PRS Australian Distributor, Electric Factory, teams up with Universal Pictures on Cinema Promotion

"You Could Win A PRS Smokeburst McCarty Guitar!

Thanks to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Paul Reed Smith Guitars, Hoyts Are Giving You The Chance To Win A Smokeburst McCarty Guitar Worth $5,699!"

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Creed 2010 – Chopper & Axe Giveaway

Creed is putting their fans first once again this year – the band has teamed up with ORPHAN and FRET 12 to design, build and give away a custom Full Circle motorcycle and Paul Reed Smith guitar valued at $80,000 for the "CREED 2010 – CHOPPER & AXE GIVEAWAY." CREED has been working intimately with design teams to create the custom motorcycle and guitar, which will be on display at each venue prior to the concerts on the group’s 36-city tour running from July 26th through September 4th.

Click here for more on the Creed 2010 Chopper & Axed Giveaway

The Sum of All Parts - PRS Final Assembly (New Videos Posted)

Six new videos are now posted in conjunction with the PRS "Shop in Detail" campaign. The talented craftspeople at PRS Guitars explain this very crucial stage in the life of a PRS. Fret Dress & Final Approval, Electronics, Assembly & Play Testing, Quality Control and Casing are all featured.

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New Private Stock Section At PRSGuitars.com

PRS Guitars constantly strives to build the highest quality instruments possible. The Private Stock department seeks to raise that bar through personalized specifications, access to the "Vault Collection" of materials (a.k.a. the "Private Stock Wood Library") and the careful, trained eyes of a small group of gifted luthiers. It has been described as "a business inside a business" and has always been a healthy addition to PRS’s line up. Paul’s talent, instinct, and enthusiasm and an extremely talented Private Stock team make musical instrument dreams come true for guitar enthusiasts all over the world. Be sure to check out the Private Stock section of the PRS website and "Vault Collection" video featuring Paul Reed Smith and the Private Stock team.

Click here for the new Private Stock feature

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Product Spotlight - Super Dallas

Think of the Dallas model with hot-rodded circuitry for more gain, and you have our Super Dallas model, a perfect example of the evolution of our Paisley line of amps. With 50 watts of power, two EL34 tubes, and reverb, these 50-watt models stay clean but can easily reach healthy levels of distortion, and artists all over are dialing in. This is also the first amp Doug Sewell custom designed with specific artists in mind and will be reviewed alongside our entire hand-wired amp and Stealth cabinet collection in the October issue of Vintage Guitar, on newsstands July 27. Check it out to see which amp and cabinet combination writer Pete Prown dubs "celestial" for gigging guitarists.

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Experience PRS 2010 Registration Deadline – July 31, 2010

Be sure to register ASAP for Experience PRS 2010. A $25 late registration fee will apply after July 31. July 31st is also the last day for members to register for the exclusive Signature Club event. Experience PRS 2010 will be held on September 24 and September 25 in Stevensville, Maryland. This one of a kind guitar field day caters to Authorized PRS Dealers, Distributors, and their customers from all around the world. The event includes PRS artist performances, guitar and amplifier demonstrations, seminars, archive displays, interactive factory tours, and much more. PRS guitars, amps, new models, and limited runs will be on display, making for the largest showcase of PRS products ever shown in the U.S. at one time.

Register here: https://www.regonline.com/experience_prs_2010

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PaulReedSmithMusic.com

Visit www.paulreedsmithmusic.com to listen to samples of Paul's music or to purchase MP3's or CD's.

Paul Reed Smith is known as a guitar maker and the leader of PRS Guitars. What is not commonly known is that Paul is a musician, songwriter and studio owner. Throughout his journey to find the ultimate tone in his guitars, a large number of extraordinary musicians have gravitated to playing music with him....

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New Shop in Detail Amplifier Videos Posted with Paul Smith, Doug Sewell and Derek Trucks

Learn all about the story of PRS amps, how they are made and why artists like Derek Trucks, David Grissom and Bugs Henderson love to use them in the newest addition to the "Shop In Detail" video series on prsguitars.com. Paul Reed Smith and Doug Sewell describe how the idea for the PRS Amplifier line came into existence, and Doug Sewell walks you through the process of designing amplifiers and the selection of the electronics and components. PRS Amp team member Jeff Taylor also builds an amp from the ground up and performs the initial, rigorous playtest followed by Josh King who puts a Tuxedo 30-watt 1x12 Combo through our final inspection and quality test.

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The PRS “Hollowbody 12” Endorsed by Alex Lifeson

In May of 2010, the first “Hollowbody 12” prototype from the PRS factory was sent to Alex Lifeson for his feedback. He delivered the following comment: “The playability is instantly silky and facile, the tone bright, clear and shimmering, and the finishing details are a testament to the PRS craftsmanship. The broad fretboard is a joy to play, and I was blown away by the intonation–of course, split saddles!! Why doesn't everyone do that?”

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Signature Magazine — Newest Issue Available

PRS’s new line of Signature model SE’s grace the cover of the latest issue of Signature magazine, and candid interviews with Opeth, Orianthi and Davy Knowles are featured. Visit a dealer near you and ask for your copy while supplies last. And, if you’d like to receive Signature delivered to your doorstep, sign up for the PRS Signature Club. The subscription is just one of many fun membership perks.

