Behind the Scenes at PRS USA Factory!
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 The Journey Begins!
» 0:35 Arriving at PRS HQ
» 2:08 Rough Cut
» 20:03 Body Construction
» 38:46 Body Sanding
» 42:08 Neck Construction
» 45:08 Paul Reed Smith Himself!
» 45:25 Back to Neck Construction
» 1:08:30 Inlays!
» 1:14:32 Neck & Body Assembly
» 1:28:58 Finish Process
» 1:46:52 Pre & Final Assembly
» 1:58:13 Final Assembly
» 2:03:06 Final QC
» 2:11:45 Thanks For Watching!
» 2:12:56 To the Next Factory!
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I hope you find this tour interesting - we certainly loved seeing how PRS make their guitars. Whilst there I also interviewed Paul & talked through some of his earliest builds, plus we chatted to Jack (ex PRS President) about the SE range…. And of course we had some epic jams! Please subscribe to the channel & you’ll see all these videos early in the new year. And if you enjoyed this video & haven’t seen our Fender, Gibson & G&L factory tours, then please search for those on UA-cam. Cheers, Lee 🎸🎸🤘🤘
I will take a better look at PRS Guitars after watching this factory tour. Excellent employees . Attention to detail. Quality Control excellence
Attention to detail….pretty impressive. Makes one appreciate PRS all the more. Well done PRS and great video Andertons!
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you must visit harley benton factory too, i know you in the biz probably not like them or think they are stealing your sales, but it would be super fun to see how they do it i mean most people dont buy fender and gibson , i think it would be coo
i would love to see their overseas factory more than the american one.. SE line is their real money maker..
1:49:28 hey that's me! Big fan of the Anderton's channel and it was so awesome having the Captain visit the factory!!
Ain't gonna lie it looks like a cool place to work
@@user-mr7hr9qi6zI'm loving it! I just moved to setup about a month ago from preassembly and it's a lot of fun!
That’s a cool job bro. Well done!
No matter what you think of PRS guitars, you know this is an outstanding company by the fact that SO many people are there for decades! That only happens when the employer respects the employees and vice versa. That's a wonderful legacy no matter how you look at it. Way to go Paul and everyone at PRS. Thanks for the tour Lee!!!
I have been a gigging and studio recording guitarist for 57 years. During my career I have owned just about every brand, and most major models, of guitar that the major manufacturers, and a number of customer luthiers, produce. However, it was only 4 years ago that I finally purchased my first PRS guitar. I had erroneously believed that PRS guitars were all about the “looks”. Well, I could not have been more incorrect. PRS guitars are without a doubt, the highest quality, best looking, most versatile, best sounding guitars made today…bar-none! This tour shows why their guitars are second to none…it’s the attention to the details…from design to final inspection that every PRS goes through. I currently own over 30 guitars, many are collectible vintage guitars, and my PRS guitars are used nine times out of ten for live and recording gigs…the rest stay in their cases in my storage locker in my studio.
That neck and body assembly section starting at 1:14:37 was incredible. It's always inspiring to see skilled people talk about their work and to see someone work right down to an individual swipe of a piece of sandpaper is amazing.
That was crazy how much he cared about his job, I thought it was cnc'd to the right size and angle and glued in etc 👍
You'll see the same thing in some Chinese factories. Many Steinway piano's are made in China as are some of the finest sub-$2000 guitars. 90% of the work is done by the CNC machines, both in Maryland/California or in China, and then people with sandpaper or similar do the rest to varying degrees.
Did He just contradict himself ? At 1.26.19 by scoring the back of the neck when at 1.23.41 he saiid it would throw the neck out. He's winding us up 🤣
I would call it the Paul'd Eagle. Referring to the nameless eagle thing at the beginning.
I remember watching you guys come thru and film around my work area in the factory, had to hold myself back from asking for your signatures while you were on tour 😂 love your channel and love the video!
