Opeth and PRS Guitars: A 25 Year Journey in Tone

“They do everything.” – Mikael Åkerfeldt

For over two decades, Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson have trusted PRS guitars to shape their dynamic sound — from heavy death metal to crystal-clear clean tones.

In our latest artist feature, the band reflects on their long-standing relationship with PRS, from their first CE 24 to a touring setup built entirely around PRS instruments.

 

Opeth’s music covers a wide tonal spectrum — and PRS guitars make it possible. Whether it’s clean, crunch, heavy rhythm or soaring lead tones, the band highlights how the piezo system and pickup configurations let them do it all effortlessly.

“It was a revolution for our sound,” says Fredrik.

 

 

Touring is tough on gear — but PRS guitars deliver unmatched reliability. The band praises their intonation, resonance, and how easily they can be maintained under pressure.

“They just work — and they always sound great.”

 

 

From buying their first CE 24 in the ‘90s to a “Godfather moment” over dinner with Paul Reed Smith at NAMM, Mikael and Fredrik’s connection with PRS runs deep. Their loyalty? Unshakable.

 

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