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“When it comes to building guitar necks, there’s a quick way to do things and there’s a right way to do things”: Ever wondered how PRS makes its necks? This video walks you through a process where every detail matters

This behind the scenes video shot from the factory floor at PRS's factory in Maryland documents a meticulous build process in which there are no shortcuts

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"The smaller PRS members are subsidising the larger members to get these preferential conditions”: Fripp, Mary Chain sue PRS

Robert Fripp and Jesus and Mary Chain are suing the PRS

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“It’s used for fence posts in Guatemala, and somehow that has given it a low-class reputation on the internet”: Paul Reed Smith says the materials used to make a guitar absolutely do make a difference – but not for the reason you might think

The six-string scientist has once again stressed that certain woods do in fact change the tone of your guitar, and he's drawn attention to an oddly spec'd custom build to prove it

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“Look what the cat dragged in!” Tom Morello shreds Dave Navarro’s PRS – with his teeth –as he joins Jane’s Addiction to tear through Mountain Song

Morello swapped his Soul Power Stratocaster for Navarro's signature Custom 24, and wasted no time getting to grips with the unfamiliar terrain

Guitar World

“No-one is handing out medals for owning a guitar by a prestige maker”: Guitar prices and the conundrum of high-priced budget electric vs entry-level big-name model – which to choose and why the decision is getting tougher

With top-of-the-line Epiphones challenging Gibson USA models for spec, and being priced accordingly, how do you decide which model is right for you?

Guitar World

Jesus and Mary Chain, Robert Fripp and more sue PRS for Music over concert royalties

Exclusive: Organisation that collects and distributes royalties in UK says it will ‘vigorously defend’ lawsuit which alleges preferential treatment for major songwriters

The Guardian - UK

“Paul’s Perfect Pour”: PRS has brewed up guitars for John Mayer, Mark Tremonti and Carlos Santana – but now it’s making beer

Brewed in partnership with PRS' neighbors at Cult Classic Brewing, the Irish red & kolsch ale was masterminded to celebrate Make Music Day

Guitar World

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“While Fender players might feel more at home with the Silver Sky, PRS players will definitely feel a little more comfortable here”: PRS SE NF3 review

This new SE-exclusive NF3 uses a similar bolt-on platform to John Mayer’s Silver Sky model – but is a very different guitar. How so? Let’s find out

Guitar World

“The NF3 is not our answer to the Stratocaster. It is its own thing”: PRS launches the SE NF3 – a triple-humbucker evolution of John Mayer's Silver Sky

The S-style model shares its heritage with the SE Silver Sky, though brings to the table new tones, electronics, appointments and finishes

Guitar World

Is there a benefit to buying a more expensive guitar as your first?

Entry-level or mid-grade? Which guitar offers better value for the beginner? If you’re just starting out, will an entry-level axe do, or should you invest in a fancier guitar with a price tag to match?

Guitar World

“We’ve also talked about doing replicas, beaten up so they look like mine”: Mark Tremonti says a relic’d recreation of his Dimebag-stickered PRS is on the cards – could artificially aged PRS guitars become a reality?

PRS has yet to officially release a relic'd guitar, but that could all be about to change

Guitar World

“40 years on, PRS is still setting standards that other brands would do well to study very closely”: PRS S2 Standard 24 Satin and S2 Vela Satin review

As PRS’s more affordable USA-made S2 line moves into its second decade, the series gets a revamp with – at last – USA-made pickups and electronics. What took so long?

Guitar World

The Strat turns 70 and the return of the cooler-than-ever Creed – only in the new Guitar World

Featuring new interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May, Buddy Guy, Alex Lifeson, Adrian Belew, Tom Morello, Yngwie Malmsteen and Mick Mars and a review of the new PRS Mark Tremonti MT 100 amp

Guitar World

“Bernie went into the studio with a host of guitars – but ended up using this £125 Squier for 95% of the sessions. It was one of the best Strats he ever played”: Inside the Bernie Marsden guitar auction – featuring rare Strats and a Greeny-esque ES-335

An epic collection of the former Whitesnake member’s guitars, amps and other highly collectable gear has just gone under the hammer – and we got up close and personal with his prized possessions

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“Joe Bonamassa's gonna come out right now and shred it up”: It’s PRS vs Gibson, as Orianthi and Bonamassa give their studio collaboration First Time Blues a masterful live outing

In a solo-laden show at the Whisky A-Go-Go, the two virtuosos traded licks – also tackling B.B. King’s Never Make Your Move

Guitar World

“‘I’ve never picked one up and it’s never moved me’ – that’s not fair”: Paul Reed Smith hits back at critics who say PRS guitars are “too perfect and have no soul”

The guitar engineer designs some of the finest instruments money can buy – but for some, they're just “too good”

Guitar World

“This is one of our most feature-laden designs to date”: PRS’ new David Grissom signature tube head looks to rival classic vintage amps – and elevate their performance in the process

The DGT 15 is the latest release from the pair's decades-long partnership – and channels the spirit of his high-end Custom 30 head, with some choice engineering tweaks

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"I was blown away": PRS debuts new, more affordable David Grissom amp with the DGT 15

Can it repeat the recent success of his SE signature guitar?

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"'I’ve picked one up and it didn’t move me' is fair comment. But 'I’ve never picked one up and it’s never moved me' - that’s not fair": Paul Reed Smith takes on the PRS doubters

Paul Reed Smith addresses criticism of PRS guitars as ‘too perfect'

The Guardian - UK

UK economy heading for ‘soft landing’ says IMF, in warning against tax cuts – as it happened

The IMF has delivered its verdict on the UK economy, and signalling its opposition to pre-election tax cuts from Jeremy Hunt

Guitar World

“Among vintage guitar collectors, a changed set of tuners can be a dealbreaker”: Guitar tuning pegs – everything you need to know about the parts that keep your guitar in tune

Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar's tuning pegs, repair them, or just want to understand the differences between models, read on and let this guide demystify the tuning key

Guitar World

“This is sort of sacrilegious. I might have fibbed and said 'never' with the digital modeling…” Jim Root has switched to the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for some Slipknot shows – and plans on pulling his PRS guitars out of retirement

Despite once saying he'd stay clear of digital tech, Root has started dabbling in the amp modeling world – and recently used the Quad Cortex at a high-profile festival performance

Guitar World

“Paul Reed Smith wanted to do something, but I had to explain it was my dream as a kid to have an Ibanez signature. Paul said he’d do anything to make it happen”: Herman Li on his switch to PRS – and the perils of shredding on waterslides

Paul Reed Smith wanted to do something but I had to explain it was my dream as a kid to have an Ibanez signature. Paul said he’d do anything to make it happen

The Hindu

After Lok Sabha polls phase II 'washout', desperate PM 'fear mongering': Congress

The Congress alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is indulging in “fear mongering” as he is “desperate” after facing a “washout” in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls.

Guitar World

“Your voice has been heard”: At long last, left-handed versions of John Mayer’s PRS SE Silver Sky are officially on the way – and they’re arriving sooner than you might think

Following huge demand, PRS is set to reconfigure the hugely popular model for southpaws six years after its initial release

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