Essential Information About the PRS Guitars SE Chleo "Mantis Burst" Guitar
- Signature Herman Li designed for speed: very thin neck, 24 frets, and optimized access to the high notes.
- Extreme versatility thanks to the Fishman Fluence 3-voice pickups and 5-position selector switch (up to 13 combinations).
- Maximum stability: Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, locking nut, and carbon reinforcements.
- PRS elegance: carved maple top with flamed veneer, smoked black hardware, "Mantis Burst" finish.
A Signature That Shakes Up the PRS SE Range
Designed in close collaboration with Herman Li, this SE Chleo brings the spirit of the limited 2025 model into the accessible world of the SE series. It introduces a resolutely modern metal specification to the PRS lineup (super fast bolt-on neck, flat radius, versatile active electronics) without compromising on the brand?s iconic craftsmanship and finishes.
For Which Guitarist?
Ideal for
intermediate to expert guitarists seeking fluidity and precision. It excels in
power metal, shred, prog, djent, and all styles requiring sharp attacks, tight palm mutes, and singing leads. Its voice palette also covers more classic rock rhythms and tones close to single-coil pickups.
Sound
The mahogany/maple combination delivers solid mids and precise highs, while the carved top enhances projection and sustain. The
Fishman Fluence Herman Li pickups offer three switchable voices: from a tight and aggressive modern humbucker to a rounder lead tone, up to a clear and crystalline
single-coil register. The wiring with
push/pull pots and a
5-position selector multiplies the combinations, all usable at high gain as well as clean tones. The
Floyd Rose 1000 ensures impeccable tuning stability for extreme vibratos and dive-bombs.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel, opt for
9?46 gauge strings (electric with ball ends). A
PRS hard case for SE double cut models or the included gig bag provides suitable protection. Add a comfortable
strap and standard
straplocks for stage use. Remember a spare
9V alkaline battery and a set of
Allen wrenches compatible with Floyd Rose for adjustments.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Mahogany body.
- Maple top with flamed maple veneer, PRS carving for comfort and lightness.
- PRS double cutaway with optimized contour for upper fret access.
- Finish: Mantis Burst.
- Hardware: smoked black.
Neck
- Bolt-on 3-piece maple neck, Chleo profile (thin and fast).
- PRS dual-action truss rod + carbon fiber reinforcement rods.
- Ebony fingerboard with "Dragons Eclipse" inlays.
- 24 frets.
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm.
- Fingerboard radius: 20" / 508 mm.
- PRS locking nut.
- PRS-Designed tuners.
Electronics
- Pickups: Fishman Fluence Omniforce Herman Li Series (multiple voicings).
- Controls: 1 volume push/pull, 1 tone push/pull, 5-position selector.
- Combinations: up to 13 tone options depending on voicings and splits.
- Power: 9V battery.
Miscellaneous
- Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo bridge.
- Strings installed: 9?46.
- "SE" signature logo on the headstock.
- Delivered with a gig bag.
- Model: PRS SE Chleo.
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