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Paul Reed Smith Guitars

The road from my workshop in a historic, haunted Annapolis garret to a state-of-the-art factory was a tough one. Fact is, I always loved working with my hands. Why else would a high school kid sign up for three or four shop classes at a time? My first guitar was built as a challenge to my college music professor for some credits. I got an A and decided to pursue my dream of making guitars for a living.

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  1. Adding a Stra or Les Paul type pickup selector to 1989 custom
    Harvey Stroud

    I have the rotary knob that changes the pickups, and shuts off / engages humbucker pickups, but I cannot, after 32 or so years, keep in my memory what the numbers associated with configurations are — there’s so much more going on and those data don’t fit with all the rest I always must do while playing. (The lack of a tone knob is not especially helpful, but I usually can fix that with pedals).

    Is it possible to add a pickup selector, for both pickups, the bridge only, and the neck only?

    Thank you, for this, and more, for being.

    1. Re: PRS Tremonti
      sean

      I’m going to put this one up on ebay. $$$
      : Does anybody have a PRS Tremonti for sale, I love that guitar!!! Please email with price if you have one. Thanks!

  2. I WANT IT! LOOKING! HELP! Custom 22 or 24
    Dan Morgan

    I am interested in buying a PRS custom 22 or 24. Of course, like every one else, I too am looking for a good deal. Please contact me with any custom 22 or 24. Thanks, Dan

    1. Re: I WANT IT! LOOKING! HELP! Custom 22 or 24
      Rob Gary

      : I am interested in buying a PRS custom 22 or 24. Of course, like every one else, I too am looking for a good deal. Please contact me with any custom 22 or 24. Thanks, Dan
      I was just in the Guitar Asylum in Miller Place, NY and saw a number of PRS guitars. The prices on some of their other guitars were very good. You might try them at http://www.guitarasylum.com
      Rob.

    2. Re: I WANT IT! LOOKING! HELP! Custom 22 or 24
      emkay

      have a cu22 10top. bought for $4100.00 (tax in)
      willing to part with it for $2900.00
      it is in absolute mint condition

  3. Is there such thing as a PRS 27th anniversary custom #16/27 ??
    Ollie

    A friend is selling a nice PRS that says 27th aniversary custom. but i cant find it on the PRSguitars website. is it a fake or whats up?
    If so or not whats it worth? it sounds great but I want some classic value too.

  4. paul reed smith custom 22/24
    CHRIS CRECELIUS

    looking to buy a used prs custom 22 or 24 stoptail, birds, TRANS BLACK, EM. GREEN, OR ANY NATURAL COLOR……. A.S.A.P.!!!!!! PLEASE CALL 443-614-2782 OR EMAIL…..!!!

  5. Buying PRS Hollowbody 1 or 2
    Dan Nash

    I Was looking for a Hollowbody 1 or 2 pref. whale or royal blue. Piezo is a must.Looking at 2500$ so I Like birds or Arists Series flame what ever. Email me. Thanks..

    1. Re: PRS Custom
      J F Ruiz

      If the condition is Very Good, top ten, birds inlay, trem and color Dark Cherry Sunmurst, Vilin Amber, Tobacco, or Vintage Yellow, I pay 1.400-1500 $

      Tanks

  6. Brand New Les Paul Custom (white) trade for prs custom 22or24
    Jason Eldon

    hey i have a brand new gibson les paul custom in white i got it 3 days ago but the guys at the store where i bought it wont let me return it. so i want 2 trade 4 PRS custom 22 or 24 with birds.
    thanks,
    Jason

    1. Re: Looking to buy a PRS double cut-a-way guitar from $100-$200
      chris

      : Any body have a PRS guitar they want to sell for $100-$200 please email me and ill probably buy it.
      i can sell it for $275

      1. Re: Looking to buy a PRS double cut-a-way guitar from $100-$200
        Dwight Listmayer

        : : Any body have a PRS guitar they want to sell for $100-$200 please email me and ill probably buy it.
        : i can sell it for $275

        Beautiful PRS double cutaway, "10" top, rare violin finish for sale $2400 Canadian. Includes case. Strat Man Dwight

    1. Re: as200 or hollowbody PRS
      Volpe50

      : I am looking to buy an Ibanez AS200 or a hollowbody PRS. If you have either of there guitars for sale, please contact me via email.
      hahahahah what you do mind???