PRS Guitars at the DWEEZILLA Music Boot Camp

DWEEZILLA is a 4-day, 5-night music boot camp designed to expand the harmonic horizons of both amateur and professional musicians. Set in the Catskills at the Full Moon Resort, DWEEZILLA workshops will commence Monday June 21, 2010 and finish Thursday June 24, 2010. Many styles of music will be offered for discussion and study, and attendees will have access to multiple daily workshops presented by Dweezil Zappa and individual members of his core band. The camp is geared toward showing musicians how to drastically improve their musical skills in a short period of time, and to improve their ability to improvise from experienced professionals while having fun in the process.

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Paul Reed Smith In-Store Clinic - Wisconsin

Paul Reed Smith will be at Dave's Guitar Shop in La Crosse, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 19th.

Click here for details

PRS “Play it. Wear it.” Promotion

Thinking about buying a PRS Mira or Starla instrument...

Our Mira / Starla guitars are retro inspired instruments with PRS craftsmanship and build quality. Purchase any USA-manufactured Mira, Mira MT, Mira X, Mira Ltd, Mira Korina, 25th Anniversary Mira 245 Soapbar, Starla, Starla Stoptail, Starla X, or Starla Ltd model guitar from an authorized PRS dealer between June 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010, and we’ll give you a $100 gift certificate to the PRS Lifestyle webstore.

Accessory Spotlight: 25th Anniversary Wall Clock

Stainless steel wall clock features sleek styling, satin finish, glass lens, high impact molded back with hanger, and high torque quartz movement. Battery and box included.

$49.99 - available here

Vintage Guitar Reviews 25th Anniversary Swamp Ash Special Narrowfield

Check out the review of the new 25th Anniversary Swamp Ash Special Narrowfield in the July issue of Vintage Guitar magazine.

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PRS Supports Laps for Life at HyperFest – June 19, Summit Point, WV

Join racers, drifters, vendors and thousands of spectators for HyperFest, a car racing extravaganza, Saturday, June 19 in Summit Point, West Virginia. Go to play, watch...or better yet, DRIVE! Admission is $20 to watch; kids under 12 are free!

For more information and to make a pledge, click here

Shop in Detail – New Finish Hall Videos Posted

The first step in the finish process is stain. For PRS, the stain bench has always been an artistic and innovative part in the process. Most stains are developed in-house, and they each have a unique formula and procedure. Our stains are used as single stains, double stains, and "sandout" colors that accentuate the features and quality of the woods we buy. The intention is not to mask the wood or force it to look any certain way; the wood helps decide what color and type of stain to use. The goal here is to bring out the personality of the wood.

View the Shop In Detail Series here

Product Spotlight: 22 Semi-Hollow Limited

The 22 Semi–Hollow Ltd. is a handsome guitar with an open, classic tone. Lightweight and balanced, this 300 piece run features a single "F"– hole, 57/08 pickups, a PRS tremolo and six eye-catching colors – a combination that makes this guitar truly unique.

For more on the 22 Semi-Hollow LTD, click here

Experience PRS 2010 Sweepstakes

To help one lucky winner attend this year’s open house festivities, Paul Reed Smith Guitars has announced a new Experience PRS 2010 Sweepstakes promotion. Available in the United States only, the Experience PRS 2010 Sweepstakes runs from April 23, 2010 – June 30, 2010. For complete details on how to enter and Official Rules, please visit www.prsguitars.com/2010Sweepstakes or send a stamped, self-addressed envelope (VT residents may exclude return postage) for receipt by August 31, 2010 to, PRS Guitars, Attn: Experience PRS 2010 Sweepstakes Official Rules, 380 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. Odds of winning based on the number of eligible entries received.

Experience 2010 Early Bird Registration Now Open

Early Bird Registration is now open for Experience PRS 2010 for Authorized Dealers, Distributors, Press and Signature Club Members.

Registration for non-Signature Club members will open on May 20, 2010.


REGISTER HERE

Premier Guitar Reviews The PRS 30

Check out Premier Guitar's review of the PRS 30 amp.

Click here for the full review.

PRS & GRAND-AM Continue Partnership at Guitar Center Greensboro and V.I.R. events

This March, PRS announced a season-long partnership with GRAND-AM Road Racing, throughout which PRS provides a custom GRAND-AM PRS electric guitar to the overall winning driver of each race. In addition, PRS Guitars has teamed-up with Motor Racing Network to offer a special “MRN Podium Move of the Race” guitar award at selected races this season and with Mazda and Pirelli for the much-anticipated “Watch and Win” sweepstakes.

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PRS Guitars Wins MIPA for 305 Model

Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ 305 model received the Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA), known as the “Grammy” of the Musical Instrument/ProAudio Industry, for “Best Electric Guitar of the Year.” More than 100 magazines from all over the world vote for the best products of 2009/2010 in more than 40 categories. The award was presented at a special ceremony held during the Musikmesse 2010 International tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany on March 25, 2010. Paul Reed Smith accepted the award on behalf of PRS Guitars.

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On The Cover – On The Road

Orianthi and Zach Meyers from Shinedown are in the spotlight on stage and on newsstands. Guitar Player and Guitar Edge are showcasing these outstanding guitar players with their newest SE Signature models. Look for them on tour and on magazine racks near you!

