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Best PRS ST Style Guitars 2026

Premium PRS st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 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 Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Sterling by Music Man Xotic Guitars Maybach Friedman
PRS McCarty 594 HB II Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

PRS McCarty 594 HB II Charcoal

by PRS
Country Rock Funk
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

PRS McCarty 594 HB II CharcoalElectric GuitarBack: Flamed mapleSides: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613593
$5,499
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS JM Silver Sky Maple VB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

PRS JM Silver Sky Maple VB

by PRS
Indie Rock Country
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

PRS JM Silver Sky Maple VBElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleSmall bird fingerboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600204
$3,189
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24 Wood Library CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

PRS Custom 24 Wood Library CH

by PRS
Indie Pop Country
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

PRS Custom 24 Wood Library CHElectric GuitarLimited edition of 10 instruments (2 copies per colour) of the Wood...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 607882
$8,139
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Standard 24 Pearl White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

PRS Standard 24 Pearl White

by PRS
Rock Pop Country
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Requires quality amplifier

PRS Standard 24 Pearl WhiteElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodBirds fingerboard inlaysNeck...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609476
$4,398
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Standard 24 Red Apple - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

PRS Standard 24 Red Apple

by PRS
Indie Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

PRS Standard 24 Red AppleElectric GuitarBody: MahagonyNeck: MahoganyFngerboard: RosewoodBirds fingerboard inlaysNeck...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609472
$4,509
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS CE 22 LTD Carroll Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

PRS CE 22 LTD Carroll Blue

by PRS
Blues Funk Indie
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

PRS CE 22 LTD Carroll BlueElectric GuitarLimited to 200 pieces worldwideBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 615775
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE Studio Lake Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

PRS SE Studio Lake Blue

by PRS
Rock Funk Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Electronics may need shielding

PRS SE Studio Lake BlueElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile: Wide...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 619074
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE Custom 24/08 CJ Exotic LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

PRS SE Custom 24/08 CJ Exotic LTD

by PRS
Blues Rock Indie
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

PRS SE Custom 24/08 CJ Exotic LTDElectric GuitarLimited to 60 pieces for Austria and GermanyBody: MahoganyTop: Maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 611424
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Custom 24 Wood Library PM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

PRS Custom 24 Wood Library PM

by PRS
Country Funk Indie
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Electronics may need shielding

PRS Custom 24 Wood Library PMElectric GuitarLimited edition of 10 instruments (2 copies per colour) of the Wood Library...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 607876
$7,644
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 40th Anniversary Custom 24 TE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

PRS 40th Anniversary Custom 24 TE

by PRS
Funk Blues Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

PRS 40th Anniversary Custom 24 TEElectric GuitarLimited EditionBody: MahagonyTop: Artist-Grade flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603570
$7,699
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow DCS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow DCS

by PRS
Funk Pop Indie
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Requires quality amplifier

PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow DCSElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollowBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618860
$3,739
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE Custom 24 Burled Ash LB Ltd - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

PRS SE Custom 24 Burled Ash LB Ltd

by PRS
Funk Country Pop
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Electronics may need shielding

PRS SE Custom 24 Burled Ash LB LtdElectric GuitarLimited Edition - limited to 500 pieces worldwideBody: MahoganyTop:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612813
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS PS Special SH Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

PRS PS Special SH Natural

by PRS
Funk Pop Country
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Requires quality amplifier

PRS PS Special SH NaturalElectric GuitarPrivate Stock ModelType: Semi-hollowBody: African mahoganyTop: Private Stock...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599649
$14,189
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS CE 22 LTD Black Amber - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

PRS CE 22 LTD Black Amber

by PRS
Blues Rock Funk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

PRS CE 22 LTD Black AmberElectric GuitarLimited to 200 pieces worldwideBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 615802
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE Studio Standard Pearl White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

PRS SE Studio Standard Pearl White

by PRS
Country Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Requires quality amplifier

PRS SE Studio Standard Pearl WhiteElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619900
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best ST Style 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 st style 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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