PRS just unveiled their brand new PRS Charcoal Phoenix Limited Edition, which represents Paul Reed Smith’s current personal instrument choice.
The PRS Charcoal Phoenix Limited Edition offers up a deep Crimson back with a Private Stock-grade Figured Maple top in a Charcoal Microburst finish. The ripple abalone “Old School” bird inlays on the Ziricote fingerboard add a touch of vintage elegance.
The Charcoal Phoenix also features the newly updated PRS TCI pickups for 2025 and EQ mini-toggle switches. The TCI pickups are crafted with American Alnico magnets and slightly modified winding, wiring, and electronics specifications.
“When we released the Private Stock John McLaughlin Limited Edition in 2023, I was inspired by its exceptional sound and playability,” said Paul Reed Smith of the guitar. “For the Charcoal Phoenix, I wanted to create something equally remarkable but with a stoptail bridge.
“Using Chaltecoco for the neck and Ziricote for the fingerboard, I achieved an instrument that sustains beautifully and rings with clarity. The deep crimson back and the charcoal microburst top inspired the name ‘Charcoal Phoenix,’ evoking the imagery of a phoenix rising from fire and ashes.”
The PRS Charcoal Phoenix Limited Edition is available here for $7,750.
