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NAMM 2018: PRS announces new SE guitars and updates to existing models

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By Michael Astley-Brown ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 7 November 2017

Multi-Foil and exotic wood finishes, plus a fresh seven-string

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NAMM 2018: Not content with giving nearly every model in its SE line a 2017 revamp, PRS has shaken things up once again for 2018, with the addition of new guitars and tweaks to existing formulas.

The most striking is, of course, the Multi-Foil-finished SE Standard 24, but the SE SVN seven-string is sure to win plenty of fans, as are the worldwide launches of European limited-editions, such as Black Stone Cherry man Chris Robertson’s signature and Exotic Veneered Custom 24s.

The range is due to land in December, but we've been assured there are plenty more announcements to follow at NAMM, so keep your eyes peeled to MusicRadar for all the latest.

Head on through the gallery for a closer look at each model, and visit PRS Guitars for more info.

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PRS SE Standard 24 Multi-Foil

PRS SE Standard 24 Multi-Foil

PRESS RELEASE: Designed around a finish offered by PRS in the late 80’s, the PRS SE Standard 24 Multi-Foil (or Multi-Metal back in those days) may be a nod to the past, but it keeps its striking, modern feel even a few decades later.

Creating by layering different finishes in a unique way, this distinctive finish has graced stages for decades –always commanding attention from the crowd.

Sporting two 85/15 “S” humbuckers and a 3-way blade switch with push/pull tone control, the SE Standard 24 Multi-Foil has the tone to match its powerful look.

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PRS SE SVN (“Seven”)

PRS SE SVN (“Seven”)

PRESS RELEASE: The SE SVN (“Seven”) offers classic PRS looks, playability, and reliability.

The Wide Thin maple neck and 26.5” scale length make the SE SVN addictive to play, and the 85/15 “S” pickups, modified for seven strings, deliver full, modern tone with clear, strong low end and clear, musical high-mids and treble.

Topped off with coil-taps for the pickups and the PRS patented molded tremolo, the SE SVN is a pro-level instrument with amazing versatility and response.

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PRS SE Chris Robertson

PRS SE Chris Robertson

PRESS RELEASE: When on tour fronting the hard rock band Black Stone Cherry, Chris Robertson heavily relies on SE Series instruments.

The SE Chris Robertson is a singlecut guitar with a mahogany back and maple top with flame maple veneer and a 22 fret, 24.5” scale length Wide Fat mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard.

With a Soapbar in the neck position and a 57/08 “S” humbucker in the bridge, the SE Chris Robertson delivers old-school tone to match its classic appointments.

The three-way toggle switch and volume and tone controls for each pickup, allow players to dial in a wide range of tones.

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SE Standards

SE Standards

PRESS RELEASE: The SE Standards from PRS offer some enviable appointments for their humble price tag, including versatile switching systems complete with coil taps and rosewood fretboards.

New for 2018, PRS SE Standards now come with 85/15 “S” pickups, fretboard binding, and the PRS SE signature headstock logo.

SE 245 Standard (£545)

SE 245 Standard (£545)

The SE Series began in 2001 with the goal of providing a quality instrument to players of all levels.

This segment of guitars is meant to extend this promise to an even more affordable pricepoint.

SE Santana Standard (£545)

SE Santana Standard (£545)
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SE Custom 24 - Exotic Veneers & a Lefty

SE Custom 24 - Exotic Veneers & a Lefty

PRESS RELEASE: The PRS SE Custom 24 is the quintessential SE instrument, designed to faithfully reflect the PRS model that started it all. For 2018, PRS is adding two new veneer options: spalted maple and zebrawood.

Both new veneers come finished in Vintage Sunburst, adding a distinctive new look while serving up classic PRS playability, reliability, and vibrant tone.

SE Custom 24 Spalted Maple (£849)

SE Custom 24 Spalted Maple (£849)

The SE Custom 24 Lefty is another new model in the SE lineup, for left-handed players the world over.

These new offerings for the SE Custom 24 keep the same foundational specifications as the SE Custom 24: maple top, mahogany back, Wide Thin maple neck, 24 frets, 25” scale length, the PRS patented molded tremolo, dual 85/15 “S” pickups with a 3-way blade switch and push/pull tone control for coil tapping.

SE Custom 24 Lefty (£879)

SE Custom 24 Lefty (£879)
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Michael Astley-Brown
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Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

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