  7. Need Hollowbody for under $2000
    Geo

    Looking for prs hollowbody for under $2000. Have a Ibanez Jem10 #790 of 1000 in good condition for trade if that suits you.

  8. Looking for a PRS Hollowbody I or II Preferrably Blue
    Salim

    I am seriously looking for a PRS hollowbody of some sort. I am addicted to the sound and a sucker for the color blue. I am willing to pay in full. Ebay has not been a key player for me this past month, nothing to interesting. So i am giving this a shot.

  9. Looking for A Hollowbody I or II
    Josh

    I’m looking for a PRS Hollowbody I or II. Anyone looking to sell theirs? I would love the piezo and all that fun stuff, but if the price is right I could go either way. Josh

  10. PRS Hollowbody 2 for sale/trade
    Justin

    I have a 2000 model PRS Hollowbody 2 with a flamed front/back Violin Amber double 10 top,bird inlays,adjustable stop tail,McCarty Archtop pick-ups,etc.(It just dont have the Piezo system).I am asking $2,400 firm or I will trade it for a PRS Hollowbody 2 that is Dark Cherry Sunburst or a PRS Archtop 1 or 2 that is not a dark colored guitar(example:Black Burst,Blues,Greens,etc.).I would prefer an Archtop that is Dark Cherry Sunburst or another form of a burst like McCarty Sunburst,Violin Amber,Violin Amber Sunburst,etc.If anyone is interetsed in trading I will also include cash with the trade.E-mail me if you are interested.Thanks.
    Justin

  11. Looking for a Custom 24 w/stop tail
    christiaan

    i’m looking for a prs custom 24 with stop tailpiece. pref whale blue with birds. 10 top would be great, but not essential. have two prs’ two swop, or can just buy.

  12. stolen prs guitars
    jay

    missing,prs guitars.1)custom 22,quilted violin amber 10 top with birds,ser.#48677.2)mccarty gold top with moons,ser.#42966.any info. please cotact,thanks

  13. trade PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
    Zach Forch

    i have been wanting a prs for as long as i can remember about three years i just never could come up with the cash i have a tube stack now and four guitasr i want to trade a prs santana se with prs locking tuners and dragon 2 pickups a crate gx600 head a tkl hardshell case and maybee some money for any prs out there please for the love of god im going to go crazy if anyone would be so nice as to trade me i would be most gracious email me a [email protected] if interested thanks

    zach forch

  14. Searching for a PRS Hollowbody I or II
    benjamin

    I have been shopping for a hollowbody I or II with the piezo option included. I am not particular about colour or finish. If someone is interested in unloading one, I am definitely the person to contact.

    Thank you for your time and attention.

    Benjamin.

  15. need a used tiger eye hollowbody 2 for cheap price
    Jason Topper

    i am looking for a really cheap tiger eye or any color hollowbody 2. i dont care if there are scratchs or dents on just as long as it can still play and sound good.
    If anyone has one please email me at [email protected]
    Thanks

    1. Re: prs-eg4
      chris

      Go to fredsmusic.com…I guess he had one just like it and sold it recently…I didn’t see a price, but you could email him. I’d guess between $800 and $1100, depending on it’s condition.

      : I have a 1991 EG4 bolt in Burgundy Mist and am curious as to its value.

