What famous people play PRS guitars?

Signature Artists

Alex Lifeson.
Carlos Santana.
David Grissom.
Dustie Waring.
Gary Grainger.
John Mayer.
Mark Holcomb.
Mark Lettieri.

Which bands use PRS guitars?

About PRS Guitars: Carlos Santana, John Mayer, Mark Tremonti, Mark Holcomb of Periphery, Zach Myers of Shinedown, Jimmy Herring, Orianthi, David Grissom, Blake Shelton, Martin Simpson, and Tony McManus are among the artists currently playing PRS instruments and/or amplifiers.

Who plays on PRS?

35 players – including John Mayer, Alex Lifeson, Dave Navarro and Carlos Santana – on why they love PRS guitars. Paul Reed Smith built his very first guitar in 1975 when he was a student at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

What type of music are PRS guitars good for?

Genre-wise, PRS guitars are manly used for ‘rock music’ and Carlos Santana is the artist most frequently associated with PRS, although you can really use them for any style of playing. There are so many factors affecting the sound, it wouldn’t be fair to say PRS guitars have one particular sound.

Where does Paul Reed Smith live?

Stevensville, Maryland
He’s a rock guy—better known as the founder and CEO of PRS Guitars, which he launched in 1985 in Annapolis, not far from where he grew up in Bowie. Now located in Stevensville, Maryland, it has grown into a world-renowned business, providing axes for the likes of Carlos Santana and Dave Navarro.

What are PRS guitars known for?

In fact, PRS Guitars is known for being one of the most high-quality and consistent brands out there. Every PRS Guitar, regardless of whether it’s an American made PRS Core or an import PRS SE, has stunning attention to detail, high-quality materials and construction, and clear sounding pickups.

What guitar did Santana play?

Santana currently uses a Santana II model guitar fitted with PRS Santana III nickel-covered pickups, a tremolo bar, and .009–.042 gauge D’Addario strings. He also plays a PRS Santana MD “The Multidimensional” guitar.

Why are PRS Guitars expensive?

American-made PRS guitars are more expensive than many other brands because of several factors, including labor and materials cost, manufacturing method, and build quality. PRS also manufactures overseas-made models at lower price points to appeal to less-experienced or more cost-conscious players.

Who plays PRS 24?

Steve Menoian (I Prevail), Dylan Bowman (I Prevail), and Billy Martin (Good Charlotte) each use the PRS CE 24 at the heart of their gigging rigs.

Can a PRS sound like a Les Paul?

A PRS that is made similar will sound close, but is way to easy to play to be mistaken for a Les Paul (especially at time of sale).

Is PRS good for blues?

PRS guitars are incredibly versatile and so to overlook them when talking about blues is foolish. Though they haven’t been played by as many ‘blues heroes’ (they’ve only been around since 1985), they’re certainly one of the best guitars when it comes to blues.

What does SE stand for in PRS Guitars?

Student Edition
If you’re looking for a PRS guitar for less than £1000, the SE range is where you’ll find it. Standing for ‘Student Edition’, early SE models were intended for beginners and intermediates.