{"product_id":"prs-35th-anniversary-s2-custom-24-2020-scarlet-red","title":"PRS 35th Anniversary S2 Custom 24 2020 - Scarlet Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2020 PRS 35th Anniversary S2 Custom 24 in Scarlet Red, a limited-edition anniversary model that took the familiar Custom 24 platform and gave it one of the more interesting electronics layouts PRS has offered in the S2 line. Built to celebrate 35 years of PRS guitar making, it combines the fundamentals of the Custom 24 with switching inspired by Paul’s Guitar, giving each pickup its own mini-toggle for independent humbucker or single-coil operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Scarlet Red finish is especially good on this one. There is strong flame running across the maple top from horn to horn, and the deep transparent red brings out a ton of movement without hiding the grain. Between the carved contours, natural maple binding effect, cream pickup rings, clear lampshade knobs and bird inlays, it has that unmistakable PRS look while feeling a little more traditional than some of the darker burst finishes. The mahogany back and neck are finished in a similarly rich red, so the entire guitar feels cohesive rather than the top being the only visual centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is classic PRS: maple top over a mahogany back, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 24 frets and a 25\" scale length. One important detail on the 35th Anniversary S2 is the \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Regular\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e neck carve. It has a little more substance than the thinner modern PRS profiles without feeling oversized, and it gives the guitar a comfortable, familiar feel whether you are playing rhythm or working higher up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe biggest change from factory on this particular guitar is also a very worthwhile one. The original 85\/15 “S” pickups have been replaced with a set of \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeymour Duncan Pearly Gates humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. These are vintage-output, PAF-inspired pickups with a strong midrange presence, open top end and plenty of character when pushed. They suit this guitar extremely well, especially because the original anniversary switching has been retained and wired correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat electronics layout is one of the reasons these 35th Anniversary models are so cool. You get a traditional three-way pickup selector along with two individual mini-toggles, one for each pickup. Each Pearly Gates can therefore be run as a full humbucker or split independently, giving you everything from warm neck humbucker tones and a more aggressive bridge voice to much leaner single-coil-style sounds and mixed combinations. I fully tested the switching and electronics, and everything is functioning exactly as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the hardware remains original, including the PRS molded tremolo and locking tuners. The guitar has had a recent setup, intonation is spot on, and the frets are in excellent condition. Action is comfortable and medium, and overall playability is exactly where I would want a PRS like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent overall. There are some light scratches and small surface marks here and there if you go looking for them under the right lighting, but nothing major and nothing that takes away from how clean the guitar presents. The top in particular still looks fantastic, with that strong Scarlet Red flame doing most of the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes the original PRS hardshell case along with the complete case candy, hangtags, warranty paperwork and original documentation shown in the photos. The factory pickups are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stood out to me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited-edition 2020 PRS 35th Anniversary S2 Custom 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Scarlet Red finish with a particularly strong flame maple top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaryland-built S2 construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple top over mahogany back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-fret, 25\" scale platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable Pattern Regular mahogany neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard with PRS bird inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-output PAF-style voice with strong mids and an open top end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal anniversary electronics retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent mini-toggle coil splits for each pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way toggle plus individual humbucker\/single-coil switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll split-coil functions fully tested and working correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal PRS molded tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal locking tuners and remaining hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fret condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-on intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecent setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent overall condition with only light cosmetic marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal PRS hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete case candy and paperwork included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⏳ \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47621650383019,"sku":"AF-10459","price":1420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8344\/1579\/files\/54a75189-e4d7-46fc-b703-1ee128054700.jpg?v=1786675624","url":"https:\/\/aeonicfrets.com\/products\/prs-35th-anniversary-s2-custom-24-2020-scarlet-red","provider":"Aeonic Frets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}