NEW FOR 2026 · MADE IN USA

PRS Tekton

A new family of modern PRS guitars: thinner necks, flatter 16″ fretboards, stainless steel frets, bolt-on construction and the all-new PRS Stylus pickups, voiced for tube amps and digital rigs.

Four models. Twelve finishes. Prices from €3,479.

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What is the PRS Tekton?

The Tekton is a new family of guitars from PRS Guitars, launched on 20 October 2026. PRS developed it after years of requests from players for more modern PRS instruments: guitars with thinner necks, longer scale lengths, flatter fretboards, stainless steel frets and pickups that work well with digital modelers. In the words of PRS, this is not one new model but “a whole new family of guitars”.

The name comes from Ancient Greek. A tekton is an artisan or builder, in particular a woodworker or carpenter. The new pickups are called Stylus, an instrument used for writing.

All Tekton guitars are built in the USA and share the same platform: a new body shape, a thin Modern “D” bolt-on maple neck, an ebony fretboard with a 16″ radius, 24 stainless steel jumbo frets, PRS Stylus pickups with coil split and smoked black hardware. The differences are in the bridge, the body wood and the number of strings.

Tekton at a glance

Launch: 20 October 2026
Made in: USA
Models: 4 (3 six-string, 1 seven-string)
Scale: 25.5″ (SVN: 26.5″)
Radius: 16″
Frets: 24, stainless steel
Pickups: PRS Stylus (Alnico 5)
Case: PRS Premium Gig Bag
Price: €3,479 to €3,599

The four Tekton models

PRS Tekton

€3,479

The hardtail model. Figured mango top on a mahogany back, 25.5″ scale and the PRS Hardtail bridge with individual saddles and string-through design. PRS Phase III locking tuners. For players who want a direct, stable setup.

Shop the PRS Tekton: Slate Blue · Imperial Topaz · Black Tourmaline · Violet Tourmaline · Bloodstone Red (black neck) · Fuchsia Aura (black neck)

PRS Tekton T

€3,479

The tremolo model. Same mango and mahogany body and 25.5″ scale, with the PRS Two-Point Tremolo (steel plate, brass saddles) that can be set up floating. PRS Phase III locking tuners.

Shop the PRS Tekton T: Slate Blue · Imperial Topaz · Black Tourmaline · Violet Tourmaline · Bloodstone Red (black neck) · Fuchsia Aura (black neck)

PRS Tekton “Floyd”

€3,599

The Floyd Rose model. Solid alder body in solid and metallic finishes, Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo with a 16″ radius, locking nut and PRS Phase III non-locking tuners. Made for dive bombs, flutters and wide vibrato.

Shop the PRS Tekton “Floyd”: Pearl Black · Purple Royale · Multi-Metal Flake · Hot Pink (black neck) · Neon Green (black neck) · White Holoflake (black neck)

PRS Tekton SVN

€3,599

The 7-string, and the first 7-string guitar in the PRS USA catalog. 26.5″ scale, Modern “D” SVN neck (1 29/32″ at the nut), Stylus SVN pickups and a 7-string PRS Hardtail. Strung with PRS Signature 10-59 in B standard.

Shop the PRS Tekton SVN: Slate Blue · Imperial Topaz · Black Tourmaline · Violet Tourmaline · Bloodstone Red (black neck) · Fuchsia Aura (black neck)

PRS Tekton models compared

	Tekton	Tekton T	Tekton “Floyd”	Tekton SVN
Price	€3,479	€3,479	€3,599	€3,599
Strings	6	6	6	7
Body	Figured mango top, mahogany back	Figured mango top, mahogany back	Solid alder	Figured mango top, mahogany back
Scale length	25.5″	25.5″	25.5″	26.5″
Neck shape	Modern “D”	Modern “D”	Modern “D”	Modern “D” SVN
Nut width	1 11/16″	1 11/16″	1 11/16″	1 29/32″
Bridge	PRS Hardtail	PRS Two-Point Tremolo	Floyd Rose 1000 Series	PRS Hardtail, 7-string
Nut	PRS	PRS	PRS Locking Nut	PRS
Tuners	Phase III Locking	Phase III Locking	Phase III Non-Locking	Phase III Locking
Pickups	PRS Stylus	PRS Stylus	PRS Stylus	PRS Stylus SVN
Strings (factory)	PRS Signature 10-46	PRS Signature 10-46	PRS Signature 10-46	PRS Signature 10-59
Finishes	6	6	6	6

Shared on all models: bolt-on scarfed maple neck with hormigo strength rods, ebony fretboard, 16″ radius, 24 PRS Jumbo stainless steel frets (.110″ x .055″), offset dot inlays, blue Luminlay side dots, PRS double-acting truss rod, neck depth 49/64″ (1st fret) and 27/32″ (12th fret), smoked black hardware, high-gloss nitro body finish with satin nitro neck, PRS Premium Gig Bag.

