About PRS Electric Guitars
PRS Guitars, founded by Paul Reed Smith in 1985, quickly established itself as a premier manufacturer of high-quality electric guitars.
From its inception, Smith's ambition was to combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative design, creating instruments that were both visually stunning and sonically superior. The company's flagship model, the PRS Custom, launched the same year, set a new standard for electric guitar quality, and has remained a core part of the PRS lineup.
Notable early endorsers like Carlos Santana and Al Di Meola played significant roles in boosting PRS's profile, showcasing the brand's appeal to professional musicians. The involvement of guitar legend Ted McCarty, former president of Gibson, as a mentor to Paul Reed Smith in the late 1980s and early 1990s, was pivotal. Together, they developed the McCarty model, a guitar that paid homage to Ted's legacy and further cemented PRS's reputation for blending traditional aesthetics with modern playability.
Today, the PRS lineup consists of the USA-made Core, Bolt-On, and S2 Series, and their more affordable SE range. The PRS SE lineup is lauded for its exceptional quality and lack of compromise, with PRS proudly demonstrating the SE manufacturing process.
The S2 range balances American craftsmanship with value, while the Bolt-On series offer the iconic snap and sparkle associated with that style of neck design. Finally, the Core series produces top-of-the-line instruments with exquisite wood choices, sparing no expense on either hardware appointments or their hand-applied finishes.
Notable PRS artists include John Mayer and his unique line of Silver Sky signature models, and Mark Tremonti, who not only boasts a signature PRS guitar, but several amps in addition!
With a commitment to sustainability, PRS also ensures that their guitars are produced with responsibly sourced materials, making them a choice that's not only good for musicians but for the planet as well.
