The PRS SE NF53 in Pearl White is a sophisticated, T-style electric guitar that blends vintage inspiration with modern, noiseless performance. This specific finish features a subtle, elegant shimmer that complements the classic lines of the instrument. It was recently traded in here at the store but was well taken care of when it was played.
Technical Specifications and Design
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Body and Tonewoods: The guitar is constructed with a swamp ash body, a wood prized for its balanced resonance and distinct grain. The Pearl White finish offers a clean, professional aesthetic that stands out under stage lights.
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The Narrowfield Pickups: It is powered by a pair of PRS Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) "S" pickups. These are designed to provide the chime and presence of a single-coil pickup but with the hum-canceling benefits of a humbucker. They are particularly effective for players who need high-clarity tones without the interference often found in older single-coil designs.
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Neck Profile: The bolt-on maple neck features the "NF 53" neck shape, which is modeled after vintage 1953 specifications but refined for modern comfort. It has a 25.5-inch scale length and a 10-inch radius maple fretboard with 22 frets and the iconic PRS bird inlays.
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Hardware: It utilizes a steel plate-style bridge with brass barrel saddles, a combination that contributes to the guitar’s sustain and "snap."
Player Benefits
The SE NF53 is highly versatile, making it suitable for country, blues, and rock. Because of the Narrowfield technology, the guitar handles overdrive and distortion very well while maintaining string-to-string definition.
Like all premium instruments at this Edwardsville location, this guitar receives a professional setup by a Galloup-trained technician before it hits the floor. It also comes with the shop's signature benefit of free lifetime string changes (with the purchase of a new set of strings).
