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.

Paul Reed Smith’s goal during these appearances is to reward enthusiasts with a unique perspective on making instruments and finding the guitar of their dreams while also giving dealers and their customers insight into the heart of PRS in a way that only Paul can share. Customers and dealers will learn directly from Paul how materials and construction enhance guitar tone and what sets special musical instruments apart. The different tonal qualities of the new PRS Amps and the new PRS Acoustics will also be discussed, and dealers and sales folks will receive specialized PRS training directly from Paul during these visits.

Paul Reed Smith said, "I really enjoy meeting customers and salespeople and getting to know them personally. It’s cool when I can share something with them that is a little unexpected...to see their eyebrow raise. I love it."

The new Sunburst Series (Sunburst 22, Sunburst 245 and Smokeburst McCarty), Mira X, Starla, Tonare Grand and Angelus Cutaway Acoustics, and the new PRS Amplifier line will be demonstrated at each location.

Road Show Dates

• Monday, April 20 – Guitar Resurrection in Austin, TX – featuring Paul and David Grissom
• Tuesday, May 5 – Rainbow Guitars in Tucson, AZ – featuring Paul and Howard Leese
• Thursday, May 7 – Wild West Guitars in Riverside, CA – featuring Paul and Howard Leese
• Friday, May 8 – Guitar Center in Fountain Valley, CA – featuring Paul and Howard Leese
• Saturday, May 9 – Guitar Center in Hollywood, CA – featuring Paul and Howard Leese
• Thursday, May 21 – Rudy’s Music in NYC, NY – featuring Paul and Myles Kennedy
• Friday, May 22 – Guitar Center in Manhattan – artist TBD
• Monday, June 1 – Bizarre Guitar in Reno, NV – featuring Nick Catanese of Black Label Society
• Tuesday, June 2 – A Sharp Music in Seattle, WA – featuring Nick Catanese of Black Label Society
• Wednesday, June 3 – Guitar Center in Seattle, WA – featuring Nick Catanese of Black Label Society
• Tuesday, July 14 – Guitar Center in Manchester, CT – featuring Paul and Alex Grossi
• Wednesday, July 15 – G Guitars in New Haven, CT – artist TBD
• Thursday, July 16 – The Guitar Hangar in Brookfield, CT – artist TBD
• Tuesday, August 4 – Auburn Guitars in Auburn, AL – featuring Paul, Emil Werstler of Daath and David Grissom
• Thursday, August 6 – Martin Music in Memphis, TN – featuring Paul and David Grissom
• Friday, August 7 – Willcutt Guitar in Lexington, KY – featuring Paul, Howard Leese and David Grissom
• Saturday, August 8 – Fat Sound in Cary, NC – featuring Paul and David Grissom
• Wednesday, November 18 – Washington Music Center in Wheaton, MD – featuring Paul and Johnny Hiland
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• Thursday, November 19 – Guitar Center in Houston, TX – Grand Re-Opening featuring Paul and Johnny Hiland
• Wednesday, December 2 – Coffey Music in Westminster, MD – featuring Paul.
• Thursday, December 17 – Corner Music in Nashville, TN – featuring Paul and David Grissom

Road show activities are tentatively scheduled from 6-8 p.m. at each location. Please call the dealer to confirm as these times are subject to change. Additional dates and times will be added as they are confirmed. Please check back regularly to see when Paul may be visiting a dealer near you.

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