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Ricky Skaggs, Neal Schon and Ted Nugent Join PRS For 2010 Dallas International Guitar Festival

Have you ever wanted to hear the difference between a classic vintage instrument and the latest gear from PRS? Please be sure to attend this year’s show in Dallas to hear how PRS instruments compare to the "holy grail" instruments of our time. And when you’ve pondered enough over what’s next in the PRS collection, prepare to jam with this exciting line up.

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Product Spotlight – Mira Limited

PRS Guitars’ family of talented musicians, both on the stage and on the factory floor, is our most priceless resource. The Mira Limited was created as the result of many conversations with artists who love what the Mira has to offer but wanted to take the "vintage vibe" one step further. The 50–piece, limited–run Mira Limited shares specifications with the Mira and has the unique addition of a slightly modified Santana headstock. Color offerings are sharp for this model as well...Green Metallic, Gun Metal, and Frost Blue Metallic along with the classics...Vintage Mahogany and Vintage Cherry. Contact a dealer near you while you still have the chance to take one for a test drive.

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Opeth and Davy Knowles Join PRS In Germany For 2010 Musikmesse Show

Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson of Opeth will give autographs during scheduled sessions on Friday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the PRS Booth in Hall 3. Akerfeldt will be there in support of PRS and his new Signature SE model

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New "Shop In Detail" Campaign

The craftsmen and women at PRS are a unique bunch. We are passionate about music and guitars. Most of us play everyday. There is a special kind of pride and individual ownership surrounding the instruments we make. Guitar building is a very personal thing here, and our quality is a result of that.

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PRS Guitars and Motor Racing Network Offer “Move of the Race” Guitar

As part of the PRS/GRAND-AM 2010 season-long partnership, PRS is providing a custom GRAND-AM electric guitar to the winning driver of each 2010 race.

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Product Spotlight: Narrowfield™ Pickups

Paul Reed Smith and the PRS R&D team set out to design a new pickup with a truly unique voice. The new Narrowfield™ pickups are the very latest step in the evolution of the PRS sound. We’ve used the same wire as the PRS 57/08™ pickups, but we’ve increased the depth and narrowed the distance pole to pole. This lends to exceptional clarity with a full on pick attack.

Watch Back Door Slam front man Davy Knowles demonstrate the new Narrowfield™ pickups through a PRS Sweet 16 Combo Amp.

"We wanted a 57/08™ to sound like a singlecoil, but the hum wasn’t acceptable," said Paul Reed Smith. "What we got was something that sounds like a humbucker, P90, singlecoil, and mini-humbucker – the best of all traits combined. We were ecstatic."

Contact an authorized PRS dealer to learn more about new PRS models featuring the latest PRS pickup and learn more here at www.prsguitars.com/narrowfield.

New Electric Guitar Audio Samples at PRSGuitars.com

We’ve posted new audio samples to our website, so you can more intimately connect with our products. Visit our website and browse the Product section to check out sound samples of some of our hottest products. The samples can be found in the multi-media section at the bottom of the product pages. Additional sound samples will be added throughout the year.

Click here for the list of models with sound clips

Free 25th Anniversary PRS Magazine at Dealers Now!

Visit an authorized PRS dealer near you soon to receive your copy of the new issue of Signature, the official magazine of PRS Guitars, while supplies last. The special 25th Anniversary edition explores the history of PRS and highlights the newest members of the PRS product line. In Paul’s own words, "We’re looking back at an amazing 25 years and, with the company expanding, looking forward to a new era of artistry and innovation." Learn about the evolution of PRS guitars, the new Narrowfield™ pickups, the PRS Wood Library and the intimate Private Stock buying experience directly from Paul Reed Smith himself. It’s also the first of three issues that will be published this year. In response to popular demand, we’ve increased the magazine’s annual frequency to bring you highlights of the latest and greatest PRS news in January, May and September! If you’d like to receive each hot new issue delivered straight to your door, sign up for a Signature Club membership. It’s just one of the many perks to being a member of our exclusive club.

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PRS Artist Spotlight: Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy to Front Slash’s Band

Here’s the news directly from Slash’s February 3 MySpace blog – "I want to announce that Myles Kennedy is going to be fronting the band for the upcoming tour. Something I’m really stoked about. Myles sang a killer track on the record & I think he is by far one of the best Rock & Roll singers out there today. I’m really honored & proud to be working with him."

Congratulation Myles!

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PRS Partners with GRAND-AM Road Racing

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is continuing its presence in the automotive racing community this year by teaming up with GRAND-AM Road Racing. PRS has participated in motorsports for 6 years, beginning with a sponsorship of the powerful Corvette C6.R racing team in 2004. This afforded PRS the opportunity to work with Chevrolet and NASCAR in the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, where, for five consecutive years, PRS provided a customized trophy for the winning driver. Additionally, in 2007, PRS and drivers from the Mid-Atlantic chapter of NASA racing developed a charity with their longtime friend and partner Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center with the development of “Laps for Life.” Laps for Life drivers raise pledges during the annual NASA racing event, Hyperfest.

