PRS | 2023 New Releases

Fresh New Models and Colorways — Plus, a New Combo Amp — From The Maryland-Based Manufacturer!

Paul Reed Smith is kicking the new year off with a slew of new models for 2023! Shop some of the smoothest six-strings across the PRS Guitars' lineup—from Core to S2 to SE series—in addition to the new Sonzera 20-watt combo amplifier, available now at CME!

SE McCarty 594
10th Anniversary S2
PRS Core Modern Eagle V

PRS Core — Modern Eagle V

First introduced in 2004, the Modern Eagle has long represented the pinnacle of PRS' Core manufacturing capabilities; however, it was only offered via limited runs until now. Now, the PRS Modern Eagle V continues in that tradition as an official member of PRS' Core lineup. Featuring an innovative pickup and electronics system, which offers a vast array of highly usable, musical tones in one guitar, the Modern Eagle V uses a hum/single/hum (five-coil) pickup layout and features a 5-way blade switch that selects the pickups in intuitive groupings: bridge, bridge and middle, middle, middle and neck, and neck.

The Modern Eagle V comes equipped with a single volume and a push/pull tone control that activates both humbuckers when engaged, allowing players to access all three pickups simultaneously, plus mini-toggles that let players separate the pickup coils, turning the humbuckers into true single coils. This electronics design provides a huge set of classic tones and cutting-edge sonic innovations.

“Modern Eagle models have always been built to stand up to history while celebrating tonewoods and the discovery of new tones. The Modern Eagle V is a sophisticated instrument not only in its craftsmanship but in its electronic and mechanical design,” said Paul Reed Smith. “We’ve refined the pickup tones and are pleased to now add it to the Core lineup.”

MODERN EAGLE V

  • Mahogany Body w/ Maple Top
  • Mahogany Neck w/ Rosewood Fretboard
  • 10" Fretboard Radius
  •  Violin Top Carve
  • 25" Scale Length
  • Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Split Switches
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PRS Modern Eagle V 10 Top Cobalt Smokeburst Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS Modern Eagle V 10 Top Cobalt Smokeburst Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS Modern Eagle V 10 Top Cobalt Smokeburst Electric Guitars / Solid Body

PRS Modern Eagle V 10 Top Cobalt Smokeburst

$5,370.00
The Modern Eagle V is an innovative instrument that offers highly musical tones for both recording and playing live. Utilizing a hum/single/hum (five-coil) pickup layout and unique electronics configuration, the Modern Eagle V gives players a vast array of tones in one guitar. The 5-way blade switch selects the pickups in intuitive groupings: treble, treble and middle, middle, middle and bass, and bass. There is a single volume and a push/pull tone control that activates both humbuckers when engaged; this allows players to access all three pickups simultaneously. Finally, the mini toggles allow players to individually separate the humbucker coils, turning the outside pickups into true single coils. This electronics design puts a whole set of classic and new tones at your fingertips.

Additional appointments include a maple top and mahogany back, a 22 fret, 25” scale length, Pattern mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard, bone nut, and PRS patented Gen III tremolo.

“Modern Eagle models have always been built to stand up to history while celebrating tonewoods and the discovery of new tones. The Modern Eagle V is a sophisticated instrument not only in its craftsmanship but in its electronic and mechanical design,” said Paul Reed Smith. “We’ve refined the pickup tones and are pleased to now add it to the Core lineup.”

Body Construction: Solidbody
Top Wood: Maple
Backwood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Violin Bevel

Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Construction: One-Piece
Truss Rod: PRS Double Acting
Neck Shape: Pattern
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo: Inlaid Signature 

NBA Type: Set

Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners: PRS Phase III, Locking
Hardware Type: Hybrid
Nut: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: Modern Eagle V

Treble Pickup: TCI
Middle Pickup: NS-01
Bass Pickup: TCI
Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Split Switches
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PRS S2 — 10th Anniversary Guitars

Begun in 2013 to offer the fit, feel, and attention to detail of PRS craftsmanship, the S2 Series—meaning "Stevensville 2"—was named for a second manufacturing line that was created inside the PRS Stevensville, Maryland shop, designed to blend new manufacturing techniques with practiced quality control and workmanship at a new price point for PRS Guitars. Over the past decade, the S2 series has grown from three to more than a dozen models and has become a powerful part of PRS Guitars' offering.

