PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow
- 22 frets, 25 inch scale length
- H-S-H pickups with coil-tap switching
- Tremolo bridge
- Right-handed, 6 strings
- Maple top, mahogany back, rosewood fretboard
- 5-year warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A versatile semi-hollow electric that covers several genres from one guitar. It is right-handed only, and a case or gig bag is not listed.
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ASIN: B0DQVHZ13JCategory: Hollow & Semi-Hollow Body
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Overview
Pairing a semi-hollow body with an H-S-H pickup layout, the SE Special Semi-Hollow adds coil-tap switching for humbucker and single-coil voices. A maple neck with a rosewood fretboard and a tremolo bridge complete the build.
The three-pickup layout and the coil-tap setup cover warm humbucker sounds through crisp single-coil chime, which spreads the guitar across many styles. The tremolo bridge adds movement, and the hand orientation is fixed to right-handed players.
Who it's for
A gigging or home guitarist who likes the look and resonance of a maple-top semi-hollow will use the pickup variety. Left-handed players need a different model, and buyers wanting a hard case should confirm what ships.
Pros and cons
- Three-pickup H-S-H layout
- Coil-tap switching widens tones
- Maple top with rosewood fretboard
- Long warranty term
- Case or gig bag not listed
- Listed weight looks like a placeholder
Performance notes
The semi-hollow body adds resonance and the maple top shapes the attack, while the pickup combination and coil-tap switch decide whether the sound is thick humbucker or bright single-coil. The tremolo bridge lets the player bend pitch across the strings.
Specifications
| Brand | PRS |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Dimensions | 42.6 x 20.7 x 4.6 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Top Material Type | Maple Wood |
| Color | Charcoal Burst |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-S-H |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow made for left-handed players?
No. The hand orientation is listed as right, so left-handed players need a different model.
What strings does the PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow use?
Nickel strings, with six strings in total.
Can the PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow sound like a single-coil guitar?
Yes. The description mentions a coil-tap setup that moves from full humbucker sounds to crisp single-coil chime.
Does the PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow come with a case?
A case or gig bag is not named in the listing, so confirm before buying.