Best amps for metal 2024: our top picks for high-gain heroes By Jonathan Horsley last updated 17 April 24 These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy
“Percussive attack, lively dynamics and the distinctive resonance that swamp ash is known for”: the PRS SE Swamp Ash offers the full tonal package in one guitar By Guitar World Staff published 16 April 24 Swamp ash makes its return to PRS with a fun, flexible, and beautifully built HSH model – and it’s a tonal Swiss Army Knife
“Completely shatters the expectations for a guitar geared toward modern metal”: PRS SE Mark Holcomb SVN review By Matt McCracken published 4 April 24 The Periphery guitarist’s signature model gives lovers of the low-end great specs and playability at a lower cost. We find out if it’s more than just a djent machine.
“The S2 Series now carries more PRS DNA than ever”: PRS just relaunched its mid-tier, USA-built S2 range with a significant high-end tonal upgrade By Matt Owen published 3 April 24 13 overhauled models have ushered in the new S2 series, which takes some serious strides in the electronics department
“A guitar we really can’t fault. Try one of these before someone realizes they’ve made a mistake with the price”: PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin review By Dave Burrluck published 2 April 24 This new satin Standard version of the classic CE 24 ditches the bling and drops the price to just $499
“The most affordable guitar in the PRS catalog”: PRS’ new SE CE 24 Standard Satin costs $499 – but it’s more than just a beginner guitar By Matt Owen published 20 February 24 Weighing in just shy of $500, the well-equipped, no-nonsense workhorse promises “all the attention to detail” of the rest of the SE range
“Let’s be clear: this is not a bedroom amp. It’s designed to fill huge halls and stadiums with ferocious rock riffage”: PRS Mark Tremonti MT 100 review By Nick Guppy published 20 February 24 Bucking the recent trend for compact heads, PRS goes large with its latest signature amp for the Alter Bridge guitarist
“John had to send a text with a photo of a piece of paper, where he scribbled, ‘Yes, it’s me!’” Before the Silver Sky was built, John Mayer cold-called PRS to discuss working on a guitar together – but the phone operator hung up on him By Phil Weller published 16 February 24 Session pro Tim Pierce recounted the tale on his YouTube channel, recalling how one of the most popular guitars of this generation got off to a rocky start
Best cheap electric guitars under $500 2024: epic electrics for smaller budgets By Amit Sharma last updated 13 February 24 These budget electric guitars offer fantastic tone and great playability, all within a more wallet-friendly price range
“The SE range is leading the charge in terms of new PRS model additions”: PRS SE CE 24, SE Swamp Ash Special and SE Custom 24 Quilt review By Dave Burrluck published 6 February 24 With no signature artists involved, the first wave of new PRS SE guitars for 2024 includes a couple of old favorites and a posh makeover for the classic Custom 24
“Designed to look and feel like a favorite garment”: He’s played it on stage for a number of years – now John Mayer’s matte black Silver Sky has finally been released to the masses By Matt Owen published 17 January 24 Officially dubbed Faded Black Tee Satin, the ultra-luxe signature model is joined by a Venetian Blue finish – and both are available in rosewood and maple configurations
“Anything that touches the string is God”: PRS has re-engineered the shape of its tuners – and the new design could have a game-changing impact on tone By Matt Owen published 17 January 24 The Maryland brand is certainly no stranger to guitar innovations – its latest development may physically be its smallest, but could in fact make the biggest tonal difference
Step aside, Silver Sky: PRS’ best-selling guitar of 2023 wasn't John Mayer’s signature guitar – it was its all-new ‘Telecaster’-style NF 53 and Myles Kennedy models By Matt Owen published 5 December 23 Despite only launching in June, the two new entries to the PRS ranks rose straight to the top of the brand's best-selling six-strings of the year
I’ve never played a PRS guitar I haven’t liked, but I’ve yet to take the plunge – now the entire SE range has been reduced by 20% for Cyber Monday, I’m seriously tempted By Michael Astley-Brown published 26 November 23 With prices starting at $559, and discounts on everything from the Silver Sky to the Singlecut and Custom 24 – not to mention basses, baritones, 7-strings and acoustics – this is one of the biggest guitar deals you’ll see all year
“The first time I played it, I was smiling”: PRS unveils the latest evolution of John Mayer’s signature guitar – the ‘Dead Spec’ Silver Sky, inspired by Jerry Garcia’s Alligator Stratocaster By Matt Owen published 14 November 23 It was first spotted on stage when Mayer hit the road with Dead & Company. Now, the purpose-built Silver Sky – which has a few new tricks up its sleeve – has been given a limited-edition release
“Each channel alone is worth the entire price of this amp”: PRS has finally launched Mark Tremonti’s MT 100 signature head – and it has a new channel modeled on his favorite Dumble By Matt Owen published 8 November 23 Building on the MT 15, the expanded amp head features three separate circuits, spanning Twin-like cleans, all-out high gain and Dumble-inspired drive
Enjoy a massive 20% off all PRS SE guitars from now until Christmas – these are the 5 models we'd buy By Daryl Robertson published 13 October 23 With everything from the Custom 24 to the Silver Sky included, there's no need to wait until Black Friday to take the plunge on a new PRS guitar
“A fresh face”: The latest PRS drop brings back one of the most distinctive guitars in its history – and it’s only available as an SE By Matt Parker published 11 October 23 The firm’s affordable line has been bolstered by two attention-grabbing bolt-ons and a stunning Quilted Maple Custom 24
PRS’ new NF 53 electric combines timeless looks, cutting-edge features and precision playability in a modern-classic masterpiece By Guitar World Staff published 22 September 23 Single-cut design boasts swamp ash body, bolt-on neck and special PRS Narrowfield DD pickups for “single-coil tones without the hum”
“We’ve been talking about it for a decade – our artists want ‘that’ sound in their arsenal”: How Myles Kennedy and Paul Reed Smith reinvented a classic By Dave Burrluck published 26 July 23 Satisfying an artist is one thing, creating a new version of an old favorite is another. With the new Myles Kennedy signature and NF 53, PRS has attempted to do both