Description
The PRS SE Chleo Herman Li Signature Electric Guitar in Mantis Burst is a masterclass in delivering high-end performance at an accessible price point. Designed in close collaboration with Herman Li, the renowned lead guitarist of DragonForce, this guitar is built to meet the demands of modern metal players who seek speed, precision, and tonal versatility. Combining classic craftsmanship with innovative features, the SE Chleo offers effortless playability and a wide sonic palette, making it suitable for everything from aggressive rhythms to soaring leads.
Featuring a sculpted maple top and mahogany body, the SE Chleo is remarkably lightweight and comfortable, allowing players to perform longer with ease. The specially designed Chleo neck profile is thin front-to-back with a slightly taller playing surface, enhanced by a 20” fretboard radius and high-modulus carbon fibre rods for strength and sustain. The ebony fretboard is adorned with striking Eclipse Dragon inlays, and the modified PRS scoop provides ultimate access to the upper frets. Equipped with a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo and PRS locking nut, this guitar stays in tune even through the most intense dive bombs and whammy bar tricks.
At the heart of the SE Chleo’s sound are the Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li pickups. These cutting-edge pickups offer three distinct voices per pickup and a versatile switching system, delivering up to 13 unique tone combinations. From powerful high-output distortion to crystal-clear single-coil tones, the guitar adapts effortlessly to a variety of musical styles and setups, whether using high-gain tube amps, modern modelling gear, or DAW plugins.
With its combination of lightweight design, fast neck, advanced electronics, and robust hardware, the PRS SE Chleo Herman Li Signature Guitar is an exceptional instrument that empowers players to push boundaries and create their own signature sound.
Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo with PRS Locking Nut
This low-profile tremolo system is engineered to maintain perfect tuning stability even during the most aggressive playing styles. The PRS locking nut ensures the strings stay firmly in place, allowing you to explore dive bombs and vibrato effects without compromise.
Fishman Fluence Omniforce Herman Li Pickups
Featuring copper-free layered PCBs, these signature pickups deliver consistent, no-hum tones with three distinct voices per pickup. The innovative switching system provides up to 13 tonal options, covering everything from thick, aggressive rhythms to smooth, articulate leads and sparkling single-coil sounds.
Chleo Neck Profile with Carbon Fibre Reinforcement
The thin, fast neck shape combined with a 20” fretboard radius and high-modulus carbon fibre rods offers exceptional playability and sustain. The slightly taller playing surface and modified PRS scoop enhance access to upper frets, making it ideal for fast, technical playing styles.
Lightweight Maple Top and Mahogany Body
The sculpted maple top paired with a mahogany back creates a resonant, balanced tone with depth and clarity. The lightweight body design ensures comfort during extended playing sessions without sacrificing tonal richness.
Specifications
Body
- Top Wood: Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Top
- Back Wood: Mahogany (Sculpted Top)
- Colour: Mantis Burst
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Finish Type: Satin
Neck
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Neck Profile: Chleo
- Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays: Eclipse Dragon Design
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Fretboard Radius: 20”
- Number of Frets: 24
Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo
- Nut: PRS Locking Nut
- Tuners: PRS-Designed Tuners with Wing Buttons
- Hardware Colour: Smoked Black
Electronics
- Pickups: Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li
- Controls: Push/Pull Volume and Push/Pull Tone with 5-Way Blade Switch
- Power: 9 Volt Battery
