Paul Reed Smith Storms TPS! [New PRS Pedals, SE Silver Sky, HDRX 20 & more]

A true guitar leg-end of our time is here to shoot the sizzle at Schwangri-La!

Welcome to the show! It’s not every day we get to welcome a guest of such Genuine Guitar Royalty stature as Mr Paul Reed Smith!
But here he is, live and in person at That Pedal Show to talk about new pedals, old chestnuts and just about everything in between. For those of you yet to hear, PRS has recently released a batch of guitar pedals. That’s interesting for a couple of reasons: first, that Paul is a stalwart guitar-into-amp devotee; and second because they’re genuinely interesting, credible and high quality takes on some classic effects. Just-another-range-of-pile-em-high-sell-em-cheap-me-too pedals they most certainly are not.
There’s also a super fun new 20-watt tube amp too.
Without further ado, enjoy the show!

Pedals and stuff in today’s video
• Custom pedalboard by Alder & Ash

• TheGigRig Three2One

• Sonic Research ST-200 Turbo Tuner

• Analogman BC183 Sunface

• PRS Mary Cries Optical Compressor

• PRS Wind Through The Trees Dual Analog Flanger

• PRS Horsemeat Transparent Overdrive

• Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay

• Chase Bliss Audio CXM1978 Reverb

• The Gigrig G3

Interesting Bits & Go-To Sections
0:00 Intro playing
1:10 Hello & welcome!
2:30 A 24-year-old photo
5:39 Why Horsemeat?
11:48 Horsemeat sounds Paul
13:40 Horsemeat sounds Dan
14:55 Hand tone and ‘chirping’?
17:20 I’m not telling you that!
20:00 Horsemeat sounds Mick
23:00 SE Silver Sky
25:54 SE Silver Sky sounds
27:38 Fuzz into Horsemeat
28:58 Wind Through The Trees flanger
31:55 Wind Through The Trees sounds
34:50 More Wind Through The Trees
40:50 Flanger as Leslie?
46:40 Dan’s flangey heaven?
48:18 What is that switcher?
52:20 Mary Cries Optical Compressor
55:25 Compressor & SE Silver Sky
1:01:10 Dan and a PRS?
1:07:15 Cynicism
1:12:55 John Mayer?
1:15:40 Thank you kindred spirit
1:16:35 Cranked HDRX 20 and we’re done!

Guitars in this video
• 1961 Fender Stratocaster - no video yet

• PRS SE Silver Sky - no video yet

Amps in this video
• PRS HDRX 20 & Two Rock 112 cab with EVM12L speaker
• Two Rock TS1 1x12 combo with TR1265B speaker

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[firespoon]

An interview with Paul is often like trying to keep THAT uncle in check at Christmas.

[iainfreeman]

Dan looks so happy with Paul praise on the Gig Rig equipment. Much deserved!

[paultaylor]

As a non PRS guitar guy. The enthusiasm of the man has drawn me in. The compliments to Dan and Mick are statements of fact, earned and deserved.

[denmar]

Paul is like this perpetual inquisitive 10 year old boy that never grew up. Contagious enthusiasm, and glows brightest when he gets to talk about his interests. Bigger than life personality. A big dreamer that thankfully has surrounded himself with knowledgeable craftspeople. And we all benefit. What a cool conversation. And Dan and Mick you impressed him with your knowledge and use of gear. Kudos gents! Dan, good luck on your merchandising and marketing of the G3 now!

[danstheworst]

My favorite part of the video is when Paul geeked out over Dan’s G3 switcher. Wonderful to see such a great person like Dan get the recognition he deserves and how awesome it was as well to see Mick hyping up his friend. Love the videos guys :)

[chrisdavies]

Absolutely love that Dan got some very vocal praise for his G3. It's a wonderful product, incredibly well engineered. Obviously loads of pros use GigRig products but it still feels like their stuff flies a bit under the radar.

[Teletex]

I love how blown away PRS was by Dan's invention. Great episode.

[miketaylor]

Watching Dan and Mick getting frustrated because THEY couldn't keep HIM on track was pure irony and worth every second.

[mikedr]

Classic. PRS visits and both Dan and Mick are sitting there with their Fender guitars!!

[adambomb]

“It isn’t a one trick horsemeat” deserves so much more praise and appreciation. As a soon to be new dad, I recognize a new bar being set with this joke.

[BaronsDuju]

I love Friday nights (Melbourne Australia) how after a hard days work, putting the kid to bed and having a glass of wine, I can curl up into bed with the headphones and rely on new episodes of TPS. Love you guys.

[TraneFrancks]

Hands down, this is one of the best Friday shows yet. Paul has such a vibe.

[soumakbasak]

I really really loved when Dan pointed at the PRS shape and said "you did that" And Paul's immediate instinct was to say "We did that". The man is brilliant. Love his enthusiasm

[matteocomparin]

Truly every second in this hour and a half was the most moving. Great knowledge, great humanity and the deepest feeling of kindness.

[cantiguitar]

it's strange how you tube works, I'm watching since you begining, how you grew up, it's like I know you, like friends in a way. So, this episode with probably the last legend in guitar making, it make me feel happy and proud. You deserve that guys.

[Mister_Samsonite]

Always a pure joy to see Paul being interviewed! The man's passion for what he does is infectious, and he's built an excellent business model.

[Moonshot]

I’m pretty much Fender Gibson freak and Owen many of them . What I love about Paul his passion for beauty and quality…this what make me to adding PRS Santana retro to my collection. In the last 3 years PRS became a ‘’must’’ to have in my studio. Thank you Paul we are bless to have you in the guitar community ❤

[seanmarkowitz]

As the owner of several PRS guitars and an east coast US guy, i enjoy the natural energy Paul brings to the table, but you guys, YOU are always a breath of fresh air, and have helped me so much in such a short time, can't thank you enough.

[dowaliby]

I am speechless. What an epic show! Three geniuses having fun together!

[rdb]

This is the best interview I’ve ever seen with Paul - it’s evident he has massive respect for both of you, and this was an amazingly interaction to capture in a time capsule for eternity on camera. Top work gents!