PRS press release

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is bringing huge single coil tones back into their SE lineup for 2013 with the SE 245 Soapbar.

The guitar provides a quality alternative to players seeking a traditional single-cutaway, single-coil instrument. Adaptable to nearly any musical style, PRS SE Soapbar pickups provide additional midrange growl and tight bass response not normally associated with traditional single coils. The combination of these "hot" pickups with a traditional electronics layout of a three-way toggle switch on the upper bout and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup provide versatility with exceptional sonic control.

PRS began the SE line of instruments in 2001 when Carlos Santana expressed a desire to see PRS guitars in the hands of more young players. Since its beginning as a solely electric guitar line, the SE line of instruments has since grown to include acoustic guitars and amplifiers.

SE245 SOAPBAR SPECS

BODY
Top Wood: Beveled Maple Top and Flame Maple Veneer (no veneer on opaque finishes)
Back Wood: Thick Mahogany

NECK
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Neck Shape: Wide Fat
Fretboard Inlays: Birds

HARDWARE/ELECTRONICS
Bridge: PRS Designed Stoptail
Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners
Truss Rod Cover: "PRS"
Hardware Type: Nickel
Treble Pickup: SE Soapbar
Bass Pickup: SE Soapbar
Pickup Switching: 3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector On Upper Bout