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Before I get into the specifics of these brand new PRS models, let me just say that Sweetwater has an incredible selection of existing models in stock right now, in all sorts of gorgeous finishes, ready to ship to your door. From the top-of-the-line Artists and Santanas to the surprisingly affordable Customs, McCarty solid bodies (the best-seller in the entire PRS line) and CE bolt-ons, there's probably a guitar in the warehouse that has exactly the options you want in exactly the color you're looking for. Many of them even have the highly flamed maple "10-Tops" that PRS has become justly famous for. Now it just so happens that I'm partial to vintage yellow and tobacco sunburst myself, but you might prefer a whale blue or teal black or even an emerald green PRS. In fact, these instruments come in a startling variety of colors (even turquoise) with or without the PRS tremolo and with Abalone birds or moon fretboard inlays. My suggestion is that you call Sweetwater for an up-to-the-minute rundown on the exact models and finishes in stock right now. As a proud PRS owner, I can tell you these guitars look fantastic, play like a dream and sound even better. Still, if the thought of a new PRS hollow body has you reaching for your credit cards, let me give you the complete story on all the new PRS guitars: First up is the McCarty Hollow Body which is 3 inches deep at the bridge and 1 3/4" at the rim with a carved spruce top, carved mahogany back and sides and the superb McCarty neck profile (nice and chunky, my favorite) with moon inlays. Also included are the newly designed McCarty Archtop pickups with sound that perfectly complements the look and feel of the instrument, a
If you like your guitars slightly fatter (and I mean that in the best possible way!) there's the McCarty Archtop, which has all the features of the Hollow Body, but is 4" deep at the bridge and 2 3/4" at the rim with carved spruce top. The McCarty Archtop II, has the same features, but with a carved, highly figured maple top and back. Options include Bird inlays, adjustable stop tailpiece and rosewood headstock veneer. At the top of the hollow body PRS line is the magnificent McCarty Archtop Artist. It features a carved Artist grade, highly figured maple top and back and carved mahogany sides, 4" deep at the bridge and 2 3/4" deep at the rim. Features include a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, Abalone birds with gold outline, rosewood head stock veneer, wide fat neck carve, adjustable stop tailpiece, 14-to-1 low mass tuners, ebony buttons and gold hardware. Whew! This is a serious guitar for serious guitarists! Also new this year is the McCarty Soapbar, which is basically a McCarty with a solid mahogany body and special Seymour Duncan "soapbar" P-90s. Options include Abalone bird inlays, PRS tremolo and 14-to-1 low mass locking tuners. Though it's not new, the Carlos Santana model is now a special order. It includes a leather case, rippled Abalone purfling, Brazilian rosewood fret board, rosewood head stock overlay and an optional stop tailpiece. The Paul Reed Smith philosophy is simple: Make guitars that players just won't be able to put down. The craftsmen at PRS build guitars with a passion that you might have thought was gone these days. But it's not. And you'll feel it the very first time you pick up one of these fantastic instrument. Whether you're searching for the perfect stage ax or that special once-in-a-lifetime investment, call your Sales Engineer right now and check out the current selection of Paul Reed Smiths in the Sweetwater Custom Select collection. I promise: You'll have an instrument that will deliver the tone you're searching for with looks to match! — Jim Miller
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