While highly subjective, in my opinion, the PRS ® is a more mid-range dominant guitar than the classic LP if that’s the tone you are going for. Tonally, many consider the PRS ® a compromise between Fender ®'s brighter, glassier tone and Gibson ®'s woody, darker, more sustained tone. The best of both worldsĬonsidered a hybrid between the Stratocaster ® and LP body shape, the classic PRS ® shape combines the best of both worlds with the double-cutaway body - contoured body shape of the Strat ®, combined with the set neck joint, 3 a side headstock design, mahogany body with maple top and mahogany neck (much like a Les Paul ®, while weighing considerably less).Īdditionally, the 25” scale length, places the PRS ® right between Gibson ®’s 24.75” and Fender ®'s 25.5” scale length. While the company offers a strat style body shape (John Mayer Silver Sky Model) and a single cutaway shape, the controversial Mark Tremonti signature model, which resulted in a trademark infringement being filed by Gibson ® (and successfully appealed) the classic double-cutaway shape is what comes to mind for most when considering PRS ® guitars.
What makes the PRS® special?Ĭonsidering PRS ® guitars have far less history on their side ( PRS ® guitars began in 1985) compared to more historical brands such as Fender ®, Gibson ®, Gretsch ®, and Rickenbacker ® it’s a true endorsement of the popularity and quality of PRS ® guitars that they have taken such a prime position in the current electric guitar landscape. There’s also a slew of well-known guitarists that have played PRS ® at one time or another without being an endorsed artist including Derek Trucks (Allman Brothers), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Gary Moore and Steve Vai. Dave Navarro (Janes Addiction, Red Hot Chilli Peppers).Interested in building your own PRS® style guitar? While Fender ® and Gibson ® are arguably the best known electric guitar manufacturers of the current bunch, PRS ® is considered a close third in most guitarists eyes thanks to the classic and instantly recognizable body shape and design, along with some of the artists who choose to play them including:
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