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the S2 Series, PRS has added two celebratory models: the 10th Anniversary S2 Custom 24 and McCarty 594 Limited Edition guitars. These special models will retain the guitar's standard specs and add a Cuban mahogany neck, mother-of-pearl bird inlays, and—most notably—USA-made PRS 85/15 and 58/15 LT pickups, respectively. These pickups have been fine-tuned using the PRS TCI process for rich, clear, and balanced tone. Only 2,000 total 10th Anniversary instruments will be made—1,000 of each model.  

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10th Anniversary S2 Custom 24

S2 Custom 24

  • Mahogany Body w/ Maple Top
  • Cuban Mahogany Neck w/ Rosewood Fingerboard
  • 24 Frets
  • 25” Scale Length
  • PRS 85/15 Pickups with Push-Pull Tone Control and 5-Way Blade Switching
  • Black Amber, Bonni Pink Cherry Burst, Elephant Grey, Eriza Verde, Fire Red Burst, Lake Blue Finishes
10th Anniversary S2 McCarty 594

S2 McCarty 594

  • Mahogany Body w/ Maple Top
  • Cuban Mahogany Neck w/ Rosewood Fingerboard
  • 22 Frets
  • 24.594" Scale Length
  • PRS 58/15 LT Pickups with Push-Pull Tone Controls for Each Pickup and Three-Way Toggle Pickup
  • Black Amber, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Eriza Verde, Fire Red Burst, Lake Blue, McCarty Sunburst Finishes
PRS S2 10th Anniversary Custom 24 Black Amber Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS S2 10th Anniversary Custom 24 Black Amber Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS S2 10th Anniversary Custom 24 Black Amber Electric Guitars / Solid Body

PRS S2 10th Anniversary Custom 24 Black Amber

$2,299.00
Begun in 2013 to offer the fit, feel, and attention to detail of PRS craftsmanship, the S2 Series—meaning "Stevensville 2"—was named for a second manufacturing line that was created inside the PRS Stevensville, Maryland shop, designed to blend new manufacturing techniques with practiced quality control and workmanship at a new price point for PRS Guitars. Over the past decade, the S2 series has grown from three to more than a dozen models and has become a powerful part of PRS Guitars' offering. 

The 10th Anniversary S2 Custom 24 builds on the original specs of the S2 Custom 24, retaining a maple top, mahogany back, 25” scale length, 24-fret Pattern Thin neck, PRS patented molded tremolo, and PRS low-mass locking tuners. Special appointments include: a Cuban mahogany neck, mother of pearl bird inlays, and – most notably – USA-made PRS 85/15 pickups and electronics. PRS 85/15 pickups bring vintage and modern pickup design together to deliver exceptional clarity and extended high and low end. Fine-tuned using the PRS TCI process, PRS 85/15’s bring balanced, full-spectrum clarity. They are perfect for modern players driving a pedalboard and have enough character to deliver when plugging straight into an amp. The pickups have also been paired with a volume, tone, and 5-way blade switch for the first time in the S2 Series (as opposed to to a 3-way switch with push/pull tone control).

1,000 10th Anniversary S2 Custom 24 Limited Edition instruments will be made. 

Meaning “Stevensville 2,” the S2 Series was named for a second manufacturing line that was created inside the PRS Stevensville, Maryland shop that blended new manufacturing techniques with practiced quality control and workmanship to create instruments at a new price point for players. Over the last ten years, the S2 Series has grown to be more integrated into a single production line with PRS Core and Bolt-On instruments. 

