PRS Guitars Introduces the Mira Maple Top
Paul Reed Smith Guitars is pleased to introduce the Mira Maple Top model; an instrument that combines the retro vibe of the PRS Mira with the figured maple tops that PRS customers have come to expect. This new model is an evolutionary instrument stemming from the increasingly popular Mira. The maple top provides the guitar both a distinctive visual and tonal identity.
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Paul Reed Smith Band to Perform at the 27th Annual Bay Music Festival
The Paul Reed Smith band will perform at 8:30 p.m. at the 4-H Park in Centreville, Maryland on Saturday, June 14 as part of the 27th Annual Bay Music Festival. TheTommy Lepson Band, Tranzfusion and Bird Dog & The Road Kings are also scheduled to perform.
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Free, Autographed PRS Guitar for One Lucky Hyperfest 2008 Attendee
PRS Guitars has teamed up with NASA Racing and Summit Point Raceway to co-sponsor the 7th Annual Hyperfest, a unique event for auto and racing enthusiasts. Over the years, Hyperfest has provided road racing, drift competitions, rollover contests, the opportunity to drive or ride out on the race track and much more. To add to the excitement this year, one lucky attendee will go home with a one-of-a-kind, autographed PRS guitar…completely free.
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PRS Guitars Brings “Laps for Life” Back To Summit Point Raceway
Paul Reed Smith Guitars, the National Auto Sports Association Mid-Atlantic (NASA) and the 944 Cup premier amateur racing series are working together again this summer to raise funding and awareness for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center with the unique pledge-based “Laps for Life” racing event. PRS Guitars President Jack Higginbotham, a 944 Cup racer himself, helped create the charity event last year as an extension of PRS Guitars’ ongoing philanthropic efforts for the center.
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Check Out PRS Guitars and Paul Jackson, Jr. on FOX’s American Idol
Back for a 7th season, FOX’s American Idol is well underway and America has voted the contestants down to a final 6. You may have noticed a PRS guitar or two in the background or even more recently, on stage, as the house band provides instrumental support to the contestants as they compete for a shot at stardom and the chance to become the next American Idol.
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“GO Charity”- Santana Experience Auction!
Including a VIP Meet 'n Greet with Carlos, a PRS Guitar, Mesa Boogie Amp and more!!!
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Jane's Addiction Reunite At NME Awards
All four original members of Jane's Addiction performed together for the first time in too long at the El Rey on April 23rd. The occasion was the NME Awards USA, where the legendary LA band accepted a Godlike Genius Award (joining godlike alumni Clash, New Order, and Primal Scream). Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, and Eric Avery (the holdout since '91) played "Jane Says," "Mountain Song," "Ocean Size," and "Stop."
:: Full story on Stereogum: link
:: Exclusive NME interview on YouTube: link
Chris Henderson Fan Letter
Hey Shawn and the folks at PRS,
You are not going to guess what happened this weekend!
My wife and I went to the 3 Doors Down show in St. Augustine, FL. A few weeks before the show, we made arrangements to meet Chris and have him sign my Chris Henderson model. After thinking about how great this is, I got to thinking; the signing is before the concert. I would have to carry the guitar to meet & greet and then carry it back out to my truck while the other concert goers are walking in – not good. So we emailed Chris to see if there was a place for me to store the guitar during the concert because of this reason. His response was unbelievable...
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Paul Reed Smith to Demo New PRS Models at the Dallas Guitar Show
PRS Guitars is once again a proud sponsor of the Dallas International Guitar Festival, the world’s oldest guitar festival, April 18, 19 and 20. Many of the new 2008 PRS models will be on display and performances by the Paul Reed Smith Band, David Grissom, Bugs Henderson and Johnny Hiland are planned. Paul Reed Smith will also be onsite demonstrating many of the newly released 2008 PRS models with Michael Ault and a PRS sponsored rhythm section beginning at the top of the hour each day in Booth #100. PRS artist performances during the show are summarized here. Please visit www.guitarshow.com for more details.
