Pauls company involvement is absolutely incredible. He has so many projects going on, but the fact that he remembers them all means that he takes EVERYTHING seriously. He's amazing
In the case of PRS, the hype is real. In my opinion PRS is the maker of the most beautiful, versatile, playable and amazing sounding guitars on the market.
How incredible would it be to be locked in the 'vault' and be able to play everything in there! At this rate, we're never going to see enough of the ones in there, and I'll bet there are some real holy grail guitars locked away.
Yes, this is PRS sound, and it's the sound I like. My first PRS was a S2 Custom 24 10 years ago. And I recently got Private Stock, and it's great. I can't express it in words. Thank you Paul.
Those "P90's" are the truth. They sound phenomenal. This is the divulgence of how a guitar maker evolved over time. What an exceptional journey you've had Paul.
That jam was amazing! Pure and beautiful tone! This is why PRS is the best guitar company. Even the experimental guitars in their early history stands against the test of time and ages like wine. Their production has just gotten better since then too.
a few p90 moments to be heard for sure in the little Ewald jam. Indeed per the drawing , those tuners are still around, on my 35 anniversary S2. That's a nice guitar Paul, fine job.
Wow that thing sounds amazing definitely should put out something that's modeled after that. That's a pretty unique sound, another reason PRS is the best
I know a Private Stock/special run is more likely the obvious choice but an SE or S2 run of this guitar would be pretty darn cool. It would be an extra deep glimpse into the "past" for us PRS afficionados and be accessible to more of us price-wise. It would be neat to hold a "piece of PRS history" as it were.
I was telling my wife last night what I love about these instruments is that they INSPIRE me when I play them. I find I'm writing so many cool lessons (I'm a guitar trainer) for my students on my McCarty 245 soapbar. Some time this year Lord Willing I will be getting a Core 594 Singlecut and I will be so INSPIRED then!
Very interesting geetar! Their are times i wanted a ton of frets. The tone of this beast is awesome! Not sure if its the p-90's or the amp and or pedals or a mixture of all 3 but man tone for days!! Good stuff Paul and fam!! Lets see a reissue of this?..Peeps would buy it i'm sure! Different colors! Sorcerer's apprentice series?! Why not?..Rock on!!
I'm on the lower end of a fixed income! My God how I dream to have one of those Modern Eagles hand picked by the most wonderful guitar maker there is. It's always been part of my wish list. I only stand 4'9" but I sure dream big. lol! Truthfully, Medicaid doesn't allow me to own anything higher than $2,000 in total assets! Dear Sir you make so many wonderful guitars. Watching what you've made in your years keeps my dream alive. Dreams are what keeps you living so thank you very much!
It’s like a bass player setup their perfect pickup layout. That’s a really common doubles bridge setup for cutting thru with a ton of power. You can feel it, jumps off to ur fingers when you play pickups like that in series.
I loved the color of the guitar, the dark blue on the quilted maple is just stunning. When Brian digs in and starts with the melody, the breadth of the tone just blew me away. What an amazing instrument, thanks for sharing this.
Amazing company, such young yet rich in history. I was GASing for custom since I was a teenager in mid 90's. Finally got my first one on my 40th and a second one few months later. I'm starting to think about a new addition to the family and no surprise it's gonna be another PRS. Keep up a good job, team
For anything other than private stock, it is all about numbers. If they don't feel that they would get the desired return on investment of time and money, they won't do it. And if anyone has crunched the numbers, it's Paul.
8:07 I wish he would do this on newer models as well! It's such an eye catcher and the bridge feels like part of the guitar not something sticking out!
I just bought my first PRS… hollow body 2. Took me a minute but… I love it so much my wife is jealous.. now I wish I had just gone straight to the vault for a custom… soon Paul soon.
This is it Listening to people when they speak and remember about what they are burning for Some call it work, some call it Art, some call it engineering, some call it design, for others it may be farming, gardening, dancing This here is just and example of love of life, maybe actually divinty in ways
8:39 Nice! I had to do the same thing a few months ago for one of my guitars. I was adding clear plastic covers. I couldn't find a jack plate that matched my screw holes so I made one out of a decking screw container.
Got my SE Starla today and iam mindblown by how different it plays from any other guitar i ever had...I legit thought it wouldnt make that much of a difference but my god its night and day...i initially played a Cort x2 guitar and a pacifica 311 i know both of them are extreme cheap beginner guitars and i shouldnt compare them to the prs but damn the prs costs only 300€ more and plays like a whole new instrument. Amazing. I hope to afford a Core PRS someday.
Double P90 as HB? Interesting! I've been contemplating taking the SD P-Rails concept to an extreme using a proper P90 and Strat single coil together in series/parallel or either "split". Want single coil split sounds? Use an actual single coil 😉
There's an early 80's PRS hanging in my local GC used room for stoopid money. They are asking $22,000 for that thing. It's black with these funky pin stripes that follow the outline of the body and meet at the bottom and curve back up to the bridge. Not even sure of the model but I want it sooo bad. It would be a keeper fur sure.
