PRS Leadership Looks Back at an Epic Year | Fireside Chat 2024 | PRS Guitars

Yup, it's that time again! Join us for our annual "Fireside Chat" as Paul, Jack, and Jamie reflect on everything 2024 while looking forward to all that's to come in 2025.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:24 - Paul, Jack, & Jamie Open a Surprise Gift
01:43 - "Paul's Perfect Pour" the Cult Classic Brewing Co. x PRS Guitars Collaboration
02:26 - Celebrating "Make Music Day"
02:54 - Explaining How Fireside Chat Will Work in 2024
03:18 - Guest Question #1 from @justinguitar
03:33 - Reflecting on Paul's Wildest Ideas
06:23 - Unwrapping Guitar 1
06:50 - S2 Series Was Updated in 2024
08:29 - Guest Question #2 from Tia @WorkingClassMusic
09:18 - When Did Paul, Jack, & Jamie Feel Like They Had Solidified Their Roles at PRS Guitars?
11:34 - Unwrapping Guitars 2, 3, & 4
12:52 - New SE Series Models Released In 2024
13:25 - SE CE 24 Standard: The Best Guitar for Under $500
13:45 - SE Custom 24 Semi-hollow Piezo: Pushing the Boundaries of SE
14:00 - SE NF3: The New "Narrowfield DD" Pickups That Sound Like Singlecoils
14:40 - The Continual Evolution of SE Series Guitars
16:28 - Unwrapping... An Amp?
17:08 - The DGT 15: David Grissom Signature Amplifier
18:16 - Guest Question #3 from Jason @WorkingClassMusic
19:00 - Which PRS Guitar Would Paul Have Shown To Jimi Hendrix If Had The Chance To?
21:30 - Guest Question #4 from @JoeWalshOfficial
23:26 - What Makes Magic Guitars Magical & Harmonic Feedback On Stage?
24:58 - Unwrapping Guitars 5 & 6
25:40 - The 40th Anniversary Custom 24 with DMO Pickups
26:06 - The Private Stock 40th Anniversary McCarty Dragon with McCarty III Pickups
28:37 - Guest Question #4 from Dany @TheWarning
29:02 - What Makes the PRS Guitars Team So Unique?
31:59 - Looking Forward to 2025
33:49 - The 40th Anniversary of PRS Guitars
34:14 - Thank Yous
35:25 - Outro

[PeteSlater]

My guitar hero, Kanami of Band-Maid, got her signature PRS this year.
Thank you PRS for recognising such an amazing guitarist.

[AlaskaDavidW]

I've had the same MiM strat (my first guitar) the last 18 years of my life. As an adult I've struggled finding the courage to purchase things for myself. To celebrate a promotion and turning 30 I purchased a Venetian Blue Silver Sky Rosewood (something I've had my eye on since it was announced almost a year ago)... I've had this guitar for almost 3 weeks now and am so impressed with it- I'm learning a new instrument yet feeling so at home at the same time. Thank you PRS for the quality products you put out for us to purchase. Merry Christmas.

[ttownsend]

You folks run a great company. Passion and innovation are core elements of companies that produce great products and you have all the above. I picked up a guitar for the first time in my life in April 2024 … I now have two PRS guitars and enjoy playing both of them every day.

[WhaleBluePRS]

2025 marks my 30 year anniversary owning and playing PRS guitars. I have a '95 Custom 24, '98 McCarty, '13 SE Singlecut Trem, '15 Hollowbody II Piezo and a '17 Silver Sky. I love them all dearly and am looking forward to retiring my HBII from playing live to get an SE Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Piezo. I'm not anyone special, just a guy who found a home in the PRS world. Thank you to all the great people in PRS. God bless you all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[kyosuke_mori]

Thanks to KANAMI of BAND-MAID, I learned the beauty of PRS. Her signature model was just a bit expensive, so I gave me a Custom SE 24-08 Quilt as a gift. Merry Christmas!

[JasonTMays]

Thank you to the Team and Uncle Paul for being so awesome and answering my question! This means A LOT to me. So, thanks again.

[JPP-io]

Just received a Tremonti for Christmas! Fabulous guitar. I already have a couple McCartys (one with humbuckers, one with P90's)for a couple of decades and A Myles Kennedy that I ordered last year. I now have the entire tonal pallette covered. Keep up the good work. PRS is hands down the pinnacle of production made guitars.❤️👍

[StavK]

For some reason, I never considered PRS in my 30 years of playing. Two things in the last couple of years made me buy one. The amazing work done with the mid tier instruments shines through all the demos and reviews. Lastly, seeing the PRS factory tour videos, and an interview with Paul, one line standing out: “All we ask, is that you give us a chance.” I finally did, and I’m so glad. Congratulations and wish you all the best in 2025.

[pgrove]

I don't own a PRS but i've always followed and watched things like these and admired Paul's genuine love for his product and all the people around him. I hope to own one some day.

[rockinchairboogie]

Merry Christmas guys, I hope this is seen by Paul. In 2006 I bought a PRS 20th Anniversary Standard 22 as my first PRS guitar. Up to that point, I had been using a 1992 Gibson Les Paul Standard that I bought new in 1993. The PRS was instantly my number one from 06 to present. It is still totally original and it feels like it was made for me. I have never had to do any set up or any other work on it but it is starting to buzz on some notes. Thank you for building such wonder works of joy.

[richardgower]

Over the last couple of years. The fireside chat videos have become my favorite and every Christmas time I look so forward to watching, as a PRS owner it's really nice to hear about what's around the corner for the company and as a customer what we can look forward to! Merry Christmas to you three and the rest of the talented people who make wonderful instruments that many of us love and cherish.... Thank you PRS

[AudioAtmos]

Thanks guys for including us again in the fireside chat and the goings on at PRS. I have 3 Core models last one bought new in 2016. I’m getting close to taking the dive again.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.🎄🎸🎄🎸🎄

[packerjetmin]

I just got my first PRS. Outstanding craftsmanship all around. Something very rare these days. Cheers to all at PRS and Merry Christmas 🎅

[BCarpenter]

Received my Limited Edition PRS CE 24-08 Swamp Ash a few weeks ago and haven't played another guitar since! What a beautiful instrument by a great company. Happy 2025!

[jaymax]

I had a great time meeting Mr. Paul in Tokyo last month. This year marks the anniversary of my Private Stock acquisition. I've been playing my S2 Custom24 for almost 10 years now. Cheers to the PRS family!

[DeerCreekAudio]

THANKS guys. Seeing Joe W and Dany V on the same video was great! Best guitars out there nowadays.

[dhow]

Can't ever get tired of prs guitars. Thank u paul and the rest of PRS guitars

[duanewelsh]

Merry Christmas to the fine folks at PRS guitars. Love my PRS guitars and appreciate the quality products you all produce.

[stephenhaynes]

to all at PRS happy holidays from uk and thanks for the vid!

[monahantp]

2024 was a standout year for me-- I purchased a PRS NF53 then a Myles Kennedy model; these are the only two guitars I'll ever need. You guys are really building some great instruments! I'm looking forward to what you have in store for the new year, but like I said-- I'm good for guitars ;)