PRS Custom 24 Stoptail Limited Edition Wood Library Flame Maple Tiger Eye Stained Neck (s/n:9256)

Available at Northeast Music Center!

PRS Custom 24 Stoptail Limited Edition Wood Library Flame Maple Tiger Eye Stained Neck (s/n:0429256)! Guitar comes with PRS D1 Molded Hardshell Case!

Guitar Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz.

Only 500 Worldwide — Just 100 in Tiger Eye

Some limited-edition guitars earn their status through production numbers. The best ones earn it through the instrument itself.

This PRS Custom 24 Stoptail Limited Edition Wood Library Spec in Tiger Eye, serial number 0429256, manages to do both.

PRS limited worldwide production to just 500 guitars, divided between five finishes with only 100 instruments produced in each color.

That makes this guitar one of only 100 Tiger Eye examples worldwide.

But look beyond the production number and the specification becomes even more interesting: 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.

And this particular guitar weighs only 6 lbs. 12 oz.

This isn't simply a Custom 24 in a limited color. It is a distinctly different interpretation of the model that started PRS.

Tiger Eye — A Perfect Match for Figured Maple

There are few PRS finishes that showcase figured maple quite like Tiger Eye.

The rich amber and brown coloration works directly with the natural movement of the Figured Maple 10 Top, emphasizing the curl and dimensional character of the wood rather than hiding it beneath an opaque color.

The result has a warm, almost three-dimensional appearance that changes considerably as the guitar moves under the light.

On this Limited Edition, PRS carries that aesthetic much further.

The Figured Maple neck is stained to match the top, allowing the Tiger Eye treatment to continue beyond the body and making the neck one of the defining visual features of the entire guitar.

It's a specification you notice immediately from across the room—and appreciate even more once the guitar is in your hands.

Black Limba Back

Turn the guitar over and another major element of the Limited Edition becomes apparent.

Instead of the traditional mahogany body construction associated with the Custom 24, PRS chose a Black Limba back.

That choice helps give this run an identity beyond its limited colors.

The Black Limba provides a beautiful natural counterpoint to the Tiger Eye Figured Maple while contributing another premium tonewood to an already exceptional build.

Combined with the Figured Maple neck and Ziricote appointments, the wood package makes serial number 0429256 very different from an everyday Custom 24.

Only 6 lbs. 12 oz.

One specification unique to this individual guitar deserves special attention:

6 lbs. 12 oz.

That's an exceptionally appealing weight for a carved-top, 24-fret solidbody guitar of this caliber.

For the player who spends hours onstage, appreciates a lighter instrument while standing, or simply prefers the feel and responsiveness of a lightweight guitar, this particular example has an immediate advantage that cannot be captured by the model specification alone.

And that's why we list the actual weight of individual instruments at Northeast Music Center.

Two guitars can share the same model name and specifications and still be distinctly individual instruments.

Serial number 0429256 weighs just 6 lbs. 12 oz.

Figured Maple Neck — Stained Tiger Eye

The neck is one of the features that makes this Limited Edition especially memorable.

PRS uses Figured Maple rather than the conventional mahogany neck most players associate with the Custom 24, then stains it to coordinate with the Tiger Eye top.

The figuring continues the premium aesthetic of the body while the matching stain makes the instrument feel visually complete from front to back.

PRS carves that neck to the familiar Pattern Thin profile, providing the sleek, fast feel that has made this carve a favorite among Custom 24 players.

So while the materials are anything but conventional, the playing experience remains unmistakably PRS.

Ziricote Fretboard & Headstock Veneer

Against the stained Figured Maple sits a beautifully contrasting Ziricote fretboard.

PRS also uses Ziricote for the headstock veneer, creating continuity through the entire neck.

The dramatic grain and naturally dark coloration of Ziricote work particularly well against Tiger Eye, giving the instrument an organic visual character that complements the Black Limba back and Figured Maple construction.

Rather than simply adding exotic woods for the sake of a specification sheet, PRS uses them here as part of a cohesive design.

Old School Birds — MOP Outlines & Green Select Centers

The fretboard receives another special treatment with Old School Birds with outlines.

PRS specified Mother of Pearl outlines with Green Select centers, creating subtle flashes of contrasting color against the Ziricote fretboard.

