Gretsch Guitars G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollowbody Single-Cut Electric Guitar Two-Tone Anniversary Green
Paul Reed Smith's personal spec guitar featuring the innovative TCI pickup system and dual coil-split switches for maximum tonal versatility. This is PRS's flagship model designed for players who need everything from vintage single-coil chime to thick humbucker grind in one instrument.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +TCI (Tuned Capacitance and Inductance) pickups provide exceptional clarity and harmonic richness
- +Dual coil-split switches offer true single-coil tones, not just thin humbucker splits
- +Pattern neck profile hits the sweet spot between vintage and modern feel
- +Impeccable PRS Core build quality with figured maple top and hand-selected tonewoods
- +Versatile enough for jazz, blues, rock, and metal without compromise
Cons
- −$4,600 price tag puts it firmly in boutique territory
- −Some players find PRS's house sound too polished or 'sterile' compared to vintage Fenders/Gibsons
- −Pattern neck may feel too thick for shredders coming from Ibanez Wizard profiles
- −Heavy instrument—expect 8.5+ lbs depending on wood selection
The Verdict
The Paul’s Guitar is PRS showing off what they do best: meticulous craftsmanship and innovative electronics. That 90 EJ score reflects a near-perfect execution of Paul Reed Smith’s vision for the ultimate versatile guitar. The TCI pickups genuinely deliver—you’re getting usable Strat and Tele tones alongside thick Les Paul-style humbucker beef. Is it worth $4,600? If you’re a working player who needs one guitar to cover every gig from jazz quartet to metal festival, absolutely. If you’re a purist who wants a Strat to sound like a ’59 Strat and nothing else, look elsewhere. This is the Swiss Army knife of high-end guitars, and it doesn’t apologize for it.