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Watch The PRS 2008 DVD Online
From Carlos Santana to Paul Allender, PRS artists discuss why they have come to rely on PRS guitars. Many of our key executives and designers have also contributed thoughts on what it is like to have a part in creating instruments known the world over for their distinct style and quality. The DVD quickly cuts to the chase and conveys the spirit of PRS as experienced by the people that count on these guitars to make their living. An additional hour of artist interview footage and candid commentary is also included that gets to the heart of what PRS guitars are really all about. The DVD will be released soon. Please check the PRS website for release updates.
http://www.prsguitars.com/dvd2008
Four SE Models Receive 2008 Guitar Player Readers’ Choice Awards
The survey results are in. Guitar Player magazine readers have selected the SE Custom Semi-Hollow as the Best Hollowbody or Semi-Hollowbody and have selected the SE One, the SE Paul Allender and the SE Custom Semi-Hollow as guitars with the Ultimate Value. Further details will be published in Guitar Player’s May 2008 issue (hitting news stands mid-April).
http://guitarplayer.com/article/exclusive-web-preview/mar-08/33871
Follow the Guitar: HARP and PRS Guitars at South-by-Southwest
In theory, it’s simple: take two guitars to Austin’s South-by-Southwest music festival and get them in the hands of cool bands for at least one song. Since guitar players are loyal to their gear, it’s easier said than done. But both HARP and Paul Reed Smith were pretty confident we could sell some of these guys on the instruments we were packing.
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PRS Guitars Supports Indie Music Scene at SXSW 2008
Paul Reed Smith Guitars is proud to be a part of this year’s SXSW music conference in Austin, TX, March 13 – 16 and has teamed up with Indie music magazine HARP, Yep Roc Records, Yep Roc Records’ distribution arm Redeye and Press Here Publicity for three daytime parties showcasing some of the hottest Indie music acts such as Lightspeed Speed Champion, Thurston Moore and the New Wave Bandits, She & Him, Golden Dogs, Chuck Prophet, American Princes, Reckless Kelly, Truckee Brothers, Born Ruffians and many others. Please visit www.myspace.com/prsguitars and www.harpmagazine.com for photos and details about PRS guitars being played, seen and heard during the conference.
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Experience PRS 2008 - Save The Date!
PRS Experience 2008 is scheduled for Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, 2008. We had a great time last year and are very excited for this year's event. Be sure to check out the photos and videos from Experience PRS 2007 (link). Check back regularly for more details and sign up for our email newsletter to receive the latest “Experience PRS” updates. We're looking forward to seeing you in Stevensville!
Carlos Santana Unveils New Signature Model PRS Guitar – Santana MD
Author Tom Wheeler, Carlos Santana, Paul Reed Smith and many other gifted PRS artists assembled for the unveiling of 12 new PRS models, including the new Santana MD signature model, on Friday, January 18 during PRS Guitars’ NAMM trade show press conference in Anaheim, California. Tom Wheeler was the master of ceremonies and spoke at length about the dawning of a new era for PRS guitars and the quality and new sound of their instruments. The legendary Carlos Santana, Mike Mushok (Staind) and David Grissom (Storyville/John Mellencamp) all spoke eloquently in support of PRS, their signature models and how much they rely on their instruments to make a living. Other PRS artists attending included Rich Eckhardt (Toby Keith), Howard Leese, Pat Travers, Mike Scott (Justin Timberlake), Frank Romano (Usher), Johnny Hiland, Paul Jackson, Jr. and Evan Taubenfeld (Avril Lavigne)..
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PRS Guitars Supports Music for Life Alliance and Music For All
Paul Reed Smith Guitars donated an Experience PRS getaway and several guitars during charitable events benefiting the Music for Life Alliance and Music For All at this year’s Winter NAMM musical instruments trade show. Music For All is auctioning an all new Mira model (color of choice for the final bidder) along with a getaway for two to the Experience PRS 2008 open house event in Maryland. Bids for the Mira / Experience PRS 2008 Getaway Package can be placed by visiting www.musicforall.org through Sunday, January 27, 10:15 p.m. PST..
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Carlos Santana Joining PRS for 2008 NAMM and Paul Smith Giving Hourly Booth Demonstrations
Guitar Historian Tom Wheeler will be joined by Carlos Santana, Paul Reed Smith and many other gifted PRS artists for the unveiling of 12 new PRS models, including the newly named Santana MD model, on Friday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m. The exposé, scheduled in PRS Guitars' re-positioned Winter NAMM booth (#5320), will highlight PRS Guitars' distinctive and evolving models and present artists with the opportunity to speak to the press about their personal experiences with their favorite PRS instruments.
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Grammy Award Nominations
More than 20 musical acts featuring guitarists that regularly play PRS on stage or in the studio received nominations for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in December. Among them included Justin Timberlake for Album of the Year, Herbie Hancock and Kanye West for Record of the Year. For the full list please visit www.grammy.com or tune in to CBS February 10 to watch the awards.