Body Construction: Solidbody
Top Wood: Maple
Backwood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Asymmetrical Bevel

Number of Frets: 24
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Cuban Mahogany
Neck Construction: Scarfed
Truss Rod: PRS Double Acting
Neck Shape: Pattern Thin
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: MOP Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature, Decal 

NBA Type: Bolt On

Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Molded
Tuners: PRS Low Mass, Locking
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: PRS
Truss Rod Cover: "S2 Series 10th Anniversary"

Treble Pickup: PRS 85/15
Bass Pickup: PRS 85/15
Controls: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch"
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PRS S2 10th Anniversary McCarty 594 Lake Blue Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS S2 10th Anniversary McCarty 594 Lake Blue Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS S2 10th Anniversary McCarty 594 Lake Blue Electric Guitars / Solid Body

PRS S2 10th Anniversary McCarty 594 Lake Blue

$2,399.00
Begun in 2013 to offer the fit, feel, and attention to detail of PRS craftsmanship, the S2 Series—meaning "Stevensville 2"—was named for a second manufacturing line that was created inside the PRS Stevensville, Maryland shop, designed to blend new manufacturing techniques with practiced quality control and workmanship at a new price point for PRS Guitars. Over the past decade, the S2 series has grown from three to more than a dozen models and has become a powerful part of PRS Guitars' offering. 

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the S2 Series, PRS has added two celebratory models: the 10th Anniversary S2 Custom 24 and McCarty 594 Limited Edition guitars. These special models will retain the guitar's standard specs and add a Cuban mahogany neck, mother-of-pearl bird inlays, and—most notably—USA-made PRS 85/15 and 58/15 LT pickups, respectively. These pickups have been fine-tuned using the PRS TCI process for rich, clear, and balanced tone. Only 2,000 total 10th Anniversary instruments will be made—1,000 of each model.

Body Construction: Solidbody
Top Wood: Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Asymmetric Bevel

Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 24.594”
Neck Wood: Cuban Mahogany
Neck Construction: Scarfed
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Pattern Vintage
Neck Depth At The Nut: 7/8"
Width Of Fretboard At The Nut: 1 11/16"
Width Of Fretboard At The Body: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood w/ Faux Bone Binding
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature, Decal

Bridge: PRS Two-Piece
Tuners: Vintage-Style
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: PRS
Truss Rod Cover: "S2 10th Anniversary"

Treble Pickup: 58/15 LT
Bass Pickup: 58/15 LT
Controls: Two Volume and Two Push/Pull Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout

Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Gig Bag
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PRS SE — McCarty and DGT Models

PRS is introducing four new McCarty-family models in the SE Series: the PRS SE McCarty 594, SE McCarty 594 Singlecut, SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Standard, and the SE DGT! It's no accident that these models are all coming to the SE series a the same time: the original McCarty design, released in 1994, was highly influenced by Grissom and was designed to infuse vintage specs in a reliable, modern guitar. When Grissom's signature DGT model was released in 2007 with the addition of a tremolo bridge, tweaked pickups, and a refined neck shape to the McCarty platform, creating a guitar that rivals Grissom's personal vintage favorites. 

I didn’t just rubber stamp this. This guitar is something I have been very involved in and am really proud of. The SE Series is lightyears ahead of anything I could get my hands on when I started playing—it’s amazing how far the quality has come—and I am proud to be able to offer this guitar to more people.” — David Grissom

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SE McCarty 594

  • Mahogany Body w/ Maple Top & Flame Maple Veneer
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Mahogany Neck
  • 22 Frets
  • 24.945" Scale Length
  • Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls for each pickup with 3-Way Toggle Switch on Upper Bout
  • PRS Two-Piece Bridge
  • Black Gold Burst, Faded Blue, Vintage Sunburst

SE McCarty Singlecut 594

  • Mahogany Body w/ Maple Top & Flame Maple Veneer
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Mahogany Neck
  • 22 Frets
  • 24.594" Scale Length
  • Volume and Tone Controls for Each Pickup with 3-Way Toggle Switch on Upper Bout
  • PRS Two-Piece Bridge
  • Black Gold Burst, Faded Blue, Vintage Sunburst

