The Quintessential PRS — Extended
Showcasing hand-selected tonewoods and exclusive appointments you won’t find anywhere else, the PRS Private Stock #12184 Custom 24 is a veritable extended-range chef-d’oeuvre. This 7-string electric guitar sports an exquisite swamp ash body and an eye-catching buckeye burl top, imbuing it with acoustic properties that are nothing short of magical. The Private Stock #12184’s curly maple neck is carved into a sleek Pattern Thin shape and topped with a lightning-fast 24-fret ebony fingerboard. Plug it in, and the Private Stock #12184 churns out a periphery of pummeling tones, courtesy of direct-mount Bare Knuckle PolyPaf humbuckers. Moreover, Volume, push-pull Tone, and 3-way toggle controls arm you with an extended array of sonic textures. Beyond that, you get a PRS plate-style hardtail bridge and tweaked Phase III locking tuners, priming this guitar for pulse-pounding playability with zero tuning grievances. Lastly, an Old School Eagle headstock inlay, outlined burl Original Birds fingerboard inlays, Luminlay side markers, ebony tuning buttons, black lampshade knobs, and matching back-wood control plates put the perfect final touches on the Paul Reed Smith Private Stock #12184 Custom 24.
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Scene-stealing Private Stock appointments
Sweetwater's Guitar Gallery guarantees that collectors searching for a one-of-a-kind axe will find a match in the Private Stock #12184 Custom 24. Comprised of a sublime slice of natural buckeye burl atop a luxurious swamp ash body and gilded with gray-green wash and black grain fill, this Custom 24 is a serious scene-stealer. Its curly maple neck features an easy-playing Pattern Thin carve, and it’s capped with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard embellished with burl Original Birds fingerboard inlays with green resin outlines and Luminlay side markers. The Private Stock #12184 is further adorned with an Old School Eagle headstock inlay, ebony tuning buttons, black lampshade knobs, matching back-wood control plates, and smooth flat black hardware. Finally, the Private Stock #12184 is dressed in a sleek satin nitro finish, giving it an elegant aesthetic sure to leave a lasting impression.
Marigold-voiced Bare Knuckle PolyPaf humbuckers
Equipped for all classic and modern playing scenarios, the PRS Private Stock #12184 Custom 24 is loaded with a pair of direct-mount Bare Knuckle PolyPaf pickups. The signature pickup of Periphery’s Adam “Nolly” Getgood, PolyPaf humbuckers meld classic PAF soul with the power, clarity, and flexibility modern players demand. Thanks to these pickups, the Private Stock #12184 delivers exceptional dynamics, three-dimensional clarity, and expressive midrange, all without excessive output. Crafted using vintage-correct components inspired by Bare Knuckle’s The Mule and Stormy Monday designs, PolyPafs feature a custom offset wind of 42 AWG plain‑enamel wire, unoriented rough‑cast Alnico V magnets, and high‑carbon steel slugs under the wound strings. You’ll revel in the open, articulate voice of these humbuckers, which is bolstered by tight bass, rich mids, and unrivaled string separation that performs equally well clean, pushed, or under high gain — even in low tunings with heavy strings. From delicate cleans and soulful blues to aggressive riffing and modern high‑gain cacophony, PolyPafs reimagine the original PAF tone for today’s diverse playing styles. On top of that, the Private Stock #12184 features Volume, push-pull Tone, and 3-way toggle controls, equipping you with an extended array of sonic textures.
Made to be played
It goes without saying that the Private Stock #12184 Custom 24’s buckeye burl top is glorious to behold, but this 7-string electric guitar wasn’t built to be stared at — it was built to be played. Don’t believe us? Pick it up! The Private Stock #12184’s curly maple neck boasts PRS’s eminently comfortable Pattern Thin shape, guaranteed to spark your most inspired playing ever. You’ve never experienced fast and playable until you’ve gotten your hands on a Pattern Thin neck. Moreover, it’s an excellent choice for players with smaller hands or guitarists who use classical left-hand positioning, pivoting with their thumb on the back of the neck. The Private Stock #12184 also sports a 10-inch radius and a 24-fret ebony fingerboard that’s primed for lightning-fast fretwork.
PRS Private Stock #12184 Custom 24 Features:
- A 7-string electric guitar with hand-selected tonewoods and Private Stock–exclusive appointments
- Swamp ash body, gilded with gray-green wash and black grain fill, and a stunning natural buckeye burl top
- Curly maple neck is carved into an easy-playing Pattern Thin shape
- Slick-playing ebony fingerboard with 24 frets
- Direct-mount Bare Knuckle PolyPaf humbuckers serve up a periphery of pummeling tones
- Volume, push-pull Tone, and 3-way toggle controls unlock an extended array of sonic textures
- PRS plate-style hardtail bridge and tweaked Phase III locking tuners facilitate pulse-pounding playability with zero tuning grievances
- Burl Original Birds fingerboard inlays with green resin outlines and Luminlay side markers
- Old School Eagle headstock inlay and matching back wood control plates
- Ebony tuning buttons, black lampshade knobs, and smooth flat black hardware
- Sleek satin nitro finish lends an elegant aesthetic
