PRS SE Guitars

SE stands for ‘Student Edition’. PRS introduced its affordable SE series guitars in 2000 to appeal to beginners and intermediates. The quality of the range has greatly improved in the years since, with modern PRS SE models equipped with features typically found on their US-made Core series counterparts. This includes bird inlays, body/neck binding and hotter-sounding pickups.

PRS SE guitars are manufactured in the Far East. Currently, all PRS SE models are made by ‘World Musical Instruments Co.’ in South Korea, which is the same factory used by other guitar brands like Schecter and Chapman.

PRS SE guitars are considered some of the best bang-for-your-buck instruments on the market. Adhering closely to the specifications of their US-made Core counterparts, including the flagship Custom 24 and 22 models, PRS’ SE series provides budget-conscious musicians with world-class instruments that won’t break the bank.

PRS’ SE series guitars are constructed in the Far East, while their S2 models are assembled at their main factory in Maryland, USA. The PRS S2 series somewhat bridges the gap between the brand’s SE and Core lines, made up of a number of stripped-back models that serve as fantastic workhorse instruments.