Born to combine the sparkle of single coils and the density of a house-made humbucker, the PRS Studio holds a chameleon-like place in the Core range. The "Carroll Blue" finish highlights the figure of the maple top, while precise hardware and meticulous assembly continue Paul Reed Smith?s quest: accuracy, stage reliability, and inspiration at your fingertips.
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists in both studio and live settings. Blues, funk, pop, modern rock, soul, indie, or fusion: the Studio finely responds to playing dynamics and volume/attack nuances, moving from crystalline sparkle to textured crunch and singing lead without losing definition.
The bridge humbucker delivers a meaty tone, solid mids, and natural sustain for riffs and solos. The two Narrowfield PRS pickups (neck/middle) provide the attack and clarity of a single coil, with reduced noise and a strong harmonic foundation. The 5-position selector offers very expressive combinations, from crisp cleans to dense, articulate drives. The maple/mahogany pairing enhances definition and depth, while the PRS vibrato adds subtle shimmer without sacrificing tuning stability.
Nickel electric guitar strings in 09-42 or 10-46 gauges (common gauges optimized for a 25" scale). Electric guitar capo suited for a 10" / 254 mm radius. Strap with secure locks and 1/4" / 6.35 mm jack instrument cable. Hard case or "double cutaway" shaped gig bag compatible with PRS to protect the instrument during transport.
Humbucker: dual-coil pickup with reduced noise and denser sound. Narrowfield: PRS pickup with a narrowed magnetic field for greater clarity and focus. Scale length: vibrating length of the string, affecting tension and feel. Radius: fingerboard curvature influencing comfort and bending ease.