PRS Stylus pickups

The Stylus pickups were developed specifically for the Tekton family. PRS set out to make a set that is aggressive but clear, sounds good in every position, both as humbuckers and split, and works through tube amps as well as digital modelers.

They use Alnico 5 magnets. The six- and seven-string sets measure around 13k (treble) and 11k (bass) DC resistance. That is lower than many pickups aimed at modern high-gain playing, which gives more clarity and pairs well with digital rigs. They are not flat-response pickups, but their output is flatter than most PRS humbuckers. PRS tooled new bobbins to match the wider Tekton string spacing.

Six sounds from one switch

Each Tekton has one volume, one push/pull tone control and a 3-way blade switch. With the tone knob down, you get treble humbucker, both humbuckers and bass humbucker. Pull the tone knob up to split the coils for treble single coil, both single coils and bass single coil.

Body and neck

PRS started the Tekton body with a Vela, cut weight from it and combined it with the classic PRS Custom shape. The result has a shallow violin carve, an exaggerated scoop for upper-fret access and a belly carve. The Tekton body is the thinnest PRS has made in standard production.

The neck is the thinnest PRS neck in standard production, with a more “D” shaped profile so it does not feel cramped. Hormigo strength rods, similar to the carbon fibre rods PRS uses in acoustics and the Chleo signature model, add stability and rigidity.

String spacing is the same as on the PRS Silver Sky and Fiore, slightly wider than traditional PRS spacing, for sweeping arpeggios and precise pick attack. Artist feedback led to the new offset dot inlays and the choice of a 16″ radius. PRS retooled to bring stainless steel frets into production for this family.

Tekton colors

The mango-top models (Tekton, Tekton T and Tekton SVN) come in six finishes. Four have a natural satin maple neck, two have a black satin neck. The alder-body Tekton “Floyd” has its own six finishes.

Slate Blue

Imperial Topaz

Black Tourmaline

Violet Tourmaline

Bloodstone Red (black neck)

Fuchsia Aura (black neck)

Tekton “Floyd” colors

Pearl Black

Purple Royale

Multi-Metal Flake

Hot Pink (black neck)

Neon Green (black neck)

White Holoflake (black neck)

Shop PRS Tekton at House of Guitars

All 24 Tekton versions are listed below. House of Guitars is building one of Europe’s largest PRS collections. Visit our showroom at Albertus Perkstraat 5 in Hilversum to compare the Tekton models side by side, or order online with delivery across Europe.

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PRS Tekton FAQ

When was the PRS Tekton released?

PRS launched the Tekton family on 20 October 2026.

Where is the PRS Tekton made?

All Tekton models are built by PRS Guitars in the USA.

What is the price of the PRS Tekton?

At House of Guitars the Tekton and Tekton T are €3,479. The Tekton “Floyd” and Tekton SVN are €3,599. All include a PRS Premium Gig Bag.

What is the difference between the Tekton, Tekton T, Tekton Floyd and Tekton SVN?

The Tekton has a hardtail bridge, the Tekton T a PRS Two-Point Tremolo and the Tekton “Floyd” a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo with an alder body. The Tekton SVN is the 7-string version with a 26.5″ scale and a hardtail bridge. All other core specs are shared.

Is the PRS Tekton a bolt-on guitar?

Yes. Every Tekton has a bolt-on scarfed maple neck with hormigo strength rods and an ebony fretboard.

Are the Stylus pickups good for modelers like Fractal, Kemper, Neural DSP or Line 6?

PRS designed the Stylus pickups to work with both tube amps and digital rigs. They have Alnico 5 magnets and a lower, flatter output (around 13k treble and 11k bass) than many modern high-gain humbuckers, which keeps notes clear in modelers.

Is the Tekton SVN the first PRS 7-string?

PRS describes the Tekton SVN as the first 7-string in its American-made catalog. It has a 26.5″ scale, a 1 29/32″ nut width and ships in B standard tuning with PRS Signature 10-59 strings.

Does the PRS Tekton have stainless steel frets?

Yes. All Tekton models have 24 PRS Jumbo frets in stainless steel.

Can I play a PRS Tekton before buying?

Yes. Visit the House of Guitars showroom at Albertus Perkstraat 5 in Hilversum. Contact us to check which Tekton models and finishes are in the showroom.