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Description

The 1991 PRS Standard is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and innovation, capturing the essence of early 90s electric guitar design. With its mahogany body and neck, this solid body electric guitar offers a resonant and warm tone that has made it a favorite among guitar enthusiasts and professionals alike. Its sleek, contoured body is designed for comfortable playability, ensuring that long sessions remain enjoyable. The PRS Standard's smooth rosewood fretboard provides an effortless playing experience, allowing for fluid transitions across its 22 frets.

This particular model features the iconic PRS bird inlays, adding a touch of elegance and character to an already distinguished instrument. Equipped with PRS's proprietary pickups, the guitar delivers a wide array of tones, from bright and crisp to deep and mellow, making it versatile enough for any musical genre. The locking tuners ensure stable tuning and quick string changes, an essential feature for both studio sessions and live performances.

Key Features:

  • Solid mahogany body and neck
  • Rosewood fretboard with 22 frets
  • Iconic PRS bird inlays
  • Proprietary PRS pickups for versatile tonal range
  • Locking tuners for enhanced tuning stability
  • Contoured body for comfortable playability

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about 1991 PRS Standard.

Build quality

  • The Ebony finish on the '91 PRS Standard is noted for developing a visually appealing patina over time, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

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User experience

  • An owner mentions that their 1991 model weighs nearly 12 lbs, highlighting the guitar's substantial heft.

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Comparisons

  • The earlier 490/498 pickups are described as having a superior sound compared to more recent iterations.

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Features and functionality

  • The guitar is appreciated for its absence of a pickguard, which is a relatively rare feature for Ebony Les Paul models.

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See how Jim Matheos uses 1991 PRS Standard

Jim Matheos

Guitarist, Music Producer

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This one gets used a lot for clean and Strat type sounds because of the split coil option.

See how "Wrest" Jef Stuart Whitehead uses 1991 PRS Standard

"Wrest" Jef Stuart Whitehead

Singer, Guitarist

Leviathan

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"Tim Lehi, who I [tattooed] with, is an incredible guitar player. Really inspirational. We both fell in love with black metal around the same time. He helped me get my first good guitar, which was a 1995 neck-through Paul Reed Smith."

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