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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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Page 2 of 6
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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Page 4 of 6
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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