Best PRS ST Style Guitars 2025

Premium PRS st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 19, 2025 • Next update: November 26, 2025

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 Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman

PRS Custom 24 10 Top Cobalt SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

PRS Custom 24 10 Top Cobalt SB

by PRS

Country Indie Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• May be too bright for heavy metal
• Requires quality amplifier

PRS Custom 24 10 Top Cobalt SBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605709

$6,544

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PRS Standard 24 Red Apple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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PRS SE Custom 24/08 LM Exotic LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

PRS SE Custom 24/08 LM Exotic LTD

by PRS

Rock Funk Blues

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• Single-coils can pick up interference

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611413

$1,319

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PRS Custom 24 Wood Library CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow LB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow LB

by PRS

Country Indie Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and overdriven tones
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• May be too bright for heavy metal
• Requires quality amplifier

PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow LBElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollowBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 619653

$1,539

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PRS Cu24 PS Whale Blue Glow - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

PRS Cu24 PS Whale Blue Glow

by PRS

Blues Pop Funk

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and overdriven tones
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• String bending can cause tuning issues

PRS Cu24 PS Whale Blue GlowElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Quilted mapleNeck: ZiricoteFingerboard: Zirikote‘J...

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 598947

$13,529

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PRS McCarty 594 HB II Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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

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PRS SE Custom 24/08 CJ Exotic LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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

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PRS Cu24 PS Sage Dragons Breath - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

PRS Cu24 PS Sage Dragons Breath

by PRS

Indie Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Electronics may need shielding

PRS Cu24 PS Sage Dragons BreathElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Quilted mapleNeck: ZiricoteFingerboard: Zirikote‘J...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 613738

$13,529

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PRS SE Studio Lake Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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

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PRS CE 22 LTD Carroll Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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PRS SE DGT MT Exotic LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

PRS SE DGT MT Exotic LTD

by PRS

Pop Blues Indie

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• Single-coils can pick up interference

PRS SE DGT MT Exotic LTDElectric GuitarLimited Edition - limited to 1000 pieces worldwideBody: MahoganyTop: Maple with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 611429

$1,319

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PRS Standard 24 Pearl Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

PRS Standard 24 Pearl Black

by PRS

Indie Country Funk

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• May be too bright for heavy metal

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 609742

$4,509

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PRS 40th Anniversary Custom 24 TE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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PRS Standard 24 Pearl White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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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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PRS Custom 24 10 Top Cobalt SB

PRS Standard 24 Red Apple

PRS SE Custom 24/08 LM Exotic LTD

PRS Custom 24 Wood Library CH

PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow LB

PRS Cu24 PS Whale Blue Glow

PRS McCarty 594 HB II Charcoal

PRS SE Custom 24/08 CJ Exotic LTD

PRS Cu24 PS Sage Dragons Breath

PRS SE Studio Lake Blue

PRS CE 22 LTD Carroll Blue

PRS SE DGT MT Exotic LTD

PRS Standard 24 Pearl Black

PRS 40th Anniversary Custom 24 TE

PRS Standard 24 Pearl White

How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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