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Best PRS Premium Guitars 2026

Premium PRS premium guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Performance For Studio Recording For Investment Grade For Serious Players For High-End Collection For Master Craftsmanship
BRANDS: Gibson Fender Music Man PRS Mayones Guitars Ibanez Duesenberg ESP Charvel
PRS Custom 24 Floyd 10 Top CH 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

PRS Custom 24 Floyd 10 Top CH 2024

by PRS
Master Craftsmanship Serious Players Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

PRS Custom 24 Floyd 10 Top CH 2024Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: flamed mapleNeck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyBirds...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599747
$6,489
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24/08 PS McCarty Glow - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

PRS Custom 24/08 PS McCarty Glow

by PRS
High-End Collection Serious Players Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

PRS Custom 24/08 PS McCarty GlowElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed maple from Private Stock collectionNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599150
$14,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Special 22 SH PS Pale Moon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

PRS Special 22 SH PS Pale Moon

by PRS
Serious Players Professional Performance Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Investment-grade instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Requires careful maintenance

PRS Special 22 SH PS Pale MoonElectric GuitarTop: Pale Moon ebonyBody: African mahoganyNeck: Pale Moon...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 575465
$15,399
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd CCB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd CCB

by PRS
Investment Grade High-End Collection Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Insurance considerations

PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd CCBElectric GuitarLimited editionStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MahoganyTop: 10 top flamed...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613225
$8,799
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24/08 Charcoal Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

PRS Custom 24/08 Charcoal Burst

by PRS
Investment Grade High-End Collection Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Investment-grade instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • Overkill for beginners

PRS Custom 24/08 Charcoal BurstElectric GuitarTop: Flamed mapleBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606951
$6,049
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24 LH Wood Library ER - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

PRS Custom 24 LH Wood Library ER

by PRS
Professional Performance Serious Players Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Investment-grade instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • Very high price point

PRS Custom 24 LH Wood Library ERElectric GuitarLeft-hand modelLimited editionBody: MahoganyTop: Wood Library flamed...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 557805
$7,039
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Hollowbody II Piezo Ch CherryB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

PRS Hollowbody II Piezo Ch CherryB

by PRS
Master Craftsmanship Professional Performance High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Insurance considerations

PRS Hollowbody II Piezo Ch CherryBElectric GuitarType: Hollow bodyBack: Flamed mapleSides: MahoganyTop: Flamed...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613097
$5,829
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Special 22 SH PS Pale Moon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

PRS Special 22 SH PS Pale Moon

by PRS
Serious Players Professional Performance High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Requires careful maintenance

PRS Special 22 SH PS Pale MoonElectric GuitarTop: Pale Moon ebonyBody: African mahoganyNeck: Pale Moon...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598052
$15,399
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd WBN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd WBN

by PRS
Professional Performance Investment Grade High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • Insurance considerations

PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd WBNElectric GuitarLimited editionStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MahoganyTop: 10 top flamed...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613224
$9,235
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24/08 PS Faded Indigo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

PRS Custom 24/08 PS Faded Indigo

by PRS
Investment Grade Serious Players Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • Requires careful maintenance

PRS Custom 24/08 PS Faded IndigoElectric GuitarTop: Flamed mapleBody: MahoganyNeck: Flamed mapleFingerboard: Rosewood...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598055
$14,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24 Floyd CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

PRS Custom 24 Floyd CH

by PRS
High-End Collection Investment Grade Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Very high price point

PRS Custom 24 Floyd CHElectric GuitarMahogany body (Khaya Ivorensis)Flamed maple topMaple neckPattern thin neck...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 539626
$5,499
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24/08 BW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

PRS Custom 24/08 BW

by PRS
High-End Collection Investment Grade Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

PRS Custom 24/08 BWElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodPRS bird...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 539616
$5,719
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS McCarty 594 Black Gold B. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

PRS McCarty 594 Black Gold B.

by PRS
Master Craftsmanship Investment Grade High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • Very high price point

PRS PRS McCarty 594 Black Gold B.Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: flamed mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodBirds...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 581957
$5,168
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24/08 FSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

PRS Custom 24/08 FSB

by PRS
Serious Players Master Craftsmanship Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

PRS Custom 24/08 FSBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: flamed mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodPRS bird...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559562
$6,159
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd WBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd WBS

by PRS
High-End Collection Investment Grade Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Investment-grade instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Insurance considerations

PRS 40th Custom 24-08 Semi Ltd WBSElectric GuitarLimited editionStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MahoganyTop: 10 top flamed...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613223
$8,799
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Premium 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 premium 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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