PRS Guitars Factory Tour
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John Bohlinger gets welcomed in by Paul Reed Smith before taking an extensive look at the company's U.S. production facility in Stevensville, Maryland.
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My life has been a complete and total misery ever since Bigfoot stole my precious girlfriend in the middle of the night. 😒 He even took all her clothes and the T.V. 😔
Sorry lost interest in the 1st minute by the way PRS was acting.
PRS cracks me up each time he does an interview! He's the leading guitar wizard
@@jeffallen3382 ???
No doubt Paul has a polarizing personality, is EXTREMELY eccentric and can turn people off. As for myself, I find him an amusing, genius.
The Best Thing Premier Guitar ever did, was to hire John Bohlinger! He's such a great guy and a bonafide host. He's so effervescent and always in a good mood!
Yeah, he's about guitars through and through. Seems to be a great person.
Totally agree. Just an honest, down to earth, guitar guy.
Hate to disagree, his style in asking and talking and his body language freaks me out…. But yes, he is guitar through and through I have to admit!
Yeah waht a great Dude
To me he's so ennoying, he doesn't have and doesn't prepare real questions. He's just waiting for the other guy to do all the taking. Except saying "amazing" all the time, he's useless. Sorry.
Every time Paul is asked about the great guitars built at the PRS factory, he always mentions the 400+ people who work there. I think that says a lot about Paul as a man. Also, in a time when everyone is trying to be as vanilla as possible in terms of their personality to avoid any kind of controversy, I admire the fact that Paul isn't afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve and show us the real person he is. Top man massive respect to him! After Leo, he's probably the person who's had the biggest impact in the world of guitar.
@Roe Jogan Source?
@Roe Jogan I live near Stevensville and that’s not true at all. He even paid them during the pandemic
@@GearGasms Exactly that was something I was really impressed with. He really cares and appreciates the people who create the masterpieces that bare his name. Unfortunately I don't think his genius will truly be understood and appreciated until he retires.
@@ScoobyDooby530 There's always those who try to tear down others genius. Roe Jogan is looking for the attention he never got from his parents.
@Roe Jogan PRS was closed, along with ALL other non-essential businesses. The point being made is that Paul & Co. paid all their employees while they were sitting at home during the shutdown..
I can’t speak to the the wages at PRS, but obviously there would be entry level jobs, with the opportunity to grow within the company. Most of the top positions held at PRS are men and woman who have been their for 15-35 years. That says a lot about the company…
I work at PRS; it is like being part of a big family. The company takes extremely good care of the employees. Business is good: unlike Fender, we are hiring!
What a thing to be a part of! I’d love to work there, an absolute dream!! I do get to help customers choose which PRS they’d like to buy so at least I’m partly involved, they are incredibly special instruments and we are continually blown away by them after all these years of being a dealer!
What kind of discount do you get on guitars?
I wish I was near the facility, I'd apply for a job. Least I own a couple PRS.
Tell sprayer Nathan C. to get up with Shawn!
I want to personally thank you & everyone at the factory, please pass this along! My first PRS was a pearl white standard hand lettered in gold on the back of the headstock.. even though that guitar was one of a 5 guitar special order for a guitar show, you could tell it had the utmost care taken to build such an amazing instrument!
John is always my favorite to watch do interviews and tours. His enthusiasm is contagious and he always does a great job of letting the person talk. John is more of a guide for where the conversation goes rather than just asking questions
+1 John is for sure everyone of us guitar lovers/nerds in these interviews and rig rundowns. The dude is legit! 🎸🤘🏼
@@workingnights84 ❤
Paul had me when he replied about the 425 people in team. A humble and classy reply.
No wonder these guitars are so good. They really pay attention to detail.
I'm a PRS guitar owner and I am proud of it!!!
So am I. Two of their wonderful guitars.
Same. Three for me
I recently bought my first, definitely will buy another one day. Excellent guitars
…Never tried one, but they look like they play well. Owned about 10 other guitars. Never played one that I remember. I tried a lot of Martin guitars, but never played one I like. My acoustic Takimine, Spanish acoustic guitar is my favorite
I used to hate them, but they’ve grown on me. I’ve got my eye on a McCarty and a Silver Sky lol
PRS is a different guy and can seem difficult at times, but that’s because he’s a complex serious deep dude. If he rubs you the wrong way stick around for a minute because PRS is right on. A seriously dedicated, hard worker that’s cares about his product and workers for real. PRS is top notch all the way around.
