PRS are a very popular brand who make electric, acoustic and bass guitars, but their range is so extensive that it can be hard to figure out how much you need to spend to get the model you want. In this article, I’ll take you through the cost of different guitars in the PRS range and explain the differences between them.
The Quick Answer
PRS electric guitars cost between $650 and $5000 in the USA on average. The cheapest models are in the SE-line, followed by the American-made S2 and CE lines and finally the most expensive USA Core line. The most expensive models are the PRS Ten Top guitars which start at around $4200. In the UK, PRS guitars start at approximately £525 and range up to £5000.
PRS Ranges
PRS divide their range into 4 lines (from lowest to highest):
- SE
- S2
- CE
- Core
Guitars in the SE line are made in Asia, and the S2, CE and Core lines are made in the USA. As the price increases, the main things to improve are:
- The maple top quality
- Pickup quality
- Hardware quality
- Manufacturing quality control
I’ve written a full guide comparing the PRS and PRS SE lines if you are looking for some more detail.
In the SE, S2 and Core lines, you’ll notice that some models are called “standard” and some are called “custom”. The difference being that the Custom models have a more premium curved maple top compared to the flat maple top on the Standard models.
| PRS Line | USA Price Range | UK Price Range |
| SE | $650-$1200 | £500-£1000 |
| S2 | $1400-$2000 | £1100-£1900 |
| CE | $2300-$2400 | £2000-£2200 |
| Core | $2500-$5000 | £2500-£5000 |
Contents
- PRS SE Electric Guitars
- PRS S2 Electric Guitars
- PRS CE Electric Guitars
- PRS Core Electric Guitars
- PRS Acoustic Guitars
- PRS Bass Guitars
In each section you’ll find a table with pretty much every currently available PRS guitar’s price and features. The prices are all based on an average from multiple stores at the time of writing.
PRS SE Electric Guitars
The entry-level electric guitars in the PRS are the SE models which are made in Asia. PRS SE electric guitars cost between $650 and $1200 on average in the USA, and £500 and £1000 in the UK. They are aimed at players with some level of experience looking to upgrade from their starter guitar.
Despite being the cheapest models in the range, the SE guitars are very well-built and come with very nice finishes. However, the finishes are not as dramatic as the more expensive models and they have a flatter and thinner maple veneer top instead of a thicker curved cap on the American models.
| PRS Guitar | Price (USA) | Price (UK) | Origin | Cutaway | Body |
| SE Standard 24 | $650 | £525 | Indonesia | Double | Solid |
| SE 245 Standard | $680 | £525 | Indonesia | Single | Solid |
| SE Tremonti | $700 | £525 | Indonesia | Single | Solid |
| SE Starla | $730 | £525 | Indonesia | Single | Solid |
| SE Mira | $730 | £600 | Indonesia | Single | Solid |
| SE 245 | $730 | £700 | Indonesia | Single | Solid |
| SE Tremonti Custom | $800 | £800 | South Korea | Single | Solid |
| SE Custom 22 | $800 | £800 | Indonesia | Double | Solid |
| SE Carlos Santana | $830 | £750 | South Korea | Double | Solid |
| SE Custom 24 | $850 | £850 | Indonesia | Double | Solid |
| SE Zach Myers | $850 | £800 | Indonesia | Single | Semi-Hollow |
| SE Custom 22 Semi-Hollow | $880 | £850 | South Korea | Double | Semi-Hollow |
| SE Santana Singlecut | $880 | £700 | South Korea | Single | Solid |
| SE Custom 24-08 | $930 | £900 | Indonesia | Double | Solid |
| SE Mark Holcomb | $990 | £950 | South Korea | Double | Solid |
| SE Hollowbody Standard | $1030 | £900 | China | Double | Hollow |
| SE Custom 24 Floyd | $1050 | £1000 | Indonesia | Double | Solid |
| SE Paul’s Guitar | $1050 | £975 | Indonesia | Double | Solid |
| SE Mark Holcomb 7-string | $1050 | £1000 | Indonesia | Double | Solid |
| SE Hollowbody II | $1200 | £1000 | China | Double | Hollow |
PRS S2 Electric Guitars
PRS S2 electric guitars cost between $1400 and $2000 on average in the USA and between £1100 and £1900 in the UK. Guitars in the S2 range are a step-up from the SE range because they are made in the USA, however the finishes are not as premium compared to the CE and Core series.
