My PRS Experience 2010

Friday I got the opportunity to go to the PRS Experience in Stevensville, MD. Being a PRS artist gave me this chance to visit the guitar factory, the private stock office and hear stories from Paul Smith and some guitarists who have been using the guitars for years, like David Grissom (John Mellencamp) and Howard Leese (Heart).

I Put Together This Video of Some of The Pictures I Took Friday Sept 24, 2010.



My trip proved to me that The PRS guitar is a perfectly tuned guitar. The craftsmanship they put into each guitar and the main design are amazing. I know people have said it, and many agree, but this was my realization that these guitars are seriously perfect. There was a showing where David Grissom played Paul's gold Top Les Paul and then a PRS...and I could hear how perfect the PRS was. Personally, every neck I wrapped my hand around that day felt great to me as well.

I really liked the new NFS....I'm a sucker for a maple fingerboard! I hope to hear the nearfields pickups at NAMM as i didn't find a spot where i could try them.

On the "Experience" I saw the way they piece together the 2 piece quilt tops, how they pic the private stock pieces and I even got to tap the neck blocks to hear the ringing of the wood. This is the way you pick your guitar neck in the private stock office. Very interesting to see how they work on the inlays, too. Also, I found the staff on the line were very informative.

Outside there was a staining booth where you could try your hand at making a top (including sanding) and a place where you could set some frets into a neck (i did this). It was a great experience. They do this every September and if you sign up early enough you can purchase a pass and attend. Most of the things I did were definitely on the tour, so if you are a guitar enthusiast or find some of this interesting, I would totally suggest you go. I'll be there next year!

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