July 25, 2025 I Event
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Opens ‘Roots & Wings: 40 Years of PRS Guitars’ Exhibit
Attendees at the grand opening of the MoMM's "Roots & Wings: 40 Years of PRS Guitars" exhibition.
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has welcomed the celebration of PRS Guitar’s 40th anniversary with an exclusive exhibition “Roots & Wings: 40 Years of PRS Guitars.” This exhibition furthers MoMM’s mission to illuminate the full journey of a musical instrument — from its inspiration, creation and craftsmanship, to its distribution, performance and cultural impact. Through pivotal artifacts, immersive display and interactive learning, this exhibition invites visitors to explore one of the most influential companies in the music products industry.
“Preserving and sharing the history of iconic music industry brands, such as PRS Guitars, is critical — not just to honor the past but to inspire the future of music professionals and we are pleased that NAMM’s Museum of Making Music can be a platform to showcase their historic journey,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “We are thrilled to present this new PRS exhibition as it isn’t just a display of musical products, but a journey through time, inviting museum visitors to connect and engage with the past and reflect on the present of such an innovative company.”
“It’s an honor to see the story of PRS Guitars shared through the lens of NAMM’s Museum of Making Music,” said Paul Reed Smith, PRS Guitars’ founder. “The winter NAMM show is where we launched the company four decades ago and continues to play a significant role in our business. This exhibition captures the passion that drives every guitar we make as well as our history, from its humble beginnings in a small workshop to building instruments played on the world’s biggest stages. We hope it inspires the next generation of innovators and instrument makers.”
The limited-time exhibit features iconic PRS instruments on display; interactive media stations that tell the PRS story; exclusive videos and interviews with Paul Reed Smith and the PRS team; and a look at the full life cycle of a PRS guitar, from block of wood to stage-ready sound.
