PRS Special Semi-Hollow (Charcoal Burst) inc Hard Case

The Special Semi-Hollow brings together twelve distinct pickup combinations through a hum/single/hum configuration that pairs two McCarty III humbuckers with a PRS Narrowfield middle pickup. This semi-hollow design from PRS features a maple top over a mahogany back with a single f-hole, delivering an airy, resonant character that adds depth without sacrificing the clarity needed for dense mixes. The McCarty III pickups draw on years of PRS research into vintage humbucker design, offering a warm, full tone with vocal-like clarity, while the Narrowfield middle pickup delivers single-coil bite and punch without the typical 60-cycle hum.

Tonal control comes via a 5-way blade switch and two mini-toggles that tap each McCarty III humbucker independently, allowing players to access everything from thick, overdriven leads to glassy clean tones with defined note separation. The 25" scale length mahogany neck is bolted to the body and topped with a 22-fret rosewood fretboard, while Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons ensure stable tuning through heavy tremolo use. PRS's Gen III patented tremolo system maintains pitch stability and returns to zero with precision. Volume levels remain balanced across humbucker and tapped single-coil modes, so switching between pickup configurations doesn't require gain adjustments mid-performance.

The included hard case protects the Charcoal Burst finish during transport. Rolling back the tone control adds midrange growl and compression, while opening it up reveals shimmer and high-end detail that suits both rhythm work and lead playing. The semi-hollow construction reduces overall weight compared to solid-body designs while the f-hole introduces acoustic-like resonance that becomes especially apparent in clean and edge-of-breakup settings.

Features

• McCarty III humbuckers with Narrowfield middle pickup in hum/single/hum configuration
• 5-way blade switch plus two mini-toggles for twelve pickup combinations
• Semi-hollow body with maple top, mahogany back, and single f-hole
• 25" scale length bolt-on mahogany neck with 22-fret rosewood fretboard
• PRS Gen III patented tremolo system with return-to-zero stability
• Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons for tuning stability
• Charcoal Burst finish with included hard case for protection
• Balanced volume levels between humbucker and tapped single-coil settings