We visited the Wood Vault inside the PRS Guitars factory in Maryland and talked with Paul Miles, Director of Manufacturing, to break down the full US-made PRS range. From S2 to Private Stock, this video gives you a clear overview of the different PRS tiers and what sets them apart.
We also touch on the creative process — from wood selection and design to the balance between aesthetics and tone, plus insights into unique builds and custom inlays.
This is the first video in a 3-part series. Next up, we’ll look closer at how a Core model and a Private Stock guitar are built. Enjoy the video and leave a comment below!
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:42 PRS Maryland Range Overview (S2 to Private Stock)
1:50 The Wood Grading Process
2:40 From Wood to Instrument: The Creative Process
4:27 Balancing Aesthetics & Sound
6:27 Wood Library Explained: Selection & Grading
6:57 How Wood Is Chosen for Each Guitar & Finish
8:08 The Most Extreme Guitar Ever Built at PRS
8:42 Custom Inlays & Creative Inspiration
10:00 Final Thoughts
10:45 Outro
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