The impressive thing about this series (for me) is that the execs dont parachute in glossy voice actors to narrate - they trust the staff to represent the company. That the staff have names and faces. I see so many tours (across industries) where staff are anonymous in videos and annual reports, but the execs always get named. That gives the impression the board view the workers as irrelevant fungible borgs. So hats off to the culture at PRS that seems to recognise and value their staff. The pride seems to be reciprocated.
@markuyehara7880
Ай бұрын
I think almost all the senior executives at PRS worked their way up through the ranks so Paul really values his people.
@J.C...
Ай бұрын
You don't watch many shop tours then. I don't see anything new that I don't see Gibson and others doing in their shop tours
@PaulCooksStuff
Ай бұрын
@@J.C... I've watched plenty thanks, including Gibson/Fender. Production line staff not introduced, mere cattle not worthy of being namechecked, unless it happens to be Tom Murphy or a custom shop masterbuilder wandering by.
@GearGasms
Ай бұрын
Having been there a few times I agree.
@Robstafarian
Ай бұрын
The bar is in Hell.
@chuckelator
Ай бұрын
Good job Ryan, you made us proud! (he's my boss, so I have to say that!) Seriously though, super happy to be part of Ryan's team, and that I get to build guitars every day :) #wemakeprs
@stealingtomorrowband
Ай бұрын
I like watching these videos.. I have a 408 10top Brazilian rosewood neck and fretboard... I love it.. it's pretty cool to see where that guitar was built...
@GearGasms
Ай бұрын
Hello from Salisbury! You all do great work!
@kbuss10
Ай бұрын
are the tuners still misdrilled and all over the place, or the factory kindly did provide the tools and the time for their workers to hit 6 holes properly per neck...?
@elephantfootrisers
Ай бұрын
I am fortunate enough to own several PRS guitars. Their consistency of high quality is remarkable.
@martymcfly002
Ай бұрын
I have to say, I came into this video expecting a whole bunch of CNC and nothing else, but I'm really impressed at how much hand work is still involved. It's clear that everyone is very skilled and particular about their work.
@J.C...
Ай бұрын
@@martymcfly002 then you didn't know how guitars are made. Everyone still has to do hand work on guitars. Even the ones made overseas. You don't just hit a button and a finished guitar comes out of a CNC machine. They ALL still have to be finished by hand.
@SonnyboiMusic
Ай бұрын
PRS is absolutely crushing it lately. It looks like an amazing place to work too.
@albionvideo
Ай бұрын
Best PRS factory-floor video yet. I still want to hear from craftspeople shown right on the floor, but Ryan is your best voiceover presenter ever. Articulate, authoritative, clear, with a good sense of humor.
@Captain_Yata
Ай бұрын
PRS is one of the rare companies where I can watch one of their promo videos and completely believe that everyone involved just cares about everything about them
@spdcrzy
4 күн бұрын
Process optimizing high-end luthiery. Now THAT is a real innovation right there.
@tymanngruter1808
27 күн бұрын
This is the first time that i saw how many care P.R.S. is doing to get the perfect neck! I will thank you for it! 🎸🎯
@markuyehara7880
Ай бұрын
Maryland is proud of PRS.
@GearGasms
Ай бұрын
Yes we are!
@chiptait
Ай бұрын
I would not have guessed there was as much handwork as there is. True craftsmen all the way around!
@buckkylem
Ай бұрын
They are fantastic guitars. I bit the bullet on a core model and it’s pretty amazing. That being said I still find just as much joy in the $300 clunker that I’ve had for ages. No buyers remorse, but a realization that a price tag doesn’t necessarily translate to infatuation
@worthless_opinion
Ай бұрын
I think it's easier to enjoy something when you don't have to take out a bank loan to buy it! Although their SE lineup is legitimately great quality too.
