The SE 245 is PRS's shorter-scale, thicker-bodied SE, closer in feel and tone to a single-cut than the CE or Custom 24 shape.
11 mods reviewed: 6 drop-in, 2 need verification, 3 need modification.
The SE 245 is PRS's shorter-scale, thicker-bodied SE, closer in feel and tone to a single-cut than the CE or Custom 24 shape. It uses the PRS Adjustable Stoptail, a wraparound-style bridge where strings pass over in a single unit. Post spacing on PRS stoptails is proprietary and has been reported to vary between PRS tiers, so a direct swap for a Gibson-style stoptail or Tune-O-Matic isn't a safe assumption without measuring first.
Tailpiece
Stoptail
Neck mounting
Bolt-on
String spacing
52.4mm (2-1/16")
Scale length
24.5" (622mm)
Nut width
42.9mm (1.689")
Not published by PRS: tuner hole size and bridge mounting spacing. Measure these before buying tuners or a bridge.
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Purpose-built as a PRS stoptail replacement. Direct fit, no stud swap needed.
MannMade USA lists this as a direct replacement for all PRS stoptail bridges, giving 52.4mm string spacing and 81.7mm stud spacing, matching PRS's own SE stoptail spec.
A locking wraparound bridge built to fit standard PRS stud spacing. Comes with its own studs, so no separate stud purchase needed.
This is the metric AVT2M. PRS SE guitars use metric stud bushings, and TonePros sells the AVT2M with 8mm x 1.25 metric locking studs specifically for import guitars at standard 82mm center stud spacing. Multiple retailer listings describe it as a drop-in for PRS SE wraparound guitars, and a PRS forum thread documents US-thread TonePros studs failing to thread into an SE, which is why the metric version is the correct one here.
Close in spacing to the stock PRS stoptail, but owners report needing new studs to get it seated properly. Worth confirming before you buy.
PRS stoptail stud spacing measures around 3 and 1/4 inch, 82.6mm, per forum reports. The Gotoh 510UB stud spacing is close at 3.23 inch, 82mm, but forum users report needing to swap studs to get a clean fit, not a certain drop-in.
Help confirm this fit
This is the same bridge PRS uses on its higher-tier guitars, and being genuine PRS does not mean it drops straight in. The bridge itself fits but the mounting studs do not, so budget for a stud swap.
This is the same part PRS fits to Core USA guitars, sold as a spare. PRS's own accessory listing states plainly that the bridge itself will fit SE-line guitars but the mounting studs will not, so a stud swap, MannMade metric studs or reaming the wells to accept the PRS studs, is needed even though this is a genuine PRS part.
Help confirm this fit
Fits the standard humbucker route on this guitar. A more vintage-voiced alternative to a higher-output pickup. You will need to solder it in.
Standard humbucker footprint, direct fit for the stock HH route. A medium-output, more vintage-leaning alternative to a higher-output pickup like the JB.
Fits the standard humbucker route on this guitar. You will need to solder it in.
Standard humbucker footprint, direct fit for the stock HH route.
£129.99 at Andertons
View at AndertonsA well regarded humbucker, but some owners report it running wide for PRS SE-spec routes. Worth confirming fit before ordering.
Player reports describe Suhr's Thornbucker as physically wider than PRS SE-spec humbucker spacing in some cases, potentially requiring pickup ring or route adjustment.
Help confirm this fit
This is an active pickup set that needs a 9V battery inside the guitar, a bigger job than a passive pickup swap.
Active pickup set requiring a 9V battery mounted in the guitar. Not just a pickup swap, needs a battery cavity that may not already exist on this model.
Help confirm this fit
£349.00 at Andertons
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A common tuning-stability upgrade for PRS SE guitars. Should fit without modification.
Matches the standard PRS SE-tier tuner spec used across the current SE line.
A common tuning-stability upgrade for PRS SE guitars. Should fit without modification.
Matches the standard PRS SE-tier tuner spec used across the current SE line.
£99.99 at Andertons
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A genuine PRS part, but owners report needing to drill new mounting holes to fit it on SE-tier guitars.
PRS forum owner reports describe these Core-tier tuners requiring new mounting holes drilled on SE guitars, not a clean drop-in despite being a genuine PRS part.
Help confirm this fit
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