PRS SE NF 53 Black Doghair

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PRS SE NF 53 Black Doghair

PRS

SE NF 53 Black Doghair

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 621144
Brand: PRS
Model: SE NF 53 Black Doghair
Price: $1,263.90

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The PRS SE NF 53 Black Doghair is a seriously cool T-style guitar offering a fantastic blend of modern playability and vintage aesthetics. It's perfect for players seeking a versatile, articulate instrument with a comfortable neck and a distinctive look – a real sweet spot for rock, blues, and alternative styles.

Product Description

  • PRS SE NF 53 Black Doghair
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Swamp ash
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Birds fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: NF 53 - thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm / 12th fret: 25 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 254 mm (10")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 41.7 mm (1 41/64")
  • 22 frets
  • Pickups: One PRS Narrowfield DD "S" Treble humbucker (bridge) and one PRS Narrowfield DD "S" Bass humbucker (neck)
  • One volume and one tone control
  • 3-way switch
  • PRS plate-style bridge
  • Nickel hardware
  • PRS designed machine heads with wing buttons
  • Colour: Black Doghair
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers resonant tone with surprising clarity and sustain.
  • • NF 53 neck profile offers a comfortable, modern feel for fast playing.
  • • PRS Narrowfield pickups provide a balanced, articulate sound, versatile for many genres.
  • • Plate-style bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability compared to standard designs.
CONS
  • • Maple fretboard can feel a bit sharp for some players without a break-in period.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set-neck design.
  • • Black Doghair finish, while striking, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple with Birds inlays
Pickups PRS Narrowfield DD inSin Treble/Bass humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22
Bridge PRS plate-style bridge
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NF 53 is noticeably fuller than a super-slim neck, offering more substance and grip, but still feels relatively fast and modern.
They’re designed to be balanced and articulate, not high-output, providing a more vintage-inspired tone with good clarity and dynamic range.
The Black Doghair finish is beautiful, but it's a lacquer finish, so it's not as inherently scratch-resistant as some poly finishes – handle with care.

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