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classy and vibey, but almost has that 60’s style, pawnshop look. I’m super proud of it and feel like it is one of the best guitars he makes. [WM] Jeffrey, you have a very unique relationship with PRS. How do you describe the providence of you ending up becoming a PRS guy? [Jeffrey] As I was leading worship from the electric guitar, it felt true to who I am, and God orchestrated all of the details. The relationship with them as a company started with a conversation with a brother who said, “I’ve got one, you can try it out.” Similar to what James said about Elliott guitars, PRS guitars can do all of the sparkly clean stuff, but they also occupy a sonic space that’s different and is a little heavier or beefier tone. As a worship leader standing center stage, one of the things about Paul Reed Smith guitars in particular, is that they’re not distracting to Jeffrey touring with David Cook 38 play. You don’t have to fight them, and you May 2018 WorshipMusician.com