His TedX talk is great!
Agreed….well said!!….he’s like the whacky professor!!!!
Also, I guess Paul gets very bored to have interview with always the same question. So he likes to goof around and being spicy, giving hard time to his interviewer… it keeps the interview original. But not everybody gets his sense of humour. Let’s not forget he’s been building guitars for 30+ years… and yet he’s still as passionate as he was on his first day. One must be a little crazy to be so ;)
Massive props to the whoever did sound on this. Dialogue is super crisp and clear. This was an incredibly good video too, I had a browser open looking for my dream PRS the whole time.
Thanks man!! This was was incredibly tricky on account of SO much background factory noise, had to use a bunch of software to suppress the unwanted noise and I was nervous it didn't sound quite right! Really appreciate the feedback!
@@perrybean Izotope or Brusfri are great at removing background sound, what a complete tour of the facility tho, these are my favorite vids because we see how these instruments are made. great work!
@@RezaMatix yeah man used Izotope! Pretty impressive software!
Hopefully PRS opens up tours of the factory again soon. Im in Northern Virginia and have been hoping to go up there for years since the pandemic with the hopes of Paul signing one of my 4 PRS guitars.
The first perfectly balanced guitar I ever played was a white PRS with bird inlays at West L.A. Music in 1987. I could not believe how perfect everything about that guitar was. I plugged it into a Marshall Jubilee half stack and was blown away by the tone and the smart versatility of the electronics, how perfect the tremolo system was set up, a non-locking system in an era when Floyds dominated. It was all about tone, playability, ergonomics, and a beautiful aesthetic that was all its own. I'm thrilled to see the success of this company over the decades. I've since become a PRS owner. They are the finest guitars on the planet.
Everytime I watch videos about the prs factory and the work that goes into these guitars it always makes me want to get one
Proud owner of two PRS guitars. Incredible instruments. Thanks to everyone involved for their hard work, skill and dedication.
I’m blown away with how much hand work is done at virtually every stage of production.
That is the most American person I've seen in a while. The piké, the non fitted jeans and the New balance shoes. Amazing tour and guitars.
John is so enthusiastic, I absolutely love when he’s hosting a video. He makes my enthusiasm come out even more while watching
It really is crazy how good the build quality and control is on PRS these days. Every guitar you pull off the rack plays and sounds amazing right away. Especially appreciative of their attention to getting the intonation set right on their guitars. Coming from a les Paul custom to a mccarty 594 hollowbody II was a night and day difference in playability.
I am always impressed with how much attention to detail and personal touch PRS puts into their guitars. Even the SE line. When a company starts growing from small boutique guitar maker to large scale guitar maker, it’s easy to lose that attention to detail and personal touch. So it’s nice to see they have not lost what got them to this point.
SE's used to be shit and should have never have been released before they were reworked imo
Se?
Two of the nicest guys on the planet right here.
Paul Reed Smith is the real deal. Not only is he in the league of guitar maker greats like Leo Fender, he is a pretty good player too. I wish Eddie VanHalen would have worked with him on a signature guitar. John is a great host for these these kinds of videos. He always seems genuinely engaged without being overbearing and allows the guests to shine.
I currently own 3 PRS guitars and they are hands down some of the best guitars I have ever played. Love seeing stuff like this and the process that goes into making these amazing guitars!
I used to work in a guitar shop and we used to see all the PRS guitars that would come in. I think this was before they had an overseas line, so the ones we were getting were mostly 1300-2000 dollar guitars. I loved everything about them, the body shape, the electronics, the headstocks, all of it, and I always wanted to get one, and still do.
Love my PRS's - I have 5 now... the only guitars I have ever bought untried as I know the QC is so damn good...
Paul is certainly a Gentleman and has a sense of humor right up my Alley. I finally bought a Prs guitar. A Silver Sky. I absolutely love the guitar. I’m saving for a McCarty now.
He's a snarky fellow😏
That pic of John with that permeant smile is priceless
To summarise, you get your money’s worth!
I bought a PRS SE Custom 24 Trampas Green because it was the only PRS I could afford at the time. It quickly became my favorite guitar to play. For their bottom of the line guitars the feel of the neck and sound is absolutely amazing.
