PRS - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about PRS? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
PRS Vela Semi-Hollow adds retro vintage style to S2 range
15 May · The PRS Vela will be available in a semi-hollow design this year, adding another variation to the popular S2 range by the American guitar company. Is this 2019's coolest modern offset so far?
PRS CE 24 Smokeburst, a limited run of 200 guitars exclusive to Europe
10 May · Another highly limited run of PRS models for the European market! This time it's the new PRS CE 24 Smokeburst with a satin nitro finish. Only 200 of these will be available.
PRS SE Custom 24 with Roasted Maple necks released as new limited edition
27 Apr · PRS has launched some new SE Custom 24 Limited Editions with Roasted Maple necks exclusively on the European market - and they look pretty damn hot.
How to tell a fake PRS John Mayer Silver Sky guitar from the real thing
11 Apr · Unfortunately, fake PRS John Mayer Silver Sky models are currently popping up all over the Internet. Here's some pointers on how to tell a fake from the real deal.
PRS launches SE Tremonti Standard signed limited run in Europe
22 Mar · This limited Edition run of the PRS SE Tremonti Standard is exclusive to Europe and comes with some upgrades, plus each of the 300 guitars is signed by Mark Tremonti himself.
Possible CITES U-turn: Is Rosewood set for a comeback?
16 Feb · In big news for guitar makers, the UK's mia says that a proposal has been "nominally agreed" that would end many of the restrictions imposed on rosewood use in instrument making.
NAMM 2019: Paul Reed Smith takes you on a tour of the PRS booth
25 Jan · NAMM 2019 is packed with musicians, but luckily for us, Paul Reed Smith takes us all on a tour of the PRS booth before the madness kicked in.
NAMM 2019: Is John Mayer about to release a PRS SE Silver Sky? No!
22 Jan · Is John Mayer about to get a new PRS signature model guitar? Well, he is teasing something on his Instagram page and so we could be in for a PRS SE Silver Sky perhaps? Or maybe new colours?
NAMM 2019: PRS debuts SE Santana, Crimson and Paul’s Guitar Signature Models
15 Jan · PRS will debut new SE models at NAMM 2019: the SE Santana Singlecut Trem, SE Schizoid and SE Paul’s Guitar - three different guitars in look and character but all with their own allure...
NAMM 2019: PRS McCarty 594 Hollowbody II with low-turn pickups
08 Jan · The brand new McCarty 594 Hollowbody II combines a special scale length and hollow design with low-turn humbucking pickups for what we expect will be sweet tone and excellent playability.
Top 5 Guitars of 2018 by Fender, PRS, Ibanez, Reverend and Lucem
25 Dec 2018 · What a year it's been for guitars - so difficult to choose the 5 best! We had a go anyway: here are Jef's Top 5 guitars of 2018, chosen for their unique properties and interesting designs.
PRS Private Stock McCarty 594 Graveyard II Limited pulls out all the stops
06 Dec 2018 · This dark, broody PRS Private Stock guitar has some fantastic touches and excellent hardware - and uses woods harvested from maple trees standing sentry over an old graveyard...
Maple on Maple: PRS SE Custom limited edition guitars for Europe
01 Dec 2018 · PRS Europe has just announced a new limited series of 'Maple on Maple' SE Custom guitars - the best part is perhaps that these limited editions cost the same as the standard versions.
Guitar sustain: Do heavier guitars really sustain for longer?
30 Nov 2018 · Heavier guitars sustain for longer - don't they? Or is this one of the biggest myths about electric guitar? YouTuber Darrell Braun has made a little video to help you decide if it's true - or not.