Paul Reed Smith 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Faded Whale Blue
PRS 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Faded Whale Blue
Serial Number: 0417803
Weight: 7.2 lbs.
The 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition marries PRS innovation with distinct wood appointments to bring players an incredible amount of versatility in a unique package. Limited to just 280 pieces worldwide, this special edition features PRS’s McCarty III treble and bass pickups with a proprietary PRS Narrowfield in the center position along with an artist grade figured maple top, black limba back and neck, and Honduran rosewood fretboard and headstock veneer.
The PRS Special Semi-Hollow delivers twelve pickup combinations to players, thanks to the three-pickup configuration paired with a 5-way blade and two mini-toggles. Roll back the tone control for added growl, turn it up for some shimmer, and have fun exploring this versatile tonal palette. The volume level between the humbucking and single-coil settings remains very even, and the semi-hollow body with single f-hole provides welcome airiness and depth to the guitar’s tone.
Other classic appointments include a 25” scale length, 22 frets, 10” fretboard radius, and Pattern neck shape. The PRS “Old School” birds inlays with outlines and a PRS “Pre-Factory” eagle on the headstock both pay homage to early PRS guitars. The PRS Gen III patented tremolo, PRS Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons, and PRS Signature 10-46 strings round out the specs.
This commemorative run continues PRS’s year-long 40th Anniversary celebration. Only 280 of this 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition will be available. Hand-signed 40th Anniversary certificate included.
Body
Type: Semi-Hollowbody
Shape: Double Cut
Top Material: Artist Grade Figured Maple
Body Material: Black Limba
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
Color: Faded Whale Blue
Top Binding: Scraped
Neck
Material: Black Limba
Shape: Pattern
Dimensions: 7/8" at the 1st fret, 61/64" at the 12th fret
Joint: Set-Neck
Fretboard Material: Honduran Rosewood
Neck Finish: Gloss
Headstock: Honduran Rosewood Veneer, Pre-Factory Eagle with outline
Inlay: Abalone Birds with Mother of Pearl Outline
Radius: 10"
Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25"
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Nut Material: Synthetic
Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: PRS Gen III Tremolo
Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking with wing buttons
Hardware Finish: Hybrid
Electronics
Neck Pickup: McCarty III Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Narrowfield Humbucker
Bridge Pickup:
McCarty III Humbucker
Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 5-way blade selector
Special Electronics: 2 x mini-toggle for Split Coils
Other: PRS 10-46 Strings, 40th Anniversary Certificate, 40th Truss Rod Cover
Case/Gigbag: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case