One of my first guitars was a Whale Blue SE Custom 24. Still love it. It is a great guitar. I have several Core Custom 24 guitars now also, and they are amazing. But I always love picking up that first SE model. It sounds great, feels great, looks great, and the price is such that I don't get that "I should be careful with this" feeling. I can just play it hard and fast and not worry about it. Take it out anywhere and enjoy it. Never feel like I'm missing anything with it.
John just consumed a triple espresso shot in a grande Starbucks Komodo Dragon .
This was so awesome to watch. I could watch videos like these for days.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Proud Prs Pulse Artist here, and I can’t say enough positive things about prs guitars. If I could I’d have every model out there haha, love them.
I just added a CE 24 in a flamed maple natural ( unpainted). It is no doubt the most beautiful electric guitar I've owned. The sound too is just crazy good. Thank you PRS & All the dedicated PRS family. I look forward very much to doing the tour someday. These guitars are worth every dollar, and I feel lucky to have them.
Fascinating tour! Makes me feel even more affection for my beloved S2.
Paul and I have something in common. I also was blown away by The Jimi Hendrix "Are You Experienced" was released. Shortly after that my first ever concert was Jimi Hendrix in 1969 in Charlotte, NC. He blew me away !!!! I was 15 years old. The opening band that no one was familiar with was Chicago right after they released their first album "Chicago Transit Authority".
I had the privilege to visit the PRS factory on my way home from somewhere??? north of Maryland and left the control cover for Paul to sign ON THE INSIDE of the cover so it would not wear off!!! I grew up 54 miles from the factory in Seaford, De. If I was able to work a 40 hour week, I'm on disability the last 12 years, I would want to work at this wonderful place where dreams are made. I own a Custom 22 Black hard tail beauty. I think I got it in 2005 or 6 can't remember but it is amazing!!!! Thank You Paul and all that you have done for those of us that love guitars and especially YOUR GUITARS!!!!! Bob Trice
Bless the staff. I never could imagine spending my working life in a factory. Hat tip to all of you❤
I reluctantly bought an S2 PRS 594 Double Cut from an online dealer without being able to play it first and I was blown away. I have a vintage Gibson and there is a real reason people rave about those guitars mine is like a magic wand. The PRS out of the box was very similar in tonality and overall feel and playability. For the price I was amazed but at any price the guitar is amazing. Pickups have a lot to do with what a good guitar should be and PRS hit it out of the park with their pickups. The whole package really impresses me. Thank you Paul!!
Great tour of PRS! I couldn’t bond with the PRS line until, the 594 models came out. I now have a Wood library SingleCut semi hollow 594….perfection!!!!
I own 30+ guitars. All the classics. My 2003 Emerald Green McCarty (10 Top) will always be one of my faves. It sounds great. Tough as a rock. Looks amazing.
PRS is right down the road from where I graduated from high school
Pleasure to have a custom 24 1987 in amber. Outstanding instrument.
I remember when I was 15 back in 1979 and I walked two flights of stairs to Paul's Work Shop and saw him working on His first guitar prototypes. A Few years later I held one of His very first Production Guitars at a local Music Shop. To this day I wish I could have bought one. PRS Guitars are the Gold Standard of any electric guitar made IMO.
It was so cool seeing purple iris being stained. I have a Paul's guitar in purple iris, one of my favorites for sure!
You guys have been at it forever, and still have some of the best guitar content on youtube. Always awesome to watch.
I always enjoy seeing these videos with John. He’s like a kid in a candy store. His excitement in everything he does is infectious.
If Bolingger is 56 or 55 he looks amazing with great energy for his age.
Passion and doing his dream job I'd say!!!
He is 92
@@MisterTee he is 69.
Yeah I agree
I'm 57 and it isn't THAT OLD. Still feels like I am 30 other than my joints creaking a little more. 🤣
Well that was a very enjoyable and informative hour… thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
When watching this factory tours (especially because they only show the most high end factories) I am amazed at the sheer volume of guitars that are being made. I can only imagine that the overseas factories make 100x the number of guitars on any given day
So they have folks with specific skills for each step in the process. Makes me appreciate a small builder who has all these skill including, in some cases, winding their own pickups.
Great tour thanks for sharing all of this everyone. I am proud to own my PRS for sure.
I've done this tour a few years ago and it is pretty amazing to see the workmanship in person.
Excellent work John. Very comprehensive tour of the PRS operation. Obviously top shelf.
What a great vid! So assuring to see all the QC steps involved; not only for those guitars made in the U.S., but those made in Asia, as well. Top shelf company!