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PRS Artists Win American Music Awards
The 35th Annual American Music Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, aired on ABC earlier this month. PRS is proud to say that our artists took home the award in 9 of the 12 categories in which they were nominated. Check out the winning list...
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Artists Choose PRS Guitars for Country Music Awards Performances
Almost every band performing on the CMAs this year had at least one band member playing a PRS in their lineup. Gary Hooker with Brad Paisley and Lou Toomey of Brooks and Dunn both played DGTs during the show. Kurt Allison played a Mira during his set with Jason Aldean, Grant Midelson used a Tremonti signature model with Taylor Swift and Duane Sciacqua played an SE One with Rodney Atkins.
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Dot Dot Dot Shows Off Their PRS Guitars on The Next Great American Band
Rose and Adam Blair from Dot Dot Dot have fun performing with their PRS guitars on The Next Great American Band.
Catch The New Mira Model During Latin Grammy Awards Opening Performance
Ricky Martin’s guitarist and musical director David Cabrera will be playing PRS’ new Mira model during the opening performance of 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Ricky Martin and his band will kick off the awards show with the Blue Man Group Thursday, November 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on the Univision Network. Along with Ricky Martin, Maná (guitarist Sergio Vallín) and Pablo Olivares are among the other PRS artists in bands also nominated for awards.
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Contestants Rock PRS Guitars on The Next Great American Band TV Show
Dot Dot will play Paul Reed Smith guitars during their upcoming performances on Fox Television’s new show The Next Great American Band on Fridays at 8/7c. The new Rock/Pop/Power Pop band is from Chicago, and band members include Adam Blair, $tephan, and Michael (from the Fabulous Janes), and Rose and Little Lisa (from Catfight).
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PRS Guitars On Tour With Mulit-Platinum, Grammy Award-Winning Band Casting Crowns
“The Alter And The Door” concert goers have an opportunity to see more of PRS than just the guitars that Hector and Juan are playing. The Stevensville, MD guitar company having been working with the band closely for three years and are sponsors of the current concert tour. There is an ad in the tour program, a pre-concert commercial on the video screen, and apparel for sale with the Casting Crowns merch team. Additionally, one fortunate fan at each show walks away with a PRS SE Custom with graphics designed by Hector Cervantes himself.
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PRS Guitars’ Artists Nominated for American Music Awards
PRS Guitars is proud to announce that the bands nominated for the 2007 American Music Awards feature 14 PRS guitarists. The 35th annual American Music Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A on Sunday, November 18 at 8pm ET/PT. For the first time in AMA history (and the only music awards show to do so), the winners will be determined via online voting at ABC.com. Voting opened on Tuesday, October 9 and will close November 2 at 3 a.m. ET.
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School of Rock’s National "PRS Shredfest" Champ Performs at PRS Guitars
Paul Green School of Rock Music PRS Shredfest winner Paden Mullens performed during the “Experience PRS” open house concert on Friday, September 28 in Stevensville, Maryland. Paden, a 16-year-old guitar player and School of Rock Music Baltimore student from Harford County, Maryland, was the winner of a national shred competition hosted by the Paul Green School of Rock Music and sponsored by PRS Guitars earlier this summer in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Mullens competed with young guitar-playing School of Rock Music students from all over the country for the Shredfest title and received a CE22 model PRS guitar for winning the contest. PRS Guitars later invited Paden to play his CE22 during the all-star performance of PRS artists at PRS’ inaugural open house.
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Limited Edition Ron Fellows Model PRS Guitar Available
Paul Reed Smith Guitars presented Corvette Racing Driver Ron Fellows with a one-off PRS Corvette Standard 22 guitar painted to match Ron’s signature Z06 Corvette earlier this year, and the guitar is now available as a limited edition PRS model. The new Corvette was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show on February 8, 2007, and PRS Guitars President Jack Higginbotham was there to surprise Fellows, an avid guitar player, with the custom guitar.
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“Experience PRS” 2007
Dealers, distributors, media, guitar enthusiasts and artists from all over the world visited the Stevensville, Maryland manufacturing facility to participate in PRS Guitars’ first ever Open House, "Experience PRS," September 28 and September 29. The event provided guests with a very personalized view of the factory, PRS archives and the guitar making processes. It also provided a platform for guests to meet PRS artists, to get to know the PRS staff, to learn about the new Mira model PRS guitar and to get to know each other as being part of the ever growing “family” of PRS aficionados. The fanfare also included dynamic musical performances, food, shop talk and shopping for guitars.