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Guitar World Reviews the PRS Sweet 16 and PRS 30 Amps

Guitar World’s Chris Gill raves about our new line of tuxedo amps in their February 2010 issue. “Incredibly responsive,” “versatile tone and bright controls” and “outstanding reverb” are just a few highlights. The full review is available here (PDF link).

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Carlos Santana and Andre Agassi Team Up For Education

Music legend and Hard Rock Hotel resident headliner Carlos Santana launched his partnership with the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education today by joining the tennis firstar and our hometown hero for a tour of the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. Carlos is encouraging donations through text messaging during his performances of Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint this month.

Read the full article here

Custom 24 Introduction – Named One of the Most Significant Guitar Moments in 30 Years by Guitar World

“PRS compelled the big American companies to improve their game, resulting in a full-blown American guitar renaissance.” - Guitar World Magazine, 2010 Anniversary Issue

Read the full article here (PDF)

Premier Guitar Reviews The Sweet 16

Check out Premier Guitar's new review of the Sweet 16 amp.

Click here for the full review.

PRS Releases First Model Featuring a Floyd Rose Bridge – The SE Torero

The SE Torero offers many “firsts” for PRS Guitars, and is dubbed by Paul Reed Smith himself as “a shredder’s dream.” Features unique to the new SE Torero and first ever for PRS are the use of a Floyd Rose bridge, EMG pickups, and neck-through body construction.

Read the full story here.

Something for Everyone in the Growing PRS Amp Family

First launched in 2009 with support from musical powerhouses Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and David Grissom, PRS’s amp line includes options for just about every musical avenue.

Joining our family of lower wattage amps alongside the Sweet 16 and the PRS 30, the new Texaplex II and the Dallas II round out our "tuxedo" line of amplifiers by providing new 50-watt options. Models have also evolved from our original line of paisley amps. These newly developed hand-wired amps include the Paul Reed Smith Signature amplifier, the Super Dallas and the 25th Anniversary amp. All of the latest PRS amps have a beautiful balance of bass, midrange, and treble but the variety of style, tone and aesthetics for each model can speak to a multitude of individual tastes.

Read the full story here.

PRS Signature Artist SEs – Five Hot New Models - Orianthi, Catanese and More

PRS Guitars is proud to announce that Orianthi, Zach Myers of Shinedown , Paul Allender of Cradle of Filth, Mike Åkerfeldt of Opeth and Nick Catanese of Black Label Society will have their signature SE models unveiled at the 2010 Anaheim NAMM show. Built in Korea to signature artist and PRS’s specifications by skilled craftsmen, the SE series offers an unmatched combination of incredible quality, sound and price.

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Celebrating 25 Years and a New Era for PRS

When PRS Guitars debuted the first Custom 24 electric guitar model more than a quarter century ago, it was hard to imagine that an ambitious young man from Bowie, Maryland could give rise to a philosophy and a brand that would later become for many the bar by which electric guitar quality standards are measured. Recently identified by Guitar World as one of the 30 greatest guitar moments of the last 30 years, the development of the Custom 24 not only resulted in what Guitar World referred to as a “full blown American guitar renaissance” but it set the framework for what still remains PRS Guitars today, a company driven to make the best musical instruments possible.

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NEW Art of PRS Book Now Available

Considering Paul Reed Smith guitars to be works of art as well as musical instruments, the staff of Player Magazine in Japan recently teamed up with renowned photographer Tomuji Ohtani to create this unique piece of PRS memorabilia. The Art of PRS is a breathtaking new hardcover book that chronicles PRS Private Stock guitars. With more than 80 pages of exquisite photography, this book is sure to please lovers of guitars, photography, and art alike. One look at its pages and you are sure to notice many beautiful new elements of PRS guitars, including smooth body arches, stunning inlay and stain work, and meticulous attention to every detail.

Read the full story here or click here to purchase

Tonare Grand receives Premier Gear Award from Premier Guitar Magazine

The Premier Gear Award is an honor bestowed upon a piece of gear—whether guitar, amp, effect, or other gear— that has been extraordinary enough to impress the staff of Premier Guitar. Despite the high quality of all gear reviewed by Premier Guitar, only exemplary items earn the award.

“The Tonare Grand is absolutely everything you’d want in a guitar this price range, even significantly higher,” says reviewer Gayla Drake Paul. “It makes everything easier. It makes you a better player because it lets you play better.” Premier Guitar awarded the Tonare Grand a rating of 5.0, the highest possible rating. The full review, as published in the December 2009 issue, can be accessed digitally at: http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/PRS (click December issue at top right)

Also, click here for full award details. http://www.prlog.org/10447343-paul-reed-smith-receives-premier-guitars-premier-gear-award.html

Like A Storm Guitar Giveaway!

Like A Storm Guitar Giveaway are giving one lucky winner the chance to win an autographed Paul Reed Smith Guitar.

Click here for contest details

PRS Guitars’ New Grab and Go Amplifier - The PRS 30 1x12 Combo

Described as an English sound with an American twist, PRS’s newest amplifier package, the PRS 30 Combo, is the first 30 Watt cathode biased combo in a series of lower wattage amps. The series kicked off with the 16 Watt PRS Sweet 16 model earlier this year. The new 30 Watt Combo features a quartet of EL84 tubes with a control layout similar to PRS’s Dallas model and a 1 x 12 cabinet with a ET65 WGS speaker.

