The Essentials to Know About the PRS Special Semi-Hollow Guitar
- Ultra-versatile HSH configuration: two 58/15 LT humbuckers + central Narrowfield pickup, 12 combinations via 5-way blade switch and 2 mini coil-split toggles.
- Semi-hollow maple/mahogany body with "f" hole: more airiness, projection, and sustain, glossy nitro finish.
- Unmatched stability thanks to the precision-machined PRS Gen III tremolo and PRS Phase III locking tuners.
- PRS ergonomics: 22 frets, 25" / 635 mm scale length, rosewood fingerboard with 10" / 254 mm radius.
A PRS "Core" Designed for Stage and Studio
Part of PRS's American Core line, the Special Semi-Hollow combines iconic maple/mahogany craftsmanship with signature electronics (58/15 LT and Narrowfield). It features the sculpted "Violin Carve" aesthetic and the brand?s premium hardware to deliver a modern, reliable, and incredibly expressive PRS.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, it excels in pop, rock, blues, funk, soul, fusion, and modern jazz. The 12 pickup combinations range from vintage crunch to clear, articulate tones without hum, while the responsive and stable tremolo opens the door to ambient textures and subtle vibratos.
The Sound
The 58/15 LT "low turn" humbuckers deliver warmth, dynamics, and definition reminiscent of modern PAFs. The central Narrowfield provides the bite of a single coil but without noise. The 5-way selector, two mini coil-split toggles, and the maple top/mahogany back duo ensure a wide spectrum: dense lows, singing mids, and silky highs. The semi-hollow body adds air and beautiful resonance, with controlled sustain and consistent volume balance between humbucker and single-coil modes.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Use PRS Signature 10?46 strings (original setup, perfectly suited for the 25" scale) and a curved capo compatible with a 10" / 254 mm radius electric guitar. Add a standard strap and a high-quality 6.35 mm straight or angled jack cable for stage and studio use.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Construction: Semi-hollow body with a single "f" hole
- Top: Maple
- Back: Mahogany
- Top carving: "Violin Carve"
- Finish: Glossy nitro
Neck
- Number of frets: 22
- Scale length: 25" / 635 mm
- Neck wood: Mahogany (one-piece construction)
- Truss rod: PRS Double-Acting
- Profile: Pattern
- Neck depth (1st fret): 7/8" / 22.2 mm
- Neck depth (12th fret): 61/64" / 24.2 mm
- Nut width: 1 11/16" / 42.9 mm
- Width at body joint: 2 1/4" / 57.2 mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 10" / 254 mm radius
- Inlays: Birds
- Headstock logo: Signature, inlaid
Body/Neck Joint
- Assembly type: Set neck (glued)
Hardware
- Bridge: Patented PRS Gen III tremolo (precision-machined)
- Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
- Hardware finish: Nickel
- Nut: PRS
- Truss rod cover: "Special"
Electronics
- Bridge pickup: PRS 58/15 LT
- Middle pickup: PRS Narrowfield
- Neck pickup: PRS 58/15 LT
- Controls: Master volume, master tone, 5-way blade switch + 2 mini coil-split toggles (12 combinations total)
Miscellaneous
- Strings: PRS Signature 10?46
- Tuning: Standard (E, A, D, G, B, E)
- Case: Hard case included
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