  16. PRS Tremonti the 2nd..
    Eddie

    Guitar could also be picked up in Toronto, CA..but then the seller
    should live in Canada, so i dont have to pay extra taxes from the
    US to Canada..Bye, Eddie

      1. Re: PRS Tremonti the 2nd..
        Kenny Engelking

        :
        : I have been looking for a tremonti modle for a long time
        : I live in Toronto CA also. I would appreciate a price quote.
        : ,thanx

        hey!
        i found one on the internet for $489.00 and at a guitar shop for $599.00

  17. Has anyone a PRS TRemonti for sale?
    Eddie

    Hi Guys,
    i am from Germany. Has anyone a PRS Tremonti for sale? Guitar could
    be picked up in Minneapolis..I pay via Wire Transfer..Mail me your
    offers a.s.a.p..causei only got time until the middle of Sept.then
    my vacation starts..Thanx a lot, Bye, Eddie

  18. Trade: PRS Custom 22 Wide Fat - Want PRS Wide Thin
    Dave Johnson

    I have a 2000 PRS Custom 22 Vintage Amber 10 top birds, wide fat neck, stop tail piece. Near mint condition. unsigned tags and papers.
    Want to TRADE for PRS custom 22 or 24 with wide thin neck in equal condition.

    1. Re: Trade: PRS Custom 22 Wide Fat - Want PRS Wide Thin
      Tyler Tinari

      I’ll would really want to trade guitars with you. I have a beautiful Jackson V guitar and a amazing sounding Jay Turser Gibson gold top copy with a Seymour Duncan bridge pickup. I’ll be willing to trade both of my guitars to you for your guitar. I may even be able to throw in a Danelectro guitar or some extra money. Please email me back at [email protected]

    2. Re: Trade: PRS Custom 22 Wide Fat - Want PRS Wide Thin
      Tyler Tinari

      I’ll would really want to trade guitars with you. I have a beutiful Jackson V guitar and a amazing sounding Jay Turser Gibson gold top copy with a Seymour Duncan bridge pickup. I’ll be willing to trade both to you for one of your guitars. Imay even be able to throw in a Danelectro guitar or some extra money. Please email me back.

    3. Re: Trade: PRS Custom 22 Wide Fat - Want PRS Wide Thin
      Kevin

      All I have rite now is 1200. Sound like a deal?

      : I have a 2000 PRS Custom 22 Vintage Amber 10 top birds, wide fat neck, stop tail piece. Near mint condition. unsigned tags and papers.
      : Want to TRADE for PRS custom 22 or 24 with wide thin neck in equal condition.

    4. Re: Trade: PRS Custom 22 Wide Fat - Want PRS Wide Thin
      Andrew

      I have a 2001 PRS Custom 24 Vintage Amber 10 top, birds, wide/thin neck, tremolo. Near Mint just like yours, has all the tags and papers.
      : I have a 2000 PRS Custom 22 Vintage Amber 10 top birds, wide fat neck, stop tail piece. Near mint condition. unsigned tags and papers.
      : Want to TRADE for PRS custom 22 or 24 with wide thin neck in equal condition.

      1. Does anyone want to make a trade with guitars.
        Tyler Tinari

        I’ll trade a Jackson V and a Jay Turser Gibson gold top copy with a seymour duncan pickup for any PRS guitar except the Soapbars. Boht of my guitars are in excellent condition.

  19. Yasuki
    Nicholas

    I have just been given an old electric guitar, it is labelled as a yasuki it has a mahogany body and neck with rosewood fretboard, there is a serial number on the back 013502, has anybody heard of this make?

    1. Re: Yasuki
      Henri jaspers

      Hi, Nicholas,

      While reading through the new text of my page on http://www.clearout.nl (under "bandleden, Henri Jaspers)
      I read again that I started playing bass on a Yasuki. While searching the internet for more about Yasuki guitars, I ran into your mail.

      So, yes, I know the brand Yasuki. I started playing bass on it. Bought the bass, a Gibson SG-series imitation for 150 dutch guilders (now about 75 dollars) when I was 13 years old (23 years ago)
      The thing worked nice for me, until our cleaning lady let the guitar fall from it’s stand, and the guitar relay broke it’s neck. I found out while playing, i had to retune every minute, until the whole neck broke of.

      If I’m correct, I must still have an old picture somewhere. I’ll see if I can dig it up.

      I wished now that I still had that old guitar, just for memories…….

