PRS Studio Electric Guitar Antique White
PRS Core line single-cut with 85/15 humbuckers and coil-split versatility via dual mini-toggles. The grown-up Les Paul alternative with Paul Reed Smith's meticulous build quality and that iconic PRS shred-friendly neck.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +85/15 humbuckers offer articulate clarity and dynamic response across the entire frequency range
- +Dual mini-toggle coil-split switches provide genuine single-coil tones without volume drop or thin sound
- +Pattern Thin neck carve is faster than Gibson necks while retaining enough meat for comfortable chord work
- +PRS Core quality means impeccable fretwork, perfectly cut nut, and flawless nitrocellulose finish
- +Tremolo-equipped version offers vintage-style vibrato without the tuning headaches of Floyd Rose systems
Cons
- −$4,830 puts this deep into custom shop territory—you're paying for the PRS name and Maryland craftsmanship
- −Antique White finish shows wear and dirt more obviously than darker colors, requiring more maintenance
- −Some players find the mini-toggle coil-splits fiddly during live performance compared to push-pull pots
- −PRS tremolo isn't as stable as a hardtail for heavy bending or drop-tuning
The Verdict
The PRS Studio is what happens when you take the Les Paul formula and refine it through a modern lens. The Pattern Thin neck is absurdly comfortable for lead work, and those 85/15 pickups are some of the most versatile humbuckers PRS has ever made. The coil-split mini-toggles actually work—they don’t just make the pickups quiet and thin like most split-coil mods. At $4,830, this is investment-grade gear for players who demand flawless execution and tonal flexibility. You’re paying for Maryland build quality and those hand-selected tonewoods. If you’re a working pro or serious collector, the Studio justifies its price. If you’re still gigging in bars, buy a used McCarty and pocket the difference.
