple
• Neck Treatment: Stained to Match Top
• Neck Shape: Pattern Thin
• Scale Length: 25"
• Fretboard Wood: Ziricote
• Headstock Veneer: Ziricote
• Nut: Bone

Inlays

• Inlay Style: Old School Birds with Outlines
• Inlay Outlines: Mother of Pearl
• Inlay Centers: Green Select

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking
• Hardware: Nickel

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: PRS DMO Treble
• Bass Pickup: PRS DMO Bass
• Controls: Volume & Tone
• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Blade

Included

• Case: PRS D1 Molded Hardshell Case

Why This Limited Edition Stands Out

Only 100 in Charcoal – One of just 100 Charcoal examples within the entire 500-piece worldwide release.

Figured Maple 10 Top – The dark Charcoal finish allows the premium maple figuring to remain the centerpiece of the guitar.

Black Limba Back – A meaningful departure from the traditional Custom 24 construction.

Stained Figured Maple Neck – Figured Maple stained to coordinate with the Charcoal top gives this guitar an exceptional appearance from every angle.

Ziricote Fretboard & Veneer – Dark, dramatic exotic wood complements the Charcoal aesthetic beautifully.

Old School Birds – Mother of Pearl outlines with Green Select centers provide a distinctive treatment of the classic PRS inlays.

PRS DMO Pickups – DMO Treble and Bass pickups controlled through an intuitive Volume, Tone, and 5-Way Blade layout.

PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts – An unusual fixed-bridge configuration that sets this Limited Edition apart from the familiar tremolo-equipped Custom 24.

For the player or collector looking for a Custom 24 that genuinely differs from standard production, serial number 0429623 combines worldwide scarcity, exceptional woods, a matching stained figured neck, DMO electronics, and an uncommon stoptail configuration into one remarkably cohesive PRS.

Available now at Northeast Music Center.