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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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In Memory of Bugs Henderson

Mar 09, 2012

It is with sadness that I share some personal news. Yesterday, we lost Bugs Henderson, the “Father of Guitar in Dallas, TX.” Bugs’ passing is complicated. He’s my friend, he’s the person, along with Jimmy Wallace, who walked PRS Guitars in to the vintage guitar and Texas guitar market. He told me he would help me for the rest of his life and literally inked the deal on his arm. There was never a harsh word between us. All he ever said was “I love ya man” and “How can I help you?” He had a huge heart, great sense of humor, highly intelligent and a gifted musician. The truth is, he was an astonishing guitar player and today we lost a big soul and a father figure. It saddens me to think that I won’t get to hear him play again and to think of how Patty and his family are hurting. The Henderson family and friends are my family. – Paul Reed Smith

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PRS Guitars at SXSW 2012 with Under The Radar Magazine

Lineup Includes of Montreal, Chairlift, The Drums, Reggie Watts, Deerhoof, Bear in Heaven, Youth Lagoon, La Sera and more

Mar 02, 2012

We're excited to be heading back to Austin and teaming up with our friends at Under The Radar magazine to sponsor three days of great music at SXSW. We'll be at the Flamingo Cantina on Wednesday, March 14th, Thursday, March 15th, and Friday, March 16th.

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Announcing the DGT Standard

Feb 21, 2012

On February 17th, PRS Guitars introduced a new take on the popular DGT (David Grissom Trem) model – the DGT Standard. This all-mahogany version of Grissom’s signature model maintains many of the features unique to the DGT, including Grissom’s signature neck shape, slightly larger frets and heavier strings, tremolo capability, and specially designed DGT pickups with individual volume controls. Grissom’s original PRS signature model has been one of PRS Guitars’ most popular artist models since its introduction in 2007, so this special edition should come as no surprise for fans of the Maryland-based company.

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NAMM 2012 Press Conference Videos

Feb 17, 2012

Check out this series of videos from the NAMM 2012 PRS Press Conference, featuring: Paul Reed Smith, Mike Ault, Gary Grainger, Greg Grainger, Cody Kilby, Tony McManus and Martin Simpson.

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

Feb 17, 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 second installment in PRS Guitars’ exclusive Collection Series, Paul Reed Smith and the Private Stock team worked with David Grissom, Tony McManus, and Martin Simpson to design two exceptional instruments.

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