Love it!!❤
LOL now trying to guess your work area😂 1:06:42
@@jerseattle0722haha I do work close to Neck Team, but nope that's not it 😂
I'm not a fanboy of any brand, but c'mon! This guys quality control and attention to detail is incredible. I LOVE my CE 24, and every time i watch a video with Paul, or the factory, i'm becoming a fanboy.
Fan boy here... CE 24 owner as well ❤
And another very happy CE 24 owner here!! My only complaint so far - the trem springs vibrate louder than than the strings when I'm not plugged in.
Love PRS but I get the feeling working for Paul would be nightmare!
@@PerryCodesI've seen people use electrical tape on the spring to help stop that but I prefer the audible spring.
CE 24 ruby red, have it.
It makes you want a PRS over a Gibson seeing both Factory tours!
I wanted a PRE Custom 24 when they first came out. I like the Strat shape, but hate their sound. I like, for the most part, the Les Paul tones and construction but not their shape.
I really like my PRS 245 over my LP.
One of the better, more complete tours of the place I work! Shame I work 2nd shift and I'm never a part of these things! Thanks Andertons! #wemakePRS
Tyler in the neck assembly department is an absolute legend. By far my favourite part of all the factory tours. Keep on rocking dude!
Tyler rocked it. I would buy any guitar he worked on
Fun fact - Matt Eriza is the creator of Eriza Verde, one of the best greens in the core spectrum! I encourage anyone to visit the factory, you get to meet and see with your own eyes that every position is filled by someone who is passionate about guitars and not just looking for a job. Seeing a staggering amount of employees working there for 2 or 3 decades really says alot about the brand and them believing in the mission. Paul is also the Willy Wonka of the guitar world - if you catch his attention for a few minutes youll see hes constantly thinking and brainstorming. You may not vibe with the brand, but you cant deny they are built to unreal levels of care and anyone who thinks the SS or NF53 are replicas of existing guitars youre missing Pauls mission. His quest is to build upon the 200 years of instrument building and making them better. The nuance and improvement he brings is what makes them a PRS, not the body shape.
I have an Eriza Green Studio 2011 Ten Top. Great guitar. One of my 4 Cores. Just wish I could play better.
How they could have him as part of the tour and not mention that I don’t know
Still the biggest mystery to be revealed and no one has yet, the person who writes the serial number on each and every guitar so meticulously and consistently.
It's me. Basil does it.
I'm not admitting to anything specific...but there is a reason why the *Keebler Elves* no longer appear in cookie commercials
0:00 Glad you guys survived the drive from Baltimore to Maryland, it's a long and dangerous one.
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Always a good sign when you see staff staying decades with a company
Amazing, Mr. Smith has set the standards for guitar manufacturing.
Andertons and PRS, Thank You for the tour.
I guess he demanded a factory where people don't set themselves on fire. That's setting the bar a bit low, isn't it?
Paul still being involved makes a huge difference. When Leo sold Fender the quality went down. Same when Gibson was bought and then passed around by investors.
It cracks me up how Lee always has to touch everything.
LOL That's what I was laughing about. They need a leash to keep Lee from wandering off.
It is fun to compare and contrast with the Gibson tour. There is definitely more of a human touch to the PRS, even with all the CNC machines. Just the attention to detail seems to be at a different level. Rob (tour guide) is a great ambassador for the brand and is much more relatable than Paul, himself.
I think PRS is the guitar company to beat. I’m only buying PRS from here on out. This group of builders is amazing
The factory is so clean and the employees all seem to have a good relationship with the business and each other. The meticulous attention to detail put into these guitars is insane! A joy to watch. Thanks, Andertons. My PRS is worth every 'penny' I paid for it.
The fact that there are people that have worked with PRS for decades really gives a positive vibe about the company. Really feels like the workers love working there and that they are appreciated. That is very important for me as a consumer. Also the level of quality on every step of the way is insane, love it!
