Now Available at Northeast Music Center!

PRS S2 Custom 24-08 Poplar Burl Charcoal Burst (s/n:S2089892)! Guitar comes with PRS GigBag!

The PRS S2 Custom 24-08 Poplar Burl Charcoal Burst takes one of PRS's most versatile American-made electric guitars and gives it an unmistakably individual look. With the exotic character of a Poplar Burl veneer, the depth of the Charcoal Burst finish, and the expanded switching possibilities of the Custom 24-08 platform, this is a guitar built to stand out both visually and sonically.

Available now at Northeast Music Center, this individual guitar—serial number S2089892—brings together the familiar balance and playability of the PRS Custom 24 design with a 25" scale length, 24-fret Pattern Thin neck, PRS patented tremolo, Phase III locking tuners, and 85/15 pickups.

Then PRS adds the feature that defines the 24-08: individual coil-splitting control for each pickup, giving the player eight distinct pickup combinations from a simple and intuitive control layout.

This is the Custom 24 concept pushed toward even greater versatility.

The Custom 24 — Expanded

The Custom 24 sits at the heart of the PRS story.

Its 24-fret design, 25" scale length, comfortable double-cutaway body, and dual-humbucker layout helped establish the PRS identity decades ago. The Custom 24-08 keeps that foundation intact but dramatically expands what the electronics can do.

Rather than simply giving you two humbuckers and a conventional selector, the 24-08 provides independent coil-splitting control for each pickup.

Each pickup can operate in its full humbucking voice or be independently split, creating eight pickup combinations.

That means you can move from full, powerful humbucker sounds to clearer, more articulate single-coil-style textures—and mix those voices between the neck and bridge positions.

One guitar can cover an enormous amount of ground without turning the control layout into a science project.

85/15 Pickups — Modern PRS Clarity

At the center of the electronics package are PRS 85/15 pickups.

Originally designed by Paul Reed Smith for the company's 30th anniversary, the 85/15 has become one of the defining modern PRS pickup designs.

They deliver excellent clarity across the frequency range with extended highs and lows, allowing complex chords to retain definition while still providing the power expected from a modern humbucker.

Push them into an overdriven amplifier and they have the output and articulation for rock and higher-gain playing.

Clean things up and their clarity makes them equally useful for pop, blues, fusion, funk, alternative, worship, and session work.

On the Custom 24-08, the ability to split each pickup individually makes that versatility even more useful.

Eight Pickup Combinations

The "08" in Custom 24-08 tells you what makes this guitar different.

With two humbuckers, a 3-way pickup selector, and independent coil-splitting controls, the guitar offers eight distinct pickup combinations.

That opens the door to:

• Full bridge humbucker
• Split bridge pickup
• Full neck humbucker
• Split neck pickup
• Both pickups as humbuckers
• Both pickups split
• Full neck with split bridge
• Split neck with full bridge

Instead of switching guitars every time the song changes direction, the Custom 24-08 gives you an impressive tonal palette right underneath your picking hand.

For the working musician, recording player, or guitarist who simply doesn't want to be limited to one type of electric guitar voice, that's a serious advantage.

Poplar Burl Charcoal Burst

Then there is the reason you'll notice this guitar before you've even plugged it in.

Poplar Burl.

Burl figuring has an organic, almost unpredictable character. Instead of the more uniform flame or quilt patterns normally associated with figured maple, burl produces swirling grain, knots, eyes, and irregular figuring that can make every piece look dramatically different.

Under the Charcoal Burst finish, that natural figuring takes on a dark, sophisticated personality.

It's visually aggressive without becoming flashy for the sake of being flashy.

And because burl figuring naturally varies from one piece of wood to another, serial #S2089892 has its own individual visual identity.

That's one of the reasons we photograph and list our guitars individually at Northeast Music Center—you aren't simply choosing a model and finish. You're choosing this guitar.

24 Frets. 25" Scale. Pattern Thin.

The PRS 25" scale has always occupied a comfortable middle ground.

It has enough tension and definition to remain articulate while still offering a smooth feel for bending and vibrato.

PRS pairs that scale length with 24 frets, giving players a full two-octave range on every string.

The Pattern Thin neck shape keeps the playing experience fast and comfortable without feeling insubstantial.

Whether you're playing chords near the nut, working through extended voicings, or taking advantage of all 24 frets for lead work, the Custom 24-08 is designed to stay out of your way.

PRS Tremolo & Phase III Locking Tuners

A versatile guitar needs hardware that can keep up with it.

The PRS patented tremolo provides smooth pitch control while retaining the musical feel that has made the PRS tremolo design a favorite among players for decades.

At the other end of the strings, PRS Phase III locking tuners make string changes faster while contributing to stable, dependable performance.

Together, the tremolo and locking tuners make this S2 Custom 24-08 equally comfortable handling subtle vibrato or more expressive tremolo work.

Made in Maryland

One of the most important parts of the S2 story is where these guitars come from.

The S2 Custom 24-08 is made in the USA at the PRS factory in Stevensville, Maryland.

The S2 Series was created to bring more players into the world of American-made PRS guitars while maintaining the construction quality, feel, and design philosophy that define the brand.

For players who want a genuine Maryland-built PRS with serious professional capability, the S2 line continues to represent one of the most compelling places in the PRS catalog.

30 Years of Jack Gretz & PRS

PRS isn't simply another brand at Northeast Music Center.

Our store owner, Jack Gretz, has been selling PRS guitars for 30 years, with Northeast Music Center representing PRS for 15 years.

That means decades of firsthand experience with the instruments—from SE and S2 guitars through Core models, limited releases, Wood Library builds, and extraordinary Private Stock instruments.

That experience matters.

At Northeast Music Center, we understand the differences between PRS neck shapes, pickups, switching systems, construction methods, and model families because we've spent years working with these guitars and the players who buy them.

When you purchase serial #S2089892 from Northeast Music Center, you're buying the actual individually photographed instrument from a dealer with decades of experience helping players find the right PRS.

Specifications:

Manufacturer: PRS Guitars
Model: S2 Custom 24-08
Serial Number: S2089892
Finish: Charcoal Burst
Top Veneer: Poplar Burl
Made In: USA – Stevensville, Maryland
Case: PRS Gig Bag

Body

Body Construction: Solidbody
Top: Maple with Poplar Burl Veneer
Back Wood: Mahogany
Body Shape: Custom 24

Neck

Number of Frets: 24
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Pattern Thin
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlays: PRS Birds

Hardware

Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo
Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners
Hardware Type: Nickel

Electronics

Treble Pickup: PRS 85/15
Bass Pickup: PRS 85/15
Controls: Volume and Tone
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
Additional Switching: Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Split Switches
Pickup Combinations: 8

Included

Case: PRS Gig Bag

One Guitar. Eight Voices. Unmistakably PRS.

The PRS S2 Custom 24-08 Poplar Burl Charcoal Burst is a guitar for the player who doesn't want to choose between versatility, playability, American construction, and visual character.

The Custom 24 foundation gives you the familiar PRS combination of a 25" scale, 24 frets, Pattern Thin neck, dual humbuckers, and tremolo.

The 85/15 pickups give it clarity and power.

The 24-08 electronics dramatically expand its tonal range.

And the Poplar Burl Charcoal Burst top gives serial #S2089892 an appearance all its own.

Whether you're building a professional stage rig, recording multiple styles, adding an American-made PRS to your collection, or simply looking for one electric guitar capable of covering an enormous amount of musical territory, this S2 Custom 24-08 deserves a serious look.

Available now at Northeast Music Center.