Longer scales, thinner necks, stainless steel frets, and pickups that keep things clear when the gain goes up. Players have been asking PRS for these features, and our friends in Maryland have been listening.
The new PRS Tekton family brings all of that together across four models, with six- and seven-string options, three different bridge designs, and a look that takes PRS into some new territory. We got our hands on them, and Dana from our Guitar Department is here to walk you through the details before plugging in for a proper listen.
Watch our PRS Tekton walkthrough and demo below.
A Familiar Shape with a Different Feel
You can see the PRS family resemblance, but there’s a lot happening here. The Tekton body combines elements of the Vela and Custom shapes, with sculpted contours and a generous scoop for reaching the upper frets. According to PRS, these are the thinnest bodies and necks the company has put into standard production.
The new Modern “D” neck carve is slim while keeping some substance in your hand. Every model pairs a bolt-on maple neck with an ebony fingerboard, 16-inch radius, and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets. Hormigo reinforcement rods add neck stability, while offset-dot inlays and Luminlay side dots keep the layout clean and easy to follow on a dark stage.
The six-string models have a 25.5-inch scale length, and the seven-string Tekton SVN stretches to 26.5 inches for added string tension when you head into lower tunings. String spacing is a little wider than traditional PRS spacing, matching the Silver Sky and Fiore and giving your picking hand more room to work.
Those are meaningful changes if your playing involves precise picking, wide bends, fast runs, or a lot of time on the lower strings.
Four Ways to Go Tekton
The lineup gives you a few different ways to put those features to work:
| Model | Strings / Scale | Body Woods | Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tekton | Six / 25.5" | Figured mango top, mahogany back | PRS Hardtail |
| Tekton T | Six / 25.5" | Figured mango top, mahogany back | PRS Two-Point Tremolo |
| Tekton “Floyd” | Six / 25.5" | Alder | Floyd Rose 1000 Series |
| Tekton SVN | Seven / 26.5" | Figured mango top, mahogany back | PRS Seven-String Hardtail |
The Tekton T’s two-point tremolo uses a steel plate and brass saddles. For players whose right hand spends plenty of time on the bar, the Floyd model brings a Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge with a 16-inch radius to match the fingerboard.
And the finishes deserve some attention. The mango-top models come in Slate Blue, Imperial Topaz, Black Tourmaline, Violet Tourmaline, Bloodstone Red, and Fuchsia Aura, giving that figured wood plenty of opportunity to show off.
The Floyd takes things in a flashier direction with Pearl Black, Purple Royale, Multi-Metal Flake, White Holoflake, Hot Pink, and Neon Green. There’s a little ’80s attitude in that group, and we’re here for it.
Shop the PRS Tekton Lineup
Tekton
Tekton T
Tekton “Floyd”
Tekton SVN
New Stylus Pickups, with Clarity Under Gain
PRS developed the Stylus pickups specifically for the Tekton family, with Stylus SVN pickups handling the seven-string model. The goal was aggression and definition, with useful sounds from either pickup, both together, and in split-coil settings.
Their response is flatter than many of PRS’s other humbuckers, with voicing intended to work through both digital rigs and traditional tube amps. Controls stay straightforward: a three-way blade switch, volume, and a push/pull tone control for coil splitting.
That definition becomes a big part of the conversation in our demo. Dana calls attention to how clearly the notes come through with substantial gain, particularly with both pickups selected. The split sounds get some attention, too, including how well they hold their own at those gain settings.
As Dana puts it: “You can hear everything.”
Hear Them for Yourself
There’s a lot to get excited about here, whether you’ve been waiting for these features in a PRS or you’re taking a serious look at the brand for the first time.
Watch the full video for Dana’s rundown and the playing demos, then get in touch with our Guitar Department to talk through the lineup. Stop by Chuck Levin’s in Wheaton, Maryland, or call or text 301-946-8808. We’ll help you find your Tekton.