In 2025, PRS Guitars marks forty years of guitar building. To celebrate the milestone, PRS released a focused group of 40th Anniversary Limited Edition instruments. This is not a cosmetic anniversary run. Each model reflects a specific part of PRS design history, refined with current production standards and modern playability.
All models are limited edition releases for 2025 and are positioned at the top tier of PRS production.
40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition 2025
The Special Semi-Hollow combines PRS versatility with added acoustic response. The semi-hollow construction introduces more air and resonance while retaining clarity under gain. This model is designed for players who move between clean, edge-of-breakup, and driven tones and need consistent note definition across all settings.
The guitar emphasizes balance. Low end stays controlled, midrange remains present, and high frequencies are clear without harshness. It is built as a professional all-round instrument rather than a genre-specific piece.
40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition 2025
The McCarty SC56 is rooted in late 1950s single-cut design philosophy. The focus is on fundamental tone, sustain, and dynamic response. Notes feel dense and immediate, with a strong midrange that supports both rhythm and lead playing.
This model prioritizes traditional feel while maintaining PRS consistency in build quality and intonation. It is aimed at players who value classic tones but expect modern reliability.
40th Anniversary Custom 24 Satin Limited Edition 2025
The Custom 24 Satin emphasizes feel and direct connection to the instrument. The satin finish reduces surface resistance and gives the guitar a broken-in response from the first play.
Tonally, it delivers the familiar Custom 24 balance. Clear lows, focused mids, and articulate highs. This version is built for players who prefer a stripped-back aesthetic and practical performance without sacrificing precision.
40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Limited Edition 2025
This model combines the expanded switching system of the 24-08 layout with a semi-hollow body design. The result is one of the most tonally flexible guitars in the anniversary lineup.
The additional resonance enhances clean tones and improves split-coil usability. The switching system allows fast access to multiple voicings without complexity. This instrument is built for session work, live performance, and players who require adaptability without changing guitars.
40th Anniversary Custom 24 Limited Edition 2025
The Custom 24 Limited Edition represents the core PRS design at its most refined. It reflects decades of incremental improvements in neck shape, balance, electronics, and overall response.
This model is intended as a reference point. It shows how the Custom 24 has evolved while staying true to its original concept. It is designed for long-term use, consistency across stages and studios, and professional reliability.
Why the 40th Anniversary Series Matters
This release is not about nostalgia. It is about documenting where PRS stands after forty years of continuous development. Each model highlights a different design direction while sharing the same production philosophy.
The 2025 40th Anniversary Limited Edition series is defined by controlled output, refined construction, and functional design choices. These guitars are built to be played, recorded, and toured, while also marking a significant moment in PRS history.