“With the PRS SE Chleo, we set out to create the best affordable guitar that delivers
a unique combination of effortless playability, outstanding craftsmanship, and
versatile tonal range. It combines modern innovations with classic style, giving
players the tools they need to create everything from classic tones to cutting edge
new sounds. The SE Chleo proves that a world-class instrument doesn’t have to
break the bank—it’s a guitar that brings high-end performance within reach for
everyone.” – Herman Li, DragonForce
The PRS SE Chleo is the result of an intimate collaboration between PRS Guitars and
award-winning guitar player Herman Li. Li, best known for his work as one of the
lead guitar players in the power metal band DragonForce, is a demanding
guitarist known for his fast and precise playing style. Based on the exclusive 2025
PRS Chleo Limited Edition, this SE signature model is a unique guitar in the PRS
lineup designed with the modern metal guitarist in mind.
The PRS SE Chleo features a maple top and mahogany back with maple neck and
ebony fretboard. The body features a sculpted carve that allows it to be very thin
and very lightweight overall, so you can play longer and with more energy. The neck
shape and neck joint were specially designed to be comfortable and fast. The neck is
very thin front-to-back with a slightly taller playing surface and 20” fretboard
radius, and the added high-modulus carbon fiber strength rods ensure a strong
neck that promotes sustain. The fretboard features “Eclipse Dragon” inlays, and
PRS’s trademark scoop has also been modified for ultimate access to the upper
frets. All this plus a Floyd Rose locking tremolo mean you can dig in and play hard
without sacrifice.
The PRS SE Chleo boasts the same signature pickups as the Limited Edition that
preceded it. The Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li pickups
feature copper-free layered PCB’s for consistency and no-hum tones. With three
distinct voices and a versatile switching system, the guitar offers up to 13 unique
tone combinations. From fat, aggressive rhythm tones to smooth, warm leads,
soaring screams, and crystal-clear single-coil sounds, these pickups cover it all.
The performance-friendly control layout makes it easy to switch between tones on
the fly. Whether you’re using high-gain tube amps, modern amp modelers, or DAW
plugins, the Chleo’s pickups are built to shine across any setup.
Push boundaries and forge your own ground with the PRS SE Chleo.