The S2 line is great for players who still have a significant budget, but don’t want to pay over double for the top-of-the-line American made PRS models. Most shapes are available in this series.
| PRS Guitar | Price (USA) | Price (UK) | Origin | Cutaway | Body |
| S2 Standard 22 | $1400 | £1100 | America | Double | Solid |
| S2 Standard 24 | $1400 | £1100 | America | Double | Solid |
| S2 Vela | $1400 | £1250 | America | Double | Solid |
| S2 McCarty 594 Thinline | $1500 | £1650 | America | Double | Solid |
| S2 Vela Semi-Hollow | $1500 | £1300 | America | Double | Semi-Hollow |
| S2 Custom 24 | $1650 | £1600 | America | Double | Solid |
| S2 McCarty 594 | $1900 | £1800 | America | Double | Solid |
| S2 Custom 22 Semi-Hollow | $1930 | £1900 | America | Double | Semi-Hollow |
PRS CE Electric Guitars
The PRS CE range standards for “classic electric” and the guitars cost more than the S2 line but are not as expensive as the USA core line. CE guitars are made in America and the main difference between them and the other guitars in the PRS range, are that the CE models have a bolt-on neck construction (instead of a set neck).
| PRS Guitar | Price (USA) | Price (UK) | Origin | Cutaway | Body |
| CE 24 | $2300 | £2000 | America | Double | Solid |
| CE 24 Semi-Hollow | $2400 | £2200 | America | Double | Semi-Hollow |
PRS Core Electric Guitars
The Core line is made up of the most premium models that PRS offer, excluding the custom shop. These guitars have the more premium finishes are are made with the most attention to detail and using the most expensive woods, pickups and hardware.
The PRS Core line starts at around $2500 in the USA and £2500 in the UK. The “Ten Top” models have the most premium maple tops and start at around $4200 in the USA and £4500 in the UK.
| PRS Guitar | Price (USA) | Price (UK) | Origin | Cutaway | Body |
| Silver Sky | $2550 | £2500 | America | Double | Solid |
| Fiore | $2550 | £2600 | America | Double | Solid |
| DW CE 24 Floyd | $2650 | £2400 | America | Double | Solid |
| Custom 22 | $3600 | £3500 | America | Double | Solid |
| McCarty 594 Semi-Hollow | $3800 | £4300 | America | Single | Semi-Hollow |
| Custom 24 | $3850 | £3600 | America | Double | Solid |
| Tremonti | $3860 | £3500 | America | Single | Solid |
| DGT | $3900 | £3800 | America | Double | Solid |
| Custom 24-08 | $3900 | £3800 | America | Double | Semi-Hollow |
| Custom 22 10 Top | $4200 | £4500 | America | Double | Solid |
| Custom 24 10 Top | $4500 | £4500 | America | Double Solid | Solid |
Check out my in-depth comparison of PRS lines to learn more:
PRS Acoustic Guitars
PRS make a range of SE acoustic guitars which range between $500 and $1150 in the USA and £400 and £850 in the UK. There are three shapes available, parlour (smallest), angelus cutaway (mid-sized) and tonare (largest) which are denoted by the letters at the start of the model name.
| PRS Guitar | Price (USA) | Price (UK) | Acoustic Electric | Shape |
| SE P20 | $500 | £400 | No | Parlor |
| SE P20E | $580 | £500 | Yes | Parlor |
| SE T40E | $750 | £550 | Yes | Tonare |
| SE A40E | $800 | £600 | Yes | Angelus Cutaway |
| SE T50E | $850 | £650 | Yes | Tonare |
| SE A50E | $950 | £750 | Yes | Angelus Cutaway |
| SE TE60 | $1050 | £800 | Yes | Tonare |
| SE AE60 | $1150 | £850 | Yes | Angelus Cutaway |
PRS Bass Guitars
PRS SE bass guitars cost around $880-$1030 in the USA and £960 in the UK. There are also 4 and 5-string variants of the American-made bass guitar, the Gary Grainger which start from $3500 in the USA and £4800 in the UK.
| PRS Bass | Price (USA) | Price (UK) | Strings |
| SE Kestrel | $880 | £900 | 4 |
| SE Kingfisher | $1030 | £960 | 4 |
| Gary Grainger 4-String | $3500 | N/A | 4 |
| Gary Grainger 5-String | $4800 | £4800 | 5 |
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