I'm lucky to have a Custom 22 which is my go-to guitar when doing sessions and it never lets me down.
Also, Lee's enthusiasm is amazing! He has seen a lot, but still gets super excited when doing these factory tours. I didn't even realise this video was over two hours long, it felt like 15 minutes, haha! Great job, once again!
I think this video says it all. Every employee had such a high level of pride in what they were doing. It was truly impressive and affirms why PRS is the best of the best.
The best PRS factory tour by far, and I'm not even finished yet! I love my PRS core model.
Hi Lee & Pete
Thank you for such a comprehensive visit to PRS. What struck me is the mix of engineering, artistry, and the commitment to excellence. Having sold the coated abrasives and adhesives to the industry it never fails to amaze me the impact of the human touch. Also I noted younger people are joining the industry and finding satisfaction and careers.
Now this an incentive to support the industry and more quality products:)!
Thanks
Will share this post with others
Loved the Gibson tours, loved the Fender ones, love seeing all these behind the scenes videos of how the guitars are made, but there's always something special about the way PRS does it
thanx LEE & PETE & the PRS factory workers - my guitar world will never be the same ~ in time, I'll view this tour again from start too finish ✨
They are like 2 kids in a candy store - That's one heck of a good looking factory - nicely laid out - I have a newfound respect for PRS - note; since their expansion, I am still amazed at how big of a plant/operation they are for the U.S. production facility ~ wow - I'm always amused how LEE is always staring around whilst' holding a conversation
😂😂😂I noticed the same thing!
It's like an ADHD child that can't focus on one thing for more than 10 seconds.
Always love how candid Lee is. Asking questions like the rest of us would.
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It's so dorky, but I had to put my PRS S2 in front of the video to show her the place where she was born 😂 I just love this guitar and PRS. Many thanks to Andertons and PRS for the very interesting insight. Now I appreciate this brand even more!
WOW! What a great watch I have a a 1991 EG II, (Serial # 51544) with solid Alder body, 22 fret one-piece Maple EG-wide-thin bolt on neck, East Indian Rosewood Fretboard, with dot inlays, locking tuners, 2 HFS humbuckers plus one Fralin "regular" single-coil pickup, volume, push/pull tone, 5 way blade pickup switch, finished in Tobacco Sunburst, with nickel hardware.
It’s basic, like my playing, but I saving for a hollow body. Having watched this it will be a PRS from Andertons. Thanks guys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Absolutely fascinating. Thanks Andertons for this!
Gotta love Paul's continued enthusiasm for guitar building and guitars after decades.
I've got a purple SE McCarty and I love it.
Fascinating tour. As you said, striving for an insane level of perfection.
I own 2 PRS core modals and now I understand why they are so completely perfect guitars. It's refreshing to see a company take so much pride in making their product perfect. Thank you PRS and Andertons for the tour.
Happy to see the you in America
Thanx for a glimp into PRS world.
That must be the most detailed factory visit to date! Thanks Andertons and PRS, I am so happy to see the whole process about how my guitars are made.
This is an amazing 2 hours, one of the best insights I've ever seen into the building of a guitar.
Thank you for taking the time to make this Video. 🙏👍
I just did that tour last month. Pretty spectacular!
Really amazing stuff. The strive for perfection is really something else. Thanks for the video.
Always thought PRS made good looking guitars but was never too bothered about owning one. This tour just changed that. I’m left wondering how any other brand can compete with PRS attention to detail and hoping my next guitar comes from here. Keep up the good work, PRS & Anderton’s 🤘🏻
I told my wife the exact same thing... now I have to consider them when I save up enough for a fender custom shop, novo, (now) prs core... it's a good thing that she appreciates this stuff, too! I REALLY love the attention to detail each stage goes through!
Yes. I knew this was coming. Can't wait to watch
Thank you very much Andertons and PRS! This is the best factory tour video going. I’m a total PRS nerd and I loved every minute of it. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this great video!
