Paul Reed Smith On Fighting The Good Fight
Guitar Player|April 2018

Paul Reed Smith On Fighting The Good Fight

Michael Molenda
Paul Reed Smith On Fighting The Good Fight

IN AN INDUSTRY FILLED with entire platoons of very smart people, Paul Reed Smith’s rapidfire, ever-so-slightly defiant, and spot-on missives about tone, guitars, and music making are always thought provoking, educational, and inspirational. Here, he shares some astute intel on the state of guitar.

What is PRS doing to ensure its guitar business stays strong?

How many guitars have you bought in your life?

Me? Probably upwards of 50.

Okay. Do you pay for something that’s not worth the money?

I do not.

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