PRS Herman Li Chleo Limited Edition | Orchid Dusk

Herman Li is a world-renowned guitarist, producer, songwriter, and content creator, best known for his electrifying work as a lead guitarist in the iconic power metal band DragonForce. Famous for his lightning-fast technique and boundary-pushing style, Li teamed up with PRS to design a guitar that captures his unique vision. The result is the PRS Chleo Limited Edition, a bold and finely crafted instrument named after his children. Only 200 of these exclusive guitars will be made in 2025, making it a true collectors piece.

While the Chleo may look like a bold step away from classic PRS design, its craftsmanship and quality are unmistakably PRS. Built on PRSs trusted foundation of a figured maple top, mahogany back, and maple neck, the Chleo introduces a shape and feel that stand apart. The body has been carefully redesigned with a thinner profile that makes it noticeably lighter and more comfortable to play. Whether on stage or in long sessions, it delivers effortless playability without sacrificing tone or character.

The Chleo's neck is built for speed, comfort, and precision. Its custom shape is thin from front to back, with a slightly elevated playing surface and a 20 inch fretboard radius that encourages smooth movement across the board. The neck joint features expanded contact for greater structural integrity and enhanced tonal transfer. For effortless access to the highest notes, the PRS upper fret scoop has been reworked, and the final four frets are scalloped to let you dig in with total control. Glow in the dark side dots keep you locked in on dark stages, and the ebony fretboard is finished with an exclusive Eclipse Dragon inlay that sets the Chleo apart at a glance.

At the core of the PRS Chleo are Herman Li's Signature Series Fishman Fluence pickups. Designed without copper wire and built with layered circuit boards, these pickups deliver consistent, noise-free clarity across every setting. With three distinct voices and a smart switching system, the Chleo offers up to thirteen tone combinations that range from thick, aggressive rhythms to smooth leads, searing highs, and clear single coil textures. The intuitive control layout keeps everything within easy reach during performance. Whether you're playing through a high gain tube amp, a solid state rig, a modern modeller, or straight into a digital studio, these pickups adapt and excel in any environment.

Pushing the design even further, the Chleo features a Gotoh locking tremolo system upgraded with the new PRS Custom Stabilizer. This setup offers the full range and fluid feel of a floating tremolo, while maintaining the rock solid tuning stability often reserved for fixed bridges. The result is a playing experience that delivers both freedom and control, no matter how demanding the performance.