PRS Mark Holcomb Charcoal Wa Burst

A PRS Core Designed with Mark Holcomb, Balancing Modernity and PRS DNA

Developed with Mark Holcomb (Periphery), this PRS from the Core line incorporates the brand's fundamentals (comfort, finish, ergonomics) while catering to the needs of modern metal and prog: tighter response thanks to the 25.5" scale length, increased precision on complex chords, and a refreshed aesthetic with the figured mango top and "Charcoal Wraparound Burst" finish. The result retains the PRS spirit while embracing a clearly modern specification.

For Which Guitarist and Styles

The PRS Mark Holcomb "Charcoal Wraparound Burst" is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a responsive electric guitar, stable in down-tunings, and capable of handling dense saturations without muddying the playing. It excels in modern metal, prog, djent, and heavy rock, while remaining very credible in clean tones and textures (fusion, ambient, modern jazz) thanks to the usable intermediate positions and finer sounds achieved via the selector combinations.

Sound Characteristics

The combination of mahogany back and mango top highlights a rich midrange, firm lows, and a present high end, ideal for maintaining definition on riffs and extended chords. The 25.5" / 648 mm scale length increases string tension and precision in Drop C, with a tighter feel under the right hand. The Seymour Duncan "Scourge" (bridge) and "Scarlet" (neck) pickups deliver powerful yet articulate saturation: clear attacks, tight palm mutes, and a neck pickup that remains clear for leads. The 5-position selector switch (positions 2 and 4 coil-split) broadens the palette, from full, dense humbucker tones to snappier textures. Finally, the PRS Plate Style string-through bridge enhances resonance and sustain, while the ebony fingerboard with a 20" / 508 mm radius facilitates low action and clean bends.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay consistent with the factory tuning and tension feel, a 10-52 gauge string set is a safe choice. For daily protection (the hard case is included), a case humidifier and a stable guitar stand are relevant accessories.

Technical specifications

Construction	solidbody, double cutaway	Nut width	1.69" / 43 mm
Top	figured mango, "Violin" carving	Truss rod	PRS dual-action
Back	mahogany	Bridge	PRS Plate Style string-through
Finish	satin nitrocellulose lacquer	Tuners	PRS Phase III locking with "Wing" buttons
Color	Charcoal Wraparound Burst	Nut	PRS
Neck	one-piece maple, set-neck joint	Hardware finish	satin black
Profile	Mark Holcomb	Pickups	Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb "Scourge" (bridge) / "Scarlet" (neck)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Fingerboard	ebony, PRS Birds inlays	Selector	5-position switch (positions 2 and 4 coil-split)
Radius	20" / 508 mm	Factory tuning	Drop C (C-G-C-F-A-D)
Frets	24	String gauge	10-52