SE McCarty Singlecut 594 Standard

  • Mahogany Body
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Mahogany Neck
  • 22 Frets
  • 24.594" Scale Length
  • Volume and Tone Control for Each Pickup with 3-Way Toggle Switch on Upper Bout
  • PRS Two-Piece Bridge
  • McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, Vintage Cherry

SE DGT - David Grissom Signature

  • Mahogany Body w/ Maple Top & Flame Maple Veneer (Stained Finish)
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Mahogany Neck
  • 22 Frets
  • 25" Scale Length
  • Two Volume Controls w/ Push-Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
  • PRS Patented Tremolo, Molded
  • Left to right: McCarty Tobacco Sunburst (Bird Inlays), Gold Top (Moon Inlays)

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PRS SE Standard 24 Vintage Cherry Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS SE Standard 24 Vintage Cherry Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS SE Standard 24 Vintage Cherry Electric Guitars / Solid Body

PRS SE Standard 24 Vintage Cherry

$699.00
PRS SE Standard 24 Translucent Blue Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS SE Standard 24 Translucent Blue Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS SE Standard 24 Translucent Blue Electric Guitars / Solid Body

PRS SE Standard 24 Translucent Blue

$699.00
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Black Gold Sunburst w/Gig Bag Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Black Gold Sunburst w/Gig Bag Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Black Gold Sunburst w/Gig Bag Electric Guitars / Solid Body

PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Black Gold Sunburst

$949.00
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Vintage Sunburst w/Gig Bag Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Vintage Sunburst w/Gig Bag Electric Guitars / Solid Body
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Vintage Sunburst w/Gig Bag Electric Guitars / Solid Body

PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Vintage Sunburst

$949.00

PRS Artist — New 2023 Models & Finishes

PRS Amplifiers — The Sonzera Combo Amp Returns!

Named for the Portuguese word meaning “a cool and/or stunning sound,” in the musical sense, the Sonzera 20 is a moderately powered 20-watt combo amplifier with two independently controlled, footswitchable channels for maximum versatility! Returning to the lineup after a brief reprieve, the Sonzera offers mid-1960s American-style tone with a gain channel that can be set as a boosted clean channel or with heavy distortion, plus a spring reverb and built-in effects loop allowing players to easily expand their tonal palette. 

“I am very happy to re-release the new Sonzera 20 combo with improved construction techniques, refined voicing, and fresh cosmetics,” said PRS Amp Designer, Doug Sewell. “Their design inspiration draws from the purity and tonal beauty of vintage American reverb amps of the 60s. The two-channel design is currently unique to the PRS lineup in that the Gain channel is simply the Clean channel with additional gain stages and its own tone stack inserted for discreet lead voicing control. The 12 to 35-watt classic American reverb amps were very inspirational to me as a beginning amp designer in Texas. I consider the Sonzera amps an homage to those early days, and it was especially satisfying and nostalgic to be a part of their development and production.”

PRS Sonzera Combo Amplifier

  • 1x12 Combo
  • 20 Watts
  • Channel 1: Bass, Treble, Volume
  • Channel 2: Bass, Middle, Treble, Level, Drive, Bright Switch
  • 2x JJ 5881 Power Tubes
  • 4x JJ ECC83S Preamp Tubes
  • Celestion V-Type 70W Speaker
PRS Sonzera Combo Amp
PRS Sonzera 20W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp Amps / Guitar Combos
PRS Sonzera 20W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp Amps / Guitar Combos
PRS Sonzera 20W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp Amps / Guitar Combos

PRS Sonzera 20W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp

$999.00
Named for the Portuguese word meaning “a cool and/or stunning sound,” in the musical sense, the Sonzera 20 is a moderately powered 20-watt combo amplifier with two independently controlled, footswitchable channels for maximum versatility! Returning to the lineup after a brief reprieve, the Sonzera offers mid-1960s American-style tone with a gain channel that can be set as a boosted clean channel or with heavy distortion, plus a spring reverb and built-in effects loop allowing players to easily expand their tonal palette. 

