Combining the best aspects of vintage design traditions in modern instruments, luthier Paul Reed Smith designed a guitar that became very influential during the late 1980s. With meticulous attention to detail, design, and production combined with the concept of graded figured wood tops, PRS guitars have become touchstone in today´s guitar marketplace. The concept of a 10 top (denoting clearly defined figure across the entire maple top with no dead spots) was introduced by PRS Guitars, and the phrase, "It´s a 10 top with birds," has become magic for both PRS players and collectors.
As in the past, quality, tone, and player performance have become the key elements on all PRS instruments. Additionally, collectibility on older PRS instruments, especially those guitars manufactured in the late 1980s/early 1990s with killer wood and/or 10 tops, has continued to be strong, with prices having risen dramatically over the past decade.
Instruments currently produced in Stevensville, MD since late 1995 and Korea since 2001. Previously produced in Annapolis, MD between 1985 and late 1995. Distributed by Paul Reed Smith Guitars in Stevensville, MD.

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) Electric Guitars Models

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) DC3 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) DC3

- offset double cutaway slight Strat-style alder body, bolt-on rock maple pattern regular neck, 22-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays or rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, standard PRS headstock with maple overlay and PRS...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) 305 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) 305

- offset double cutaway PRS-style carved alder body, set regular rock maple neck, Pattern neck carve (2011-2012), 22-fret maple fingerboard (rosewood optional) with bird inlays and 513 fret wire, standard PRS-style headstock with natural ov...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) S2 CUSTOM 22 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) S2 CUSTOM 22

-asymmetric bevel cut maple top, mahogany back, pattern regular set mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays, matching headstock overlay with PRS signature logo and "Custom" truss rod cover, PRS tremolo, PRS #7...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SE 245 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SE 245

- single cutaway Singlecut-style mahogany body, maple top with a flame maple veneer, set mahogany wide fat neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays, matching finish headstock overlay with SE 245 logo, three-per-side PRS-designed...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) MIRA Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) MIRA

- slightly offset double cutaway mahogany body with contoured edges, set mahogany neck, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot or optional bird inlays, matching finish headstock overlay with PRS logo, "Mira" inscribed on trus...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) MODERN EAGLE Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) MODERN EAGLE

- offset double cutaway, carved figured maple top and mahogany body, Brazilian rosewood neck and fretboard, RP pickups with satin covers, three-way toggle selector, volume and tone control, 22-fret fingerboard, wide fat neck profile, ripple...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) ARTIST SERIES I Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) ARTIST SERIES I

- replaced Signature Series, offset double cutaway mahogany back, carved Artist Grade flame maple top, mahogany wide-fat neck, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with abalone bird inlay, standard PRS vibrato, abalone signature peghead inlay, inla...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) BASS-4 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) BASS-4

- offset double cutaway solid mahogany body, optional curly maple top, set mahogany neck (1986-87) or rock maple neck (1988-1992), 22-fret Brazilian rosewood or fretless fingerboard with MOP/abalone moon inlays or optional bird inlays, two-...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) STANDARD 22 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) STANDARD 22

- offset double cutaway carved mahogany body, set-in mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl and abalone moon inlay, color-matching headstock, high gloss finish, PRS tremolo system or PRS stoptail bridge, three-per-side locki...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SINGLECUT Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SINGLECUT

- single cutaway body design, thick mahogany back, carved maple top, 22-fret mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, wide, fat neck, headstock color matches back/neck, high gloss or satin (2006-07) finish, PRS stop tail...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SANTANA MODEL Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SANTANA MODEL

- this model reproduces Santana´s original model with slightly wider lower bout, offset double cutaway mahogany pre-1985 body shape with Paua shell purfling, carved Artist Grade maple top, mahogany neck, 24.5 in. scale, 24-fret (11.5 in. ra...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) BRENT MASON Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) BRENT MASON

-offset double-cutaway body, figured maple top, swamp ash back, bolt-on curly maple neck, 22-fret maple fingerboard with mother of pearl bird inlays, maple headstock overlay with Eagle inlay and black lip mother of pearl outlines, PRS machi...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) CUSTOM 22 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) CUSTOM 22

