Introducing our Class of 2026 Pulse Artists!
30 Oct 2025
We are excited the announce our largest ever Pulse Artist roster in the six-year history of the program! Featuring 145 artists from 30 countries, the PRS Pulse Artist program highlights musicians making waves in their local music scene from across the globe. In addition to this record size class, five artists from the 2025 class will be graduating to Official Artist status: Bay Melnick Virgolino (United States), Jem Manuel (Philippines), Jien Takahashi (Japan), Leeland Thompson (United States), and Ratanapol Kengrien (Thailand). At just 10 years old, 2025 “America’s Got Talent” alum Bay Melnick Virgolino will become the youngest PRS Official Artist in the company’s history.
“We’re thrilled to see the continued success of the Pulse Artist program and couldn’t be more excited about the talent in this new class of artists. Their creativity and passion embody everything Pulse stands for, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make. A special congratulations to the five artists being promoted to the Official PRS Artist roster! This is a well-deserved milestone that reflects their dedication and artistry.” – PRS Guitars Director of Artist & Community Relations, Bev Fowler
The goal of the Pulse Artist program is to help influential guitar players build stronger connections with not only their go-to retail store, but also with other Pulse Artists. We aim to amplify these musicians and their art to unite more people through music. Through the program, artists are granted exclusive discounts on guitars, amps, and accessories through their local Authorized PRS Dealer. Other perks include exposure on official PRS channels, plus being a Pulse Artist has also helped some players connect with venues and potential sponsors.
“Being a PRS Pulse Artist has allowed me to connect with so many other amazing guitarists across the globe and has introduced me into a family that truly honors their artists with instruments that cater to our needs. PRS is more than just another company, it's a family for guitarists who love quality instruments that can be used in any genre of music. I've played PRS Guitars way before becoming a Pulse artist and I've found that every PRS Guitar that I've ever played is in a class of its own. The reason I play PRS Guitars is simply because every note feels alive in my hands, crafted with precision, built for performance, and infused with soul. It's more than just a guitar; it's an instrument that inspires my music and elevates my sound.” – PRS Artist Leeland Thompson
For the complete list of 2026 Pulse Artists and more information on the program, visit prsguitars.com/artists/pulse and follow #prspulseartist on Instagram.