THE PRS GUITAR BOOK 3RD EDITION, A Complete History of Paul Reed Smith Guitars. Dave Burrluck, 174 pagine.
Series: Guitar Reference
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Medium: Softcover
Author: Dave Burrluck
The PRS Guitar Book details every facet of the wonderful electric guitars made by PRS, the Maryland-based company founded in 1985 by musician and guitar builder Paul Reed Smith. The paperback edition is updated to include all the latest information on the acclaimed Singlecut models, as well as the intriguing story of the Santana SE – the company's first venture into overseas manufacture. An inviting narrative describes the evolution of this internationally renowned guitar maker, while dynamic color photography spotlights outstanding PRS guitars such as the Signature, signed by Smith; the Dragon, sporting opulent shell inlays; the Swamp Ash Special and Rosewood Limited, using non-standard materials; and ultra-rare models from limited and custom runs. Other featured guitars include the latest acoustic-electrics, and the Santana models that celebrate the partnership between PRS guitars and their best-known player, Carlos Santana. A special section highlights the company's famed use of highly patterned maple woods, displaying the most stunning "flame-top" and "quilt-top" examples. This definitive book also provides an absorbing photo-essay on the making of a PRS guitar, plus specifications for identifying and dating PRS instruments.
"The PRS Guitar Book is a must-have for any collector, PRS owner, or anyone who appreciates PRS guitars." Guitar Digest
"Masterful ... tons of gorgeous, full-color photos." Guitar Player
"This hefty volume of brilliantly colorful guitars made by Paul Reed Smith exemplifies the best and the brightest... " Dirty Linen
"A fitting tribute to a company which has, in a short time, come to symbolize a quality alternative to the 'big two' American electric guitar manufacturers." Vintage Guitar
174 pages
CONTENTS
FOREWORD By Tom WHEELER
PART ONE: THE EARLY YEARS
PALL REED SMITH: THE EARLY YEARS
PART TWO: VIRGINIA AVENUE 1985-95
CUSTOM, CUSTOM 22 AND 24, AND CUSTOM 22 SOAPBAR
EARLY PRS BASS GUiTARS
PRS GUITAR, STANDARD, SPECIAL, AND STUDIO
SIGNATURE AND LIMITED EDITlON
MATERIALS: FIGURER AND METAL
MATERIALS: FIGURED MAPLE TOPS
CLASSIC ELECTRIC, CE AND EG
ARTIST I, ARTIST II AND ARTIST LlMITED
MARKETING. COLLECTABILITY, AMPLIFIERS AND ACOUSTIC GUITARS
DRAGON I, II, III AND 2000
MCCARTY MODEL
PICKCPS AND ELECTRICS
SANTAN AND 10TH ANNIVERSARY
GUTARS OF THE MONTH AND EMPLOYEE GuiTARS
PART THREE: STEVESVILLE
SWAMP ASH SPECIAL AND ROSEWOOD LTD
PRIVATE STOCK ONE-OFF GUiTARS
ARTIST III AND ARTIST IV
McCART) STANDARD AND McCARTY SOAPBAR
McCARTY ARCHTOP
McCARTY HOLLOWBODY
SINGLECUT AND TREMONTI MODELS
ELECTRIC BASS AND ELECTRIC BASS MAPLE TOP
SANTANA III AND SANTANA SE (FIRST VERSION)
THE GROWTH OF PRIVATE STOCK
RETURN OF THE DRAGON, SINGLECUT TREM SE
513 AND MODERN EAGLE
SE EXPANSION
END OF THE SINGLECUT?
PART FOUR: 20 YEARS OF PRS
PRS's 20TH ANNIVERSARY
CE MOHOGANY, CARS, ROCK STARS
RETURN OF THE SINGLECUT
MAPLE MOVES TO SE
SATIN EXPANSION
MAPLE SATINS, MODER EAGLES AND MR JOHNNY HILAND
PRIVATE STOCK CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
EVOLUTION OF THE SINGLECUT
MORE SEs, A 'REISSUE', A NEW FACTORY
PART FIVE: MODEL KEY & REFERENCE
INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS