Built for extreme speed and expressive control, the PRS SE Chleo Herman Li Signature Electric Guitar in Orchid Dusk channels Herman Li’s technical precision into an instrument that feels shockingly fast and effortlessly musical. This guitar is designed for players who push their technique and their tone to the edge, offering a blend of high-performance features and stunning aesthetics.
Premium Tonewoods and Ergonomic Design
- The SE Chleo features a contoured mahogany body, providing a lightweight and resonant foundation.
- A striking flame maple veneer top adds both snap and visual depth, contributing to a lively tonal profile with clear attack, focused mids, and controlled low end.
- The body’s sculpted shape enhances ergonomics, ensuring comfort during long sessions without sacrificing tonal fullness.
Lightning-Fast Neck for Virtuosic Playability
- Herman Li’s demanding playing style is accommodated by a slim, roasted maple neck, reinforced with carbon fiber rods for rock-solid stability and rigidity.
- The ebony fingerboard boasts a super-flat 20" radius, providing advanced players with the clearance and control needed for tap sequences, scalar bursts, and wide, pitch-stable bends.
- Precise fretwork, a comfortable bolt-on heel, and a slick roasted finish create a neck that feels immediately fast yet controlled, matching Li’s signature balance of agility and consistency.
Fishman Fluence Omniforce System: Unrivaled Tonal Versatility
- A pair of Fishman Fluence Signature Series Herman Li Omniforce pickups delivers a full spectrum of tones with exceptional clarity and noise-free performance.
- Access three distinct voices—ranging from articulate single-coil sparkle to muscular humbucker weight to smooth, vocal-like lead tones—through push/pull volume and tone controls.
- Up to 13 total tonal options allow players to shift instantly between rhythm, lead, and hybrid textures without pedal changes or guitar swaps, responding dynamically to pick attack and phrasing.
Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo for Ultimate Stability and Expression
- The Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system, paired with a PRS-designed locking nut, enables deep dives, flutters, and precise pitch manipulation while keeping the guitar firmly in tune.
- Fine tuners provide exact control after aggressive vibrato or tremolo work, ensuring the guitar’s pitch settles quickly and reliably.
- This hardware combination is essential for players exploring Li-inspired phrasing or any tremolo-heavy style, supporting expressive technique without compromise.
Performance-Built for Technical Players
Every detail of the SE Chleo is designed for technical fluency, from the intuitive control layout and five-way switch to the rear-mounted 9V battery for quick Fluence power swaps. Visual touches like Eclipse Dragon inlays hint at the guitar’s virtuosic intent, while smoked black hardware resists wear. The included PRS gig bag protects the guitar in transit. For players developing advanced technique or performing high-energy sets, the SE Chleo offers the stability, tonal breadth, and effortless playability needed to perform at full intensity. It stands as a powerful, modern expression of Herman Li’s guitar philosophy—fast, precise, and built to inspire creative freedom.
