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 A PRS McCarty with a quilt maple top. | |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Musical instruments |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Paul Reed Smith |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Electric and acoustic guitars, basses, amplifiers |
| Website | prsguitars.com |
Paul Reed Smith Guitars, also known as PRS Guitars or simply PRS, is an American guitar and amplifier manufacturer founded in 1985 in Annapolis, Maryland by Paul Reed Smith. After dropping out of college, Smith began making guitars by hand and found early customers in players like Peter Frampton and Carlos Santana. Smith achieved wider success with his namesake company's first production model, the Custom, and the ornate Dragon series. PRS has continued to build its reputation with models like the vintage-inspired McCarty, affordable SE range, and signature models for players including Santana, Mark Tremonti, and John Mayer. PRS also produces acoustic guitars, basses, and amplifiers. The company is currently based in Stevensville, Maryland.