2024 PRS 509 - 10 Top - Orange Tiger

If you’re the kind of player who refuses to be boxed into a single genre, the PRS 509 is your new best friend. This "Swiss Army Knife" of the PRS world takes the concept of versatility and cranks it up to eleven. Built on a foundation of a mahogany body and a stunning 10-Top figured maple cap, this guitar resonates with that classic warmth and sustain that Paul Reed Smith spent decades perfecting. Whether you're chasing the glassy cleans of a vintage single-coil or the thick, creamy growl of a boutique humbucker, the 509 delivers it all without you ever having to swap instruments mid-set.

The magic lies in the unique 5-pickup array that unlocks 9 distinct sounds. By grouping four of those single coils into humbucking pairs and leaving a dedicated single coil in the middle, PRS has created a tonal playground. Legends like Carlos Santana and John Mayer have long championed the PRS commitment to playability and tone, and while the 509 is a modern evolution, it carries that same prestigious DNA. It’s finished in a jaw-dropping Orange Tiger gloss that looks like it’s glowing under the stage lights, making it as much a work of art as it is a high-performance machine.

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  Highlights

Nine-Tone Versatility: Navigate through 9 unique sounds using the 5-way blade and dual mini-toggle coil-tap switches.

Stunning 10-Top: Features a premium Figured Maple top in a vibrant Orange Tiger finish that demands attention.

Unique Scale Length: The 25.25" scale length offers a distinct feel and harmonic clarity that sits perfectly between traditional styles.

Rock-Solid Tuning: Equipped with Phase III Locking tuners and a Gen III Tremolo for expressive playing that stays in tune.

Premium Tonewoods: A classic Mahogany and Rosewood pairing ensures rich sustain and a comfortable, "broken-in" feel.

  Specifications

Body Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Figured Maple 10-Top

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Fretboard Wood: Indian Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.25"

Fretboard Radius: 10"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: PRS Birds

Neck Profile: Pattern Regular

Finish: Gloss Nitro over Cellulose CAB

Hardware: Gold/Nickel Hybrid

Tuners: Phase III Locking

Neck Pickup: 509 Humbucker

Middle Pickup: 509 Single-coil

Bridge Pickup: 509 Humbucker

Electronics: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 5-Way Blade, 2 x Mini-Toggle Coil-Taps

Bridge: PRS Gen III Tremolo

Manufacturer Part Number: 509

Depth at 1st Fret: .863"

Depth at 12th Fret: .942"