Pauls company involvement is absolutely incredible. He has so many projects going on, but the fact that he remembers them all means that he takes EVERYTHING seriously. He's amazing
Paul is the Paul in Paul Reed Smith, and you can tell because he takes great pride in his work. Finest guitars ever.
Incredible Guitar - please build more of them!
Hmmm...
That’s one of the thickest tones I’ve ever heard. Paul and Brian are an amazing combination!
Thick yet screaming. Amazing tone
Love it
In the case of PRS, the hype is real. In my opinion PRS is the maker of the most beautiful, versatile, playable and amazing sounding guitars on the market.
Without a doubt. Everything made by the other two main companies pale in comparison.
I have a S2 single cut. It seems like every guitar they make is unique. Plability and beauty.
@@flybynight1929 esp fender nowadays, they hardly innovate. Gibson tried to with electronics, robotuners and dipswitches
How incredible would it be to be locked in the 'vault' and be able to play everything in there!
At this rate, we're never going to see enough of the ones in there, and I'll bet there are some real holy grail guitars locked away.
Just an hour each guitar....
Yes, this is PRS sound, and it's the sound I like. My first PRS was a S2 Custom 24 10 years ago. And I recently got Private Stock, and it's great. I can't express it in words. Thank you Paul.
Those "P90's" are the truth. They sound phenomenal. This is the divulgence of how a guitar maker evolved over time. What an exceptional journey you've had Paul.
That jam was amazing! Pure and beautiful tone! This is why PRS is the best guitar company. Even the experimental guitars in their early history stands against the test of time and ages like wine. Their production has just gotten better since then too.
Why the hell didn't this guitar ever hit production? What a majestic piece of art
Most of us use the guitar to express our art, but to Paul Reed Smith, the guitar is the expression of his art. It’s beautiful
I was just admiring the guitar's craftsmanship and aesthetics, and then BOOM - that TONE!!!! Gorgeous!
Can we just lock them in there and do everything on the shelves? These videos are incredible.
Love these videos, this should be like a weekly thing on the channel. Looking forward to see Marc and Paul discuss the first "bird" guitar.
a few p90 moments to be heard for sure in the little Ewald jam. Indeed per the drawing , those tuners are still around, on my 35 anniversary S2. That's a nice guitar Paul, fine job.
Wow that thing sounds amazing definitely should put out something that's modeled after that. That's a pretty unique sound, another reason PRS is the best
Hey Paul! Here's my 1990 Custom24 10" Top! 32 years of playing and it gets better every year! Enjoy : @
I know a Private Stock/special run is more likely the obvious choice but an SE or S2 run of this guitar would be pretty darn cool. It would be an extra deep glimpse into the "past" for us PRS afficionados and be accessible to more of us price-wise. It would be neat to hold a "piece of PRS history" as it were.
Love Paul and his amazing company. PRS is the greatest Guitar and listening to Paul is the best. Keep it coming Paul
I was telling my wife last night what I love about these instruments is that they INSPIRE me when I play them. I find I'm writing so many cool lessons (I'm a guitar trainer) for my students on my McCarty 245 soapbar. Some time this year Lord Willing I will be getting a Core 594 Singlecut and I will be so INSPIRED then!
Paul's knowledge is insurmountable, such a clever guy, a pioneer in the industry 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼
Wow that tone good Lord.
Very interesting geetar! Their are times i wanted a ton of frets. The tone of this beast is awesome! Not sure if its the p-90's or the amp and or pedals or a mixture of all 3 but man tone for days!! Good stuff Paul and fam!! Lets see a reissue of this?..Peeps would buy it i'm sure! Different colors! Sorcerer's apprentice series?! Why not?..Rock on!!
Wow, the guitar and that tone is fantastic!
This is definitely a great episode.
I really enjoy this series, please do more!
I'm on the lower end of a fixed income! My God how I dream to have one of those Modern Eagles hand picked by the most wonderful guitar maker there is. It's always been part of my wish list. I only stand 4'9" but I sure dream big. lol! Truthfully, Medicaid doesn't allow me to own anything higher than $2,000 in total assets! Dear Sir you make so many wonderful guitars. Watching what you've made in your years keeps my dream alive. Dreams are what keeps you living so thank you very much!
From the first high gain note of that solo I could recognize the quintessential PRS tone.
Wow! What a magnificent work of art. Sounds as great as it looks. PRS makes the finest guitars on the planet.
WOW that sounds incredible.
Guitar sounds awesome. Good player, obviously.
Love these episodes!! So fascinating 😍🎸
That guitar sounds sensational, instantly caught me ear
Great history on that guitar, and wow, that lead sound is unbelievably good!
It’s like a bass player setup their perfect pickup layout. That’s a really common doubles bridge setup for cutting thru with a ton of power. You can feel it, jumps off to ur fingers when you play pickups like that in series.
Holy Jesus, that sound has some character to it!!! Wow!!!
Sounds magnificent!
Great playing too.
Cool! That pickup configuration is awesome!
I loved the color of the guitar, the dark blue on the quilted maple is just stunning. When Brian digs in and starts with the melody, the breadth of the tone just blew me away. What an amazing instrument, thanks for sharing this.
