PRS SE Santana
PRS SE Custom 24
| Specification | PRS SE Santana | PRS SE Custom 24-08 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | SE Santana Doublecut | SE Custom 24-08 |
| Body Material | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Top Material | Flamed Maple | Flamed Maple |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Color | Yellow | Vintage Sunburst |
| Neck Material | Mahogany | 3-Piece Maple |
| Neck Shape | Wide Fat | Pattern Wide Thin |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck | Set Neck |
| Radius | 10" | 10" |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | PRS Birds | White Pearloid Old School Birds |
| Number of Frets | 24 | 24, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.5" | 25" |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" | 1.6875" |
| Nut Material | PPS Plastic | PPS Plastic |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | PRS Molded Tremolo | PRS Molded Tremolo |
| Tuners | PRS Designed | PRS Designed |
| Neck Pickup | PRS SE Santana "S" Humbucker | PRS TCI-tuned "S" Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | PRS SE Santana "S" Humbucker | PRS TCI-tuned "S" Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch | 2-way mini-switch (coil-tap), 3-way blade pickup switch |
| Strings | 9s | D'Addario, .009-.042 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Gig Bag | Gig Bag |
PRS SE Santana and Custom 24 Price Tracker
Prices updated Fri, August 21st, 2026.
PRS SE Custom 24-08 Electric Guitar - Turquoise
$806.65
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Differences Between the Santana and Custom 24
- The PRS SE Santana has a Wide Fat neck profile and 24.5" scale length, whereas the PRS SE Custom 24-08 features a Pattern Wide Thin neck profile and a 25" scale length.
- The Santana model uses PRS SE Santana "S" humbuckers, designed for Carlos Santana's tone, while the Custom 24-08 has PRS 85/15 "S" humbuckers with TCI tuning for a balance of vintage and modern sounds.
- The SE Custom 24-08 includes advanced switching options with dual mini-toggle coil taps, giving you eight distinct tones, compared to the traditional 3-way toggle on the Santana.
- The Custom 24-08's neck is made from 3-piece Maple with medium jumbo frets, differing from the Santana's Mahogany neck and standard fret size.
- Color options also vary, with the Santana in yellow and the Custom 24-08 in vintage sunburst (several other colors/finishes are available for the SE Custom 24).
Similarities Between the two PRS Electrics
- Both guitars feature solid Mahogany bodies with flamed Maple tops.
- They each have a gloss finish and Rosewood fingerboards with decorative inlays.
- Both models use a 10" radius, a 1.6875" nut width, and have PRS Molded Tremolos and PRS Designed tuners.
- They share the same nut material (PPS Plastic) and ship with gig bags.
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