Retro appeal is a catchy thing these days, and the PRS Starla X is a new model that exudes just that. Possessing unique aesthetics and tone while retaining the trademark PRS craftsmanship and quality, the Starla X is sure to attract those guitar players looking for a PRS guitar with an affordable price tag. Upon first look, the retro impressions sure look fine but does it guarantee the sound that you are looking for? Let's take a look at its features below.

The Starla X features a single-cut obeche body with arm carve, 22-fret sipo wide fat neck, rosewood fretboard, pearloid dot inlays, traditional 2-piece stoptail bridge, vintage style tuners, volume & tone control, and a 3-way blade switch. Standard issue pickups for the Starla X are the Mira X Treble and Bass pickups; you also have the option of getting soapbar pickups instead of the standards. Color options include Vintage Cherry, Black, and Sepia Burst, as well as new colors such as Cardinal Red, Grandma Hannon Pink, Lime Green, Orange Zest, and Powder Blue.

It appears that the Starla X does have a very good array of aesthetic features with consideration for how the guitar would feel on the hands of players. Options for sound (either standard issue pickups or soapbars) along with PRS craftsmanship guarantee the PRS sound with choices that cater for any reasonable budget. A wide range of color options provide potential users with the much needed retro expression that would cover for their personal tastes. Pricing for the PRS Guitars Starla X is TBA.