Damn.. Paul, imitation is the greatest form of flattery, I want to build one like this. Love the sound!
Well done Marc and crew! ~ Linus
Paul I wish you'd make a production model with these pickups!
From the Archives is one of my favorite series on YT. Thanks PRS!
I was lucky to see a PRS exhibit at a small museum in Maryland years ago, in which many of the early instruments, including this one, were on display.
Amazing company, such young yet rich in history. I was GASing for custom since I was a teenager in mid 90's. Finally got my first one on my 40th and a second one few months later. I'm starting to think about a new addition to the family and no surprise it's gonna be another PRS. Keep up a good job, team
I own a descendant of this guitar; 408. I’m proud of it.
I also own a 408. I don't compare to any other git I own. It has its own thing that I love.
Now THAT'S a lead tone 10:03 !!!
I'd totally have one of these. I'm a p90 addict and have often wanted that pickup config
Just simply amazing, a very beautifull guitar, this should be for sale.
Ah that sound is so comforting. It brings me a great sense of calm. Exquisite videos as always, PRS.
More of these please!
I liked the Lute explanation Paul, thanks for that I always wondered why they were like that.
Please make more videos like this. Awesome. Love to see PRS history by the man himself. 🔥🔥❤
Sorcerer’s Apprentice indeed!
Magical.
Another masterpiece from the vault!!
I love this! That bridge pickup - wow!
I love the idea of humbucker p90s
I’d love to see y’all turn that room of guitars into an interactive museum at the factory, people can come see, tour, and play the history of PRS
1982: "Sure you can have an extended scale, 27 fretter"
2021: "No you cant have a core 7 string or baritone"
To be fair it was more of a custom shop back then.
For anything other than private stock, it is all about numbers. If they don't feel that they would get the desired return on investment of time and money, they won't do it. And if anyone has crunched the numbers, it's Paul.
to be in that room . man oh man . that would be a holy experience
Oh, man the tone on that one! Damn.
8:07 I wish he would do this on newer models as well! It's such an eye catcher and the bridge feels like part of the guitar not something sticking out!
Mr. Smith...what a great guy!!!!
I just bought my first PRS… hollow body 2. Took me a minute but… I love it so much my wife is jealous.. now I wish I had just gone straight to the vault for a custom… soon Paul soon.
Did not know there was a humbucker p90 out there but its the only thing i want now 😮😮😮
WAY cool , love that bridge pickup . P90's are the best~ How about a limited run of them for the 40th anni!!!
Epic tone
This was excellent. Thanks for sharing this. I love the thought process. Looking forward to the next…
FINALLY MORE ARCHIVES
So two P-90s stuck together can make a humbucker!
What a treat! Thanks for this video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ninetybucker! Awesome. Please make a not as large version of that again.
I miss the knob switching!! Bring it Back!!
This is it
Listening to people when they speak and remember about what they are burning for
Some call it work, some call it Art, some call it engineering, some call it design, for others it may be farming, gardening, dancing
This here is just and example of love of life, maybe actually divinty in ways
8:39 Nice! I had to do the same thing a few months ago for one of my guitars. I was adding clear plastic covers. I couldn't find a jack plate that matched my screw holes so I made one out of a decking screw container.
We need a reissue… dayum
I really liked the tone of that guitar.
Paul is a treasure.
That is one amazingly beautiful guitar.
I do really want one!!!!!! someday I'll be able to buy one! 🥲😭
So cool watching this stuff!
That guitar sounds really great.
I'm putting in my Private Stock order for a Custom 27 right now!
What an awesome guitar!!
Got my SE Starla today and iam mindblown by how different it plays from any other guitar i ever had...I legit thought it wouldnt make that much of a difference but my god its night and day...i initially played a Cort x2 guitar and a pacifica 311 i know both of them are extreme cheap beginner guitars and i shouldnt compare them to the prs but damn the prs costs only 300€ more and plays like a whole new instrument. Amazing. I hope to afford a Core PRS someday.
Guitar sounds great
Double P90 as HB? Interesting! I've been contemplating taking the SD P-Rails concept to an extreme using a proper P90 and Strat single coil together in series/parallel or either "split". Want single coil split sounds? Use an actual single coil 😉
Great upload. Thanks.
Missed the opportunity to play some Fantasia songs for the demo
It was discussed. Lawyers disapproved.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice has become the Journeyman Sorcerer.
Good show. Thanks!
Sounds great!
If Brian Ewald comments on here...how does this guitar play in the hand? Sounds really beautiful
My heart broke when he made that Uli Jon Roth joke and got nothing back.
theyp p90humbucker is really cool and unique
That sounds terrific ! Love the history - keep it coming please.
There's an early 80's PRS hanging in my local GC used room for stoopid money. They are asking $22,000 for that thing. It's black with these funky pin stripes that follow the outline of the body and meet at the bottom and curve back up to the bridge. Not even sure of the model but I want it sooo bad. It would be a keeper fur sure.
That tone...
WOAAAHH FIRSTT
love PRS guitars!
Thats Cool !!! Build it again :)
Mark Quigley is the Bill Belichick of PRS.