The Two Guitars That Launched PRS | From The Archives | PRS Guitars

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• DO

  @DoubleDguitar · 3 years ago

  One of the biggest reasons I am proud to be a Marylander. These fine folks.

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• JA

  @ja5304 · 3 years ago

  I sold my 98 McCarty 13 years ago to someone in England, and regretted it everyday after. <br><br>I tracked the buyer down and got it back! These guitars hold a special magic, and life. Thank you to everyone at PRS for making such amazing instruments.

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• FU

  @fu5illij3rry92399 · 3 years ago

  As an amateur guitar builder, &nbsp;I often catch myself thinking: &nbsp;&quot;I wish Leo Fender or Ted McCarty was still alive for interviews like this&quot; Paul is! He&apos;s at least a much an innovator, &nbsp;he embraces both technological innovation and traditional mainstays. (IE: CNC married to cutting a violin top). I have decided, as a result, that I needed to take advantage of the peculiar opportunity, afforded here, to listen to everything paul has been willing to say. Remarkable!

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• KE

  @kellyeah4430 · 3 years ago

  I was working for a small independent music store in the 80’s. Paul and another guy came in the store with these two guitars. The owner of the store asked me to check out the guitars while he discussed business with Paul and his friend. I was totally blown away by the guitars and was hoping the owner would order some. Unfortunately, the stores sweet spot at the time was $300-$500 Ibanez, Fender guitars, and Paul’s guitars were too rich for the owners blood. I remember Paul being a very nice guy. I always wondered what model guitars they were, as it was a long time ago and way before cell phone cameras….thanks to this awesome video, I now know!

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• FR

  @freakbiker · 3 years ago

  I worked at Sam Ash during this time, was at a suburb store at the time but eventually worked at the 48th st store. They sent us Salesmen in several batches to tour the factory so we can sell them more effectively, Paul went out to dinner and drinking with us, then gave us the tour personally. Great time, really great guy

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• JW

  @jwinnell · 3 years ago (edited)

  I love hearing the story of PRS and Paul. Thanks for making these, PRS. Paul is such a great storyteller, and seems very down to earth.

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• TH

  @TheShannontsmith · 2 years ago

  I have owned my PRS 20 years. It is a bolt on neck solid mahogany body. It played through my markIV has a tone like no other. I have had people offer me twice what I paid for it. To me it is priceless even though it’s not top of the line. It feels and sounds like no other PRS I have played. You can almost feel the pride it took to build it. Thank you Paul and company.

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• RE

  @realgoodmind · 3 years ago

  It is amazing that Paul brought back one of the best things about guitars. Curly maple.

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• AL

  @AlmostGrewMyHair · 3 years ago

  Man that deep maple top carve is so cool.

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• DR

  @DreamsongsProductions · 3 years ago

  I still have my PRS Custom 24 since 1988....it&apos;s my go to guitar.

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• AE

  @Aevoguitar · 1 year ago

  Being a luthier,it&apos;s great to know Paul was doing this all by hand back in the day. I remember my boss,Gordon whittam of Gordy guitars telling me ..this guy is going to be big ,that was in 1985

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• RI

  @Riverdeepnwide · 3 years ago

  Best regards from Montreal Paul, that machinist retired from Rolls-Royce and works part time at Steve’s Music now.

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