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“Lefty” Custom 24 Limited Edition

May 15, 2012

For a limited time only, PRS Guitars’ flagship model – the Custom 24 – is available to order as a left-handed instrument. The Custom 24 is the original PRS…the guitar Paul took to his first tradeshow in 1985. It is a perennial favorite with musicians, and we are happy to offer a version for our left-handed friends.

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PRS Core Line of Amplifiers Receive Distinctive Figured Maple Fascias

Apr 24, 2012

In 1985 Paul Reed Smith officially opened PRS Guitars offering a limited number of guitar models. Throughout the years, these instruments gradually changed the walls of guitar shops with their figured maple tops and eye-catching stains. Now, PRS Guitars core amplifier line will continue that tradition with an upgraded specification: curly maple fascias. These maple faceplates will come standard on all core models and be stained Charcoal for a subtle but distinctive aesthetic makeover.

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New "Inside PRS" Blog

Apr 19, 2012

"Inside PRS: The PRS Factory Blog" is now live and is the most detailed look into PRS Guitars to date. The multi-media platform will feature Paul Reed Smith and several other PRS employees as they divulge their passion for music, gear, and, of course, all things PRS. Visit www.prsguitars.com/blog to hear Paul Reed Smith talk about what he has learned through his career as a musician, repairman, builder, and entrepreneur and check back often to see more posts on the PRS Rules of Tone (Paul’s personal "rules" for building magic instruments), PRS Tech Center (PTC) guitar tech tips, news from the PRS Archives, snapshots from around the factory, and more. "Inside PRS" is a great way to stay connected and get your news directly from the PRS factory.

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PRS Guitars’ Exclusive Collection Series III Instruments by Private Stock Now Available

Apr 04, 2012

Introduced in the fall of 2011, PRS Guitars’ Collection Series instruments are built in small batches by the company’s Private Stock department. Each Collection Series consists of one electric and one acoustic guitar made with the most exacting methods and the most prized components in the company’s possession, including pernambuco necks and fingerboards, which are exclusive to the Collection program. For the third installment in PRS Guitars’ Collection Series, Paul Reed Smith and the Private Stock team have designed two stunning instruments: the Series III Collection McCarty Semi-Hollow electric and the Series III Collection Grand acoustic.

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PRS Guitars Introduces the New PRS Artist Package

This Exclusive Platform Offers Expanded Features, Options, and Colors

Apr 03, 2012

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is proud to introduce the new PRS Artist Package, an exclusive platform that offers expanded features, options, and colors on select models in the PRS core electric guitar line. Available for the first time since 2008, the PRS Artist Package provides thousands of unique combinations and enhanced features for guitarists and collectors alike.

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PRS SC 58 Wins MIPA for Best Electric Guitar 2011/2012

Mar 23, 2012

PRS Guitars is proud to announce that the popular SC 58 model has received the Musikmesse International Press Award (mipa) for “Best Electric Guitar” 2011/2012. Press from all over the world voted for this year’s most revered musical gear, and winners were announced at the Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound trade show in Frankfurt, Germany on March 22, 2012. The mipa is known as the “Grammy" of the Musical Instrument/Pro Audio industry.

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