SE Special Semi-Hollow
Shape Your Tone. Define Your Style.
The PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow is a versatile workhorse, perfect for players looking to explore new sonic horizons with uncompromised playability and quality. With the lush tones of a semi-hollow body and the versatility of a hum/“single”/hum setup, this guitar delivers a world of musical possibilities, bringing PRS’s innovative Narrowfield DD pickup design and intuitive coil-tap switching system to the SE Series in a classic maple top guitar. The semi-hollow construction also enhances sustain and resonance, while the f-hole adds a classic aesthetic. A 22-fret, 25” scale-length maple neck with a rosewood fretboard and PRS bird inlays ensures smooth playability and an iconic look.
The PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow is equipped with a pair of 58/15 LT “S” pickups with a PRS Narrowfield DD “S” in the middle position and a versatile coil-tap setup that unlocks a wide range of tones—from warm, full humbucker sounds to crisp single-coil chime. This three-pickup configuration allows for unique tonal options, making this model a go-to for genres ranging from jazz and blues to rock and beyond. Finished with PRS-designed tuners with wing buttons and the patented PRS tremolo bridge, the PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow delivers roadworthy reliability with studio-worthy tone.
Featured Specifications
PRS Patented Tremolo
Patented design, delivering tonal fidelity, player comfort, and tuning stability.
PRS Designed Tuners with Wing Buttons
Designed to PRS’s specifications, these lightweight tuners provide precise tuning and won’t dampen your tone.
Humbucker/Narrowfield/Humbucker
Myriad sounds and styles with twelve total pickup configurations.
Specifications
| Body | |
| Body Construction | Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole |
| Top Wood | Maple |
| Veneer | Figured Maple |
| Back Wood | Mahogany |
| Top Carve | Shallow Violin |
| Neck | |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Wire | PRS SE Standard |
| Width of Fret Crown | .104" |
| Height of Fret Crown | .046" |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Multi-Ply |
| Truss Rod | PRS Double-Acting |
| Neck Shape | Wide Thin |
| Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret | 13/16" |
| Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret | 57/64" |
| Neck Width at the Nut | 1 11/16" |
| Neck Width at the Body | 2 1/4" |
| Fretboard Wood | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Radius | 10" |
| Fretboard Inlay | Birds |
| Headstock Logo | Signature "SE" |
| Neck/Body Assembly | |
| Neck/Body Assembly Type | Set |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Tremolo |
| Tuners | PRS Designed Tuners w/ Wing Buttons |
| Hardware Type | Nickel |
| Nut | PRS |
| Truss Rod Cover | "Special" |
| Electronics | |
| Treble Pickup | 58/15 LT "S" |
| Middle Pickup | Narrowfield DD "S" |
| Bass Pickup | 58/15 LT "S" |
| Controls | Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Tap Switches |
| Additional Info | |
| Strings | PRS Classic 10-46 |
| Tuning | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
| Case | Gig Bag |
Controls
SE Special Semi-Hollow - 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
Colors
Charcoal Burst
Lake Blue
Orange Tiger Smokeburst
Accolades
“Awesome guitar! The Special Semi-Hollow SE brings all the versatility and playability of the Core series into a more affordable package! I was also thoroughly impressed by the pickups. I’ve always had a pet peeve with muddy neck humbuckers and icy pick bright bridge humbuckers, and with PRS’s for the first time in my life I’m not having to EQ myself out of a problem. They sound really balanced with a tight low end, a round top and a full with a nice mid range. Highly recommend grabbing one!”
- - Ricardo Grilli
