40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition
Versatility, Elevated.
The 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition marries PRS innovation with distinct wood appointments to bring players an incredible amount of versatility in a unique package. Limited to just 280 pieces worldwide, this special edition features PRS’s McCarty III treble and bass pickups with a proprietary PRS Narrowfield in the center position along with an artist grade figured maple top, black limba back and neck, and Honduran rosewood fretboard and headstock veneer.
The PRS Special Semi-Hollow delivers twelve pickup combinations to players, thanks to the three-pickup configuration paired with a 5-way blade and two mini-toggles. 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 welcome airiness and depth to the guitar’s tone.
Other classic appointments include a 25” scale length, 22 frets, 10” fretboard radius, and Pattern neck shape. The PRS “Old School” birds inlays with outlines and a PRS “Pre-Factory” eagle on the headstock both pay homage to early PRS guitars. The PRS Gen III patented tremolo, PRS Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons, and PRS Signature 10-46 strings round out the specs.
This commemorative run continues PRS’s year-long 40th Anniversary celebration. Only 280 of this 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition will be available. Hand-signed 40th Anniversary certificate included.
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 | Artist Grade Figured Maple |
| Back Wood | Black Limba |
| Top Carve | Violin |
| Neck | |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Neck Wood | Black Limba |
| 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 | Honduran Rosewood |
| Fretboard Radius | 10" |
| Fretboard Inlay | “Old School” Birds with Outlines |
| Headstock Veneer | Honduran Rosewood |
| Headstock Logo | Pre-Factory Eagle with Outline |
| Neck/Body Assembly | |
| Neck/Body Assembly Type | Set |
| Finish | |
| Finish Type | Nitro |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons |
| Hardware Type | Hybrid |
| Nut | PRS |
| Truss Rod Cover | “40th Special” |
| Electronics | |
| Treble Pickup | PRS McCarty III |
| Middle Pickup | PRS Narrowfield |
| Bass Pickup | PRS McCarty III |
| Controls | Volume & Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch & Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches |
| Additional Info | |
| Strings | PRS Signature 10-46 |
| Tuning | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
| Case | PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1 with 40th Anniversary Certificate |
Controls
40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition - Controls Description
5-way blade pickup switch
Position 1 (down) - treble pickup
Position 2 - treble and middle pickups
Position 3 - treble & bass pickup
Position 4 - middle and bass pickups
Position 5 (up) - bass pickup
Mini-toggle switches
Down - humbucker mode
Up - single coil mode
