How much does a PRS Custom cost?
PRS Core Electric GuitarsPRS GuitarPrice (USA)BodyCustom 24$3850SolidTremonti$3860SolidDGT$3900SolidCustom 24-08$3900Semi-Hollow7 more rows
Is PRS guitar a good investment?
Good PRS Investments Any 1985, 1986 or 1987 PRS that you bought back then. It's too late now, the prices have escalated and that makes them a bad investment. If you want one by all means buy one. Just don't think of it as an investment.
How much is John Mayer PRS?
$849PRS officially launches the $849 SE Silver Sky – watch John Mayer put it through its paces.
Where are PRS Private Stock guitars made?
Stevensville, MarylandPRS Private Stock Guitars are made in Paul Reed Smith's main factory in Stevensville, Maryland, USA.
Are PRS guitars overpriced?
American-made PRS guitars are more expensive than many other brands because of several factors, including labor and materials cost, manufacturing method, and build quality. PRS also manufactures overseas-made models at lower price points to appeal to less-experienced or more cost-conscious players.
Do PRS hold value?
The PRS SE variants are certainly some of the most popular instruments in Paul Reed Smith's lineup. The SE Standard 24 currently holds 79% of its worth on average.
What does se mean in PRS Guitars?
Student EditionIf you're looking for a PRS guitar for less than £1000, the SE range is where you'll find it. Standing for 'Student Edition', early SE models were intended for beginners and intermediates.
How much is the new PRS Silver Sky se?
The Sky's the Limit John Mayer and PRS built the first Silver Sky like a premium Stratocaster: a perfectly shaped neck, a customized tremolo system, and vintage-style single-coils without the vintage hum. Now, the SE Silver Sky offers that same high quality with a far more affordable price tag. Available new for $849.
How much will the PRS silver sky SE Cost?
$849The Verdict The PRS SE Silver Sky is a pro instrument with a very competitive $849 price.
Can you order directly from PRS?
PRS has built a wide array of dealers in the US, and International Distributors to make it easy to buy a PRS guitar at a location near you. As a guitar and amplifier manufacturer, we do not sell products directly to the retail market-meaning, we do not sell products directly to a customer.
What are PRS Guitars good for?
For many, PRS guitars have long been the standard by which all other guitars are measured. Coveted for their extremely versatile sound, first-class quality, and impeccable good looks, PRS make some of the greatest electric guitars in the world.
What wood is used for PRS Guitars?
We always stock east & west coast maple and South American and African mahogany. Those woods are the staples of a lot of what we do.
What is so special about PRS Guitars?
For many, PRS guitars have long been the standard by which all other guitars are measured. Coveted for their extremely versatile sound, first-class quality, and impeccable good looks, PRS make some of the greatest electric guitars in the world.
Do guitars hold their value?
But the question usually has more of an economical ring to it: does a guitar hold its value over the years? The answer to that is usually: YES, because if you pay a little attention to what you buy, play it and take good care of it, a good acoustic guitar could costs you something close to nothing in the end.
How long has PRS been in business?
PRS GuitarsTypePrivateIndustryMusical instrumentsFounded1985FounderPaul Reed SmithHeadquartersStevensville, Maryland , United States4 more rows
Is PRS a corporation?
PRS History PRS is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, licensed by Virginia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and CARF accredited.
What does PRS do with guitars?
PRS wants the guitar to play and sound as good as the guitar looks. If anything is found to not match the order request or doesn’t meet the standards of PRS Guitars, the guitar is fixed.
Why do private stock guitars require more handwork?
Private Stock models typically require more handwork because there are certain features that do not have standardized machinery or programs dedicated to creating these features. Certain guitars, such as the SC-Js and mandolins are built almost completely by hand.
What wood is used for private stock guitars?
PRS regularly reviews and inspects thousands of board feet of maple, mahogany, Brazilian rosewood, etc. During this process, select pieces of wood with the best figure, depth in figure and quality of grain are selected for creating Private Stock guitars. PRS also chooses and combines woods for Private Stock guitars to best enhance the sound qualities of these unique one-off instruments.
What hardware is used in PRS?
Some of the many customization examples include mixing gold and nickel hardware, brushed pick-up covers, a Bigsby tailpiece and bridge, or single coil pickups.
Does PRS work on hollowbody?
Some equipment simply won’t work on certain models, such as a regular PRS tremolo system on a hollowbody. The Private Stock Director Joe Knaggs and the Private Stock team will always do everything they can to accommodate the customer’s requests and also advise the customer when choices may not compliment the guitar.
When did private stock start?
The Private Stock program started in 1995 as a “guitar of the month” for each month of that year. Where are the original 12 guitars now?
Can you build a guitar with a PRS?
The customer would contact a PRS dealer and describe to the dealer what they would like to have built. Usually the guitar that is going to be built is based off of an existing PRS model, but not always. There are hundreds of different options such as woods, shells, colors, gems, electronics and so on. Figuratively building a guitar to spec with a dealer can be a really exciting process where the sky is the limit.
What is private stock model?
The Private Stock models are a different breed. They take what you may already be familiar with in a production model and then crank it up. It's as if a Private Stock model is born rather than built. It's hard to explain. There are used ones out there along with the savings attached to it.
Can I get a guitar for less money?
You can get a guitar every bit as functional, toneful, and (dare I say it?) beautiful for much less money.
