Thoroughly engineered and tested, these cases are made from the same material as car seats and motorcycle helmets, so players can rest easy knowing their PRS is in the best possible protective case whether flying or traveling to local gigs, studios, or practice spots.
The new PRS ATA Hardshell Multi-fit Molded Guitar Cases are formed from lightweight, durable polyethylene and are built to military and ATA spec. All hardware is powder coated for longevity, and the ergonomic handle makes this guitar case easy to carry through the airport or to the stage. The proprietary zip-tie channel latch system provides a secure, TSA-friendly solution without the hassle of having to deal with unreliable locking systems of yesteryear.
The case’s interior features a custom-fit nest and neck cradle, designed with PRS Guitars’ Engineering team. Additional interior appointments include black plush lining and two large, hinged accessory compartments to safely store your accessories.
The new PRS ATA Hardshell Multi-Fit Molded Guitar Cases come in two styles. Identical on the exterior, these two cases were specifically designed to house PRS instruments. The “D1” (Design 1) case was designed to fit PRS classic-perimeter body shapes and many Singlecut designs, regardless of Series (Core, Bolt-On, S2, SE), including the following models: CE 22, CE 24, Custom 22, Custom 24, Custom 24 Piezo, Custom 24 Floyd, Custom 24-08, McCarty, McCarty 594, McCarty 594 Singlecut, S2 Standard 22, S2 Standard 24, S2 McCarty 594 Thinline, SC 245, SC 250, SE Swamp Ash Special, and SE Standard 24-08 Core Specialty Models, including 509, 513, Special Semi-Hollow, Studio, Modern Eagles Signature models, including DGT, Mark Tremonti, Santana Retro, Paul’s Guitar, DW CE 24 Floyd PRS ATA Hardshell Multi-Fit Molded Cases. The “D2” (Design 2) was designed to fit PRS slab-body guitars, including the following models: NF 53, Silver Sky, Fiore, and Myles Kennedy.
For more information, please visit prsguitars.com.
The Limited Edition Master Built Joe Strummer Telecaster | Fender Custom Shop | Fender
Fender Senior Master Builder, Paul Waller, said: “For me growing up listening to all of this music and then working for a brand like Fender to have access to instruments like these is pretty powerful and a full circle moment.
Building a guitar like this is both rewarding and difficult. I’m trying to be accurate and create a product that means a lot to so many people, which is why we always try and pair the right builder with the right artist.”
Limited Edition Joe Strummer Masterbuilt Telecaster ($20,000 USD)
As celebrated front man of The Clash and The Mescaleros, Joe Strummer’s raw, passionate stage presence and socio-political songwriting defined the punk rock movement that kicked off in the late-1970’s - all with his now infamous 1966 Telecaster by his side. To honour his legacy, Fender Custom Shop Senior Masterbuilder Paul Waller meticulously recreated every aspect of Strummer’s cherished instrument for a limited edition run. The resonant two-piece select alder body, impeccably worn mid-‘60s “C” profile neck and round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, gives players the feeling of holding a road-tested piece of punk rock history, mirroring all the features found on highly sought after 1960s Fender guitars. Finished in Super Heavy Relic Aged Black over Three-Color Sunburst lacquer— including a matching painted pickguard—all the wear and tear from decades of touring is perfectly recreated on this incredible limited edition. Loaded with a pair of Josefina Campos hand-wound ’67 Telecaster pickups, this guitar exudes all the same raw, expressive tones found throughout both The Clash’s and The Mescaleros’ widely celebrated discographies. Other premium features include 7.25” (184.1 mm) radius, 21 Jescar Vintage (45085) frets, Modern Tele wiring, 3-way switch, 6-saddle string-through-body Tele bridge with steel barrel saddles, Schaller M6 Mini Tuners, brass nut, wing string tree with tall metal spacer, replica touring case, limited edition Joe Strummer Strap and certificate of authenticity.
Limited Edition Joe Strummer 13’ Instrument Cable ($34.99 USD)
Punk icon, musician and composer, Joe Strummer spent his life smashing musical and cultural boundaries both as the singer of The Clash and as a solo artist. Celebrate Joe Strummer’s unparalleled style and substance with his signature cable. This eclectic instrument cable is designed to be unique -- with a 13’ length, pink PVC jacket with leopard print housing, and Joe’s very own signature on the cable’s shrink wrap.
Limited Edition Joe Strummer Guitar Strap ($39.99 USD)
Celebrate Joe Strummer’s unparalleled style and substance with this leopard print strap. Designed to match his legendary Telecaster, this strap features faux leopard print animal fur with a Joe Strummer signature leather badge and is backed by tubular nylon for maximum comfort.
Features:
- 2-Piece Select Alder body with Offset Seam
- Plain-Grain Maple neck with a ‘60s Oval “C” Back-Shape and 7.25” (184.1 mm) Radius
- 3A Rosewood fretboard
- 21, Jescar Vintage frets
- 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele bridge with Steel Barrel Saddles
- Custom Shop Hand-Wound ‘67 Single-Coil Tele pickups (Bridge & Neck)
Alongside the Telecaster, there will be a range of Joe Strummer accessories available to purchase that include:
- 13’ Pink Instrument Cable with custom leopard print housing and signed cable wrap
- Faux leopard print animal fur guitar strap
- Pink vinyl wrapped 3-ply hardshell wood case, with soft crushed acrylic plush interior lining in leopard print
- Limited Edition Joe Strummer Signature Telecaster Pickup Set
For more information, please visit fender.com.
Ryan and Pattengale join hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper to talk influences—what gets through into your songwriting, and what do you block out?—before digging into a downtempo plucker built around a timeless, folk-country melodic convention. Once the basic pieces are in place, though, things get interesting. The gang calls this “Burt Bacharach-ing it up;” lashing the essential elements tightly to the deck. Word choices are analyzed and tweaked, melodies are shifted ever so slightly, and chord progressions are optimized, note by note.
The quartet settles on a simple, memorable lyrical composition (“An Orbison, one-nugget snapshot”), but that doesn’t mean there isn’t space for some Adam Sandler vocal influence to counterbalance the Nebraska-era Springsteen solemnity.
