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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.

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 Fret - 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 Type - Set

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

Controls

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

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