“I am so pleased with the feedback from the artists who have played this guitar – everyone is telling us that we have something special here. If you are a fan of this style and tone, the NF 53 will take you where you want to go. To me, to have this kind of beautiful high end without the hum is game changing.” 
– Paul Reed Smith

The PRS NF 53 is a powerful guitar that combines classic tones with modern design. Inspired by one of Paul Reed Smith’s vintage guitars from 1953, the PRS NF 53 combines a swamp ash body and 22-fret, 25.5” scale length bolt-on maple neck with maple fretboard with a special set of PRS Narrowfield pickups. PRS Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) pickups are made with taller bobbins to fit more winds and extra metal pieces in between the magnets for a more focused, powerful tone.

Paired with a volume and tone control and 3-way blade pickup switch, the NF 53 allows players to easily dial in their sound. The steel plate-style bridge, bone nut, and PRS Phase III tuners with unplated brass shafts all work together to provide precise and reliable tuning stability while promoting sustain and powerful tone.

General:
Brand Name: PRS
Case Type: Gig Bag
Hardware Color: Nickel
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Cloud Burst
Serial Number: 0422118
Series: PRS Bolt-On
Weight: 7lbs 1oz

Body:
Body Finish: Satin Nitro
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Body Shape: NF 53

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: PRS Birds
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Headstock Inlay or Decal: PRS Signature Decal
Neck Binding: None
Neck Finish: Satin-Nitro
Neck Joint: Scarfed
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Notes: Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret 7/8"; Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret 31/32";Neck Width at the Nut 1 41/64"; Neck Width at the Body 2 7/32"
Neck Shape: Pattern 53
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.64"
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Narrowfield DD
Controls and Switching: Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch
Neck Pickup: Narrowfield DD

Hardware:
Bridge: PRS Plate Style, Steel
Knobs: Lampshade
Pickguard: Black
Saddle Material: Metal
Switch Cap: Black
Truss Rod Cover: "NF 53"
Tuning Machines: Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons