Built to Respond
The PRS Tekton is designed for players who value precision, consistency, and a direct connection to their instrument. Built on the same modern platform as every Tekton model, the Hardtail combines refined ergonomics, contemporary specifications, and purpose-built electronics in a package that feels focused, responsive, and ready for anything.
Featuring a 25.5” scale length, stainless steel frets, a 16” fretboard radius, and the Tekton family’s thin-yet-substantial neck carve, the Tekton delivers effortless playability across its entire ebony fingerboard. The lightweight body, sculpted contours, and enhanced upper-fret access create an instrument designed to stay comfortable through long practice sessions, demanding studio work, and extended performances.
At the heart of the Tekton are PRS Stylus pickups, developed specifically for this family of guitars. Voiced for articulation, clarity, and character, Stylus pickups provide exceptional note definition whether played clean or overdriven and pushed through a tube amplifier or paired with digital modeling platforms. Every pickup position – humbucking and split – was designed to be equally usable, offering a wide range of sounds without sacrificing focus or musicality.
The Tekton’s Hardtail bridge enhances the instrument’s natural resonance and delivers a remarkably responsive playing experience. For players who prioritize precision, tuning stability, and consistency, the Tekton offers a straightforward approach that lets the instrument – and the player – speak for themselves.
Named after the ancient Greek word for artisan or builder, Tekton reflects the philosophy behind this guitar: combining thoughtful craftsmanship with modern performance. Built for players who are constantly refining their technique, expanding their sound, and looking ahead to what’s next.
Specifications
Body
- Body Construction: Solid body
- Top Wood: Figured Mango
- Back Wood: Mahogany
- Top Carve: Shallow Violin
Neck
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Wire: PRS Jumbo
- Fret Wire Material: Stainless Steel
- Width of Fret Crown: .110”
- Height of Fret Crown: .055”
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Neck Construction: Scarfed
- Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
- Neck Shape: Modern “D”
- Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 49/64”
- Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 27/32”
- Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16”
- Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4”
- Fretboard Wood: Ebony
- Fretboard Radius: 16”
- Fretboard Inlay: Offset Dots
- Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid
Neck/Body Assembly
Finish
- Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
- Neck Finish Type: Satin Nitro
Hardware
- Bridge: PRS Hardtail
- Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners
- Hardware Type: Smoked Black
- Nut: PRS
- Truss Rod Cover: Tekton
Electronics
- Treble Pickup: PRS Stylus
- Bass Pickup: PRS Stylus
- Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 3-way Blade Pickup Switch
Additional Information
- Strings: PRS Signature, 10-46
- Tuning: Standard (6-String): E, A, D, G, B, E
- Included Accessories: PRS Premium Gig Bag
