PRS PS Special SH Natural
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PRS
PS Special SH Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
599649
Brand:
PRS
Model:
PS Special SH Natural
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$14,188.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This PS Special SH is a serious instrument – the Koa top is stunning, and the 58/15 pickups are a killer combination for a wide range of classic rock and blues tones. It's a premium-priced guitar geared toward players who appreciate top-tier materials and a refined, semi-hollow feel. This is perfect for the discerning player who wants a unique PRS experience.
Product Description
- PRS PS Special SH Natural
- Electric Guitar
- Private Stock Model
- Type: Semi-hollow
- Body: African mahogany
- Top: Private Stock Koa
- Neck: Private Stock flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Koa headstock veneer
- Neck profile: Pattern
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 58/15 MT bass and treble humbuckers (neck and bridge) and 1 narrowfield single coil (middle)
- PRS Gen III Tremolo
- PRS Phase III machine heads with faux bone heads
- Smoked Black hardware
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Includes PRS Private Stock case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Private Stock Koa top delivers exceptional visual beauty and tonal complexity.
- • 58/15 MT pickups offer a versatile range from warm cleans to aggressive rock tones.
- • Pattern neck profile provides excellent comfort and playability for various hand sizes.
- • Ebony fingerboard contributes to a snappy response and articulate note definition.
CONS
- • The African mahogany/Koa construction likely results in a substantial and potentially unwieldy weight.
- • Semi-hollow design might introduce feedback at high gain levels requiring careful amp settings.
- • The limited pickup configuration restricts ultimate tonal flexibility for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
African Mahogany with Private Stock Koa Top
Neck Material
Private Stock Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 x 58/15 MT Humbuckers (Neck/Bridge), 1 x Narrowfield Single-Coil (Middle)
Scale Length
25.0" (635mm)
Frets
22
Bridge
PRS Gen III Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The semi-hollow design generally enhances sustain and adds a warmth and resonance not found in solid-body guitars, but can also be more prone to feedback.
Yes, the 58/15 MT pickups are known for their increased output and a more aggressive, vintage-inspired tone compared to many standard PRS pickups.
The Pattern neck is designed to be a more consistent and comfortable profile than some previous PRS necks, aiming for a wider appeal – it's not radically different, but offers a refined feel.
