PRS DW CE 24 Floyd Dustie Waring, Burnt Amber Smokeburst Overview
The progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me has a sound that is both heavy and melodic, lush and menacing. It is this demand for versatility without sacrifice that led to the development of guitarist Dustie Waring's PRS signature model: the PRS DW CE 24 Floyd. This model starts with the PRS CE bolt-on platform and includes a satin-finished maple neck, maple fretboard, a slightly modified Pattern Thin neck carve (Waring's carve is slightly thinner front to back), and Floyd Rose tremolo system. The pickups and electronics are also unique to Waring's signature axe.
The pickups are Waring's signature Mojotone "DW Tomahawk" pickups. Made with a blend of Ceramic and Alnico magnets and a special winding technique, DW Tomahawks have plenty of output and big bottom end while remaining articulate and clear - a unique quality for high gain pickups. Paired with a volume and tone control and 5-way blade pickup selector that have been shifted slightly to allow plenty of room to work the tremolo, the DW CE 24 "Floyd" is comfortable, fun, and inspiring to play.