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PRS SE Mikael Åkerfeldt: First look

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By Stuart Williams
Published 26 May 2010

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The guitar

The guitar

PRS takes the SE series into prog territory with the Opeth frontman's signature guitar - the PRS SE Mikael Åkerfeldt ... and TG's review model has just landed in the office!

Here's what Mike has to say of his new SE model:"I'm a writer, a rhythm, lead and acoustic player. I try to be as versatile as possible, that's why I needed a guitar that can match those ambitions both live and in the studio. On top of things, it's proper eye candy too!"

Check out TG205 (more info here) for a full review.

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The wood

The wood

PRS takes the SE series into prog territory with the Opeth frontman's signature guitar - the PRS SE Mike Åkerfeldt ... and TG's review model has just landed in the office!

Here's what Mike has to say of his new SE model:"I'm a writer, a rhythm, lead and acoustic player. I try to be as versatile as possible, that's why I needed a guitar that can match those ambitions both live and in the studio. On top of things, it's proper eye candy too!"

Check out TG205 (more info here) for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Opeth logo

Opeth logo

PRS takes the SE series into prog territory with the Opeth frontman's signature guitar - the PRS SE Mikael Åkerfeldt ... and TG's review model has just landed in the office!

Here's what Mike has to say of his new SE model:"I'm a writer, a rhythm, lead and acoustic player. I try to be as versatile as possible, that's why I needed a guitar that can match those ambitions both live and in the studio. On top of things, it's proper eye candy too!"

Check out TG205 (more info here) for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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The neck

The neck

PRS takes the SE series into prog territory with the Opeth frontman's signature guitar - the PRS SE Mikael Åkerfeldt ... and TG's review model has just landed in the office!

Here's what Mike has to say of his new SE model:"I'm a writer, a rhythm, lead and acoustic player. I try to be as versatile as possible, that's why I needed a guitar that can match those ambitions both live and in the studio. On top of things, it's proper eye candy too!"

Check out TG205 (more info here) for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Hardware

Hardware

PRS takes the SE series into prog territory with the Opeth frontman's signature guitar - the PRS SE Mikael Åkerfeldt ... and TG's review model has just landed in the office!

Here's what Mike has to say of his new SE model:"I'm a writer, a rhythm, lead and acoustic player. I try to be as versatile as possible, that's why I needed a guitar that can match those ambitions both live and in the studio. On top of things, it's proper eye candy too!"

Check out TG205 (more info here) for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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The pickups

The pickups

PRS takes the SE series into prog territory with the Opeth frontman's signature guitar - the PRS SE Mikael Åkerfeldt ... and TG's review model has just landed in the office!

Here's what Mike has to say of his new SE model:"I'm a writer, a rhythm, lead and acoustic player. I try to be as versatile as possible, that's why I needed a guitar that can match those ambitions both live and in the studio. On top of things, it's proper eye candy too!"

Check out TG205 (more info here) for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Stuart has been working for guitar publications since 2008, beginning his career as Reviews Editor for Total Guitar before becoming Editor for six years. During this time, he and the team brought the magazine into the modern age with digital editions, a Youtube channel and the Apple chart-bothering Total Guitar Podcast. Stuart has also served as a freelance writer for Guitar World, Guitarist and MusicRadar reviewing hundreds of products spanning everything from acoustic guitars to valve amps, modelers and plugins. When not spouting his opinions on the best new gear, Stuart has been reminded on many occasions that the 'never meet your heroes' rule is entirely wrong, clocking-up interviews with the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Green Day and many, many more.

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