Sweet! I guess I can ask a PRS nerd why the company switched from WMIC, which *doesn't* have the history of its labor lighting itself on fire, to Cor-Tek, a company so utterly foul they literally had to move from South Korea to Indonesia or cease to exist. The guitars were much better, too. WMIC is that which others compare themselves too; Cort is that which others hope nobody mistakes them for (in human rights).
Think if FOXCONN built guitars. That's Cort.
@@russellzaunerAre you enjoying your little comments campaign? Nutter.
Fantastic.... It is wonderful to see that each person takes so much pride in the product they make, and I think somehow each guitar has a little of them in it.
The attention to detail is amazing, from that comes the insane amount of consistency throughout the PRS guitars.
Amazing factory tour!
That was a great tour , best one I’ve seen on PRS
Awesome stuff. The attention to detail is second to none. Absolutely gorgeous instruments that play great & Paul is such a character! 🤣
PRS ! The movie !! Nothing better on a winters evening .
Nice. Thanks for taking the time
Absolutely amazing. I had to play my Custom 24 S2 while watching.I’ve been looking forward for this be posted. Great job!
It’s very interesting, and you can appreciate the intense and precise work.
I have an original Santana SE from 2001. Things still holds up 23 years later. One of my favorites.
What a great video. I had to watch it in three sittings but watched it in full. Andertons Music, thank you for taking the time and putting in the work to create this.
You guys constantly smash it with the amazing videos! Thank you guys!
THANK YOU ANDERTONS TEAM! literally completed Netflix and need something to sit down and chill to after being back at work today 🤘🤘🤘
I’m a big fan of PRS because of their quality at any given price point. Simply the best guitars I ever tried, from SE to Private Stock… all worth their price tag!
Literally the exact same words for me too. I just love everything about them. Go-to brand for me
Thank you for sharing this with us! I hope to go visit the factory soon. I purchased a PRS CE24 through you guys a year ago and it has quickly become my favorite guitar.
This is why PRS is my favorite brand. I have and play other guitars but even before watching this video you could tell how much Paul cares about the process and each instrument. I hope in 50 years when Paul isn’t around anymore they are still paying this much attention to detail in their process.
@Andertons: I’d love to hear you guys ask Paul about what his succession plan is when you get the chance.
Absolutely loved this! I've always thought PRS factory would be full of passion but this is on another level. Can't wait to get my hands on my first PRS ever in future
Promote the neck fitter. Nice young man . Represents PRS well
Love seeing the work that goes in to making an excellently functional instrument that is hand finished by folks with pride.
2+ hours - this has got to be the perfect musicians' Xmas movie! I'll settle down to enjoy! 😎
Lee and gang. Luv these factory tour vids. It so cool seeing these instruments come to life. Hats off to PRS for their quality control and attention to detail. And that factory is so freaking clean and organized. Wish my house was that clean 🤘
An amazing product by a truly amazing company. This tour reinforces why PRS is world class!
Playing my Custom 24 and I'm actually not surprised at the amount of work that goes into making it play and sound as good as it does to me. Masterpiece.
Well the wait is over. Thank you for doing this
Awesome video and a great tour of PRS ! The attention to detail is amazing !
Brilliant tour video .fascinating stuff I want a PRS now
Dear Lee, Dear Pete thank you so much for this tour. You made such a fantastic job , not to forget the man behind the camera. You made my new years eve.
Couldn’t love this video more! Living just across the bridge it’s such a prideful thing to see fellow Marylanders making the finest guitars in the world. Thank you for the great trip through the factory and apparently you boys had no issues with crossing the Bay Bridge, well done!
The attention to quality and detail is mind blowing. I now have ab lot of respect for PRS and all the people who work there. Great video!
This video was extremely thorough!!! Very nice job guys!!!
Lee, you are a legend. You truly love your job. Kid in a sweet shop😊.
