Best PRS Double Cut Guitars 2025

Premium PRS double cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Jazz For Fusion For Lead Guitar For Technical Playing

BRANDS: PRS Gibson Epiphone Harley Benton Yamaha Larry Carlton Guild Gretsch Danelectro Hagstrom ESP Maybach

PRS Modern Eagle V Private Stock F - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

PRS Modern Eagle V Private Stock F

by PRS

Lead Guitar Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• May not suit all musical styles

PRS Modern Eagle V Private Stock FElectric GuitarHand-selected top: Quilted mapleBody: AshNeck: AshFingerboard: Quilted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599724

$15,399

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PRS Studio Purple Mist - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

PRS Studio Purple Mist

by PRS

Rock Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May not suit all musical styles

PRS Studio Purple Mist 2024Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyArched top: Flamed mapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 594761

$5,279

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PRS Modern Eagle V Grey B 10 Top - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

PRS Modern Eagle V Grey B 10 Top

by PRS

Metal Lead Guitar Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Can be more expensive

PRS Modern Eagle V Grey B 10 TopElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: 10 Top flamed mapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 594730

$6,984

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PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline BK '24 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline BK '24

by PRS

Rock Fusion Metal

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• May not suit all musical styles

PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline BK '24Electric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyNeck binding: Faux...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 590283

$2,859

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PRS Studio 10 Top Charcoal Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

PRS Studio 10 Top Charcoal Burst

by PRS

Metal Technical Playing Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Weight distribution varies

PRS Studio 10 Top Charcoal BurstElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyArched top: flamed mapleGlued-in neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 577958

$5,829

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PRS SE McCarty 594 CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

PRS SE McCarty 594 CH

by PRS

Technical Playing Metal Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• May lack some single-cut warmth

PRS SE McCarty 594 CHElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Maple with flamed maple veneerSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 577948

$1,018

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PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin IN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin IN

by PRS

Lead Guitar Metal Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• May not suit all musical styles

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin INElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodBirds fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 601454

$637

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PRS SE CE 24 VS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

PRS SE CE 24 VS

by PRS

Metal Rock Fusion

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Weight distribution varies

PRS SE CE 24 VSElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile: Wide Thin - thickness...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 577386

$659

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PRS SE Custom 24 TU - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

PRS SE Custom 24 TU

by PRS

Jazz Technical Playing Fusion

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• May not suit all musical styles

PRS SE Custom 24 TUElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyArched top: flamed maple with flamed maple veneerNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 577894

$879

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PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline VC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline VC

by PRS

Fusion Lead Guitar Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Can be more expensive

PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline VC '24Electric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyNeck binding: Faux...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 590288

$2,639

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PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin VC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin VC

by PRS

Fusion Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Weight distribution varies

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin VCElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodBirds fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 585632

$593

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PRS SE Swamp Ash Special CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

PRS SE Swamp Ash Special CH

by PRS

Fusion Technical Playing Metal

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Weight distribution varies

PRS SE Swamp Ash Special CHElectric GuitarBody: Swamp AshBolt-on maple neckFingerboard: MapleNeck profile: Wide Thin -...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 577387

$911

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PRS Studio Wood Library River Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

PRS Studio Wood Library River Blue

by PRS

Fusion Lead Guitar Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May not suit all musical styles

PRS Studio Wood Library River BlueElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Wood Library flamed mapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 601637

$6,599

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PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CH

by PRS

Lead Guitar Technical Playing Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Weight distribution varies

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CHElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodBirds fingerboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585616

$527

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PRS Modern Eagle V Cobalt SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

PRS Modern Eagle V Cobalt SB

by PRS

Rock Jazz Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can be more expensive

PRS Modern Eagle V Cobalt SBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodBird...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 594647

$6,379

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How to Choose the Best Double Cut Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced double cut guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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PRS Studio Purple Mist

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PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline BK '24

PRS Studio 10 Top Charcoal Burst

PRS SE McCarty 594 CH

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin IN

PRS SE CE 24 VS

PRS SE Custom 24 TU

PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline VC

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin VC

PRS SE Swamp Ash Special CH

PRS Studio Wood Library River Blue

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CH

PRS Modern Eagle V Cobalt SB

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