PRS SE Swamp Ash Special CH

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PRS SE Swamp Ash Special CH

PRS

SE Swamp Ash Special CH

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 577387
Brand: PRS
Model: SE Swamp Ash Special CH
Price: $910.80

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The SE Swamp Ash Special CH is a seriously good-playing guitar offering a lot of PRS character at a more affordable price point. The swamp ash gives it a lively, responsive feel, and the pickup configuration is surprisingly versatile. This is a fantastic option for players wanting a well-built, great-sounding instrument that can handle everything from blues to rock to lighter funk.

Product Description

  • PRS SE Swamp Ash Special CH
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Swamp Ash
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Neck profile: Wide Thin - thickness 1st fret: 21 mm - 12th fret: 23 mm
  • Birds fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard Radius: 254mm (10")
  • Scale: 635 mm (25")
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 1x 85/15 "S" (bridge)
  • 1x PRS-designed AS-01 single coil (middle) and 1x 85/15 "S" (neck)
  • Volume and tone controls (push/pull for coil split)
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • PRS tremolo
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: Charcoal
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, airy tones with excellent sustain.
  • • Wide thin neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of hand sizes.
  • • PRS-designed pickups provide a versatile palette, from chimey cleans to crunchy overdrive.
  • • The push/pull coil split adds significant tonal flexibility for various genres.
CONS
  • • Swamp ash can be somewhat susceptible to finish checking with age and use.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the complexity of a set neck.
  • • Tremolo system, while functional, isn't as refined as higher-end PRS units.

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp Ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple with Birds Inlay
Pickups 85/15 'S' (bridge/neck), PRS AS-01 Single Coil (middle)
Scale Length 635 mm (25")
Frets 22
Bridge PRS Tremolo
Weight 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs) - approximate

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's close, but lacks some of the Custom Class's nuanced complexity and premium wood resonance; the SE provides a very good approximation at a much lower cost.
Yes, the 'Wide Thin' is noticeably thinner than many PRS necks, making it quite comfortable for quicker runs and chord work, especially for players used to modern profiles.
The finish is generally robust, but swamp ash is more porous than mahogany, so some finish checking is possible over time; proper care and a quality setup are recommended.

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