PRS Unveils Limited-Edition Custom 24 "Birds of a Feather": Private Stock Luxury Meets Core Performance

PRS Guitars has officially announced a rare iteration of its flagship model: the Custom 24 “Birds of a Feather” Limited Edition.

Capped at just 360 instruments worldwide for 2026, this model brings one of the company's most coveted Private Stock visual appointments—the intricate "Birds of a Feather" inlay—to the Core Custom 24 platform for the first time.

Priced at **$6,850.00/**£6,849.00, this limited run bridges the gap between high-end collector prestige and gig-ready studio performance.

High-Lighter Craftsmanship: The "Birds of a Feather" Inlay

The focal point of this release is its fingerboard. Designed a decade ago by Paul Miles, Director of Manufacturing and Head of Private Stock, the "Birds of a Feather" motif reimagines PRS's signature bird inlays.

Rather than individual, isolated birds along the fretboard, the design uses contrasting ebony and figured maple to depict a continuous flock soaring upward across the neck.

“I wanted to design an inlay that was simple and easy to read from across the room or on a stage but was also uniquely PRS,” said Paul Miles. “I have always been fascinated with inlay work and PRS has afforded me the opportunity to see the evolution from hand-cut shell to intricate CNC work. For me, this was a new way of looking at inlay design, using the woods to create movement and space.”

This artistic feature—previously reserved exclusively for ultra-premium Private Stock custom builds—gives the guitar an unmistakable visual presence on stage and off.

Iconic Foundations & Modern Electronics

Underneath its collector-grade aesthetic, the instrument retains the core DNA that established the Custom 24 as an industry workhorse in 1985:

• Tone Woods: An Artist Grade figured maple top paired with a solid mahogany back and a high-gloss nitrocellulose finish for maximum resonance.
• Playability: A 25” scale length, 24 frets, 10” radius, and a lightning-fast Pattern Thin mahogany neck profile.
• Pickup System: Powered by a duo of PRS DMO humbuckers (Dynamic, Musical, Open), engineered to deliver exceptional clarity, vocal articulation, and dynamic touch sensitivity.
• 5-Way Switching: Provides full humbucking warmth alongside glassier, single-coil-inspired textures across five distinct switch positions.
• Hardware: Reliable pitch bending and tuning stability via the PRS Patented Gen III Tremolo and lightweight Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons.

The Verdict

Score: 8.7 / 10

The PRS Custom 24 “Birds of a Feather” Limited Edition succeeds on two distinct fronts: it delivers the effortless playability and wide-ranging tonal palette that guitarists expect from a Core Custom 24, while borrowing the artistic heritage of Private Stock.

At $6,850/£6,849, it represents a substantial investment, but for collectors and stage musicians seeking a rare piece of PRS history with uncompromised sound, it stands out as one of 2026's defining release highlights.

• Pros: Exquisite Private Stock inlay craftsmanship, versatile DMO pickups, top-tier tuning stability, highly collectible limited run.
• Cons: High price point places it out of reach for casual players; limited run means quick sell-outs expected.

Where To Buy

Available at Andertons in Charcoal Microburst, Honey Gold, and Blood Red

Available at Guitar Center in  Honey Gold, and Blood Red

Available at Sweetwater in Charcoal Microburst, Honey Gold, and Blood Red

Available at Thomann in Charcoal Microburst, Honey Gold, and Blood Red

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