SE Chleo
Awaken The Dragon
“With the PRS SE Chleo, we set out to create the best affordable guitar that delivers a unique combination of effortless playability, outstanding craftsmanship, and versatile tonal range. It combines modern innovations with classic style, giving players the tools they need to create everything from classic tones to cutting edge new sounds. The SE Chleo proves that a world-class instrument doesn’t have to break the bank—it’s a guitar that brings high-end performance within reach for everyone.”
– Herman Li, DragonForce
The PRS SE Chleo is the result of an intimate collaboration between PRS Guitars and award-winning guitar player Herman Li. Li, best known for his work as one of the lead guitar players in the power metal band DragonForce, is a demanding guitarist known for his fast and precise playing style. Based on the exclusive 2025 PRS Chleo Limited Edition, this SE signature model is a unique guitar in the PRS lineup designed with the modern metal guitarist in mind.
The PRS SE Chleo features a maple top and mahogany back with maple neck and ebony fretboard. The body features a sculpted carve that allows it to be very thin and very lightweight overall, so you can play longer and with more energy. The neck shape and neck joint were specially designed to be comfortable and fast. The neck is very thin front-to-back with a slightly taller playing surface and 20” fretboard radius, and the added high-modulus carbon fiber strength rods ensure a strong neck that promotes sustain. The fretboard features “Eclipse Dragon” inlays, and PRS’s trademark scoop has also been modified for ultimate access to the upper frets. All this plus a Floyd Rose locking tremolo mean you can dig in and play hard without sacrifice.
The PRS SE Chleo boasts the same signature pickups as the Limited Edition that preceded it. The Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li pickups feature copper-free layered PCB’s for consistency and no-hum tones. With three distinct voices and a versatile switching system, the guitar offers up to 13 unique tone combinations. From fat, aggressive rhythm tones to smooth, warm leads, soaring screams, and crystal-clear single-coil sounds, these pickups cover it all. The performance-friendly control layout makes it easy to switch between tones on the fly. Whether you’re using high-gain tube amps, modern amp modelers, or DAW plugins, the Chleo’s pickups are built to shine across any setup.
Push boundaries and forge your own ground with the PRS SE Chleo.
Featured Specifications
Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo w/ PRS Locking Nut
Low-profile design. Made to stay in tune through the heaviest dive-bombing sessions.
PRS-Designed Tuners
Designed to PRS's specifications, these lightweight tuners provide precise tuning and won't dampen your tone.
Fishman Fluence Omniforce Pickups - Herman Li Signature
Featuring three distinct voices per pickup and a versatile switching system, the Omniforce set offers up to 13 tone combinations — from powerful high-output tones to articulate single-coil sounds. The middle single coil is designed to sit low against the body for improved picking comfort and tonal balance.
Built to Play Fast
The PRS SE Chleo features a reinforced maple neck with a uniquely thin profile and 20-inch-radiused ebony fretboard, so you can play fast. Its deeper scoop allows ultimate access to all 24 frets.
Specifications
Body | |
Body Construction | Solidbody |
Top Wood | Maple |
Veneer | Flame Maple |
Back Wood | Mahogany |
Top Carve | Sculpted |
Neck | |
Number of Frets | 24 |
Scale Length | 25.5" |
Neck Wood | Maple |
Neck Construction | Multi-Ply |
Truss Rod | PRS Double-Acting w/ Carbon Fiber Strength Rods |
Neck Shape | Chleo |
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret | 23/32" |
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret | 52/64" |
Neck Width at the Nut | 1 12/16" |
Neck Width at the Body | 2 9/32" |
Fretboard Wood | Ebony |
Fretboard Radius | 20” |
Fretboard Inlay | Eclipse Dragons |
Headstock Logo | Signature "SE" |
Neck/Body Assembly | |
Neck/Body Assembly Type | Bolt-On |
Hardware | |
Bridge | Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo w/ PRS Locking Nut |
Tuners | PRS-Designed Tuners |
Hardware Type | Smoked Black |
Nut | PRS Locking |
Truss Rod Cover | "Chleo" |
Electronics | |
Treble Pickup | Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li |
Middle Pickup | Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li |
Bass Pickup | Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li |
Controls | Push/Pull Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Switch |
Power | 9 Volt Battery |
Additional Info | |
Strings | PRS Classic, 9-46 |
Tuning | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
Case | Gig Bag |