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Journey To Perform at 13th Annual Charity Weekend Cancer Benefit

Jul 18, 2012

Journey headlines the 13th Annual Paul Reed Smith Guitars and Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Charity Weekend, Sunday Evening, October 14th. Join us for this unique engagement of one of the world's biggest bands in the intimate setting of the Lyric. VIP Preparty will feature the Journey of Hope Fashion Show hosted by Real Housewives’ Michaele Salahi, live guitar auction with Jon Levinson, Small Plates by Classic Catering and Spirits by American Harvest.

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PRS Guitars Introduces P24 Limited Edition

PRS’s First 24-fret Solidbody Piezo-Equipped Guitar Offers a New Tool with Extreme Versatility

Jul 10, 2012

The P24, PRS’s first 24-fret solidbody piezo-equipped instrument, gives musicians a new and unique tool to add to their lineup. Based on the extremely versatile P22 model, the limited edition P24 comes standard with a maple 10-Top, mahogany back, 25” scale length Pattern-Regular mahogany neck, Honduran rosewood fretboard with mother of pearl “old school” bird inlays, hybrid hardware, a PRS piezo adjustable stoptail bridge, and the redesigned PRS/LR Baggs piezo system. Only 50 instruments will be made in each of the five colors offered: Black Gold Burst, Blue Crab Blue Burst, Eriza Verde Smokeburst, Fire Red Burst, and Vintage Smokeburst.

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

Jun 25, 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 fourth installment in PRS Guitars’ Collection Series, Paul Reed Smith and the Private Stock team have designed two stunning instruments: the Series IV Collection Brent Mason electric and the Series IV Collection Grand acoustic.

PRS Guitars Hits the Road with GRAND-AM Road Racing

Jun 22, 2012

As PRS Guitars’ third straight year of partnership with GRAND-AM Road Racing continues, there are more trophies, more Guitar Center Fan Days, more Race to the Stage Auditions, and more concerts to enjoy! 2012 marks the second year that PRS is providing race winners in both the Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype (DP) and Grand Touring (GT) classes with a unique trophy – a fully functional PRS SE Singlecut customized with GRAND-AM and Rolex Sports Car Series logos. To support this partnership and work to connect the music and racing worlds in new and exciting ways, PRS is hitting the road for a series of Guitar Center events and race day concerts.

PRS SE Angelus Review in Acoustic Guitar Magazine

with video review

Jun 19, 2012

"If the sound and playability of our review guitar is any indication, it’s definitely time to stop referring to PRS as an electric guitar maker."

The PRS Forum is Open!

Jun 13, 2012

We're pleased to announce the Official PRS Forum! As a PRS Forum member, you'll enjoy exclusive content from PRS and receive PRS news first and from the source. Sign up today and join us in discussing all things PRS and music related.

Straightforward Tone in a No-Nonsense Package

Jun 06, 2012

The “Stripped” 58 is a vintage-inspired instrument that is perfect for more traditional single-cutaway style players and is also instantly comfortable to musicians who grew up playing short scale guitars.

“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.

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.

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.

PRS’s First 24-fret Solidbody Piezo-Equipped Guitar Offers a New Tool with Extreme Versatility

with video review

Straightforward Tone in a No-Nonsense Package

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