The PRS Special Semi-Hollow 10-Top with Pattern Neck electric guitar gives you the best of both worlds—the rich resonance of a semi-hollow body paired with the tonal versatility of PRS's cutting-edge pickup switching system. With its premium tonewoods and innovative electronics, this guitar is designed to inspire creativity whether you're writing new material, tracking in the studio or tearing it up on stage.
Semi-Hollow Warmth and Resonance
While the pickup configuration offers immense versatility, the semi-hollow body construction is what gives the PRS Special its rich, resonant character. The single f-hole on the top bout allows the all-mahogany body to breathe and project warmly. You can dig in with the 58/15 LT humbuckers for meaty, sustained lead tones that bloom with harmonically complex overtones. Strummed chords drip with a lush 3D quality that makes even open voicings sing. And the Narrowfield pickup provides a focused, airy voice that cuts through a dense mix with ease.
Premium Tonewoods for Balanced Tone
The PRS Special's tonewood recipe is a classic combination that has proven itself on countless stages and recordings. The maple 10-top delivers shimmering highs and crisp attack, while the all-mahogany body and set mahogany neck provide a counterbalancing low-end warmth. The 25" scale length and rosewood fingerboard further contribute to the guitar's rich sustain and piano-like note bloom. Whether you're a rock guitarist looking for a versatile main ax or a studio pro in need of a chameleon-like session instrument, the Special Semi-Hollow's tonewood formula hits the sweet spot.
Unlock a Universe of Tones
At the heart of this guitar lies its ingenious pickup configuration. Two PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers flank a Narrowfield single-coil in the middle position, with a 5-way blade selector letting you engage them in any combination. Dual mini-toggles let you further tap the humbuckers for glassy single-coil tones. In total, you have 12 unique pickup combinations at your fingertips to craft the perfect voice for any musical situation. From thick, liquid leads to jangly rhythms and everything in between, this guitar's tonal palette is virtually limitless.
Performance-Minded Appointments
This guitar is designed to deliver rock-solid tuning stability and low-friction playability night after night. The PRS Gen III patented tremolo offers silky-smooth operation and excellent intonation, even with extreme pitch shifts and dive bombs. The Phase III locking tuners quickly lock your strings in place, eliminating mid-performance slippage. The mahogany neck's Pattern profile is a tried-and-true shape that's equally suited to technical riffing and effortless chording. With a bone nut and PRS's signature bird inlays, the Special Semi-Hollow looks every bit as premium as it feels.