@BAMozzy69
Ай бұрын
When I started playing, A real Gibson or Fender - especially new - was a sign of someone rich or a famous artist, dream guitars!!! Something to aspire to when you've made 'it'! Even those good local bands were all playing 'cheap' alternatives (like Epiphone, Squire etc) hoping to one day afford their Dream guitars, now people want them to 'start' or be affordable enough to take to their pub gig or be some miraculous instrument that transforms their awful set-up tone and through a pedal board too when they plug it in. Its built to last, built for quality etc. You can buy an old beat up car that is a lot cheaper than a Porsche, get you to work and back just as quickly etc with traffic laws - but one is built to last and everything is built to a very high standard, the other is going to wear out and/or require more maintenance and let you down when you need it too...
@manifestgtr
Ай бұрын
A $300 beater is fun. I have several myself…but when you need tuning stability and repeatable results over the long haul, you have to get something that’s built to professional standards. That’s the aspect of buying a nice guitar that many people seem to forget. I’ve had to set up my main cu24 maybe 5 times in the last 20 years and it’s paid for itself hundreds of times over by now. If you’re a bedroom cat or a weekend player, buy a $500 guitar. There are a TON of great options out there. But when you rely on a tool professionally, 3-7 times a week for decades, it behooves you to consider investing in the most stable, precision guitar you can afford.
@stealingtomorrowband
Ай бұрын
Growing up all of my friends had nice expensive guitars and basses. I started out with a pawn shop special fender jazz and my father gave me 100 bucks to put a amp on layaway and made me get a job... Fast forward from 2000 to now. I just recently bought a Warwick Thumb nt for 2 grand and had buyers guilt for a while, but no longer feel it but my 19 year old Ibanez is just as good and didn't cost no where close to that... Haha
@monday6524
Ай бұрын
I love hearing from the people who do the work!
@tomshoemaker662
Ай бұрын
Another great video! Thank you to Ryan and all the other fellow Maryland craftspeople just across the bridge for making such fine guitars! 👏🏻
@mikeboone4425
23 күн бұрын
It was a joy all the best stay safe in the shop every one.
@ludvanlazarz
Ай бұрын
Best necks in the business hands down. Always super straight, never twists, highest quality woods, perfect frets, nice rosewoods etc etc 🎉
@Think_Up
Ай бұрын
I'll tell you how it's made: Perfectly. The people and culture at PRS is such a refreshing thing to see and learn about. They love what they do and we love what they do. PRS, Please don't ever change!
@Rygo-wk3jm
Ай бұрын
I just purchased my first PRS and the neck feels tremendous!
@jez6345789
Ай бұрын
Thanks for this it shows everyone why PRS are an amazing guitar company and the dedicated professionalism of the team at PRS. I own three probably room for one more lol. The Quality was what sold me on my first in 1989 and I have been playing them ever since.
@montlejohnbojangles8937
Ай бұрын
Are you kidding that was slick as hell 6:16
@jerrymorgan1752
Ай бұрын
One of the best guitars I own. Wood library grey to black fade with a flamed maple neck and a Floyd Rose. 🇺🇸🤘
@teashea1
Ай бұрын
I am impressed. I have 22 PRS guitars - all are wonderful. The work is worth it.
@Rob-qr2kn
Ай бұрын
And here I thought I should feel bad for WANTING 6 😂
@eoinc4091
Ай бұрын
Thank you Ryan for this fantastic insight into the ‘PRS way’ of working! This is why I have only bought PRS when buying new guitars, for the last few years! Thank you all for the comfort in knowing I’m getting the best quality out there.
@russellgeyer8379
Ай бұрын
Very impressive ! Proud owner of 3 PRS guitars here on the Eastern Shore.
@danialm8122
26 күн бұрын
i love wood working, making guitar and playing guitar.. that is why i love this video.
@WhaleBluePRS
Ай бұрын
I own a Custom 24, McCarty, Hollowbody II, Silver Sky and an SE Singlecut Trem. That SE holds it's head high in the company of it's US of A brethren. I've had my Custom 24 since 1995 and each guitar since that one has the same aura of excellence about it. Each of those necks are feel so good in-hand!
@scotth4041
Ай бұрын
This is extremely impressive. Their attention to detail is incredible. I think my next guitar will be a PRS.
