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We've had some amazing PRS guitars here, but when a Core piece like this lands, it jumps out as something special.  Just as it should, as it is - here we have a Special Semi-Hollow in the ultra cool Cobalt Smokeburst finish.  It's stunning visually, but of course that's not all that's going on here.  This is a player's dream, especially for those that want lightweight (6.5 lbs), unbeatable craftsmanship and versatility.  

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.

Model No.: 112835::71:

Featured Specifications

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 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 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