New PRS Models at NAMM 07
My infatuation with PRS guitars is well known, but image how excited I was when I read this news. Eight brand spankin' new models to be debuted at NAMM. It's just too much for my poor excitable mind to cope with right now. What could be going through Gibson HQ's collective at the announcement of five new single-cut models. PRS are definitely taking aim at the market boom in Les Paul Jr's with one of their new models. Grounds enough for Gibson to take legal action again. This time it could be justified.
According to the PRS press release the models break down as such :
New Variation on their 513 Rosewood Model
Now with a mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard and a 10-top option named the 513. All other specifications remain the same.
Chris Henderson Signature Model
Chris Henderson has been using PRS guitars for many years while recording and touring with Three Doors Down. His exact guitar is now offered as the new Chris Henderson Signature Model. This Singlecut guitar is available with three humbucking pickups, flame maple top, 10-top flame or 10-top quilt. The electronics include a push/pull switch to activate the middle pickup. The pickups are 250 Treble and PRS #7 Bass with no cover. An adjustable stoptail and a special Chris Henderson truss rod cover are standard.All New PRS Mark Tremonti Signature Model
This Singlecut model features a Tremonti wide-thin carved neck with mother of pearl bird inlays. It has a thick headstock and Phase II locking mini tuners. The big change is this instrument comes with a PRS Tremolo with a trem-up routing. It is offered in all the maple top finishes in both normal and 10 top flame and quilt options. The guitar also features Tremonti Treble and Bass pickups and a Tremonti truss rod cover.PRS’ Singlecut – The SC 250
This guitar features new 250 Pickups, a thick headstock, adjustable PRS Stoptail, Phase II locking mini tuners, comes set up with .010 gauge strings and has an optional satin finish. These changes provide for thicker sound, power and more sustain for players looking for a more modern “rock” sound.The SC 245
The SC 245 is part of PRS’ new model offerings in 2007, appealing to those players looking for a more vintage look, sound and feel. This Singlecut model features a 24.5” scale length, a thin headstock, a non-adjustable stoptail and vintage style tuning pegs. Also featured are 245 Treble and Bass Pickups with scuffed nickel covers. The guitar is available in all maple top covers and options include 10-top flame or quilt or artist package flame.The SE One
The SE One is another new offering from PRS in 2007, including a solid mahogany Singlecut body with a top carve unique to the model. The guitar features a solid mahogany set-in neck, moon inlays, PRS designed tuners and stoptail, a single soapbar pickup with just a volume control and a pickguard.PRS Semi-Hollow SE Custom Option
The SE Custom Semi-Hollow is PRS’ very first semi-hollow SE model guitar. All of the same features of the SE Custom are now available in a light-weight semi-hollow package featuring a unique pallet of colors.The New SE Paul Allender Model
Cradle of Filth’s lead guitarist. The Paul Allender SE Signature Artist Model guitar is based on the SE Custom and features a mahogany body, a maple cap and a quilted maple veneer. Other features include a set-in maple neck with a 24 fret rosewood fingerboard and Paul Allender’s “Bats in Flight” inlay.
A pretty interesting lineup there ranging from retro conservative to death metal boundaries. Very exciting indeed.
