The Sorcerer's Apprentice | From The Archives | PRS Guitars
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- From the Archives is a series where we explore unique instruments and items from our company archives. In this episode, Paul Reed Smith and Marc Quigley explore a pre-factory build known as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
This 27-fret guitar is full of firsts, featuring uniquely modified pickups, extra tall hand-milled frets, and the first example of PRS’s iconic headstock shape. Be sure to stick around for the end of the episode, where PRS Product Specialist Bryan Ewald plays the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Paul unearths his original drawing for the build.
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Unboxing
0:50 - History
1:41 - Specs
5:41 - Pickups and Wiring
7:16 - More Spec Details
9:37 - Sorcerer's Apprentice Playing Sample
11:28 - An Unexpected Archival Easter Egg
13:10 - Teasing the Next Episode 
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Pauls company involvement is absolutely incredible. He has so many projects going on, but the fact that he remembers them all means that he takes EVERYTHING seriously. He's amazing
Paul is the Paul in Paul Reed Smith, and you can tell because he takes great pride in his work. Finest guitars ever.
That’s one of the thickest tones I’ve ever heard. Paul and Brian are an amazing combination!
Thick yet screaming. Amazing tone
Love it
Incredible Guitar - please build more of them!
Hmmm...
How incredible would it be to be locked in the 'vault' and be able to play everything in there!
At this rate, we're never going to see enough of the ones in there, and I'll bet there are some real holy grail guitars locked away.
Just an hour each guitar....
That jam was amazing! Pure and beautiful tone! This is why PRS is the best guitar company. Even the experimental guitars in their early history stands against the test of time and ages like wine. Their production has just gotten better since then too.
I was just admiring the guitar's craftsmanship and aesthetics, and then BOOM - that TONE!!!! Gorgeous!
In the case of PRS, the hype is real. In my opinion PRS is the maker of the most beautiful, versatile, playable and amazing sounding guitars on the market.
Without a doubt. Everything made by the other two main companies pale in comparison.
I have a S2 single cut. It seems like every guitar they make is unique. Plability and beauty.
@@flybynight1929 esp fender nowadays, they hardly innovate. Gibson tried to with electronics, robotuners and dipswitches
Those "P90's" are the truth. They sound phenomenal. This is the divulgence of how a guitar maker evolved over time. What an exceptional journey you've had Paul.
Love these videos, this should be like a weekly thing on the channel. Looking forward to see Marc and Paul discuss the first "bird" guitar.
Most of us use the guitar to express our art, but to Paul Reed Smith, the guitar is the expression of his art. It’s beautiful
Yes, this is PRS sound, and it's the sound I like. My first PRS was a S2 Custom 24 10 years ago. And I recently got Private Stock, and it's great. I can't express it in words. Thank you Paul.
Can we just lock them in there and do everything on the shelves? These videos are incredible.
Paul's knowledge is insurmountable, such a clever guy, a pioneer in the industry 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼
Wow! What a magnificent work of art. Sounds as great as it looks. PRS makes the finest guitars on the planet.
I loved the color of the guitar, the dark blue on the quilted maple is just stunning. When Brian digs in and starts with the melody, the breadth of the tone just blew me away. What an amazing instrument, thanks for sharing this.
Love Paul and his amazing company. PRS is the greatest Guitar and listening to Paul is the best. Keep it coming Paul
Why the hell didn't this guitar ever hit production? What a majestic piece of art
I'm on the lower end of a fixed income! My God how I dream to have one of those Modern Eagles hand picked by the most wonderful guitar maker there is. It's always been part of my wish list. I only stand 4'9" but I sure dream big. lol! Truthfully, Medicaid doesn't allow me to own anything higher than $2,000 in total assets! Dear Sir you make so many wonderful guitars. Watching what you've made in your years keeps my dream alive. Dreams are what keeps you living so thank you very much!
a few p90 moments to be heard for sure in the little Ewald jam. Indeed per the drawing , those tuners are still around, on my 35 anniversary S2. That's a nice guitar Paul, fine job.
Very interesting geetar! Their are times i wanted a ton of frets. The tone of this beast is awesome! Not sure if its the p-90's or the amp and or pedals or a mixture of all 3 but man tone for days!! Good stuff Paul and fam!! Lets see a reissue of this?..Peeps would buy it i'm sure! Different colors! Sorcerer's apprentice series?! Why not?..Rock on!!
From the first high gain note of that solo I could recognize the quintessential PRS tone.
Amazing company, such young yet rich in history. I was GASing for custom since I was a teenager in mid 90's. Finally got my first one on my 40th and a second one few months later. I'm starting to think about a new addition to the family and no surprise it's gonna be another PRS. Keep up a good job, team
Ah that sound is so comforting. It brings me a great sense of calm. Exquisite videos as always, PRS.
Love these episodes!! So fascinating 😍🎸
From the Archives is one of my favorite series on YT. Thanks PRS!
Wow, the guitar and that tone is fantastic!
I really enjoy this series, please do more!
Great history on that guitar, and wow, that lead sound is unbelievably good!
Cool! That pickup configuration is awesome!
I was telling my wife last night what I love about these instruments is that they INSPIRE me when I play them. I find I'm writing so many cool lessons (I'm a guitar trainer) for my students on my McCarty 245 soapbar. Some time this year Lord Willing I will be getting a Core 594 Singlecut and I will be so INSPIRED then!
Please make more videos like this. Awesome. Love to see PRS history by the man himself. 🔥🔥❤
I love this! That bridge pickup - wow!