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PRS Guitars Introduces New Model – The Mira
More than 700 guitar enthusiasts made the trek to Maryland this weekend for the company’s first “Experience PRS” open house where, the Mira, PRS’ newest guitar model, was unveiled. Paul Reed Smith and Michael Ault from the PRS Band unofficially unveiled the new PRS model on stage during an open house performance Friday night at the PRS manufacturing facility in Stevensville.
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Go To Archived News Stories - >
Al Di Meola is featured on the cover of Guitar Player magazine’s July issue, on newsstands now.
The walls of the new factory expansion have started going up!
View more photos of the construction on our Flickr page: link
Paul Smith’s new SE Soapbar and SC 245 video demonstrations are now live on the PRS YouTube channel.
SE Soapbar: link
SC 245: link
New Product Demos From Paul Smith
Paul Smith recently recorded a series of detailed video demonstrations with fellow band mate Michael Ault showcasing the “individual talents” of select PRS guitar models and Paul’s unique perspective of each of these models. Recorded at his in-home studio in Annapolis, Maryland, Paul Smith takes a slightly different approach to traditional demonstrations by offering a candid and conversational delivery.
Demos of the Mira and Custom 24 are up on our YouTube page now, with more to come. Check back soon!
Third Day
Christian Rock mega band Third Day is on the road with Sanctus Real, DecembeRadio and Revive...and all bands are playing PRS guitars during the tour. To date, Third Day has sold more then six million albums and is currently touring in support of their to be released album "Call My Name."
From left to right in photo: Mac Powell - Third Day; Pete Prevost - Sanctus Real; Erik Miker - DecembeRadio; Tyler Hall - Revive; Mark Lee - Third Day.
For tour dates visit http://www.myspace.com/thirdday.
Brian Wooten playing a McCarty/Rosewood during Trace Adkins’ Celebrity Apprentice finale… (link)
PRS Designed NASCAR Trophy Receives Top Ranks by Yahoo! Sports. The Chevy Rock-n-Roll 400 trophy has been acknowledged as one of the coolest trophies in NASCAR.
(link)
Family Force 5 – Winner of Seven CCM Reader’ Choice Awards
1) Best Artist 2) Best Band 3) Most Underrated Artist 4) Best Website 5) Best Live Performance 6) Artist You'd Most Like To See On The Cover Of CCM 7) Most Likely To Be The Breakout Artist Of 2008 (link)
The legendary John Fogerty is featured on the cover of the March 2008 Guitar Player with a blue Singlecut. Full article: (link)
Paul Smith and PRS Director of R&D and Private Stock Joe Knaggs are featured with a Mira on the cover of the February 2008 issue of Premier Guitar magazine. Read the full issue for free online here (link) and be sure to check out the PRS article starting on page 19 for the latest scoop on the Mira and the DGT. There’s also a great shot of Paul and Joe with the Mira on page 6, in the table of contents.
New video of Carlos Santana, David Grissom and Mike Mushok from Staind
talking about their new PRS models is now posted on the PRS Guitars You
Tube Channel (link). Also, while you're there, check out Paul Smith giving
demonstrations of the 12 new models released at NAMM. (link)
GuitarJamDaily.com Interviews David Grissom on The Jamcast - Session 3 (link).
Jon from Relient K and Jon from Switchfoot talk candidly about the new Mira from Paul Reed Smith Guitars - (link).
Jason Aldean played his Lilac Mira with Kurt Allison on the Country Music Awards. Check out the video on YouTube: (link)
Meet another PRS Employee on our Inside PRS page. This Employee Spotlight features topcoat team member Kevin. (link)
Vintage Guitar's August review of the 513 has been posted. Check out the PDF here (link).
A video demonstration of the DGT Model has been posted here: (link). The video is available in Quicktime and video iPod formats, and can also be viewed on our YouTube page (link).
A video demonstration of the Mark Tremonti Model has been posted here (link). The video is available in Quicktime and video iPod formats, and can also be viewed on our YouTube page (link) .
Vintage Guitar's May review of the SE Custom Semi-Hollow has been posted. Check out the PDF here (link).
Video demonstrations of the SC 250 and SE Custom Semi-Hollow have been posted on their respective model pages. Both videos are available in Quicktime and video iPod formats, and can also be viewed on our YouTube page (link).
Video demonstrations of the SC 245, Paul Allender SE and SE One have been posted on their respective model pages. All three videos are available in Quicktime and video iPod formats, and can also be viewed on our YouTube page (link).
