Paul Reed Smith

Show up to a DragonForce concert, and you'd expect a healthy helping of power metal shredding. Yet seasoned gig-goers have also come to expect something else: a barnstorming bluegrass arrangement of Flatt & Scruggs’ Randy Lynn Rag. True to form, that is exactly what attendees got at the band’s...

The Silver Sky is a phenomenon. From its launch four years ago – the guitar that ‘broke’ the internet – John Mayer’s model has been in constant demand, something that surprised PRS’s chief operating officer, Jack Higginbotham. “From my perspective, if you go back...

In an age where many electric guitars sport similar specifications – from body shapes to headstock designs, and pickups to general aesthetics – there is one design innovation that will only ever be found on the fretboard of a PRS guitar: the bird inlay. And, while most folk...

For many, PRS guitars have long been the standard by which all other guitars are measured. Coveted for their extremely versatile sound, first-class quality, and impeccable good looks, PRS make some of the greatest electric guitars in the world. Paul Reed Smith now offers guitars made in various different factories - and countries - with their ever-expanding catalog ranging from entry-level, beginner-friendly guitars to top-of-the-range private-stock instruments. The sheer amount on offer can make your head spin, but don’t worry, Guitar Player has you covered with this in-depth guide to the best PRS guitars available right now.

I'm the Guitars Editor for MusicRadar, handling news, reviews, features, tuition, advice for the strings side of the site and everything in between. Before that I worked on guitar magazines for 15 years, including Editor of Total Guitar.

The new IPA called Hop Electric will be added to Flying Dog’s year-round lineup. The big news buzzing at Maryland’s largest brewery this month is the release of a new hazy IPA called Hop Electric which is being added to Flying Dog’s year-round lineup. In support of the high-voltage beer’s release, Flying Dog has partnered with MD-based Paul Reed Smith Guitars (PRS Guitars) to create an epic customized electric guitar that one lucky consumer can win through a social media giveaway to be held in September.

Paul Reed Smith and Maryland Hall's annual summer school for aspiring musicians returns this year for the third time, livestreaming four-days of top-quality music tuition from a host of professional players. This year sees jazz-fusion pioneer John McLaughlin and legend of Celtic acoustic guitar Tony McManus offering masterclasses in their...