RussFM 33 Posted January 15 The 'MEET THE NEW 2021 PRS PRODUCTS' page has a blue SE Kingfisher. I assume that means the Kestrel is now discontinued since that's only found on the 2019 page. https://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/model/se_kingfisher_2021 As far as I can see, the only difference to the previous model is the figured maple veneer, and new blue colour, which may now be the only available colour? I had a Kestrel and it was really well made, but I couldn't get on with the 7.5 fretboard radius, I need something flatter. If this new Kingfisher had that I'd consider one, but I doubt that's changed, it's not in the spec anyway. I heard people say the pickups sounded weak on these and had excessive hum. The new one gives the same 4B'H' name, so I doubt they've changed either. It's a shame, while PRS are constantly improving the SE guitar range, they haven't done the same for basses. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,906 Posted January 16 Blue burst? And I don’t want it? Well. That’s a relief. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skybone 1,058 Posted January 16 The Kestrel is still there thankfully, though that blue on the Kingfisher is lovely. SE Kestrel - 2021 (prsguitars.com) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGreek 5,956 Posted January 16 Nice looking bass that doesn't just follow the need to duplicate a Fender. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skybone 1,058 Posted January 16 Always thought they were a rather good looking bass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bassassin 2,061 Posted January 16 Somehow these have gone right under my radar. Always drooled a bit over the high-end PRS basses, so both of the SEs are right up my street. Obviously I have no need for one, but if a s/h Kingfisher came up at silly price... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewblack 5,526 Posted January 16 That's a bit of all right that blue on isn't it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dood 1,542 Posted January 16 Having reviewed the Kestrel and the Kingfisher, I gotta say the Kestrel we had in was absolutely banging'! A great bass. The Kingfisher was nice and well made, but the former would have come home with me if funds were allowing. Oh and they really need to get on and make 5 string versions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40hz 314 Posted January 17 I really like them. The colours are just so drab though. Some nice pastels and I'd be right on one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grahambythesea 302 Posted January 17 The description says it has that clacky sound. Does that mean it sounds like a Ric? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
