The PRS SE Swamp Ash Special delivers a distinctive blend of clarity, punch, and expressive character, crafted for players who demand versatile tone and modern performance. Designed to stand out within the SE Series, it offers a dynamic sonic personality that adapts effortlessly across genres, from clean, articulate textures to rich, expressive drive. With its bold tonal identity and inspiring playability, this instrument is built to elevate creativity and deliver a truly responsive playing experience in any musical setting.
Features
- Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, airy tonal foundation with strong clarity and dynamic response.
- 22-fret maple neck with maple fretboard provides fast playability, bright attack, and a smooth, responsive feel.
- 85/15 “S” humbuckers deliver powerful output with clarity, definition, and modern tonal versatility.
- PRS-Designed AS-01 single-coil pickup combines alnico and steel construction for enhanced mass, punch, and articulate single-coil character.
- H–S–H pickup configuration offers a wide tonal range from crisp cleans to thick, driven textures.
- 5-way blade switch enables seamless access to multiple pickup combinations for maximum flexibility.
- Push/pull tone control expands tonal options for added versatility and dynamic shaping.
- PRS Patented Tremolo system ensures smooth pitch modulation with excellent tuning stability and tonal integrity.
- PRS-designed tuners with wing buttons provide precise tuning stability and efficient string changes.
Specifications
Body
Body Construction: Solidbody
Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Top Carve: Shallow Violin
Neck
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Wire: PRS SE Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown: .110"
Height of Fret Crown: .046"
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Construction: Scarfed
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Wide Thin
Neck Depth at 1/2 Fret: 13/16"
Neck Depth at 12 1/2 Fret: 57/64"
Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at Body: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood: Maple
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature "SE"
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Bolt-On
Hardware
Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo
Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners with Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: PRS
Truss Rod Cover: "Special"
Electronics
Treble Pickup: PRS 85/15 “S”
Middle Pickup: PRS-Designed AS-01 Single Coil
Bass Pickup: PRS 85/15 “S”
Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch