PRS Custom 24 Stoptail Limited Edition Wood Library Flame Maple Faded Whale Blue Stained Neck (s/n: 9704)

Available Now at Northeast Music Center!

PRS Custom 24  Stoptail Limited Edition Wood Library Flame Maple Faded Whale Blue Stained Neck (s/n: 0429704)! Guitar comes with PRS D1 Molded Hardshell Case!

Only 500 Worldwide — Just 100 in Faded Whale Blue

The PRS Custom 24 is where the PRS story began, but this limited-production instrument takes that familiar platform somewhere considerably more exclusive.

This PRS Custom 24 Wood Library Spec Stoptail Limited Edition in Faded Whale Blue, serial number 0429704, is part of a worldwide release limited to only 500 guitars total.

PRS divided production between five colors, with just 100 instruments produced in each finish.

That means this guitar represents one of only 100 Faded Whale Blue examples worldwide.

But rarity is only part of what makes this Limited Edition special.

A Figured Maple 10 Top, Black Limba back, Figured Maple neck stained to complement the top, Ziricote fretboard and headstock veneer, Old School Birds, PRS DMO pickups, and a PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts create a Custom 24 that is fundamentally different from the standard-production model.

Faded Whale Blue — A PRS Classic

Few colors are as closely associated with PRS as Faded Whale Blue.

The blue coloration allows the figuring of the 10 Top to remain at the center of the guitar's appearance, with the carved maple revealing different levels of depth and movement depending on the light and viewing angle.

It is unmistakably PRS.

On this Limited Edition, however, the color story doesn't end at the body.

PRS paired the top with a Figured Maple neck stained to match, carrying the Faded Whale Blue aesthetic through the instrument and making the neck itself one of the visual highlights of the guitar.

Turn this Custom 24 around and it continues to make a statement.

Black Limba Back

Instead of the mahogany back normally associated with a Custom 24, this limited run uses Black Limba.

That is an important distinction.

Black Limba gives the guitar another visually distinctive premium wood and helps establish this run as more than a collection of special colors.

Combined with the Figured Maple 10 Top, Figured Maple neck, and Ziricote appointments, the Black Limba back contributes to a wood package that is dramatically different from the familiar Custom 24 formula.

This is what makes a thoughtfully conceived limited edition compelling: the specifications change the identity of the instrument, not simply its appearance.

Figured Maple Neck — Stained to Match

The Figured Maple neck is one of the standout specifications of the entire run.

Rather than leaving the maple natural, PRS stained the neck to coordinate with the top. The result creates visual continuity from the body through the neck while allowing the figuring in the maple to become another major element of the guitar.

PRS carved the neck to its Pattern Thin profile, maintaining the sleek, fast feel that many Custom 24 players prefer.

The combination is particularly interesting: an exotic, visually elaborate neck with a carve that remains immediately familiar to players who already know the Custom 24.

Ziricote Fretboard & Headstock Veneer

Against the stained Figured Maple neck sits a dark and dramatic Ziricote fretboard.

PRS also uses Ziricote for the headstock veneer, carrying the exotic wood through the length of the neck and creating a cohesive appearance from fretboard to headstock.

The naturally expressive grain of Ziricote provides a beautiful contrast against Faded Whale Blue and the stained Figured Maple.

It is a premium detail, but more importantly, it makes sense as part of the overall design.

Old School Birds — Mother of Pearl & Green Select

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

PRS uses Mother of Pearl outlines surrounding Green Select centers, introducing subtle flashes of color against the Ziricote board.

The green centers are particularly effective with Faded Whale Blue, creating an understated color relationship that becomes more apparent as you examine the guitar up close.

These are the details that separate an exceptional limited PRS from a guitar that simply looks impressive from across the room.

PRS DMO Treble & Bass Pickups

The electronics are built around PRS DMO Treble and Bass pickups.

Rather than pairing this unusual build with an overly complicated switching system, PRS uses an intuitive Volume, Tone, and 5-Way Blade arrangement.

That gives the player quick access to a broad range of pickup combinations while keeping operation familiar and stage-friendly.

For all of its premium woods and limited-edition appointments, this remains a Custom 24 at heart—a guitar intended to cover serious musical ground.

A Custom 24 with a Stoptail

Then there is the feature that fundamentally distinguishes this run from the Custom 24 most players immediately picture:

The stoptail.

PRS replaces the familiar tremolo with a PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts.

For players who love the 24-fret Custom 24 platform but prefer the simplicity and direct feel of a fixed bridge, this specification alone makes the Limited Edition particularly compelling.

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

The result is a fascinating variation on PRS's flagship design—recognizably Custom 24, yet clearly something different.

One of Only 100 Faded Whale Blue Guitars

The production numbers put the exclusivity of this guitar into perspective:

500 guitars worldwide.

5 colors.

100 guitars per color.

Serial number 0429704 is therefore one of only 100 Faded Whale Blue instruments produced for this Limited Edition.

That scarcity will naturally appeal to collectors, but at Northeast Music Center, we think the specification is what really makes this run worth owning.

Limited numbers are interesting.

A great guitar is more important.

This one gives you both.

PRS Expertise at Northeast Music Center

Specialized PRS instruments like this have become an important part of what we do at Northeast Music Center.

With 30 years of Jack Gretz selling PRS guitars and 15 years of Northeast Music Center representing PRS, we have spent decades working with everything from production Core instruments to limited editions, Wood Library builds, unusual dealer specifications, and Private Stock guitars.

That experience changes how we look at a limited release.

We don't judge one simply by how many were produced. We look at whether the wood choices, hardware, electronics, finish, and overall concept give the guitar a legitimate reason to exist alongside the standard model.

This Limited Edition absolutely does.

The 10 Top Figured Maple, Black Limba back, stained Figured Maple neck, Ziricote fretboard and veneer, Pattern Thin carve, Old School Birds, DMO pickups, and stoptail bridge combine to create an instrument with a clear identity.

At Northeast Music Center, that's exactly what we want to see from a special PRS release.

Specifications:

General

• Manufacturer: PRS Guitars
• Model: Custom 24 Stoptail
• Series: Wood Library Spec Limited Edition
• Finish: Faded Whale Blue
• Serial Number: 0429704
• Global Production: 500 Guitars
• Number of Colors: 5
• Production Per Color: 100 Guitars
• Finish Type: High Gloss Nitro
• UPC: 825362315285

Body

• Top Wood: Figured Maple 10 Top
• Back Wood: Black Limba
• Finish: Faded Whale Blue

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 Faded Whale Blue – One of just 100 examples of this color within the 500-piece worldwide Limited Edition.

Figured Maple 10 Top – Premium figuring gives the iconic Faded Whale Blue finish an exceptional visual foundation.

Black Limba Back – A substantial departure from the conventional Custom 24 tonewood recipe.

Stained Figured Maple Neck – Figured maple stained to coordinate with the top makes the neck as visually impressive as the body.

Ziricote Fretboard & Veneer – Dramatic natural grain contrasts beautifully with the Faded Whale Blue and figured maple.

Old School Birds – Mother of Pearl outlines with Green Select centers create a distinctive treatment of an unmistakable PRS feature.

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

PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts – A defining feature of this Limited Edition and an unusual configuration for the Custom 24 platform.

For the PRS player or collector looking beyond a standard Custom 24, serial number 0429704 combines genuine worldwide scarcity with a specification package worthy of the Limited Edition name.

Available now at Northeast Music Center.