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!

Watch Creed on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (aired November 3rd) to catch Mark Tremonti and Creed as they perform hits from the new album.

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.

Read the full story on the benefit concert here

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.

Johnstown, Pennsylvania Mayor Declares June 26 Johnny Hiland Day

The Johnny Hiland Band will be filming their very first live concert DVD June 25-27 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and in honor of Johnny’s appreciation for the town, the Mayor has declared June 26 Johnny Hiland Day. “A home a way from home” is how Johnny described the town after falling in love with the area and the people during a performance there last year. As reported by Johnstown’s Community Newspaper, “Some of [the DVD] shooting will take place June 25, when a meet-and-greet reception for Hiland will be held at the downtown Holiday Inn from noon to 1:30. It will continue during his 7 p.m. performances June 26 and 27 at the rally's Train Station venue.” During his interview with the local paper, Johnny said, “The DVD will feature "everything from chicken pickin' to rock and blues and eastern swing.” Johnstown’s Community Newspaper went on to say, “the songs, however, will be different, with some selections from his forthcoming third studio album sure to be heard. The album is due in early 2010, while his second effort, ‘Loud and Proud,’ will make its international and digital debut June 30. The live DVD should be ready for release later this year, and Hiland said the video will be packaged with his line of PRS guitars and accessories to reach an audience beyond those already fans of his music.”

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.