@storybooknewborns5584
Ай бұрын
Kyle is my brother. It's so interesting to see his work! Very proud! ❤
@BZHShooter
Ай бұрын
Owning several PRS guitars, I just love those videos. For those of us not able to travel to the US and visit the factory that is so nice to have those insights. Nice to see people that are hands on with the guitar building showing their work but also commenting the videos. I guess those videos take a lot of time to make but keep them coming, and maybe do a 3 hours full build montage in the end. Waiting for my Core SC 594 to be delivered as I am writing this. Yeah !
@MRod1079
Ай бұрын
Outstanding process showing such precision in each Guitar neck! Keep up the great work PRS Team!
@youKnowWho3311
Ай бұрын
This is why I have been buying PRS since 1999. NO ONE Does it better considering their volume of production.
@sambeckman5308
Ай бұрын
That is fantastic work. Simply the best guitars made.
@trawl7880
Ай бұрын
That is a big reason my 35th PRS anniversary S2 Cu24, plays so nice. Fine Job
@bnzboy
Ай бұрын
Such a great video! Take a shot everytime "Checking out level" is mentioned 😁
@rowbags3017
Ай бұрын
The level of skill and care is truly impressive. At the moment I have an SE DGT (a great guitar), but my goal is to get a CORE model. Seeing this really inspires confidence in the superb craftsmanship of the team in Maryland. 😎
@Bill-6033
Ай бұрын
Thanks for posting. Please post more videos like these.
@Mitch-Master
Ай бұрын
Awesome job Ryan. I enjoyed very much. 4real mon
@jonathananthony1901
Ай бұрын
The Neck on my 2003 Core Custom 22 is the most stable neck of any guitar I've owned! I have only had to slightly adjust it maybe 2 times the entire time I've owned it. Unparalleled!
@wilmer33086
Ай бұрын
Videos like this reassure my 2017 purchase of the Custom 24 w/Piezo love it to pieces 👌👌
@stephenhaynes603
16 күн бұрын
best video yet on the making of one of the worlds best made guitars. well done ! long live the CE24
@son0fsocal
Ай бұрын
It’s no wonder Gibson out out such crummy QC , when I see their videos , their employees have the disposition and body language that says “this is just a job” but when I see PRS videos, the employees are in another level of attention to detail , Pride in their work.
@studioruangsvara
Ай бұрын
They have thousands of workers, 5 to 10 each stage, you only see one of them in this video. And of course the best and the senior one is the one they choose.
@derPaul76
Ай бұрын
Ordered my first PRS yesturday -cant wait till it arrives!
@julienDrcq
Ай бұрын
after these videos factory of PRS, you absolutely understand why the price of the core Model, very well deserve beautiful craftmen work. I own 2 PRS Core ver happy since then
@Robbie28
Ай бұрын
PRS guitars are expensive, BUT its justified. They make superior instruments and there are many sets of hands on each one. That is not a cheap process and i can respect that. One day I will get a Core PRS (Hopefully a Purple one :) ). A core PRS is not just a guitar IMO, its an investment that you can also hand down to your kids/grandkids, which is exactly what I will do one day.
@maxcoates7889
Ай бұрын
Wow, great video, thanks! I own a 35th Anniversary PRS Custom 24 and it is without doubt the best guitar I own (I own Rick Turner Model 1, Gibson Les Paul Gold Top, Fender Custom Shop Dave Gilmour Black Strat plus others). Amazing to watch the process and so well presented. Thank you each and every one of you for your artistry. Keep up the great work!
@ce24prs
Ай бұрын
Love This! Drying out every single piece of the Guitar so it is Stable! I can leave my Guitar in a 150 degree Car and it is ready to go when I pull it out to play!!❤❤❤
@crosswalklarry
Ай бұрын
I did Mike's job some years back. When I worked there I did the major headstock leveling as well. No wonder I had a hell of a time keeping up. 🤣 I had neck sanders relying on me to keep them working. Just doing the veneers looks cake now.
@spacepodi
Ай бұрын
As someone who has compromised with cheap guitars of late, I’m impressed. I’m definitely going to look at PRS guitars when choosing ‘the one’ for my next purchase, as I’m tired of having to try to fix the poorly made ‘bargain’ guitars I’ve been naive enough to buy so far.
@SebastianGr7
Ай бұрын
This is really interesting. Thank You PRS!
