The PRS Al Di Meola Prism is a PRS electric guitar, currently around $3650. Close alternatives include the Gibson ES-175 (Metheny) and the Ibanez THBB10. It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 and the Soldano Astro-20 Head.
PRS Al Di Meola Prism
PRS · electric guitar
PRS Al Di Meola Prism is a double-cutaway signature model featuring a 25-inch scale length, carved curly maple top with multicolor prism-like finish, mahogany back, 1957/2008 pickups, and a custom Al Di Meola neck carve with 10-inch radius. The longer scale and extended upper-fret access support the virtuosic jazz-fusion playing Al Di Meola is known for.
- fusion
- jazz
- bright
- balanced
- mids
- complex
- unparalleled versatility
- full
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the PRS Al Di Meola Prism is commonly used in
- Jazz Fusion
- Rock
- Jazz
- Smooth Jazz
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Latin
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Progressive Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the PRS Al Di Meola Prism
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
23% matchBlackstar St. James 100 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Soldano Astro-20 Head
Soldano
22% matchSoldano Astro-20 Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Blackstar Series One 200
Blackstar
tonal matchPut Blackstar Series One 200 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the PRS Al Di Meola Prism
Greer Royal Velvet
Greer
17% matchGreer Royal Velvet layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Electro-Harmonix Hot Wax
Electro-Harmonix
17% matchPut Electro-Harmonix Hot Wax in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
NUX XTC Overdrive
Nux
tonal matchPut NUX XTC Overdrive in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchCaline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Hot Mama Overdrive layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Sonicake Fazy Cream Vintage Fuzz
Sonicake
tonal matchSonicake Fazy Cream Vintage Fuzz layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchPut Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Blackstar ID:X Floor One
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar ID:X Floor One stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Cheaper alternatives
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Gibson ES-175 (Metheny)
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez THBB10
Ibanez
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Ernie Ball Music Man Luke
Ernie Ball
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Dean Vinman 2000
Dean
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Suhr Guthrie Govan Modern Pro Signature Guitar
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92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the PRS Al Di Meola Prism?+
The closest matches in character are the Gibson ES-175 (Metheny), the Ibanez THBB10, the Ernie Ball Music Man Luke. Budget picks: Gibson ES-125, Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar.
What pairs well with the PRS Al Di Meola Prism?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Soldano Astro-20 Head, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Blackstar St. James 100 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here.
How much does the PRS Al Di Meola Prism cost?+
Around $3650 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).