509
As one of the most versatile guitars in the PRS lineup, the 509 harnesses the power of 5 pickups to deliver 9 uniquely musical tones. The 509 starts with a 5 single coil platform - with the outside four coils grouped as humbuckers. An innovative switching system (a 5-way blade switch and two mini toggle coil-tap switches), gives players an array of humbucking, singlecoil, and blended tones.
Unique appointments include a longer 25.25" scale length which adds upper harmonic sparkle and the PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III which provides impressive sustain.
Note: This model is no longer available for order. Due to our backlog, it will still be shipping through 2023 and may be available from our Authorized Dealer base.
Featured Specifications
PRS Patented Tremolo
Meticulous design delivering sonic fidelity, player ergonomics, and revolutionary tuning stability.
PRS Phase III Locking Tuners
Modern locking technology with vintage elegance, these tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.
PRS 509 Pickups
Versatile pickup system offering a multitude of single coil and humbucking tones across its nine switching combinations.
Specifications
| Body | |
| Body Construction | Solidbody |
| Top Wood | Maple |
| Back Wood | Mahogany |
| Top Carve | Violin |
| Finish | High Gloss Nitro |
| Neck | |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 25.25" |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | One-Piece |
| Truss Rod | PRS Double-Acting |
| Neck Shape | Pattern Regular |
| Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret | 27/32" |
| Neck Width at the Nut | 1 21/32" |
| 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 |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Locking |
| Hardware Type | Nickel |
| Nut | PRS |
| Truss Rod Cover | "509" |
| Electronics | |
| Treble Pickup | 509 Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup | 509 Single Coil |
| Bass Pickup | 509 Humbucker |
| Controls | Volume and Tone Controls w/ 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and 2 Mini Toggles |
| Additional Info | |
| Strings | PRS Signature 10-46 |
| Tuning | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
| Case | Hardshell Case |
| Options | 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware |
Controls
509 - Controls Description
5-way blade pickup switch
Position 1 (down) - treble pickup
Position 2 - treble and middle pickups
Position 3 - middle pickup
Position 4 - middle and bass pickups
Position 5 (up) - bass pickup
Mini-toggle switches
Down - humbucker mode
Up - single coil mode
Colors
Antique White
Black
Black Gold Burst
Charcoal
Charcoal Burst
Charcoal Cherry Burst
Dark Cherry Sunburst
Eriza Verde
Fire Red Burst
Faded Whale Blue
McCarty Sunburst
Orange Tiger
Purple Iris
Yellow Tiger
Accolades
"The humbucker in neck position has a warm bluesy, jazzy tone and the bridge humbucker has a great punch and sustain for lead stuff! I like having the 2 toggle switches to boost the 4 other tones that you get out of this. I'm also a 513 player but this is easier in many applications to just go to what you need."
- Randy Bowland