The Sonzera 20 is a moderately powered 20-watt combo amplifier with two independently controlled, footswitchable channels designed for maximum versatility. The clean channel delivers full, 3D tones reminiscent of American mid-1960’s amplifiers. The gain channel is related to the clean channel circuit-wise, so that it can be set up to act as a boosted clean channel or manipulated to make the channels sound like two completely different amps (the gain channel can be set from slight to very heavy dis- tortion by simply using the drive and level controls). The bright switch on the gain channel has been carefully tailored to deliver familiar high-end snap and is particularly effective on the low strings, neck pickup settings, and with singlecoils, while the low-end response of the gain channel is full, tight, and clear.

Both channels on the Sonzera are designed to maximize note clarity and definition. The global presence control and the tone stacks allow players to dial in a variety of tones from bell-like chime to warmer, thicker tones. The Sonzera 20 Combo also features global spring reverb control thatis designed to enhance notes without clouding them. The reverb can be turned on and off via the footswitch. The addition of a built-in effects loop allows players to use all their time-based effects with ease without negatively impacting the overall tone of the amp.

With robust construction, a wide range of tones, and steadfast controlla- bility, the Sonzera 20 Combo is a solid gig- and studio- worthy amplifier.

Wattage: 20
Channel 1 Controls: Bass, Treble Volume
Channel 2 Controls: Bass, Middle, Treble, Level, Drive, Bright Switch
Global Controls: Presence, Reverb
Inlet: Fused Power Inlet (IEC)
Effects Loop: Series - MOSFET Driven
Bias: Adjustable
Output Jacks: 5
Output Jack Ohm Selections: (2) Parallel 4 ohm, (2) Parallel 8 ohm, (1) 16 ohm Clean and Gain

Covering: Black Tolex
Grill Cloth: Black/Silver
Panel: Black Tolex
Piping: Silver
Speakers: Celestion V-type 70W
Output Transformer: 19G01-OPT

Power Tubes: 2x JJ 5881
Preamp Tubes: 4x JJ ECC83S

Accessories: 2 Button Footswitch, Channel and Reverb
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PRS Pickguard for S2 Vela 3-Ply Pearloid w/Screws Parts / Pickguards
PRS Pickguard for S2 Vela 3-Ply Pearloid w/Screws Parts / Pickguards

PRS Pickguard for S2 Vela 3-Ply Pearloid w/Screws

$40.00
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PRS 6

PRS 6" Classic Patch Cable 2-Pack

$24.99
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst Electric Guitars / Hollow Body

PRS SE Hollowbody II Black Gold Burst

$1,199.00
PRS Delrin Punch Picks Purple 1.14mm 12-Pack Accessories / Picks
PRS Delrin Punch Picks Purple 1.14mm 12-Pack Accessories / Picks

PRS Delrin Punch Picks Purple 1.14mm 12-Pack

$4.99
PRS Delrin Picks Blue 1.00mm 12-Pack Accessories / Picks
PRS Delrin Picks Blue 1.00mm 12-Pack Accessories / Picks

PRS Delrin Picks Blue 1.00mm 12-Pack

$4.99
PRS Delrin Picks Green 0.88mm 12-Pack Accessories / Picks
PRS Delrin Picks Green 0.88mm 12-Pack Accessories / Picks

PRS Delrin Picks Green 0.88mm 12-Pack

$4.99
PRS Pickguard for S2 Starla 3-Ply Mint w/Screws Parts / Pickguards
PRS Pickguard for S2 Starla 3-Ply Mint w/Screws Parts / Pickguards

PRS Pickguard for S2 Starla 3-Ply Mint w/Screws

$23.00
PRS Vintage/HFS Humbucker Set Uncovered Black w/Nickel Parts / Guitar Pickups
PRS Vintage/HFS Humbucker Set Uncovered Black w/Nickel Parts / Guitar Pickups

PRS Vintage/HFS Humbucker Set Uncovered Black w/Nickel

$400.00

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