If the PRS Artist Relations Manager called you...

[hippietim]

No one. PRS shouldn't chase anyone - artists should chase PRS.

You either care about paychecks or good guitars and good people - it's up to them.

I disagree completely. Many advancements, enhancements, mainstays, etc. have come about due to artist involvement. Les Paul, Randy Rhoads Vs, Steve Vai JEMs (and the derived RGs), EVH EBMM/Wolfgangs, etc.

 

[hippietim]

I just read Shawn's post about picking artists without a signature guitar. That eliminates my two choices as well as a couple others suggested - Derek Trucks and David Gilmour.

 

[hippietim]

1) Pete Thorn
2) He's a phenomenal player, well spoken, does the best demos, etc.
3) Give him a Ted SC245.

1) Jennifer Batten
2) She's an incredibly versatile player, she played with Michael Jackson for years and Jeff Beck for several tours and albums.
3) Give her an SAS NF with a Floyd - just make sure it's lightweight, I know from personal experience she doesn't like heavy guitars.

 

[intothevoid]

1. Steven Wilson
2. Musical genius with ever-expanding fan base
3. P22. Versatile instrument that goes perfectly with his extremely versatile playing style and sound. Plus he did a P22 feature video for PRS.

 

[Daniel]

1. Niel Brooks
2. He's a great player and live performer
3. Santana model electric and Angelus acoustic

1. Butch Walker
2. He's a great performer amd producer (They had him before)
3. Hollowbody and Tonare

 

[jimistephen]

outside of his J 45 does Brad Paisley have an electric signature?

No, but he has paisley teles in a whole bunch of colors.

Also what's with the signature players now?
Vai, Jeff Beck coth have Sig models.

 

[Jose]

1. Steven Wilson
2. Musical genius with ever-expanding fan base
3. P22. Versatile instrument that goes perfectly with his extremely versatile playing style and sound. Plus he did a P22 feature video for PRS.

I second this, but to make it interesting, I would suggest a 'singlecut trem P22' as a signature model. He does play a singlecut trem as his main guitar in recent years.

 

[pat10295]

1. Paul McCartney
2. A legendary musician can backup a legendary manufacturer.
3. McCarty because its similar to Paul's name.

 

[guitarsong]

Sungha Jung
young kid with a very good musical foundation.
Tonare

 

[RedGuitars]

What about a guy like Andy Timmons. I know he plays some old Ibanez but put him and a 408MT together and look out !!!

Well - has has plenty of access to PRS (and other high end) gear at Guitar Sanctuary, where he performs and teaches, but he seems to stick with Ibanez.

And here's a shot of Keith Urban:

 

[RedGuitars]

3) Johnny Hiland with a low profile Floyd and a single coil in the middle.

I doubt they would go there a second time...

 

[RedGuitars]

Todd Mohr (Big Head Todd & the Monsters)
because he rocks
408

 

[Sage]

The only artist I really wish was playing PRS right now is Alex Lifeson. I loved his tone on Counterparts, recorded almost entirely with a 1991 CE24 (alder body, maple top). He still tours with that guitar but only uses it on songs that require 24 frets (Leave That Thing Alone).

As for why, Rush is one of the biggest rock bands still making money on large stadium shows. They're known as a player's band; you can bet that most of their fanbase are musicians themselves and will be taking note of their gear. There really aren't a lot of players with as much influence on the guitar buyers' market.

He's disqualified by Shawn's addendum because he's got a signature line with Gibson right now. I am not at all interested in it. But a signature PRS would be another matter. I'd push the SC 245, the 408, and the P22. Maybe the new Hollowbody II as well.

 

[dilznik]

Ben Gibbard
He's extremely talented
SAS or DC3 or 305

 

[hippietim]

I doubt they would go there a second time...

I wasn't suggesting another Hiland guitar - #3 is which guitar you'd put in their hands.

 

[gush]

Don't give prince a PRS, the stupid bastard will throw it and break the headstock.

 

[gush]

Give Alex a cu24 with the 5-way blade and the option to split both p-ups by themselves. 5909s too. Have Paul design washers and dryers for the next tour fill them with prs t-shirts.

 

[ChrisCst22]

1) Stephan Carpenter and/or Chino Moreno from Deftones
2) Stephan has been an avid ESP guy his whole career. I doubt you'll ever pull him away. But Chino is usually playing a standard Gibson SG, and I don't think is endorsed by them. Either way getting a PRS into those guys hands would be awesome to see.
3) If Stephan was up for a change, he would need a custom built baritone 8 string based off a Custom 24. Use a tune-o-matic with string thru body bridge and it would fit his needs. Get a good old' Custom 22 hardtail into Chinos hands.

 

[swede71]

I would just say...offer maple/maple necks as an option for all models.Why do i have to pay so much more for having a custom 22 with a maple/maple neck?The custom 22 mapleneck model for the people.

 

[MojoPin]

He already plays PRS, but Myles Kennedy should definitely have a signature model. A doublecut too, to differentiate from Mark a bit.

Another could be Guthrie Govan, I'd be interested to see what he'd come up with sporting a PRS Studio.

Another not-so-obvious choice would be Peredur Ap Gwynedd from Pendulum. Cool guy and very underrated IMO. Can imagine him with a 408 or P22 but I'm sure he'd come up with some interesting ideas for mods.