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PRS Ditching Bird Inlays for Tekton Guitars
PRS replaces Bird inlays with simpler markers on new Tekton guitars to stand out from its lineup.
In brief
PRS replaces Bird inlays with simpler markers on new Tekton guitars to stand out from its lineup. PRS switched from Bird inlays to utilitarian markers on Tekton guitars for better visibility and ergonomics. Originally reported by Guitar World.
PRS Tekton Series Launch
PRS introduced new Tekton electric guitars with simplified inlays to differentiate from its lineup.
Bird Inlays Removed
The guitars no longer feature Bird inlays, a feature many guitarists love or hate.
Rob Carhart's Explanation
Rob Carhart, Director of New Products Engineering, said simpler markers improve visibility on dark stages.
“We tried prototypes with birds, dots and even no fingerboard inlays”
Ergonomic Improvements
Tekton guitars feature better control placement and neck profiles for easier play.
The essence
PRS switched from Bird inlays to utilitarian markers on Tekton guitars for better visibility and ergonomics.