Read more about the new PRS 30 Combo Amp

Upcoming Twitter and Facebook Promos

PRS and Guitar Hero are teaming up in December for another fun promotion. Check out PRS’s and Guitar Hero’s Twitter and Facebook pages in December for details on how you can win a 25th Anniversary SE Custom 24...PRS’s first SE featuring old school PRS bird inlays.

Link: PRS Guitars on Facebook
Link: PRS Guitars on Twitter

Link: Guitar Hero on Facebook
Link: Guitar Hero on Twitter

PRS Thank You Event...Thru December 31st!

Be sure to visit a PRS Dealer soon to receive a PRS Thank You Pack. Purchase a new USA made PRS Guitar from an authorized PRS dealer between October 15, 2009 and December 31, 2009 and receive a PRS Thank You Kit (valued at $100). The kit includes a strap, picks, strings, a cleaning care kit, and a personalized thank you card from Paul Reed Smith himself. Just by send in a copy of your receipt, serial number and contact information (name, address, telephone number and email address).

Please mail information to:

PRS Guitars
c/o PRS Thank You Pack
380 Log Canoe Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666

PRS Gear For The Holiday

Each month PRS offers a sale price on a special lifestyle item online. This month we are featuring 20% off on our "Vintage Thermal" PRS shirt. The PRS Vintage Thermal has been one of our most popular items. It features 100% cotton construction with full front PRS imprint and contoured open bottom hem.

Color: Vintage White/Graphite
Reg. Price: $46.60
Monthly Special: $37.25

Click here to purchase the Vintage Thermal shirt

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New Amp Demo Videos

Watch and learn from PRS Amp Designer and resident guru Doug Sewell and PRS Amp Business Unit Manager Mike Clark as they guide you through the sweet spots of PRS’s newest amps...the Sweet 16 Combo, the Sweet 16 head and the PRS 30 head. Each video showcases multiple PRS models and pickups to demonstrate the range of these amplifiers. Check out the 305 and McCarty models Mike is playing as he gives you a tour of the Sweet 16. The 305 features three singlecoil "513" pickups and is shown in the all new Grandma Hannon Pink color. The PRS McCarty boosts humbuckers and a 25" scale length for a vintage feel and tone.

Link: Sweet 16 Demo

Link: Sweet 16 Combo Demo

Link: PRS 30 Demo

PRS Guitars First All Korina SE – The SE Singlecut Korina

The new SE Singlecut Korina is a versatile, light weight guitar with a musical tone, and is the first solid Korina SE model offered by PRS Guitars.

Read more about the new SE Singlecut Korina

Sweet 16 Video

Watch Mike Clark demonstrate the Sweet 16 Amplifier and matching 1x12 Cabinet in this new video. Click here!.

Creed’s New Album “Full Circle” is available now!

Check out Creed’s official Youtube Video Channel - http://www.youtube.com/CreedVideo to see Mark Tremonti playing his signature PRS model

Still Available: Mark Tremonti: The Sound & The Story DVD – for more information, click here

PRS Guitars and Johns Hopkins Are A Winning Team

PRS Guitars and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins hosted their Tenth Annual Charity Weekend to raise funds for the "Living with Cancer Resource Program", part of the Harry J. Duffey Patient and Family Services Program at Hopkins on October 3 through October 5, 2009. The exclusive weekend event included two golf tournaments and two concerts supporting the tournament’s first–class reputation for top–notch golf, great cuisine, fantastic auction items and great live music.

Read more about The Charity Golf Tournament and Concert Photos

PremierGuitar.com's Experience PRS 2009 Videos

Check out www.PremierGuitar.com for Experience PRS 2009 coverage including videos of artist performances and interviews with PRS artists like Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy and Paul Reed Smith. Video links are below.

David Grissom: link

Paul Reed Smith: link

Electric Mary 1: link

Electric Mary 2: link

How to Build: link

Private Stock: link

David Grissom Jam: link

Simon McBride: link

Buddy Guy: link

Santana "Guajira": link

Carlos Santana Interview: link

Orianthi’s Album Debut “Believe” Available October 26
Orianthi Also Featured in Michael Jackson’s Documentary “This Is It” in Theatres October 28

Carlos Santana’s female protégé Orianthi will be making live appearances performing with a PRS Custom 24 on Good Morning America at 8:48 a.m. EST Tuesday, October 27 and on MTV later that afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in support of her new album release “Believe.” Work on the her debut album began prior to being invited to perform on the Michael Jackson tour, and is now finally complete.

Read more about Orianthi's new album here

Experience PRS 2009 | Gallery One

Click here for a Experience PRS 2009 photo gallery. Check back this week for many additional photos!

Experience PRS 2009 Gallery One

Guitar Legends Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy Play Surprise Performance in Maryland

Signature Club members and other VIP Experience PRS 2009 guests were treated to a special surprise at Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ headquarters in Stevensville, Maryland. Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy performed to an intimate crowd of 800 who were completely unaware that either of these guitar legends would be part of the show. The secret performance served as the official kick-off for the annual two-day open house that PRS Guitars held on September 25 and 26, 2009.

