Paul Reed Smith - PRS

PRS guitars have operated out of Maryland for the last 3 decades, founded by master luthier Paul Reed Smith who began building guitars during his college years. The big break came for Smith in the shape of none other than Carlos Santana. The high-end bespoke guitars they were producing had little competition so they had a good niche in the market.

PRS is considered to be one of the most diverse brands in the world. Not only do they have a portfolio of guitars that covers just about every possibly niche a player could ever want, but each of the guitars within that range has the capability to do just about anything. PRS is consistently the most beautiful guitar brand in the world. They take a little from Gibson to get that rounded body, but also there are hints at Ibanez through the cut-offs in the body. Their choice of colors and the beautiful wooden patterns that flow through are just incredible.

Some popular best models can be recommended as below.

One particular band who are known for their use of the PRS is Opeth, and that just about sums up why PRS is one of the best guitars in the world for a constantly genre-bending musical world. Opeth mixes death metal, folk, classical, jazz and just about anything else in their music. This means that, as a band, they view PRS as the best brand to shift instantaneously from acoustic emulation to the crushing heaviness of death metal which few guitars that can do.

Anyone who loves guitars knows the name Ted McCarty. This guitar perfectly blends the modern, forward-thinking PRS with the vintage style and sensibilities of the golden age of guitars. At the heart of this guitar are the 58/15 pickups. These deliver bags of retro tone that will cut through the densest of mixes. The addition of a push/pull tone control adds another modern flair to this guitar, making it even more versatile.

PRS SE Mark Tremonti. It's difficult to separate metal guitar powerhouse Mark Tremonti and his PRS guitar. Tremonti is best known as the guitarist for the much-loved Alter Bridge, the opinion-splitting Creed, and his successful solo efforts. In fact, Tremonti became the second musician to become a PRS signature artist - right after Carlos Santana. The single-cutaway mahogany body is adorned with a rather gorgeous flame maple veneer, which is beautifully finished in the rather understated Charcoal Burst. The Wide Thin maple neck is a shredder's dream, while the more aggressive nature of the Tremonti S pickups is sure to bring the house down.

It's fair to say all PRS guitars have a particular look and vibe about them. The Starla certainly takes the PRS aesthetic and runs in a completely different direction. This unique-looking single-cut is drenched in vintage mojo, and wouldn't look out of place in the hands of a 60s guitar hero. The solid mahogany body comes in a jet black finish with a tortoise pickguard or in a drop-dead gorgeous Powder Blue - which would definitely be our choice. The PRS-Designed DS-02 pickups offer a completely different sonic pallet. They are brighter, with a top-end response you can't get from other PRS models. Fans of clean to mid-gain tones are sure to love these pickups. The mahogany Wide Fat neck will most definitely fill your hands, it feels substantial and is great if you are a player who likes a fuller neck profile.

Positive:

• Great consistency.
• Superior quality in high-end models.
• Ultimate boutique customization.

Negative:

• Very expensive.
• Only their private stock is of any real value.
• There are better guitars in their comparative price range.

Origin brand: USA

Website: https://prsguitars.com/