Paul Reed Smith SE Chleo Herman Li Signature Charcoal Purple Burst
Paul Reed Smith SE Chleo Herman Li Signature Charcoal Purple Burst
Serial Number: I005244
Weight: 7.24 lbs.
“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 in Charcoal Purple Burst is PRS's more affordable take on DragonForce guitarist Herman Li's signature model, built off the exclusive 2025 PRS Chleo Limited Edition and aimed squarely at the modern metal player who needs speed, precision, and stamina from a guitar. A maple top with flame maple veneer sits over a mahogany body sculpted thin and lightweight, finished in gloss Charcoal Purple Burst, so the guitar stays comfortable through long, physical sets rather than dragging on your shoulder. At a featherweight 7.24 lbs., it's built for players who move around the stage as much as they shred.
The bolt-on maple neck uses PRS's Chleo profile (23/32" at the 1/2 fret, 52/64" at the 12 1/2 fret) — thin front-to-back with a slightly taller playing surface and high-modulus carbon fiber strength rods reinforcing the neck for extra sustain and stability under aggressive playing. An ebony fretboard with Eclipse Dragon inlays runs a fast 20" radius and 24 frets, with PRS's trademark upper-body scoop reworked for unrestricted access to the highest frets, all riding on a 25.5" scale length with a 1 12/16" nut and PRS locking hardware. A Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo and PRS-designed tuners in smoked black hardware let you dive, dig in, and return to pitch without hesitation, exactly what a shred-oriented metal guitar demands.
Tone comes from Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li pickups, built with copper-free layered PCBs for hum-free, consistent output, wired through push/pull volume and tone controls and a 5-way blade switch for up to 13 distinct tone combinations. That range spans fat, saturated rhythm tones and soaring lead voices to clear, single-coil-style cleans, all switchable on the fly whether you're running a high-gain tube head, an amp modeler, or straight into a DAW. Whether you're a metal or djent player chasing DragonForce-caliber speed, a home studio player who wants tonal versatility from one guitar, or a Herman Li fan building out the Chleo lineup, this SE delivers Limited Edition specs at a fraction of the price. (Serial #I005244) It includes a PRS gig bag. Order today from Brian's Guitars, your authorized PRS dealer.
Body
Type: Solidbody
Shape: Chleo
Top Material: Maple, Flame Maple Veneer
Body Material: Mahogany
Finish: Gloss
Color: Charcoal Purple Burst
Neck
Material: Maple
Shape: Chleo
Dimensions: 23/32" at the 1/2 fret, 52/64" at the 12 1/2 fret
Joint: Bolt-on
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Neck Finish: Satin
Headstock: Chleo Truss Rod Cover
Inlay: Eclipse Dragons
Radius: 20"
Frets: 24
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1 12/16"
Nut Material: PRS Locking
Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo
Tuners: PRS-Designed
Hardware Finish: Smoked Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li
Middle Pickup: Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Signature Series Omniforce Herman Li
Controls: Push/Pull Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Switch
Case/Gigbag: PRS Gig Bag