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From his time with instrumental ensemble Snarky Puppy to countless studio sessions and his acclaimed solo work, Mark Lettieri knows a thing or two about guitars. Amid their constant journey to innovate the electric guitar, PRS decided to tap into Mark's vast experience and knowledge, a collaboration that resulted in the Fiore. Directly developed with Mark, and incorporating many of his preferences, the PRS Fiore (Italian for "flower") marries a stunning new double-cut design with top-notch electronics to produce a road-ready workhorse capable of a wide range of sounds. Bolted onto a maple neck, the Fiore's swamp ash body delivers excellent resonance and sustain, while its silky-smooth maple fingerboard is perfect for playing styles of all kinds. Sweetwater's many PRS loyalists love the newly designed Fiore pickups in the HSS configuration, as well as the universe of tonal potential accessible via its 5-way blade switch and push-pull knobs. For an added personal touch, a custom "Fiore" logo truss rod cover sits at the headstock, which was designed by Mark's mother.





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Resonant and durable woods ready for the road





From head to heel, the PRS Fiore is constructed with roadworthy playability in mind. High-quality tonewoods will bring out the absolute best in your playing, starting with a lightweight and resonant swamp ash body that offers defined lows, sweet highs, and incredible sustain. The bolt-on maple neck is perfect for producing a bright, snappy "zing," and it's durable enough for serious gigging. Everything from elegant chords to furious solos is possible with the Fiore's fast-playing maple fingerboard, and the instrument's relaxing neck profile allows for longer sessions and greater playing comfort.





Unleash that perfect sound with HSS Fiore pickups





Meticulously voiced by Mark Lettieri, the new PRS Fiore pickups imbue incredible tonal versatility into an HSS configuration, ideal for a wide variety of playing styles and genres. The Fiore humbucker in the bridge is primed and ready to explode in high-gain settings, with a smoothened high-end ideal for exquisite clean playing. Both Fiore single-coil pickups work exceptionally well together, exuding balance and beauty that reacts to your playing for an added unique touch. A 5-way blade switch and push-pull controls unlock even more tone shaping options, guaranteeing you'll dial in your perfect sound.





The personal Lettieri touch





In designing the PRS Fiore, Mark Lettieri intended to let his musical philosophy blossom in every facet of its construction. Modern looks and effortless playability combine with tonal versatility to create the Fiore, an instrument encompassing the grace and beauty worthy of its name. Even down to the custom truss rod cover ? designed by Lettieri's mother ? the PRS Fiore truly stands out in its class, striking in appearance and stunning in terms of its sonic possibilities.





PRS Fiore Electric Guitar Features:


Signature model for Snarky Puppy guitarist/solo artist Mark Lettieri


Resonant, lightweight swamp ash body


Bolt-on maple neck for added snap and durability


Speedy maple fingerboard and comfortable Fiore neck profile


Fiore humbucker and single coils yield incredible tonal versatility


5-way switch and push-pull tone pots


PRS steel tremolo bridge


Custom "Fiore" truss rod cover logo by Mark's mother