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PRS has resurrected its Mira model – and says it's better than ever
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Jonathan Horsley published
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
By Matt Owen published
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
By Janelle Borg published
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
By Matt Owen published
Smith recalls Vai singling out Mayer for praise – and reveals what Mayer’s songwriting background means for his overall guitar style

Why Paul Reed Smith isn't interested in chasing Fender or Gibson – but is focused on cementing PRS in history
By Janelle Borg published
Smith reflects on his decades-long involvement in the guitar making space

Celebrating 40 years of Paul Reed Smith’s first production model, the PRS Custom 24
By Chris Gill published
Birthed amid the Superstrat mania of the 1980s, the Custom 24 bucked the trend with a set-neck build – and hit a spot with players that wanted timeless looks and modern, high performing upgrades

PRS redefines transparent overdrives with its Horsemeat pedal – packing three essential, performance-ready functions in one
By Guitar World Staff published
Designed and assembled in the U.S.A., this overdrive pedal is part of Paul Reed Smith's debut pedal offerings – and promises to enhance your tone without coloring it
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