Latest about Paul Reed 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
Why Paul Reed Smith isn't interested in chasing Fender or Gibson – but is focused on cementing PRS in history
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
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
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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
Paul Reed Smith on raising the Standard 24, finally cracking the noise-free guitar and why John Sykes is a tone hero
We take Paul Reed Smith back to the start of his 40-year-old company to discuss the new Standard 24 and quite a bit more
