Vintage Vibe, Modern Muscle
Meet the PRS SE Kestrel—a bass that channels the spirit of the classics while delivering the rock-solid performance and build quality you expect from Paul Reed Smith. This pre-owned 2014 model is a testament to timeless design, boasting an alder body that serves up a balanced, punchy, and resonant foundation. The real magic, however, lies in its neck-through construction. The 5-ply maple and walnut neck isn’t just a stable anchor; it’s a conduit for incredible sustain, allowing every note to sing with clarity and presence.
Punchy, Articulate Tone
The heart of the Kestrel is its pair of PRS-designed 4B ‘S’ single-coil pickups. These pickups are engineered to be crisp, bright, and focused, delivering that iconic single-coil growl without the unwanted hum. The bridge pickup offers a stout, mid-range bark perfect for cutting through a dense mix, while the neck pickup provides warm, round, and funky tones ideal for laying down a solid groove. With independent volume controls and a master tone, you can dial in everything from aggressive fingerstyle and bright slap tones to mellow, vintage-inspired thump.
Effortless Playability & Pro-Grade Hardware
This bass is built to be played. The 34″ scale length and comfortable “SE Bass” neck profile will feel instantly familiar, while the neck-through design provides uninhibited access to all 22 frets. PRS equipped the Kestrel with high-end Hipshot hardware—a TransTone bridge and HB6 tuners—for road-worthy tuning stability and precise intonation. It’s a workhorse bass that feels as good as it sounds, ready for the stage, studio, or rehearsal room.