Read more about the performance here

PRS Guitars Offers Limited Run Ted McCarty SC and DC 245 Models

PRS Guitars is honoring its legendary mentor with the new limited production Ted McCarty SC and DC 245 models. Made in the spirit of the original PRS Sunburst Series, the two models feature a short 24-1/2" scale, special bound fretboard, original PRS birds, Santana headstock shape with curly maple veneer and 1957/2008™ pickups or optional Soapbar pickups.

Read the full Ted McCarty SC and DC 245 press release here

PRS 30 – Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ New 30-Watt Tube Amp

Described as an English sound with an American twist, PRS Guitars’ new amp, the PRS 30, is the first 30-watt cathode biased amp in a series of lower wattage amps that started with the Sweet 16 model earlier this year. The PRS 30 model features a quartet of EL84 tubes with a control layout similar to the Dallas model PRS amp.

Read the full PRS 30 press release here

PRS Guitars 25th Anniversary Acoustics

In honor of the upcoming 25th anniversary and the launch of the new acoustic program in 2009, Paul Reed Smith Guitars is proud to offer an exclusive limited run of 25th Anniversary PRS Acoustics. Only 30 will be available stateside and another 20 will be available overseas. Models available domestically will include 4A spruce tops, Madagascar spider web rosewood backs and sides, Brazilian fingerboard and bridge, 25th anniversary bird spanning between the11th and 13th fret, mammoth ivory, rare curly mahogany neck, and a proprietary pickup system.

Read the full 25th Anniversary Acoustics press release here

Starla X – New Model from PRS Guitars

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is pleased to debut the Starla X, the newest model in the Mira/Starla series. The Starla X’s retro inspired design and appointments appeal to players in search of instruments with 24-1/2” scale length, PRS craftsmanship and build-quality but with unique aesthetics and tone.

Read the full Starla X press release here

25th Anniversary Dragon Model Limited Run

Paul Reed Smith Dragon model guitars are among the most coveted PRS models ever developed. In celebration of the model and in honor of PRS Guitars’ upcoming 25th anniversary, a special 25th Anniversary Dragon model featuring a new complex dragon fretboard exotic multi-material inlay will be available later this year in very limited quantities. The headstock will feature a green ripple abalone Modern Eagle with a black composite shadow veneer.

Read the full 25th Anniversary Dragon Model Limited Run press release here

Carlos Santana SE One Abraxas Model PRS Guitar

In celebration of Carlos Santana’s long history with PRS Guitars, a limited run of Carlos Santana Abraxas SE models are now available. The guitar features a whitewash finish with a graphic from Santana’s 1970’s era Abraxas album and a peace sign at the 12th fret.

Read the full Santana Abraxas SE One press release here

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam Headline Benefit for Cancer Patients at The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Hosted by Paul Reed Smith

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam will headline Hopkins’ cancer benefit, One Night One Show One Cause hosted by Paul Reed Smith at the Rams Head Live in Baltimore on Sunday Evening, October 4th. Acclaimed artists Myles Kennedy, Orianthi, Johnny Hiland Band and the Paul Reed Smith Band will also perform.

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Create Your Own Custom PRS Guitar with Guitar Hero 5 and You Could Win a Custom PRS Guitar!

PRS Guitars are featured in the all new Activision game Guitar Hero 5. As part of the game’s “Create a Guitar” section, you can build your very own customized PRS guitar for use playing the game. Take a screen shot of the PRS guitar you’ve created using the game and upload the image onto the photo section of this event page. No worries if your console is not connected to a computer. Simply take a digital photograph of the guitar you’ve created and up load that picture. The image MUST be of a PRS guitar created using Guitar Hero 5. No exceptions. Post the photos September 14 – September 20, 2009. The image with the most “Likes” by Monday, September 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST on Facebook wins. One entry per person.

Click here to read more on the Guitar Hero 5 contest or click here for the Facebook Event Page

Win Dale Jr’s Camaro Promotion Comes to an End at Richmond International Raceway

This summer’s “Win Dale Jr’s Camaro” promotion culminated on September 12, 2009 at the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 race at Richmond International Raceway. As part of the grand prize package, the winner received a trip for two to the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 race where he met Dale Earnhardt Jr. and witnessed the famed driver autograph a PRS Silver Sparkle Starla guitar that had already been penned by Paul Reed Smith himself. The keys to an All New Camaro were also presented to the lucky winner.

“To us, Chevy and PRS have always made a great team: American manufacturers focused on designing and building-high performance, high quality products,” PRS Guitars’ President Jack Higginbotham said. “This promotion was another great example of our partnership.”

For more information on Chevrolet, please vist: www.chevrolet.com
For more information on the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, please visit: www.rir.com

PRS Guitars and NASCAR Drivers Partner for Charity at Chevy Rock & Roll 400

This year’s Chevy Rock & Roll 400 marks the fifth year that one winning NASCAR driver will walk away with a four foot tall, fifty pound trophy custom designed and built by PRS Guitars from Stevensville, Maryland. In addition, this year six drivers will leave the track with their own PRS guitar that will help aid many more people down the road.