      Good luck with it, and if you might find any website with Yasuki pictures, please let me know.

      Best regards from the Netherlands,

      Henri Jaspers.

      1. Re: Yasuki
        David Pickthall

        I too am looking for infomation on Yasuki guitars, I picked up a 1976 yasuki imitation flying V about 6 years ago , with coil taps . These are more than likely after market parts but hey its an amazing guitar, plays as good as my Gibson!!!!! Anyone out there no of any sites or anything please let me know.

        Cheers

        Dave (England)

    2. Re: Yasuki
      Stevey Hay

      : I have just been given an old electric guitar, it is labelled as a yasuki it has a mahogany body and neck with rosewood fretboard, there is a serial number on the back 013502, has anybody heard of this make?

      i owned a yasuki les paul copy with built in fx in 1979. The fx comprised phaser and distortion with a treble boost. The fx panel was situated behind the tailpiece for easy switching.

  20. Need to find a PRS CE or custom 24 Blue Burst
    Christopher Skaggs

    does anyone know were i can find a PRS CE or custom 24 Blue Burstif so please let me know

  21. free guirtars
    veda carter

    We read about your committment to donate a guitar to every high school in the state of Maryland. I just wanted to be sure that the alternative schools of Montgomery county were on that list.
    I can be contacted at Karma Academy for Boys 175 Watts Branch Parkway
    Rockville, Md. 20850
    301-340-8880. We are in dire need of any and all musical instruments. Thank you

    1. Re: free guirtars
      james

      : We read about your committment to donate a guitar to every high school in the state of Maryland. I just wanted to be sure that the alternative schools of Montgomery county were on that list.
      : I can be contacted at Karma Academy for Boys 175 Watts Branch Parkway
      : Rockville, Md. 20850
      : 301-340-8880. We are in dire need of any and all musical instruments. Thank you
      i have free guirtars for you give me a call

  22. How much for a Swamp Ash Special
    Matt

    Hey,
    How much can I expect to pay for a new PRS Swamp Ash Special with the sandwich Duncan Vintage Rail pickup? I live in Southern Cal.

    1. Re: How much for a Swamp Ash Special
      Mark Zammit

      : Hey,
      : How much can I expect to pay for a new PRS Swamp Ash Special with the sandwich Duncan Vintage Rail pickup? I live in Southern Cal.

      Well, I’ve been doing some research myself and have found prices ranging from $1500 to $2200. These are all 2001 and 2002 models of SAS’s. These prices include various colors as well as custom bird inlays. I would expect to pay an extra 200 to 300 dollars extra for the bird inlays. The average price that I’ve observed (w/or w/o bird inlays)seems to be around $1800. I hope this gives you an idea of pricing.

  23. Need PRS standard 22 or 24
    Cory

    I am in desperate need of a PRS Standard 22 or 24, perferably within $1500. If you have one or know of where i coulld find one let me know.

  24. Need PRS standard 22 or 24
    Cory

    I am in desperate need of a PRS Standard 22 or 24, perferably within $1500. If you have one or know of where i coulld find one let me know.

  25. I Sell Marc Tremonti cheap
    Pablo

    [The body of this post has been reconstituted from replies so it may differ from what was originally written.]

    i just got a PRS marc tremonti model if anyone is interested just e-mail is $2500 dollars anyone wants to buy e-mail me

    1. Re: I Sell Marc Tremonti cheap
      David Brasher

      : i just got a PRS marc tremonti model if anyone is interested just e-mail is $2500 dollars anyone wants to buy e-mail me

    1. Re: I Sell Marc Tremonti cheap
      blake

      Thats not cheep! i have even found 1 for 638! that means i could buy two for just alittle more than buying 1 from you!

      1. Re: I Sell Marc Tremonti cheap
        T

        I think you were looking at the SE Tremonti model. Those go for about the price you stated. However, the signature USA Tremonti (with bird inlays; signature Tremonti pick-ups; and ‘special’ Tremonti inlay on the 12th fret) run about that much – probably more now because PRS stop making singlecut guitars.