Great job as always John! You looked like a kid in a candy store at every step of the build process. PRS guitars are my favorite (I have 6 of them) because they are not only beautiful but they feel great in your hands and sound amazing. Truly functional pieces of art!
How much did you get paid to say that?
@@josephtabar492 $0.00
@@josephtabar492 if Marcos got paid to say it, he'd own SEVEN, not six :)
Now shut up and enjoy the video
A kid in a candy store - my exact thought as well.
John should be the only one doing any vids on this channel :)
PRS was always about its workers. Living in Annapolis in the 1980''s all my high school buddies worked at Paul's tiny shop just off West St in Annapolis. Paul would let each employee build his own guitar and I remember seeing these cool creations.
Such a great tour. I now know how my 22 10 top was made. Very informative. Thanks John.
Great job John! I have a 2001 PRS McCarty. After over 20 years of playing this guitar, it is still in top notch playability. I really didn't know much about guitars back when I bought it. I had a Mexican Strat 60's Reissue. There was no RUclips to watch and learn like today. But I knew PRS was the guitar to get.
I am just amazed at all the detail and LOVE involved!
The best part of PRS is that the SE and S2 lines make owning a PRS possible to those on a "budget." My S2 Satin 24 is probably my best guitar.
Every time I see a tour of Pauls and his employee's factory I'm always impressed! Even more so this time with JB doing the tour! An absolute pleasure brother!! 8) Rock on... --gary
Thank you Paul & Thank you John. A wonderfully, informative and fun video. Pauls' honesty, passion, integrity and knowledge fills every frame. Best wishes, Ky
Super impressive that they quality check all of the SE guitars made overseas before they are sent out. Really like the PRS company values.
I bought my first PRS 3 months ago. Even as a beginner, i was shocked at the quality of the beast. Blue SE Hollowbody II.. Stunning. Handles like a dream and the fit and finish is ridiculously high. I am already planning on a Core model.
Paul is also a straight-up guy and that means a lot to me.
Good choice man :)
Great interview with Paul!I have a 2010 DGT that I love.
Bohlinger gets cooler everyday!!!
I’ve had an SE single cut for over 20 years now. Still an absolutely amazing guitar platform. Other than normal guitar maintenance that 2 decades of use will require, the guitar has not undergone any additional or extensive set up work. I still use it for sessions regularly, and would never wish to retire it to a wall hanger, or just keep it for nostalgia’s sake. One day I’d really like to have a genuine single cut. Thanks for the tour footage! I do love me a PRS
My favorite part of this video is how excited you are taking the tour. I'd be bouncing off the walls too dude 🤘🤘
Thanks for the tour.
This is why I play PRS...once I picked one up it was all but over for my Gibson an fenders..to me these are the best on the planet...pure butter...
I love how PRS guitars play and feel, Some of the best sounding instruments i have ever heard but every time i buy one, I sell it because i just cannot enjoy the thick, sticky clear coat finish. I enjoy playing relic/aged/vos styled guitars. Thin nitro finishes. So the wood can breath and you can feel the actual wood. When i play a PRS it sometimes doesnt even feel like wood to me since the clear coat seems so thick. I hope in the future they start offering a different finish. I hear they have a satin finish line (i think?), Which i have not had a chance to try yet. PLEASE PRS offer a thin nitro or aged finish line.
Is it a SE model? I was under the impression that all the American PRS models had incredibly thin finishes
I had the same problem. Now I own 3 PRS’s with torrified necks. You can get em with satin necks or roasted maple no problem! Just look around at some dealers websites. Rainbow Guitars has a few.
@@ShiroiTengu all the ones i checked out where USA 3K-6K models
I have a satin s2 standard 22. nice, non sticky finish, and great tone wood...and got it for $1069, new...best deal they had on a quality USA model. I also have 2 se models made in Korea, before the move to Indonesia. they also are top notch quality!
Just bought my first PRS 24 custom in turquoise 🎸🤩 really informative eye opening factory tour. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I just bought my PRS CE. I almost cried, really happy.
Paul i remember ice skating to pier 7 to watch you play, we never met in-person but i remember playing one of your guitars that you made in Annapolis that you had given a friend we both knew ,small 🌎
i like how after he sprayed the wood with water, he cleaned up his own mess he left on the table and put the water back. He didn't just leave it for someone else to clean up.
Fantastic tour video. Love my PRS guitars.
QC is so good
What an education that was. Enjoyed every minute. Thanks Rob.