All-American Rejects Rock NASCAR’s Chevy Rock & Roll 400

Multi-platinum recording artists The All-American Rejects will make a pit stop from their worldwide tour at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, September 12 to perform hits from their third album “When the World Comes Down.” The band was recently selected to perform trackside during pre-race festivities for NASCAR’s Chevy Rock & Roll 400.

PRS Guitars Introduces The Sweet 16 Amplifier

The Sweet 16, PRS Guitars new 16 watt amp, is already on retail shelves and creating quite a stir in the musical instruments community. This new amp couples 16 watts of cathode-biased 6v6 output tube power and includes reverb, a full TMB tone stack, and PRS’ transparent master volume circuit. Controls include bright switch, volume, reverb, treble, mid, bass, and master volume. All amps are hand wired in Stevensville, Maryland using hybrid circuitry techniques for consistency and durability.

PRS Guitars and Renowned NASCAR Artist Sam Bass Partner to Support The Jeff Gordon Foundation

Paul Reed Smith Guitars was once again able to participate in raising awareness and funding resources for childhood cancer at this year’s Jeff Gordon’s Celebrity Bowl. For the third year, PRS Guitars provided an instrument to include as a “Pins for Pediatrics” raffle item. To make this year’s offering even more unique, “the first officially licensed artist of NASCAR” Sam Bass custom-painted the raffled guitar.

PRS’ New 305 Model Features 3 Single-Coil Pickups and 25 1/2” Scale Length

Based on the PRS 513 model platform, the new 305 model features three proprietary PRS single-coil pickups offering five classic sounds. This guitar’s warm clear bite offers single-coil tones unlike any other PRS model.

Les Paul 1915 - 2009

"We lost an icon today, a real musician who never threw in the towel. As an electric guitar innovator, he gave us the fundamental benchmarks on which our industry is built." - Paul Reed Smith

PRS and Washington Music Center Host "Paul-A-Palooza"

"Paul-A-Palooza", hosted by authorized PRS dealer Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, gave customers the chance to hand-select and purchase guitars directly from the PRS factory show room on Friday, July 31. More than 200 guitar aficionados attended this invitation only event that not only included one of the largest selection of PRS guitars ever offered for sale, but gave customers the opportunity to learn about new products such as PRS amps and acoustics through exclusive demonstrations created specifically for the event.

Carlos Santana To Lend Smooth Grooves And Trademark Moves To Guitar Hero® 5

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and 11-time Grammy Award winner, Carlos Santana, is set to appear as an exclusive in-game artist in the upcoming Guitar Hero® 5. Santana’s accomplishments span four decades and more than 40 albums including the self-titled album, Santana, that launched one of the most recognizable Latin-infused classic rock anthems, “No One to Depend On.” The live version of the song will be featured in Guitar Hero 5 with Carlos Santana jamming on stage as a playable character.

Experience PRS 2009 Open House - $25 Late Registration Fee After 7/31

We hope that you have been enjoying your summer! Fall is quickly approaching, and PRS is in full swing preparing for what is sure to be the most exciting Experience PRS open house event yet. Make your travel arrangements soon to be in Stevensville, Maryland on September 25 and 26. The closest airport is Baltimore Washington International (BWI) in case you’re not familiar with the area. If you plan on driving…we’re just a hop, skip and a jump from I-95 on Route 50 heading east towards the Delaware and Maryland beaches. PRS hotel blocks are booking up quickly and space is limited, so please take a minute to register! Also, late registration fees apply after July 31, so sign up ASAP!

We look forward to seeing you here!

Steve Fischer Demonstrates Guitar Building at Chesapeake Folk Festival

PRS Guitars’ Senior Acoustic Luthier Steve Fischer will be giving guitar building demonstrations as part of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s annual Chesapeake Folk Festival on Saturday, July 25 in St. Michaels, Maryland. Steve will be in the “Guitar Luthier Tent” demonstrating how to make an acoustic guitar.

Paul Reed Smith to Assume Responsibility of the PRS Private Stock Department

Joseph Knaggs, Director of R&D and Private Stock, has decided to leave PRS Guitars to launch his own artistic endeavor. As of July 1, 2009, Paul Reed Smith will assume management of PRS Guitars’ world-renowned Private Stock Department. Both Paul and Joe are looking to a positive future.

PRS Guitars Debuts 59/09™ Pickup

The PRS 59/09™ is the newest addition to Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ 1957/2008™ Series™ line of pickups. Slightly darker and more powerful in the bridge with a touch more clarity and brightness in the neck, the 59/09™ provides a tonal alternative to the industry revered original 1957/2008™ pickups, known for their articulate clarity and rich harmonic overtones.

PRS Guitars Debuts the Starla Stoptail

The all new Starla Stoptail has the same retro-inspired vibe as its predecessor with one noticeable difference: it features a two-piece, adjustable stoptail bridge that dramatically alters the look and feel of the original Bigsby fitted Starla model while bringing out more of a mid-range woodiness in the tone. Exclusive double-screw Starla Treble and Bass Pickups are currently standard on all models in the Starla series and offer a bright high-end bark that allows these guitars to cut through the mix.