The Green Select centers add personality without overwhelming the traditional PRS bird design, while the Mother of Pearl provides the elegant visual definition expected from an elevated limited-production instrument.

These details become particularly impressive when viewed up close.

PRS DMO Treble & Bass Pickups

PRS chose its DMO Treble and Bass pickups for this Limited Edition.

They're controlled through an intuitive Volume, Tone, and 5-Way Blade layout.

The five-way selector provides quick access to multiple pickup combinations while keeping the controls simple and familiar.

That versatility is important because, despite its limited production and premium appointments, this is not a guitar that should spend its life inside a case.

It's a Custom 24.

It was built to be played.

Custom 24 — Without the Tremolo

One of the most interesting aspects of this entire run is the bridge.

Instead of the PRS tremolo so closely associated with the Custom 24, this guitar features a PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts.

That fundamentally changes the character of the specification.

Players who love the ergonomics, 24-fret layout, Pattern Thin neck, and versatility of the Custom 24 but prefer the simplicity of a fixed bridge now have an unusual factory-built alternative.

The stoptail is joined by Nickel hardware, a Bone nut, and PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners.

It is a simple, elegant hardware package that lets the woods and Tiger Eye finish remain the visual focus.

One of Only 100 Tiger Eye Examples

The numbers are worth repeating because this isn't a large-production special color:

500 guitars worldwide.

5 finishes.

100 guitars per finish.

That puts serial number 0429256 among only 100 Tiger Eye guitars produced for the entire global Limited Edition.

But at Northeast Music Center, we don't think scarcity alone makes a guitar special.

The guitar itself has to justify the attention.

This one does.

PRS Experience at Northeast Music Center

Special PRS instruments have been an important part of the identity of Northeast Music Center for years.

With 30 years of Jack Gretz selling PRS guitars and 15 years of Northeast Music Center representing PRS, our experience extends from Core production guitars through limited editions, dealer runs, Wood Library instruments, and Private Stock creations.

That experience gives us a particular appreciation for builds where the specifications work together rather than simply adding cost or rarity.

This Limited Edition is an excellent example.

The Tiger Eye Figured Maple 10 Top, Black Limba back, matching stained Figured Maple neck, Ziricote fretboard and veneer, Pattern Thin carve, DMO pickups, Old School Birds, and PRS Stoptail give the guitar an identity that is unmistakably Custom 24 but dramatically different from the standard formula.

And at just 6 lbs. 12 oz., this individual guitar adds another compelling specification that belongs specifically to serial number 0429256.

That's exactly the type of guitar we love having at Northeast Music Center.

Specifications:

General

• Manufacturer: PRS Guitars
• Model: Custom 24 Stoptail
• Series: Wood Library Spec Limited Edition
• Finish: Tiger Eye
• Serial Number: 0429256
• Global Production: 500 Guitars
• Number of Colors: 5
• Production Per Color: 100 Guitars
• Guitar Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz.
• Finish Type: High Gloss Nitro

Body

• Top Wood: Figured Maple 10 Top
• Back Wood: Black Limba
• Finish: Tiger Eye

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 Tiger Eye – One of only 100 Tiger Eye examples produced as part of the 500-guitar worldwide release.

Only 6 lbs. 12 oz. – An especially attractive individual weight for this carved-top, 24-fret solidbody.

Figured Maple 10 Top – Premium figuring gives the rich Tiger Eye finish the ideal foundation.

Black Limba Back – A significant departure from the traditional Custom 24 tonewood formula.

Stained Figured Maple Neck – Figured Maple stained to coordinate with the Tiger Eye top creates a dramatic look from every angle.

Ziricote Fretboard & Veneer – Exotic natural grain provides a beautiful contrast against the stained Figured Maple.

Old School Birds – Mother of Pearl outlines and Green Select centers elevate an iconic PRS detail.

PRS DMO Pickups – DMO Treble and Bass pickups paired with a versatile 5-Way Blade.

PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts – A defining feature that separates this Limited Edition from the traditional tremolo-equipped Custom 24.

For the PRS player or collector searching for a Custom 24 that goes well beyond a special finish, serial number 0429256 combines worldwide rarity, premium woods, a stained figured neck, stoptail construction, DMO electronics, and an excellent 6 lb. 12 oz. individual weight.

Available now at Northeast Music Center.