Description

The PRS Special Semi-Hollow offers players a versatile hum/”single”/hum configuration with two PRS McCarty III humbuckers and a PRS Narrowfield middle pickup.

McCarty III pickups were spec’d by Paul Reed Smith and the PRS New Products Engineering team. From our own hands-on research into coveted vintage pickup models to advancements in signal analyzation and “tuning” technology, these pickups incorporate every detail of pickup knowledge PRS has gained in recent years of R&D. PRS McCarty III pickups are vintage-inspired humbuckers that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone. PRS Narrowfield pickup in the middle position delivers the bite of a single coil, so it cuts through the mix with plenty of clarity and punch – but without the hum.

Paired with a 5-way blade switch and two mini-toggles that tap the McCarty III humbuckers, this guitar can handle myriad sounds and styles (with twelve pickup combinations in total). Roll back the tone control for added growl, turn it up for some shimmer, and have fun exploring this versatile tonal palette. The volume level between the humbucking and single-coil settings remains very even, and the semi-hollow body with single f-hole provides a welcome airiness and depth to the guitar’s tone.

Additional specifications on the PRS Special Semi-Hollow include a maple top, mahogany back, 22-fret 25” scale length mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons, and the PRS Gen III patented tremolo.

Features

PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III

Meticulous design delivering sonic fidelity, player ergonomics, and revolutionary tuning stability. 


PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

Modern locking technology with vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument. 


Hum/NF/Hum

Myriad sounds and styles with twelve total pickup configurations. 

Specifications

Body
Body Construction: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
Top Wood: Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Violin

Neck
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Construction: One-Piece
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Pattern
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fre: 61/64"
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid

Neck/Body Assembly
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set

Finish
Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware
Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: PRS
Truss Rod Cover: "Special"

Electronics
Treble Pickup: McCarty III
Middle Pickup: PRS Narrowfield®
Bass Pickup: McCarty III
Control: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches

Additional Info
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Hardshell Case
Options: 10 Top and Back with Hybrid Hardware 

SKU
38-SPECSH-CC
Model #
38/SPECSH-CC
Barcode
935014000585
Brand
PRS Guitars

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