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PRS Guitars Adds P24 Trem Model for 2014

PRS Guitars Adds P24 Trem Model for 2014

Posted December 19, 2013 at 10:55 am | No comments

PRS Guitars is proud to announce the addition of the P24 Trem, a 24-fret piezo-equipped solidbody electric guitar that effortlessly achieves classic humbucker tones and authentic acoustic sounds in one instrument.

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PRS Guitars Announces Two Additions to US-Made “S2” Series:
S2 Singlecut and S2 Custom 22

PRS Guitars Announces Two Additions to US-Made “S2” Series:
S2 Singlecut and S2 Custom 22

Posted December 18, 2013 at 11:43 am | One comment

In July of 2013, Maryland manufacturer Paul Reed Smith Guitars unveiled the new S2 Starla, S2 Mira, and S2 Custom 24. Considered to be one of the most significant product launches in the company’s recent history, the S2 Series of electric guitars offers the fit, finish, and attention to detail the world has come to expect from the craftsmen at PRS in a more accessible price point.

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Vocalist Ariana Talks About Songwriting, Heffron Drive and Head vs. Heart

Vocalist Ariana Talks About Songwriting, Heffron Drive and Head vs. Heart

Posted December 13, 2013 at 2:48 pm | One comment

While meeting with the guys from Heffron Drive, I took the opportunity to sit down with their touring partner, vocalist and song writer, Ariana. Ariana mixes it up with traditional musical instruments and more avant-garde sounds, creating a catchy and hip techno-sound that blends well with her vocals.

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TEDx Releases Paul Reed Smith’s TEDxMidAtlantic Talk to YouTube

TEDx Releases Paul Reed Smith’s TEDxMidAtlantic Talk to YouTube

Posted December 2, 2013 at 10:26 am | One comment

Paul Reed Smith’s TEDxMidAtlantic Talk is now available for public viewing on YouTube. Paul, PRS Guitars working founder and Managing General Partner, presented his TEDx Talk entitled “Changing Your View of Musical Instruments” to a sold out Washington DC crowd on October 25, 2013.

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PRS Signature Artist, Carlos Santana to Receive the Kennedy Center Honors Award

PRS Signature Artist, Carlos Santana to Receive the Kennedy Center Honors Award

Posted November 26, 2013 at 3:48 pm | One comment

Paul Reed Smith Guitars would like to congratulate Carlos Santana, a PRS Signature Artist, as one of the five recipients to be honored at the 36th Annual National Celebration of the Arts. Other honorees selected are: opera singer Martina Arroyo; pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer, Herbie Hancock; pianist, singer and songwriter, Billy Joel; and actress Shirley MacLaine.

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JT Hodges Stars in Hallmark Holiday Movie Finding Christmas

JT Hodges Stars in Hallmark Holiday Movie Finding Christmas

Posted October 14, 2013 at 5:38 am | No comments

Country Music star JT Hodges will star in a new made-for-television holiday movie. The sultry Country Music artist who has already caught the eye of Music City Nashville, award-winning producers, the ACM’s and People Magazine will debut his acting skills

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Jon Herington of Steely Dan Talks About His Musical Journey and Time on My Hands

Jon Herington of Steely Dan Talks About His Musical Journey and Time on My Hands

Posted October 12, 2013 at 2:18 pm | No comments

Jon Herington is simply one of the most respected guitar players in the music business. His resume is second to none, having provided his skillful and smooth soloing style to some of the biggest names in music. For the past thirteen years, he has served as the touring and recording guitarist for Steely Dan

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Sammy Hagar – I will do Sammy Hagar and Friends for the next decade!

Sammy Hagar – I will do Sammy Hagar and Friends for the next decade!

Posted October 11, 2013 at 3:09 am | No comments

The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar scored the 11thBillboard Top 25 album of his career this week when his new album Sammy Hagar & Friends debuted at #23 on the US Billboard 200.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Acquires a Custom Electric Paul Reed Smith Guitar for Its Distinguished Permanent Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art Acquires a Custom Electric Paul Reed Smith Guitar for Its Distinguished Permanent Collection

Posted October 10, 2013 at 5:37 pm | No comments

On October 7th, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York accepted a Paul Reed Smith electric guitar into its permanent collection. The presentation, a gift from Warren and Kateryna Esanu, included a public performance and demonstration of the guitar by PRS Artist and world-renowned guitarist John McLaughlin.

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Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge – Melodies are Paramount for us on Fortress

Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge – Melodies are Paramount for us on Fortress

Posted October 9, 2013 at 5:25 am | One comment

Passion. Emotion. Melody. Aggression. These are the hallmarks of Alter Bridge, one of the most acclaimed hard rock bands around. Formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida, the band includes: guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, drummer Scott Phillips and vocal powerhouse and guitarist, Myles Kennedy.

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