Latin-rock musician Carlos Santana … and jazz great Al Di Meola play different kinds of music. But they both use guitars from the same manufacturer: Paul Reed Smith. PAUL REED SMITH: “I started building guitars in wood shop in high school and in my brother’s bedroom and in my bedroom. And I would rent equipment.” Today, Paul Reed Smith builds his guitars at a factory in Maryland. PAUL REED SMITH: “We are selling a lot of these blue sunburst guitars … they are going very, very well for us.” His company, PRS Guitars, now has 260 employees. They have made 13000 guitars in the United States. Another 25000 guitars were manufactured in South Korea. The company opened in 1985. It had 40 million dollars in sales in 2010. Paul Reed Smith says he tries to make the best instruments possible. PAUL REED SMITH: “We have been asked the question a lot about what, why the guitars are different, and I’ve come to the conclusion [that] it’s a very complicated long list of attention, attention to detail.” That detail is clear in the built-to-order Private Stock guitar line. JACK HIGGINBOTHAM: “We have maple tops, we’ve got mahogany necks …” Jack Higginbotham is the president of PRS Guitars. JACK HIGGINBOTHAM: “Nice piece of mahogany. Nice ring to it.” PRS buys woods from around the world. Its guitars are known for their curly maple tops. JACK HIGGINBOTHAM: “And this is a pretty exceptional example of what will probably become a private stock guitar. What we’re about is just trying to …
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The PRS Guitar Book details every facet of the wonderful electric guitars made by PRS, the Maryland-based company founded in 1985 by musician and guitar builder Paul Reed Smith. The paperback edition is updated to include all the latest information on the acclaimed Singlecut models, as well as the intriguing story of the Santana SE – the company’s first venture into overseas manufacture. An inviting narrative describes the evolution of this internationally renowned guitar maker, while dynamic color photography spotlights outstanding PRS guitars such as the Signature, signed by Smith; the Dragon, sporting opulent shell inlays; the Swamp Ash Special and Rosewood Limited, using non-standard materials; and ultra-rare models from limited and custom runs. Other featured guitars include the latest acoustic-electrics, and the Santana models that celebrate the partnership between PRS guitars and their best-known player, Carlos Santana. A special section highlights the company’s famed use of highly patterned maple woods, displaying the most stunning “flame-top” and “quilt-top” examples. This definitive book also provides an absorbing photo-essay on the making of a PRS guitar, plus specifications for identifying and dating PRS instruments. “The PRS Guitar Book is a must-have for any collector, PRS owner, or anyone who appreciates PRS guitars.” -Guitar Digest “Masterful … tons of gorgeous, full-color photos.” -Guitar Player “This hefty volume of brilliantly colorful guitars made by Paul Reed Smith exemplifies the best and the brightest…” -Dirty Linen “A fitting tribute to a company which has, in a short time, come to symbolize a quality alternative to the ‘big two’ American electric guitar manufacturers.” -Vintage Guitar

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The PRS Guitar Book: A Complete History of the Paul Reed Smith Guitars – 3rd Edition

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This spectacular volume showcases the stunning designs, technical innovations, and ingenious workmanship of Paul Reed Smith Guitars — today’s most important maker of electric guitars. It portrays every facet of this cutting-edge company’s evolution, and spotlights outstanding PRS models. A breathtaking photographic gallery displays the Signature, signed by Smith; the Dragon, featuring opulent shell inlays; the Swamp Ash Special and Rosewood Limited, using non-standard materials; and the Santana models, honoring the best-known player of PRS guitars, Carlos Santana. A special section highlights exquisite examples of PRS’ penchant for guitar building with the finest maple woods to create striking “flame-top” and “quilt-top” designs. Featuring 200 color photos, 5 fold-out spreads and a handsome slipcase, this book joins a line of lavish numbered limited Collector’s Editions.

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The PRS Guitar Book: A Complete History of Paul Reed Smith Guitars