Latest about Paul Reed Smith
The unexpected discovery in John Mayer’s iconic ’64 Fender Strat that helped shape the sound of the Silver Sky
It took more than 2 years to retool and redesign the classic S-type template – and PRS made a significant discovery along the way
John McLaughlin has been playing a revolutionary new PRS guitar
The jazz legend has been testing one of two prototypes, and both big names have been blown away...
Paul Reed Smith invited Mike Dawes to meet John Mayer after his Slow Dancing cover went viral – but he never made the rendezvous
Dawes reimagined one of Mayer’s biggest hits, but he later missed the opportunity to meet the man himself
PRS has resurrected its Mira model – and says it's better than ever
The budget-friendly and versatile solidbody was discontinued in 2013. Now called the S2 Mira 594, it’s back with some key upgrades
Paul Reed Smith on a guitar's most crucial feature – and how it dictates your tone
Forget pickups and the weight of a guitar – this is where tone really starts, according to Smith
Paul Reed Smith on that time Kramer called him to help them make a guitar for Eddie Van Halen
Smith was asked what he would have made if Van Halen had ever asked for a PRS guitar – but it turned out to be something of a trick question
PRS turned unwanted wood into some of its best guitar finishes – including the one found on Paul Reed Smith’s go-to guitar
Emerald Green and Charcoal – two of the firm’s most eye-popping offerings – were stumbled upon by accident
Paul Reed Smith says early Les Pauls were all Goldtops to hide a tonal breakthrough from Leo Fender
The PRS Guitars founder answers the million dollar question: why were all the early Gibson Les Pauls Goldtops?
“Steve Vai goes, ‘I’ve been thinking about this a long time. He’s a really good guitar player.’ That’s unusual’”: Paul Reed Smith on the time John Mayer was hailed by a shred hero – and why he found it strange
Smith recalls Vai singling out Mayer for praise – and reveals what Mayer’s songwriting background means for his overall guitar style
