PRS SE Zach Myers EB

PRS SE Zach Myers EB review

The PRS SE Zach Myers EB is a semi-hollow, single-cut signature guitar made for Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers. Its combination of a mahogany body, maple top, and two humbuckers gives it a familiar foundation, while the adjustable stop-tail bridge and wide-fat neck profile set out its practical character. At a listed price of $848, it arrives with a gig bag rather than a hard case.

Feedback from owners points to a guitar that makes a strong first impression in person. One buyer described finding the model unexpectedly during a store visit, then being won over after trying it. Another ordered from South America as a gift and reported that it arrived well protected, without visible damage, and with the finish and craftsmanship intact. Those accounts are individual experiences, but they offer useful context for a guitar often chosen as much for its appearance as for its specifications.

Construction and finish

The body and set neck are mahogany, with a maple top covered by a flamed maple veneer. The fingerboard is rosewood and has PRS bird inlays. The listed finish is Elderberry Burst, a purple-toned color that reviewers say looks especially striking in person. The model is also described in the supplied specifications simply as purple.

The semi-hollow construction distinguishes the Zach Myers from a conventional solid-body single-cut guitar. It gives the design a different body format, while the mahogany and maple materials keep it within familiar electric-guitar territory. The hardware is nickel, and PRS vintage-style tuners are fitted at the headstock. There is no tremolo system; instead, the guitar uses an adjustable PRS stop-tail bridge.

Owners repeatedly complimented the finish and overall fit and finish. One purchaser checked the instrument over after its long shipment and found it visually flawless. Another called out the color as a highlight and described the guitar as well balanced and not too heavy. These are subjective impressions, but they suggest the instrument made a favorable impression beyond its photographs.

Neck, feel, and setup

The set mahogany neck has a wide-fat profile. Its rosewood fingerboard carries 22 frets, a 10-inch radius, and a 25.6-inch scale length. Nut width is 1.69 inches. A reviewer described the neck as comfortable and easy to play, including higher up the fretboard. Another said the guitar felt good immediately and was easy to handle.

Setup comments are worth noting. One owner found the string action a little too low on arrival, while a separate buyer arranged a luthier setup that included work on the neck, pickups, and nut. Those reports do not establish that every instrument needs adjustment. They do show that a professional setup can be part of getting the guitar to suit an individual player. The adjustable bridge offers a means of setting intonation, but changes to the nut or neck are best assessed by a qualified technician.

Pickups and controls

Two PRS 245 S humbuckers provide the pickup configuration. The control layout consists of separate volume and tone controls for each pickup, with a three-way switch for selecting between them. That gives players straightforward access to the bridge, neck, or combined pickup sound without a complicated control scheme.

Owners describe the sound positively, with one reporting that the guitar sounded great as soon as it was played. The available feedback does not include detailed comparisons, recorded examples, or specific descriptions of clean and driven tones, so claims about a particular genre or exact sound would go beyond the evidence. The dual-humbucker layout and four controls provide a familiar starting point for players who want to shape output from either pickup.

What to consider

The strongest points in the reported experience are the comfortable neck, attractive finish, solid presentation, and satisfying sound. The guitar also arrives with a gig bag, which is useful for storage and transport, though a hard case is not included. Buyers who prefer a hard-shell case should budget for one separately.

The PRS SE Zach Myers EB is a compelling option for players drawn to its semi-hollow single-cut design and Zach Myers association. Its specifications are easy to understand, and the owner feedback suggests it can feel inviting from the first session. Check the setup on arrival, especially string height, and arrange adjustments if needed. At $848, it pairs a distinctive Elderberry Burst look with a mahogany and maple build, two 245 S humbuckers, and the practical detail of an included gig bag.