PRS SE Swamp Ash Special - Vintage Sunburst

PRS SE Swamp Ash Special - Vintage Sunburst

The PRS SE Swamp Ash Special stands as a testament to the versatility and quality Paul Reed Smith has brought to the bolt-on electric guitar world. Built around a resonant Swamp Ash body, this instrument delivers a unique tonal foundation that is bright, airy, and full of that classic, articulate twang. Pairing the ash body with a fast, smooth maple neck and fretboard gives this guitar a snappy attack and incredible clarity, perfect for players who demand precision and punch. It’s a workhorse that moves effortlessly from the roots of electric blues and country to modern rock.

This guitar’s calling card is its incredibly flexible H-S-H pickup configuration. It features a pair of PRS 85/15 “S” humbuckers in the neck and bridge for powerful warmth and vintage-tinged harmonics, flanked by the unique PRS-Designed AS-01 Single Coil in the middle. The AS-01—with its blend of Alnico and Steel—adds mass, giving you a strong, bell-like single-coil sound without sacrificing output. When you engage the push/pull tone control to split the humbuckers, you unlock an array of classic "in-between" sounds. This tonal flexibility is part of the broader PRS legacy, championed by versatile players like David Grissom, allowing you to cover nearly any gig or session with one instrument.

If you’re seeking a guitar that marries the high-end clarity of a traditional bolt-on design with PRS's renowned build quality and feel, the SE Swamp Ash Special is your answer. It's truly a “special” instrument that feels ready to inspire new sonic paths, whether you're laying down complex jazz voicings, driving blues leads, or finding that perfect "hot country" snap.

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Highlights

• H-S-H Pickup versatility: Two powerful 85/15 "S" Humbuckers surrounding the unique, high-output AS-01 Single Coil.

• Authentic "Twang" and Clarity from the resonant Swamp Ash body, providing a tight low-end and clear highs.

• Full tonal spectrum access via the 5-way blade switch and push/pull tone knob for coil-splitting the humbuckers.

• Fast, comfortable playability thanks to the 25” scale length and maple neck with the "Wide Thin" profile.

• Rock-solid tuning stability and expressive pitch control courtesy of the PRS Patented Tremolo system.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Swamp Ash

• Top Carve: Shallow Violin

• Neck Wood: Maple

• Left/Right Handed: Right-Handed

• Fretboard Wood: Maple

• Scale Length: 25"

• Fretboard Radius: 10"

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Birds Inlay

• Neck Profile: Wide Thin

• Finish: Vintage Sunburst (Gloss Polyurethane Body Finish)

• Hardware: Nickel

• Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners

• Neck Pickup: 85/15 “S” Humbucker

• Middle Pickup: PRS-Designed AS-01 Single Coil

• Bridge Pickup: 85/15 “S” Humbucker

• Electronics: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

• Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo

• Manufacturer Part Number: 115392:VS

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!