Side/SidePRS model comparison

ComparePRS SE Custom 24-08 vs S2 Custom 24-08 vs Custom 24-08

The SE Custom 24-08, S2 Custom 24-08 and Custom 24-08 differ on 20 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Neck (7). Where they part ways: Veneer, Top Carve, Neck Wood, Neck Construction, Neck Shape and 15 more.

20 of 37 differAmber marks the odd one out, or every value when all three disagree.
SE Custom 24-08SE

SE Custom 24-08

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S2 Custom 24-08S2

S2 Custom 24-08

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Custom 24-08Core

Custom 24-08

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Body

2 differences
Body Construction
SE Custom 24-08: Solidbody
S2 Custom 24-08: Solidbody
Custom 24-08: Solidbody
Top Wood
SE Custom 24-08: Maple
S2 Custom 24-08: Maple
Custom 24-08: Maple
Veneer (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Flame Maple
S2 Custom 24-08: Not listed
Custom 24-08: Not listed
Back Wood
SE Custom 24-08: Mahogany
S2 Custom 24-08: Mahogany
Custom 24-08: Mahogany
Top Carve (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Shallow Violin
S2 Custom 24-08: Asymmetric Bevel
Custom 24-08: Violin

Neck

7 differences
Number of Frets
SE Custom 24-08: 24
S2 Custom 24-08: 24
Custom 24-08: 24
Scale Length
SE Custom 24-08: 25"
S2 Custom 24-08: 25"
Custom 24-08: 25"
Neck Wood (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Maple
S2 Custom 24-08: Mahogany
Custom 24-08: Mahogany
Neck Construction (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Multi-Ply
S2 Custom 24-08: Scarfed
Custom 24-08: One-Piece
Neck Shape (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Wide Thin
S2 Custom 24-08: Pattern Thin
Custom 24-08: Pattern Thin
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: 13/16"
S2 Custom 24-08: 53/64"
Custom 24-08: 53/64"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
SE Custom 24-08: 57/64"
S2 Custom 24-08: 57/64"
Custom 24-08: 57/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
SE Custom 24-08: 1 11/16"
S2 Custom 24-08: 1 11/16"
Custom 24-08: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
SE Custom 24-08: 2 1/4"
S2 Custom 24-08: 2 1/4"
Custom 24-08: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
SE Custom 24-08: Rosewood
S2 Custom 24-08: Rosewood
Custom 24-08: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
SE Custom 24-08: 10"
S2 Custom 24-08: 10"
Custom 24-08: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
SE Custom 24-08: Birds
S2 Custom 24-08: Birds
Custom 24-08: Birds
Fret Wire (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: PRS SE Standard Fret Wire
S2 Custom 24-08: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Custom 24-08: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
SE Custom 24-08: .104"
S2 Custom 24-08: .104"
Custom 24-08: .104"
Height of Fret Crown (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: .046"
S2 Custom 24-08: .047"
Custom 24-08: .047"
Truss Rod
SE Custom 24-08: PRS Double-Acting
S2 Custom 24-08: PRS Double-Acting
Custom 24-08: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Signature "SE"
S2 Custom 24-08: Signature, Decal
Custom 24-08: Signature, Inlaid

Construction & Finish

1 difference
Neck/Body Assembly Type
SE Custom 24-08: Set
S2 Custom 24-08: Set
Custom 24-08: Set
Finish Type (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Not listed
S2 Custom 24-08: High-Gloss Nitro
Custom 24-08: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware

3 differences
Bridge (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: PRS Patented Tremolo
S2 Custom 24-08: PRS Patented Tremolo
Custom 24-08: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: PRS Designed Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
S2 Custom 24-08: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Custom 24-08: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Nut
SE Custom 24-08: PRS
S2 Custom 24-08: PRS
Custom 24-08: PRS
Hardware Type
SE Custom 24-08: Nickel
S2 Custom 24-08: Nickel
Custom 24-08: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: "Custom"
S2 Custom 24-08: "S2 Custom"
Custom 24-08: "Custom"

Electronics

3 differences
Treble Pickup (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: TCI "S"
S2 Custom 24-08: TCI
Custom 24-08: TCI
Bass Pickup (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: TCI "S"
S2 Custom 24-08: TCI
Custom 24-08: TCI
Controls (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch & Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches
S2 Custom 24-08: Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle EQ Switches
Custom 24-08: Volume & Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle EQ Switches

Strings, Tuning & Case

3 differences
Strings (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: PRS Classic 10-46
S2 Custom 24-08: PRS Signature 10-46
Custom 24-08: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
SE Custom 24-08: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
S2 Custom 24-08: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Custom 24-08: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Gig Bag
S2 Custom 24-08: Premium Gig Bag
Custom 24-08: Hardshell Case
Options (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Not listed
S2 Custom 24-08: Not listed
Custom 24-08: 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
SE Custom 24-08: Turquoise, Charcoal Cherry Burst
S2 Custom 24-08: Black Amber, Faded Gray Black Purple Burst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Lake Blue, Faded Gray Black Burst
Custom 24-08: Antique White Top (Natural Back), Black Top (Natural Back), Black Rainbow Holoflake, Aurora Borealis, Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Charcoal Burst, Cobalt Smokeburst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, River Blue Pearl, Fire Smokeburst, Faded Whale Blue, Purple Mist, Gray Black, Black Gold