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PRS SE NF 53 Electric Guitar Black Doghair
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A timeless electric guitar with a focused, powerful tone.
The PRS SE NF 53 electric guitar combines modern innovation with timeless design, delivering exceptional tone and playability for discerning musicians. Built with a solid swamp ash body and bolt-on maple neck, this instrument offers a lively resonance and articulate sound. The 22-fret maple fretboard features PRS's signature bird inlays and a comfortable 25.5" scale length for effortless playing. Its standout feature, the PRS Narrowfield DD "S" pickups, delivers powerful, focused tones without the hum—perfect for high-gain applications. Paired with a steel plate-style bridge and brass barrel saddles, the SE NF 53 is crafted to enhance sustain and clarity. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this guitar represents the spirit of the electric guitar in its purest form.
Electric Guitar With Swamp Ash Body for Dynamic Resonance
The swamp ash body of this guitar offers a balanced tonal foundation, combining tight lows with airy highs for exceptional clarity. Known for its lightweight and resonant properties, swamp ash provides a vibrant, dynamic response that suits both rhythm and lead playing. The flat-top design enhances its classic aesthetic while allowing the natural grain of the wood to shine through. Paired with a bolt-on maple neck, this guitar achieves a snappy attack and sustained tone, ideal for expressive performances. The swamp ash body ensures every note rings true with a lively, organic character.
PRS Narrowfield DD Pickups for Tonal Precision
The SE NF 53 features PRS Narrowfield DD "S" pickups, engineered for a focused and powerful tone. With taller bobbins and extra metal pieces between the magnets, these noiseless humbuckers produce articulate lows, midrange snarl and a twangy high-end response—perfect for cutting through any mix. The pickups are highly receptive to gain, making them ideal for aggressive playing styles while maintaining clarity. Paired with a 3-way blade switch and push-pull tone control, players can easily dial in their preferred sound. The Narrowfield DD pickups ensure a clean, versatile tone without sacrificing musicality.
PRS Steel Plate Bridge With Classic Brass Saddles
The PRS plate-style bridge is crafted with steel for enhanced resonance and stability, while brass barrel saddles provide a warm, full-bodied tone. This combination ensures optimal string vibration transfer, adding depth and clarity to every note. The bridge's durable construction supports precise intonation adjustments, accommodating a wide range of playing styles. Whether you're bending notes or digging into chords, this bridge design contributes to the instrument's lively sound and reliable performance. The steel plate and brass saddles enhance sustain, ensuring every note stands out with richness and definition.
Comfortable NF 53 Neck Design for Effortless Playability
Featuring a sleek NF 53 maple neck, this guitar is designed for both speed and comfort. The 10" radius fretboard offers smooth navigation across all 22 frets, while the bolt-on construction adds a touch of brightness to the overall tone. The maple fretboard's responsive feel ensures precision during complex passages, and the scarf joint construction enhances durability by reinforcing the neck's stability. With a nut width of 1-41/64", players can enjoy effortless transitions between chords and scales. The contoured neck design provides fatigue-free playability during extended sessions, making it ideal for demanding performances.
Timeless PRS Performance for Musicians Demanding Tonal Depth
The PRS SE NF 53 electric guitar is tailored for players seeking clarity, power and precision in their sound. Its classic swamp ash body, advanced Narrowfield DD pickups and steel plate-style bridge ensure every note resonates with depth and character. Whether you're recording in the studio or performing on stage, this guitar delivers the tonal versatility and comfort needed to inspire your best playing. Enjoy the timeless craftsmanship and innovation that make the SE NF 53 a standout choice for modern musicians.
Features
- Swamp ash body delivers tight lows and bright mids
- Maple neck and fretboard ensure smooth playability and fast fretting
- PRS Narrowfield DD pickups provide powerful tone without hum
- Steel plate-style bridge enhances resonance and sustain for every note
- 10" fretboard radius supports easy chord transitions and solos
- Bird inlays add a signature PRS aesthetic to the fretboard
- 3-way blade switch allows quick and versatile tone adjustments
- Bolt-on neck construction offers stability and classic playing feel
- Includes PRS gig bag for safe and convenient transport
Experience the bold tone, gorgeous resonance and pristine clarity of the PRS SE NF 53 electric guitar.
SE NF 53 Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body- Body construction: Solidbody
- Body wood: Swamp ash
- Finish: Natural gloss
- Neck shape: NF 53
- Neck wood: Maple
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard wood: Maple
- Fingerboard radius: 10"
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: PRS birds
- Truss rod: PRS double-acting
- Bridge: PRS plate-style steel bridge with brass barrel saddles
- Tuning machines: PRS-designed tuners with wing buttons
- Hardware finish: Nickel
- Nut material: PRS proprietary
- Truss rod cover: NF 53
- Configuration: HH
- Bridge: PRS Narrowfield DD "S" humbucker
- Neck: PRS Narrowfield DD "S" humbucker
- Controls: Master volume and master tone
- Pickup selector: 3-way blade switch
- Case: PRS gig bag
- Orientation: Right handed
- Number of strings: 6
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