@stevewarren4813
Ай бұрын
Amazing work!
@johnmoser1162
Ай бұрын
Just bought my first PRS ... waited for that since PRS was once presented in National Geographics ... 🙂 ... back in the 80ies.
@nparbs
Ай бұрын
I love these videos almost as much as I love my Mark Holcomb PRS.
@Rokkbom
Ай бұрын
Proud owner of a Core Custom 22 2011 with a 10 Top. The quality of a PRS is nowhere to be found in other brands.
@alecfraser1928
5 күн бұрын
Interesting to see a craft process turned into a production process. And despite that, the factory staff do seem happy in their work. And there is no denying that they turn out a very good product whether it is in the USA or in Indonesia. I've had three and I would say that my SE Soapbar at 90% against my McCarty.
@brownsfan7753
Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this!!!
@supergoat94
Ай бұрын
Way to go Herman!
@shawnhorton7692
20 күн бұрын
Drew trained me a couple years ago and got me right on how to sand those headstocks and necks very quickly. Dude definitely knows what he’s doing. Awesome kid. I got offered the job until I told them about a felony I got about ten years ago. Super bummed. Been a life long dream to work at PRS
@tuffinbozz-b5z
4 күн бұрын
Please tell me PRS pays more than $20 hr to start. McDonalds employees in California are getting $20 hr for flipping burgers.
@spdcrzy
3 күн бұрын
@@tuffinbozz-b5zNo, this is most definitely very skilled work. At minimum, they're getting paid good welder or furniture maker wages.
@SD-cl5mj
Ай бұрын
Big fan of prs guitars
@deccowalker
Ай бұрын
Sou um grande fã da marca, porém aqui no Brasil aonde moro infelizmente por motivos econômicos, nós guitarristas sem muitas condições financeiras não temos a chance de adquirir uma jóia dessas,seria um sonho poder tocar em uma preciosidade dessas!! Vida longa e muito sucesso a PRS guitars!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@glaucosouza1971
Ай бұрын
O que mais impressiona é que uma Klingen ou Music Maker estão praticamente no mesmo preço de uma CE24 ou Mark Lettieri feita nessa mesma fábrica do video. Preços no Brasil de guitarras de nível similar estão com preços praticamente iguais.
@stomp43
29 күн бұрын
Not happening at the Gibson or Fender Shops. Wow what an amazing shop and the people who work there. Amazing!!!!!
@grahamsmall1300
Ай бұрын
Great video!!!! Thank you!!!
@kirkscobey3031
Ай бұрын
I’ve got an old stripped down Tremonti SE I bought on eBay and love it over all others..
@scottrussell9504
Ай бұрын
Very cool. I’ve owned a U.S. Silver Sky a S2 McCarty and 7 different SEs. All have been flawless even the SEs. I can’t pull the trigger on a core anytime soon. But tuning stability on my SEs has been spot on. Maybe I’m lucky or maybe they’re just that good? Either way they are the only guitars I’ve bought before playing them. Never been disappointed. I highly recommend trying one out.
@Retrodaddy77
Ай бұрын
I have been a Fender Strat player my whole life, but after watching this video It may have just convinced me that PRS is actually the guitar I should probably be playing.
@SirenaWF1
Ай бұрын
I can't say that there are probably any major guitar brands that aren't excellent in their manufacturing and quality control. PRS are perfectionists when it comes to their products, and I don't mind owning a couple American Fenders either. I really do respect PRS for their manufacturing abilities.
@tomperic5450
25 күн бұрын
Man.....that is beautiful work. I just ordered a SE Custom 24 today. Looking forward to it 😀
@brandonanderson2066
Ай бұрын
Prs necks are my favorite! My favorites are the pattern and pattern vintage. I really really wish the CU24 was currently available with a pattern neck! If any guitar deserves neck options it's the 24!
@thedoctajon
Ай бұрын
Hey PRS, cnc machinist here. they make a tool holder that has collapsible fan blades that you can run at the end of the program with the door shut to blow away all of the chips/shavings. really good for keeping the dust out of the operator's eyes (sometimes glasses just aren't enough) Great video regardless 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@jkcurtis4573
Ай бұрын
I loved the air nozzle pop and catch. Brings back memories. After watching makes me want to buy a US model.
