PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow

PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow 2025: The Ultimate Versatile Workhorse Guitar

The PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow 2025 redefines what an affordable electric guitar can be. Combining the lush resonance of a semi-hollow body with cutting-edge pickup technology, this model brings Core-series innovation into the SE lineup. Whether you’re chasing warm jazz tones, sparkling blues, or punchy rock leads, the SE Special Semi-Hollow delivers unmatched tonal flexibility in a stunning, player-focused package. With finishes like Lake Blue and Orange Tiger Smokeburst, it’s as visually striking as it is sonically powerful.

Semi-Hollow Design with Classic PRS Elegance

At the heart of the SE Special Semi-Hollow is its semi-hollow body with a single f-hole, crafted from a maple top with figured maple veneer over a mahogany back. The shallow violin carve enhances both aesthetics and comfort, while the semi-hollow construction adds natural sustain, resonance, and a lively, airy response that full solid bodies can’t match.

This combination delivers a rich, woody tone with enhanced harmonic complexity—perfect for clean chord work, dynamic leads, and everything in between. The f-hole isn’t just for show; it contributes to the guitar’s acoustic voice, giving it a vintage-inspired character with modern clarity.

Fast, Familiar, and Iconic Neck

The 25″ scale maple neck features multi-ply construction and a PRS double-acting truss rod for rock-solid stability. The Wide Thin profile—13/16″ at the ½ fret and 57/64″ at the 12 ½ fret—offers a slim, fast feel ideal for technical playing and comfortable chording.

With 22 frets, a 10″ radius rosewood fretboard, and signature PRS bird inlays, every inch screams playability. The neck width flows from 1 11/16″ at the nut to 2 1/4″ at the body, making transitions smooth and natural. Crowned with the “SE” headstock logo, this neck feels premium from the first chord.

Hardware That Performs

PRS doesn’t compromise on reliability. The patented tremolo bridge ensures stable tuning and expressive vibrato, while PRS-designed tuners and nickel hardware deliver durability and sleek style. The set-neck construction enhances sustain and tonal transfer, and the “Special” truss rod cover adds a custom touch.

Strung with PRS Classic 10-46 strings in standard tuning and shipped with a gig bag, this guitar is stage- and studio-ready right out of the box.

Electronics: A Tone-Shaping Powerhouse

The real magic lies in the HSS-style pickup configuration with a twist: dual 58/15 LT “S” humbuckers in the neck and bridge, paired with a PRS Narrowfield DD “S” in the middle. This unique middle pickup delivers true single-coil clarity without 60-cycle hum, offering the best of both worlds.

Controls include:

• Volume and tone knobs
• 5-way blade switch
• Two mini-toggle coil-tap switches (one for neck, one for bridge)

This setup unlocks 10 distinct pickup combinations, from thick humbucker warmth to glassy single-coil snap—without volume drops or tone imbalance. As guitarist Ricardo Grilli notes, the pickups are “balanced with a tight low end, round top, and full midrange”—no EQ fixes needed.

5-Way Blade Positions:

1. Treble (Bridge) Humbucker
2. Treble + Middle
3. Treble + Bass
4. Middle + Bass
5. Bass (Neck) Humbucker

Mini-toggles (Up = Single Coil, Down = Humbucker) allow independent coil-splitting of neck and bridge pickups.

Why Choose the PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow?

This isn’t just another semi-hollow—it’s a tonal chameleon. The Narrowfield DD pickup eliminates traditional middle-position muddiness, while coil taps expand your palette far beyond standard HSS guitars. Whether you’re recording layered tracks or switching styles mid-set, this guitar adapts instantly.

Praised for its playability, balanced voicing, and roadworthy build, the SE Special Semi-Hollow brings professional-grade versatility to players at any level. Available in stunning finishes like Charcoal Burst, Lake Blue, and Orange Tiger Smokeburst, it’s a statement piece that sounds even better than it looks.

In short: if you want one guitar that can truly do it all—jazz, blues, rock, fusion, country, indie—this is it.