Watched this whilst noodling on my new Silver Sky. Fantastic video and fantastic group of people that make these brilliant guitars.
I love watching these factory tours and this one is really detailed and in depth and am amazed by the amount of CNC machines there are at PRS and as a previous CNC machinist in the kitchen industry I always enjoy watching the CNC processes in the guitar industry
I have owned 6 PRS guitars and still have 3 that I will always have and then pass them on to someone else. Just a great guitar.
The contrast in accents from Andertons to Balmur was great. Since they don't do factory tours anymore, last I checked, this was killer
Fantastic video! I am sure I would not see this much if I toured the facility myself. I love my beautiful core even more after watching this - seeing the diligence and the passion that go into building these gorgeous instruments. Thank you!
Max! Good to see you lurking in the bodysand area!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, this is why Prs are amazing everytime I play one and I own 3 right now and want one of those 594's in the future.
Wonderful tour, and Paul's unrelenting dedication to producing stellar guitars is evident throughout the factory and embodied in the employees. Really impressive standards and QC.
I’m probably more excited for this than the other factory tours you guys have done.
Just got my first SE guitars. A Paul Guitar and a Swamp Ash Special. I am blown away by how good they are.
I think I'll go home and play some of my PRS's now that I am reminded of the passion and quality behind every US made one!
It's great to see some of the people who made my S2 Studio. I love this guitar and now I have seen they made it with love and passion. Thanks for that 👍
I never own a PRS, but looking at their attention to details, and also their SE range made in Indonesia where they showcase the making process in their channel in details, it made me want to have one.
This was a fantastic video. I love seeing whole factory and watching the whole thing.I was really lucky to be able take the tour with you all. It was brilliant. Thank you so much. makes me regret selling my custom 24/35 anniversary Scarlet blue burst.
Loved this .. love my USA CE 24
PRS employees really did the company proud on this one. Thanks Andertons for bringing us into the factory and showing the value and love put into these guitars.
It is great to be able to see the actual work and care that it takes to make those instruments. Whether people like those guitars or not , we can't deny that these guys are masters at what they are doing. Especially considering the volume of production they have, it is impressive how much care and quality driven they have. Kudos to the PRS employees and to Andertons for this documentary.
I really enjoyed this whole video, but the attention to detail that Kyler puts into the neck join work absolutely blew my mind. What a fantastic video. It feels like everyone really loved what they were doing, and you don't stick around for 10 years + if you aren't enjoying yourself.
I've been playing guitar for 25 years. In that time, I've owned dozens of guitars from every brand under the sun. I've sold, traded, or modified pretty much every one of them.
The only guitar i have never parted with, and NEVER modified, is my 2003 PRS Custom 22 Artist in Blue Matteo. From the moment it was my hands, it was PERFECT. Perfect tone, feel, and playability. Absolutely exceptional!!
Lee, I have been following Chappers and The Captain for a while now. I love your reviews and your sense of humor. This was a great PRS factory tour and is most appreciated.
So I was working at Sam Ash when they first picked up the PRS brand. It was arranged that all guitar salesmen were sent to the PRS factory in Md for a tour and learn how they were made. This was the smaller shop that was around late 80s.
I was in the first group. Paul met us for dinner and drinking the night before the tour. Was there the next morning and gave us the tour himself. It was incredible back then and looks even better now. It's very well possible I met some of the people still working there today. One thing I do remember is them making Basses, they were great instruments as well.
Very insightful, cheers for the video- love when Paul just walks past 😂
I bought my first PRS, a core Studio, 3 weeks ago…from Andertons actually! I was blown away by the quality….now I know why, it’s the people. Quality people make quality products: QED 😊
They're beautiful instruments and many peoples make awesome music with them.
What ever you preferred brand is you can't take away Paul and the teams attention to detail is staggering. great viewing for a wet December afternoon cheers.
Thanks for another great video! So informative. What a resource you are.