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PRS Tekton SVN review
PRS Tekton SVN: First USA seven-string guitar delivers sharp sound and playability.
In brief
PRS Tekton SVN: First USA seven-string guitar delivers sharp sound and playability. PRS Tekton SVN is a well-designed seven-string electric guitar with excellent sound and playability for modern metal and technical players. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Quick answers
- What is it?
- The Tekton SVN is PRS's first USA production seven-string electric guitar designed for modern rock and metal players.
- What is the key takeaway from PRS Tekton SVN review?
- PRS Tekton SVN is a well-designed seven-string electric guitar with excellent sound and playability for modern metal and technical players.
What is it?
The Tekton SVN is PRS's first USA production seven-string electric guitar designed for modern rock and metal players.
Specs
Launch price: $2,999 | £2,999 | Made in USA | Seven-string electric guitar with mahogany body and figured mango top.
Build quality
The carved mango top and slimmed-down shape show impressive build quality with a five-star rating.
Playability
The neck feels comfortable despite the extra string and longer scale length, with minimal ergonomic issues.
Sounds
The Stylus humbuckers deliver clear, detailed sound with excellent string separation and coil-split functionality.
Verdict
The Tekton SVN is a truly fantastic seven-string guitar that works seamlessly with an extra string.
Reasons to buy
The same arresting looks and fantastic design as the six-string Tektons. The 26.5" scale is ideal for articulate lows and fluid solos. The Stylus pickups are impressive for seven-string, especially with coil-split.
Reasons to avoid
The top edge can be uncomfortable for your picking arm to rest on compared to a Strat-esque elbow contour.
Also try
Strandberg Boden Original N2.7 at $2,599 | Ibanez RGDR4327R at $2,999 | PRS SE Mark Holcomb SVN at $1,199.
Hands-on videos
Watch full video demos of the Tekton family and new PRS electrics for more insights.
Ratings
Build quality: ★★★★★ | Playability: ★★★★½ | Sounds: ★★★★★ | Overall: ★★★★★.
Guitar World verdict
For its first USA production seven-string, PRS needed to come out swinging; the brand has achieved that with the Tekton SVN.
Why it matters
The Tekton SVN offers a well-designed seven-string guitar for modern metal players with excellent sound and playability.
What happens next
The Tekton SVN is likely to appeal to serious seven-string players who know exactly what they want.
The one thing
PRS Tekton SVN is a well-designed seven-string electric guitar with excellent sound and playability for modern metal and technical players.