@christopherfryda
Ай бұрын
Love it!
@cironicholas526
Ай бұрын
They must have used the quick way when they made my S2. There are about 4 or 5 frets where the E strings roll right off the fretboard unless I fret them absolutely perfectly. Good thing I'm not in a band because this guitar would be ungigable
@michaelkrogers
3 күн бұрын
prs guitars are not my thing, but the process here is really impressive.
@loubenii
Ай бұрын
Really impressive video
@MrEvanBacon
Ай бұрын
I would love to see PRS make a “D” profile neck like Fender did with the Ultra series they did.
@brandonanderson2066
Ай бұрын
Who had the rosewood headstock veneer idea? It's fantastic.
@aciek
Ай бұрын
After watching videos like that, I look differently on my MC594. :)
@PartScavenger
Ай бұрын
After watching this video, it's no wonder my PRS is so incredible.
@06barcafan10
Ай бұрын
So I’ve never considered buying a PRS guitar. Not that I’m anti PRS just not my jam. However, the fact that this crew incorporated a perfectly appropriate clip from Talladega Nights is reason alone to support this company. I should know because I’m a drivers wife and I don’t work!
@aquenture
Ай бұрын
Beautiful video. As a private builder, impossible to compete with
@HermanSyah-oc7fo
18 күн бұрын
QC Prs guitar so many people 😮 wow
@raoulduke344
Ай бұрын
I was, admittedly unfairly, on the fence with PRS but after seeing the time and care put into their guitars, Paul's passion and a few videos I've seen comparing the McCarty's with Gibson LPs I'll be getting my first one next month. Just not sure whether to get a single cut or double cut. Anyone got any recommendations on that front?
@rb032682
Ай бұрын
cool
@rudiyantohalim736
Ай бұрын
For me, it's the neck which determine the guitar
@manifestgtr
Ай бұрын
The pattern neck shape is my favorite of all time. There are others…I love a good soft v with a 7.5” radius…Suhr makes a great neck as well. But nothing has ever fully topped the pattern neck carve on my number one custom 24. Pattern thin is nice but the original is an inspiration of legendary proportions.
@1976oswald
Ай бұрын
Nice !!!
@randuxy
Ай бұрын
I do like seeing how they make a neck differently to what Gibson would do.
@trevorgwelch7412
Ай бұрын
Could you educate us guitarists about the PRS pick ups . Thank You . 🇺🇸🎸🎼🎼🎼🎼🏅. I like Hermans PRS cap - Is it available . ?
@chuckmaryv4081
14 күн бұрын
Wow
@adhaskym.a9536
Ай бұрын
I really like that Ed Kemper spectacle look. Awesome.
@PauloMoreteOficial
Ай бұрын
❤❤
@xddjtx
Ай бұрын
Wonderful Ryan! Are these exactly the steps a S2 neck is going through? Or is there a difference ?
@madrox4132
29 күн бұрын
Hey, I have one of those jet bandsaws!
@1777DK
Ай бұрын
Epoxy on the fretboard. Soooo a broken truss rod will mean the end of the fretboard at least, right?
@area859
Ай бұрын
Please start offering more MAPLE FRETBOARDS on more of your guitars...
@Colin.W
19 күн бұрын
Is there a petition for us to sign to start your new area to start building Marks Stella guitar? 😅
@just.some.dud3
Ай бұрын
Apologies if this was answered, but I'm curious, what is the total build time of a neck from what we saw here in the video? Just curious how many hours that was. It looked like hours of sanding and detail work, but it's hard to say.
@elusivelectron
7 күн бұрын
6:15 Highlight reel catch!
@user-do1cc7mo7m
Ай бұрын
Am I the only one who is awaiting the announcement that Hermann has been declared employee of the month?
@non_brewed_condiment
Ай бұрын
Excellent, now pleease make more than two models with more than a 10" fretboard radius.
@christianboddum8783
Ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@Thematchma69
Ай бұрын
I will always love PRS, even when all of the tonewood haters are selling their instruments over a valid opinion ❤
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