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 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
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 |
| 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 |
| 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