  26. PRS Custom 22 with 10 top and birds
    Tom Caudill

    I have a PRS custom 22, ten top, with birds. It is a remarkable whale blue example in mint condition. Well, that is, aside from some slight fading on the edges of the pickup covers. The list on this guitar is $3480.00 I would like to trade it for the best acoustic guitar I can get. Please contact me if you have an acoustic to offer. Thanks, Tom P.S. I have a picture that is worth a 1000 words.

    1. Re: PRS Custom 22 with 10 top and birds
      BUCK

      :HAVE A 1956 GIBSON SJ THAT IS SUPER CLEAN. IF INTRESTED CONTACT I have a PRS custom 22, ten top, with birds. It is a remarkable whale blue example in mint condition. Well, that is, aside from some slight fading on the edges of the pickup covers. The list on this guitar is $3480.00 I would like to trade it for the best acoustic guitar I can get. Please contact me if you have an acoustic to offer. Thanks, Tom P.S. I have a picture that is worth a 1000 words.

    2. Re: PRS Custom 22 with 10 top and birds
      BUCK

      : I have a PRS custom 22, ten top, with birds. It is a remarkable whale blue example in mint condition. Well, that is, aside from some slight fading on the edges of the pickup covers. The list on this guitar is $3480.00 I would like to trade it for the best acoustic guitar I can get. Please contact me if you have an acoustic to offer. Thanks, Tom P.S. I have a picture that is worth a 1000 words.

      1. Re: PRS Custom 22 with 10 top and birds
        chris hippensteel

        If you still have the PRS, let me know, especially if it is a tremolo model. I have an incredible Taylor Limited Edition guitar that I would consider trading you. Thanks, Chris

        : : I have a PRS custom 22, ten top, with birds. It is a remarkable whale blue example in mint condition. Well, that is, aside from some slight fading on the edges of the pickup covers. The list on this guitar is $3480.00 I would like to trade it for the best acoustic guitar I can get. Please contact me if you have an acoustic to offer. Thanks, Tom P.S. I have a picture that is worth a 1000 words.

  27. the uk needs your help
    ALI MCCABE

    Hey guys im from the uk and i wanna know if there are any mail order places state side i could order a prs mcarty from???
    ive looked all over the uk and the prices are nuts, so im turning to you guys – ive got £2,500 to spend so thats works out at just over $3000 – please help me.
    thanks a lot, ali

    1. Re: Tremonti PRS
      Craig Meister

      : Does anyone have a PRS Mark Tremonti for sale? I’m looking for one for my boyfriend and I have no clue where to start. Thank you.
      Go to musiciansfriend.com

    2. Re: Tremonti PRS ( i know where)!!!!!!!!
      angus

      go to airport music .com i think and they should have it for about $2104!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats a lotta $ but its worth it!!!!!!!!!!! thanks!!!!!!!

  28. Stolen: PRS Standard 22
    Louie Warren

    1996 Paul Reed Smith Standard – serial number: 6 28986
    – Black sunburst
    – Stock except for addition of attached Roland GK-2A synthesizer pickup.
    – Stock PRS case
    – In case pocket:
    . Plastic container with pics, small cables, PRS tool, Strat bridge adjustment Allen wrench
    . Hohner Blues Harmonica, Key of F
    . Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key of C
    . Huang Silvertone Deluxe Harmonica, Keys of A & D
    . Kyser Capo
    . Steel slide
    . Coricidin bottle slide in black holster
    . Solid black Planet Waves strap; silver eagle pin, Boy Scouts Arrow of Light pin attached

    Pictures and details of the theft are here: http://home.earthlink.net/~es336td/stolen.html

    1. Re: WANT TO TRADE LES PAUL 4 PRS
      Greg Lambert

      hey,
      my name is Greg and i am 16 years old. I own a 2001 Santana SE, its translucent cherry red, it has sum scratches, not to many though, its it ALOMT PERFECT condition, the sound is tramendous
      and if i got a pic of your les paul i might be willing to trade. my email is "[email protected]"

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