I freaking love Paul. He's such a great dude. And so is John. By far my favorite interviewer on PG. Oh, and PRS guy for life right here. 🙋♂️
A happy owner of 5 PRS guitars here ....since 30 years now....that's great stuff indeed guys 🙂
I fell in love with PRS guitars through Dany from The Warning it was the sound and tone she had and also her custom 24-08 is absolutely stunning
Me too I love mine,PRS rocks
I love the automation and consistency of PRS! I'm purchasing a PRS this year and I know I'm getting something good and not a lemon!
John is the best guitar pitch man this side of Greg Koch!
I forgot to mention I saw him in Lexington, NC for a guitar seminar and got a photo of me and Paul. What a great guy!!!! Bob
As always, Mr. Bohlinger - a fine job on this PRS tour
Paul is such a great guy and respects his people. His personality is honest and to the point and I love that. I've always been a fan of PRS since I was a kid and Temonti got his signature model. John is always a gracious host, well done Premier Guitar 💯👍🏼
I had an initial rough start with an entry level PRS SE standard, and bounced around other brands. I kept coming back to PRS because I just loved the way they felt. I’ve owned a total of 8, currently own 4 with another due to arrive on Friday. They’ve run the spectrum of entry level to CE’s. My CE24 is my number one, and I’ve had fun modding a few SE Customs (some parts myself, most by an experienced Luther). I love the variety of necks (pattern thin, favorite), and the love the tops. Look great, feel great, sound great. Love ‘em.
my CE24 semi-hollow is my #1...such great guitars
I love a good single cut SE. Often top class imo.
This is so fitting as I just received my first PRS today!! It got delivered this morning and I am still at work😔 I’m so ready to get out of here and go home!!!
I used to think some guitars were too expensive and couldnt see the value, but PRS is a different animal althogther, the level of detail and process is so good, also Pauls vision and how he mentioned the staff a lot in the process says a lot about it, plus John always carrys the interview so well
I believe it was 1978, I had Bought a new cherry Gibson SG and heard about .this guy in Annapolis who could help give it more of a bite. I lived about 10 minutes from his shop so there I went. It was just A little shop in the industrial section off chinquapin round rd. I went in and Paul told me what he could do. I think he only had one guy working there,Corkie I think? I picked it up a few days later and went on with life. If I ever had any clue this skinny long haired burnout looking dude would turn out to be PRS I would’ve had him chisel his name on the old SG. I never became a rock star,by the way. Good memories. I still live close to the factory on the eastern shore.
I had two made in 1990 and real early Custom22. I went to Annapolis and visited in 1995. I’ve known Paul & Jack Higginbottom since 1989. There was only 50 people in those days.. great folks!
Playing for over 30 years now, and i never had a PRS guitar. After watching this video, i feel like i wanna get one PRS guitar.
I bought my PRS custom 22 with the dragon pickups for 1600 bucks 20 years ago now it sells for over 4000 bucks and it still looks like new I just polished it and did a thuro cleaning and polishing of the neck n freats it's a fantastic instraments and a good investment I've got 9 guitars and the PRS is the best looking and playing one, my buddies are jealous when I bring it out they all Wana play it so I let them but no belts or buttons if they scratch it they pay thanks Paul your still the man
I’ve met Paul and Jack several times and have spent literally hours in the factory! Super proud to be a PRS owner!
Pink USA Silver Sky? I see multiple pink bodies!
😎👍💗🇺🇸🎸 LONG LIVE PRS!!!
Relic free since 1985!
Hallelujah! I hate the relic thing. Glad there's at least one company not doing this.
Murphy Lab, yeah, how about getting consistency on the production line Gibson?
@@Scott__C Everyone hates relicing, but everyone loves worn in guitars.
"But its not real"
We do not care. Boomers bled the vintage market dry.
@@ileutur6863 I bought a few guitars that feel "worn in" but don't have the stupid paint scraped off etc. To me, it's all about the neck feel. Rounded over edges etc. That can be done without making it look ridiculous. I don't buy a car with faded fabric and rust, but with comfortable seating.
John!!!! you have been putting out some amazing videos...love it. thanks
Great tour and terrific production quality on the video. I love my PRS core guitars (CU24 & 513). I had a CU24 SE that was great as well but I sold it to help finance the core model.
Great tour John. Thank you...
Paul is true to who he is, he is authentic! PRS Makes the best mass produced guitars!
Fascinating, they build some incredible guitars there.