Tag Archive: Paul Reed Smith
PRS 25th Anniversary Custom 24 SE
by Marc Noel-Johnson, in Guitars, No Comments
The PRS 25th Anniversary Custom 24 SE is based on the Custom 24 that Paul Reed Smith exhibited at his first trade show in 1985. The orders he took subsequently launched PRS properly as a brand. It is available in the three original colours from that year; Royal Blue, Scarlet Red and Vintage Yellow. It’s also one of the first SEs … continue reading ‘PRS 25th Anniversary Custom 24 SE’
PRS Sunburst 22
by Marc Noel-Johnson, in Guitars, No Comments
The PRS Sunburst 22 is one of three models launched last year, the others being the Sunburst 245 and the Smokeburst McCarty. What made them special? They were all finished in nitro-cellulose, a solvent based laquer that once applied, results in a thinner finish. Guitar makers have been using this since the 1920s … continue reading ‘PRS Sunburst 22’
PRS Johnny Hiland Review
by Marc Noel-Johnson, in Guitars, No Comments
The PRS Johnny Hiland, introduced in 2006, has proved to be a successful collaboration between artist and manufacturer cemented by the fact that the guitar is still in production and selling well. So often, artist models are limited editions which sell out quickly and are never seen again.
Johnny Hiland is not only a top Nashville session guitarist who gets called for country sessions by Ricky Skaggs and Toby Keith, he can play in all styles - rock, jazz, bluegrass, and even metal. He dazzles audiences with his fluid technique and fretboard mastery and it’s so refreshing to hear someone who can meld styles together - he’ll be shredding away like some rock monster and … continue reading ‘PRS Johnny Hiland Review’
PRS Guitars 25th Anniversary Models - Part 2
by Marc Noel-Johnson, in Guitars, No Comments
Continuing our preview of the Paul Reed Smith 25th Anniversary models, I’ve picked out three of the more unusual guitars. The first is the 25th Anniversary Swamp Ash Special Narrowfield. This is a pretty versatile instrument featuring a solid swamp ash body, bolt-on maple neck with an optional maple fingerboard and three Narrow Field pickups. The five way blade switch … continue reading ‘PRS Guitars 25th Anniversary Models - Part 2’
PRS Guitars 25th Anniversary Models - Part 1
by Marc Noel-Johnson, in Guitars, No Comments
When Paul Reed Smith started out in the 1970’s building a few guitars at college, I wonder if he ever dreamed that one day he would be up there sharing elbow room with the biggest and most established guitar manufacturers in the world. His refinements and innovations such as scale length, construction methods, vibrato sytem, pickup design and aesthetics have made … continue reading ‘PRS Guitars 25th Anniversary Models - Part 1’
Guitar events, prizes and beer - Free!
by Paul Dakeyne, in Guitars, No Comments
You’re a Guitar player. You like Guitars. You like prize giveaways. You like free beer. You’ve got spare time on Saturdays and the odd midweek evening? Well, no excuse then. Get your riff jamming, string shredding, plucking derrieres over to your nearest DV store and enjoy what is literally a bonanza series of great (and FREE) Guitar events upcoming through the Autumn/Winter season.
First up is PRS endorsed virtuoso guitarist , Simon McBride. The industry pedigree of this young Irisman equals that of the guitars he plays. You can spend one or all of three October evenings seeing him perform and get an opportunity to chat with this talented chap about … continue reading ‘Guitar events, prizes and beer - Free!’
513 Reasons to love PRS
by Caleb Hill, in Guitars, No Comments
I am pretty stubborn when it comes to liking “jack-of-all-trade” guitars. Generally I prefer having a specific guitar for a specific purpose. That way, in my mind, you can always be sure to get the best result. The PRS 513 may be the first guitar to combine all of the tones that … continue reading ‘513 Reasons to love PRS’
