# PRS Ditching Bird Inlays for Tekton Guitars

> PRS replaces Bird inlays with simpler markers on new Tekton guitars to stand out from its lineup.
- Title: PRS Ditching Bird Inlays for Tekton Guitars · Guitar World
- Summary: PRS replaces Bird inlays with simpler markers on new Tekton guitars to stand out from its lineup.
- Keywords: prs, tekton, bird inlays, guitar, inlays, electric guitar, Guitar World
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/prs-tekton-inlays-explained
- Published: 2026-11-13T15:33:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prs, tekton, bird inlays, guitar, inlays, electric guitar
## 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.
## Key takeaway

PRS switched from Bird inlays to utilitarian markers on Tekton guitars for better visibility and ergonomics.