I was lucky to see a PRS exhibit at a small museum in Maryland years ago, in which many of the early instruments, including this one, were on display.
Sounds magnificent!
Great playing too.
Another masterpiece from the vault!!
Wow that thing sounds amazing definitely should put out something that's modeled after that. That's a pretty unique sound, another reason PRS is the best
This is definitely a great episode.
Wow that tone good Lord.
Damn.. Paul, imitation is the greatest form of flattery, I want to build one like this. Love the sound!
Paul I wish you'd make a production model with these pickups!
This was excellent. Thanks for sharing this. I love the thought process. Looking forward to the next…
WOW that sounds incredible.
Holy Jesus, that sound has some character to it!!! Wow!!!
I'd totally have one of these. I'm a p90 addict and have often wanted that pickup config
So cool watching this stuff!
Guitar sounds awesome. Good player, obviously.
What a treat! Thanks for this video
Glad you enjoyed it!
That guitar sounds sensational, instantly caught me ear
I liked the Lute explanation Paul, thanks for that I always wondered why they were like that.
It’s like a bass player setup their perfect pickup layout. That’s a really common doubles bridge setup for cutting thru with a ton of power. You can feel it, jumps off to ur fingers when you play pickups like that in series.
1982: "Sure you can have an extended scale, 27 fretter"
2021: "No you cant have a core 7 string or baritone"
To be fair it was more of a custom shop back then.
For anything other than private stock, it is all about numbers. If they don't feel that they would get the desired return on investment of time and money, they won't do it. And if anyone has crunched the numbers, it's Paul.
What an awesome guitar!!
Hey Paul! Here's my 1990 Custom24 10" Top! 32 years of playing and it gets better every year! Enjoy : @
Just simply amazing, a very beautifull guitar, this should be for sale.
More of these please!
Great upload. Thanks.
Sorcerer’s Apprentice indeed!
Magical.
Well done Marc and crew! ~ Linus
Sounds great!
Good show. Thanks!
8:39 Nice! I had to do the same thing a few months ago for one of my guitars. I was adding clear plastic covers. I couldn't find a jack plate that matched my screw holes so I made one out of a decking screw container.
I’d love to see y’all turn that room of guitars into an interactive museum at the factory, people can come see, tour, and play the history of PRS
Oh, man the tone on that one! Damn.
8:07 I wish he would do this on newer models as well! It's such an eye catcher and the bridge feels like part of the guitar not something sticking out!
Now THAT'S a lead tone 10:03 !!!
That guitar sounds really great.
WAY cool , love that bridge pickup . P90's are the best~
to be in that room . man oh man . that would be a holy experience
Epic tone
I love the idea of humbucker p90s
Did not know there was a humbucker p90 out there but its the only thing i want now 😮😮😮
FINALLY MORE ARCHIVES
I own a descendant of this guitar; 408. I’m proud of it.
I also own a 408. I don't compare to any other git I own. It has its own thing that I love.
Mr. Smith...what a great guy!!!!
I really liked the tone of that guitar.
I just bought my first PRS… hollow body 2. Took me a minute but… I love it so much my wife is jealous.. now I wish I had just gone straight to the vault for a custom… soon Paul soon.
WOAAAHH FIRSTT
love PRS guitars!
Guitar sounds great
Ninetybucker! Awesome. Please make a not as large version of that again.
We need a reissue… dayum
Thats Cool !!! Build it again :)
I miss the knob switching!! Bring it Back!!
So two P-90s stuck together can make a humbucker!
fascinating
I do really want one!!!!!! someday I'll be able to buy one! 🥲😭
Missed the opportunity to play some Fantasia songs for the demo
It was discussed. Lawyers disapproved.
That sounds terrific ! Love the history - keep it coming please.
I'm putting in my Private Stock order for a Custom 27 right now!
Tasteful playing by Brian. Wonder what amp he's playing thorough. It sounds really wonderful!
Double P90 as HB? Interesting! I've been contemplating taking the SD P-Rails concept to an extreme using a proper P90 and Strat single coil together in series/parallel or either "split". Want single coil split sounds? Use an actual single coil 😉
Got my SE Starla today and iam mindblown by how different it plays from any other guitar i ever had...I legit thought it wouldnt make that much of a difference but my god its night and day...i initially played a Cort x2 guitar and a pacifica 311 i know both of them are extreme cheap beginner guitars and i shouldnt compare them to the prs but damn the prs costs only 300€ more and plays like a whole new instrument. Amazing. I hope to afford a Core PRS someday.
Paul is a treasure.
This is it
Listening to people when they speak and remember about what they are burning for
Some call it work, some call it Art, some call it engineering, some call it design, for others it may be farming, gardening, dancing
This here is just and example of love of life, maybe actually divinty in ways
If Brian Ewald comments on here...how does this guitar play in the hand? Sounds really beautiful
There's an early 80's PRS hanging in my local GC used room for stoopid money. They are asking $22,000 for that thing. It's black with these funky pin stripes that follow the outline of the body and meet at the bottom and curve back up to the bridge. Not even sure of the model but I want it sooo bad. It would be a keeper fur sure.
I want one; like, a lot.
What was the rig the sound sample was played through? Brilliant tone.
theyp p90humbucker is really cool and unique
If Paul made a version of this guitar, with everything that he's learned in guitar building and pickup voicing, would that guitar be called the Sorcerer's Masterpiece?
Surely it would just be “the sorcerer”?
Please make an ES 339 style guitar, with your own P90 pickups! Take my money😂!