New PRS Lifestyle Gear – Shop Online Now
International Shipping Available

The brand new PRS online store is live! Shop now for updated T-shirts, outerwear, hats and lifestyle products for men, women and kids. There are lots of new styles and graphics and a little bit of something for everyone, including your newborn nephew! Look around the new digs by clicking here…and surprise someone or yourself with a new PRS treat. Don’t forget that Signature Club members receive a 10% discount on accessories. Be sure to explore our recently expanded PRS parts and pickups section as well, featuring some of our hottest new pickups and long time favorites. New items will be added as they become available.

Enter To Win A PRS On Your Way To The Beach

Guitars’ President, Jack Higginbotham, will be at the Safeway in Chester, Maryland this Friday, June 12th from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. in support of “Laps for Life.” Laps for Life is held each year at the HyperFest event at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia and works much like Relay for Life, but with racecars. Be sure to come by for your chance to learn more about the program and to enter a raffle for a one-of-a-kind custom painted PRS SE guitar autographed by celebrity drivers.

All proceeds benefit the Kimmel Cancer Center at John’s Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, please visit: www.lapsforlife.com.

Nickelback SE Singlecut Giveaway Contest!

From Nickelback:

"Win a PRS SE Singlecut guitar, similar to the one Chad Kroeger plays! You've all seen the video for their new single "If Today Was Your Last Day," you've listened to the song, and we're sure you've thought about it yourself. Here's your chance to tell the world what you would do if today was your last day. We'll pick the best response as the winner."

Signature Magazine Goes Digital

The very first issue of Signature magazine will be available as part of Premier Guitar magazine’s digital issue this May. If you have not read the first issue of Signature, be sure to click here.

Signature, the official magazine of Paul Reed Smith Guitars, features interviews with signature artists such as Carlos Santana, Dave Navarro, Mark Tremonti and Al Di Meola as well as Ricky Skaggs and American Idol house band guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. Available seasonally at select Borders, Barnes & Noble, Guitar Center and Sam Ash retail locations across the US, Signature provides a sneak peak into artist and new product line news specific to PRS Guitars. The next issue of Signature will hit newsstands this September.

PRS Guitars Mourns The Loss of Stephen Bruton

PRS Guitars mourns the loss of a dear friend and endorser, STEPHEN BRUTON - a guitarist and songwriter who had played with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years and whose songs had been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and others, died Saturday. He was 60. Bruton died of complications of throat cancer in Los Angeles. Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen’s family during this difficult time.

PRS Guitars Featured in Guitar Hero ® Smash Hits

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is happy to announce that two of their most popular electric guitar models are featured in the soon to be released Guitar Hero® Smash Hits from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). The Custom 24, the top-selling PRS guitar model in history, and the vintage styled SC 245 are among the new in-game guitar models players can choose from.

PRS Guitars Releases New Metallic Finishes Featuring DuPont Hot Hues™

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is once again teaming up with long-time partner DuPont and their Hot Hues™ palette of colors to present brilliant new metallic guitar offerings. “Twilight,” “Catalina Dream,” and “Sinful Cinnamon” make up the roster of new color options offered.

Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival 2009 - Your Chance To Win A PRS Santana MD Signed By Carlos Santana!

Imagine having a whale blue, Santana MD, PRS guitar in your hands signed by Carlos Santana himself, a true guitar hero! This guitar will be raffled off on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival at 5:00 p.m. Raffle tickets are $20 each and available on-line or by calling Inspired Events at 410.200.6127. You do not need to be present to win the guitar, but you won’t want to miss this great event!

PRS Artists To Perform at Meinl Guitar Festival in Germany

PRS Artists including Paul Reed Smith, Tony McManus, John Wesley of Porcupine Tree and Bernie Marsden will be performing at the Meinl Guitar Festival in Germany on June 27th, 2009. In addition to the performances, a selection of PRS electric and acoustic guitars will be on display.

PRS Guitars Showcases Amps, Acoustics and the New Sunburst Series at Dallas Vintage Guitar Show

The newly released PRS Amplifiers, Acoustics and Sunburst Series will be showcased at this year’s Dallas International Guitar Festival April 17-19 in Texas. Acoustic Guitar Gold Medal Winner Tony McManus, PRS signature artist David Grissom, Paul Reed Smith and other special guests will demonstrate the capabilities of these new lines during performances throughout the sh1ow. Acoustics, amps and several electric guitar models including the new Sunburst Series featuring the PRS 1957/2008™ Pickups will be on display at the PRS booth.

PRS Road Show 2009 - Paul Reed Smith Visits Dealers Nationwide

In a move to connect customers and dealers with the new PRS Guitars, PRS Amps and PRS Acoustics on a more individual level, Paul Reed Smith has scheduled a nationwide tour of personal appearances April through August 2009. Demonstrations, clinics and signings by Paul are scheduled for each location along with special artist meet and greets. Participating dealers will also showcase some unique guitars not currently offered as part of the PRS line. These guitars are made from small batches of special wood and will be sold at each dealer location in very limited quantities.

PRS Receives MIPA Award for Best Acoustic Guitar

Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ new acoustic line of guitars received the Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA), known as the "Grammy" of the Musical Instrument/ProAudio industry, for "Best Acoustic Guitar." Awards were presented at a special ceremony held during the Musikmesse / Prolight + Sound trade show on April 2 in Frankfurt, Germany, with more than 100 magazines from all over the world voting for the best products of 2008/2009.