PRS Mark Holcomb SE Hbb Holcomb Blue Burst
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An SE Tailored for the Mark Holcomb Universe
Developed with Mark Holcomb (Periphery), the PRS SE Mark Holcomb SVN brings the "high precision" DNA of progressive metal into the SE range: a modern aesthetic, refined ergonomics, and a configuration designed to stay defined under heavy saturation. The "Holcomb Blue Burst" finish highlights the flamed maple top and enhances the premium character of the instrument, while maintaining the stage and studio spirit of the signature model.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
This 7-string is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a stable guitar for low tunings and comfortable for fast playing (tight riffs, palm muting, tapping, extended chords). It excels in modern metal, djent, prog, heavy rock, and any situation where note separation is crucial. The coil-split via push/pull also opens up airier registers for precise cleans, arpeggios, and articulate crunch tones.
Sound Characteristics
The mahogany/maple duo balances depth and attack: mahogany provides body, full mids, and natural sustain, while the maple top adds definition and a useful edge to keep riffs clear at high gain. The Seymour Duncan "Scourge" and "Scarlet" pickups are designed to deliver strong presence, tight low-end response, and excellent note separation, especially noticeable on the 7th string. The 26.5" / 673 mm scale length enhances tension and precision in the lows, and the ebony fingerboard (fast attack, crisp feel) combined with the fixed string-through bridge promotes direct dynamics, consistent sustain, and stable intonation.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To fully exploit the 26.5" scale length, a 7-string string set suited to your tuning (often with a heavier low end) is a relevant choice. A comfortable strap, clip-on tuner, and a stable stand remain essentials, both for rehearsals and gigs, to play confidently and protect the instrument between sessions.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 7 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Body | mahogany | Radius | 20" / 508 mm |
| Top | flamed maple, "Shallow Violin" profile | Headstock | "SE" signature logo |
| Finish | Holcomb Blue Burst | Pickups | Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb "Scourge" (bridge) and "Scarlet" (neck) |
| Bridge | PRS fixed with string-through-body design | Controls | 1 volume, 1 push/pull tone (coil-split) |
| Hardware | black | Selector | 3-position switch |
| Neck | maple, Wide Thin SVN profile | Wiring | passive |
| Fingerboard | ebony, "Birds" inlays | Tuners | PRS Designed with Wing buttons |
| Frets | 24 | Tuning | Standard 7-string (B/E/A/D/G/B/E) |
| Scale length | 26.5" / 673 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the PRS Mark Holcomb SE SVN suitable for low tunings?
The 26.5-inch (673 mm) scale length increases string tension and promotes precise response in the low range. The fixed string-through bridge contributes to tuning stability.
What pickups are equipped on this 7-string guitar?
The configuration combines a Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Scourge at the bridge position and a Scarlet at the neck position. These passive pickups are designed to maintain note separation under heavy distortion, especially on the seventh string.
Is coil-splitting available on this model?
The push/pull tone control allows splitting the pickups to obtain airier sounds for cleans, arpeggios, and articulated crunch tones.
What is the neck profile of the SE Mark Holcomb SVN?
The maple neck features the Wide Thin SVN profile. Its ebony fingerboard has a 20-inch (508 mm) radius, with 24 frets for fast playing and extended ranges.
What finish and woods are used?
The body is mahogany, with a flamed maple top in a Shallow Violin profile. The Holcomb Blue Burst finish is complemented by black hardware and Bird inlays on the ebony fingerboard. The original tuning is standard 7-string B/E/A/D/G/B/E.
