Paul Reed Smith (PRS) SE CHLEO - Mantis Burst

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.

BODY
Body Construction Solidbody
Top Wood Maple
Veneer Flamed 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
NBA 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
Middle Pickup
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 INFORMATION
Strings PRS Classic, 9-46
Tuning Standard (6-String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Accessories Gig Bag