The PRS Tekton SVN in Black Tourmaline brings the modern Tekton platform to 7 strings, for players who need extended range without losing clarity or comfort. Tekton comes from the ancient Greek word for a builder or craftsman, and the SVN extends the range of that design with a seventh string. The added string opens up the lower register for heavier riffs, wider chord voicings, and more room to move between low rhythm parts and high leads without changing guitars. A figured mango top sits over a mahogany body. Mango is a hardwood with a bright, sweet voice and a warm midrange. Over mahogany, it adds sparkle and note clarity to a warm, resonant foundation, which helps keep a low string tight and defined. The high-gloss nitro finish lets the figure show through the Black Tourmaline. Sculpted contours and a deep cutaway keep this 7-string comfortable and make the upper frets easy to reach.
The bolt-on maple neck has a Modern “D” SVN carve (49/64" at the 1st fret, 27/32" at the 12th fret). It is sized for 7 strings without feeling bulky, and the satin nitro finish stays fast under your hand. The scale length is 26.5", an inch longer than the 6-string Tekton’s. The extra length adds string tension, so the seventh string stays tight and focused, even in lower tunings. The ebony fretboard has a flat 16" radius, offset dot inlays, and Luminlay side dots that stay visible on a dark stage. The neck carries 24 PRS jumbo stainless steel frets (.110" x .055"), which keep bends slick and will hold up to years of heavy playing. A 1 29/32" PRS nut and a bolt-on joint add snap to the attack, and a 7-string PRS Hardtail bridge anchors the strings directly to the body for a firm, immediate response. PRS Phase III locking tuners keep the tuning steady. The hardware is finished in smoked black, and the headstock carries an inlaid signature logo and a Tekton truss rod cover.
The PRS Stylus SVN pickups are voiced specifically for the 7-string Tekton, with a focus on note definition across the full range. Low-register chugs stay tight and chords stay readable under gain. The controls are master volume, a push/pull tone knob for coil splitting, and a 3-way blade selector. Every position is usable in both humbucking and split modes, from clean split-coil textures to full humbucker drive. The Stylus SVN set stays articulate through a tube amp or a digital modeling rig. Whether you’re a modern metal player chasing tight low end, a prog writer who wants an extended-range guitar that stays clear, or an ambient or studio player layering parts, the Tekton SVN fits right in. Ships with a PRS Premium Gig Bag. Order today from Brian’s Guitars, your authorized PRS dealer.
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