- based on Dragon Series I, but w/o the inlay, tremolo, or stoptail options, wide thin or wide fat neck profiles available, features a 22-fret fingerboard and 2 covered PRS Dragon II humbucker pickups, non-locking tuners on stop tailpiece b...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) AWARD SERIES Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) AWARD SERIES

- mahogany body, regular maple neck with Brazilian rosewood fretboard with moon inlays, gold hardware, 5-way switch and stop tailpiece with tune-o-matic, 24-fret, "Award Series 10/20" hand marked in gold on back of headstock, 20 m...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) EG 3 (SERIES I) Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) EG 3 (SERIES I)

- offset double cutaway alder body, bolt-on maple neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, black headstock overlay with PRS logo, three-per-side Schaller non-locking tuners, standard PRS tremolo system, plastic pickguard, t...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) DRAGON Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) DRAGON

- offset double cutaway mahogany body on Dragons I-III and Dragon 2000, arched bound flame maple top, mahogany neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with intricate dragon inlay, PRS wrap over bridge/tailpiece, abalone signature inlay on peghead,...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) ARTIST SERIES II Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) ARTIST SERIES II

- similar to the Artist, carved figured Artist Grade maple top and mahogany back, 25 in. scale, maple bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with abalone bird inlay, PRS wrap over bridge/tailpiece, maple bound peghead with abalone signature inl...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) EMPLOYEE MODELS Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) EMPLOYEE MODELS

- over the years, many PRS employees custom ordered a guitar to their specifications. Many of them are unique, having custom features, finishes, inlays, hardware, and wood. Typically, these models need to be evaluated individually based o...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SANTANA II MODEL Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SANTANA II MODEL

- almost identical to the Santana Model, except has artist grade wood, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and headstock veneer, eagle inlaid on headstock, one three-way McCarty style selector switch rather than two mini-toggle switches, master vo...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) EG 4 (SERIES I) Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) EG 4 (SERIES I)

- offset double cutaway alder body, bolt-on maple neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, black headstock overlay with PRS logo, three-per-side Schaller non-locking tuners, standard PRS tremolo system, plastic pickguard, t...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) Mira MT Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) Mira MT

- similar to the Mira, except has a maple top, available in Dark Cherry Sunburst, Tri-Color Sunburst, Vintage Natural, Violin Amber Sunburst, or Whale Blue with black burst finish, hardshell case included, mfg. 2009 only.

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) MODERN EAGLE II Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) MODERN EAGLE II

- offset double cutaway mahogany body, carved figured maple top, set dark rosewood wide/fat profile neck, 22-fret black rosewood fingerboard with green abalone birds with iridescent paua heart center inlays, black rosewood headstock overlay...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) MIRA X Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) MIRA X

- slightly offset double cutaway African basswood body, set sipo wide fat profile neck, 22-fret pau ferro fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, black headstock overlay with PRS logo, three-per-side vintage-style tuners, PRS combination bridge/...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SE 277 BARITONE Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SE 277 BARITONE

- mahogany back with beveled maple top and flame maple veneer, 22-fret maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays, wide fat neck carve, PRS designed plate-style string through bridge, PRS nickel tuners, PRS tone furnace pickups, volu...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) 408 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) 408

- offset double cutaway mahogany body, carved figured maple top (flame or quilt), mahogany neck with pattern or pattern thin profile, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays, rosewood headstock veneer with inlaid signature, PRS tremol...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SWAMP ASH SPECIAL Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) SWAMP ASH SPECIAL

- offset double cutaway carved swamp ash (or black ash) body, bolt-on maple neck, 22-fret maple fingerboard with abalone dot inlay, toned clear headstock finish, PRS stoptail bridge (disc. 2001) or PRS tremolo, three-per-side locking PRS tu...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) S2 CUSTOM 24 Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) S2 CUSTOM 24

-asymmetric bevel cut maple top, mahogany back, pattern regular set mahogany neck, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays, matching headstock overlay with PRS signature logo and "Custom" truss rod cover, PRS tremolo, PRS de...

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) CUSTOM 22 PIEZO Image

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS (PRS) CUSTOM 22 PIEZO

- offset double cutaway PRS-style mahogany body, carved figured maple top, set mahogany pattern profile neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays, rosewood headstock overlay with Paul Reed Smith logo, "Custom" truss rod cover, thr...