PRS SE Swamp Ash Special IB
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PRS
SE Swamp Ash Special IB
Product Info
Article Number:
577391
Brand:
PRS
Model:
SE Swamp Ash Special IB
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$906.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SE Swamp Ash Special IB is a seriously good-sounding guitar for the money. That swamp ash body gives it a lively, articulate voice that's perfect for players wanting a bit of vintage vibe with modern versatility – think classic rock, blues, and even some indie tones. It's a great choice for intermediate to advanced players looking for a quality instrument without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- PRS SE Swamp Ash Special IB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: Wide Thin - thickness 1st fret: 21 mm - 12th fret: 23 mm
- Birds fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 254 mm (10")
- Scale: 635 mm (25")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 85/15 "S" (bridge)
- PRS-designed AS-01 single coil (middle) and 85/15 "S" (neck)
- Volume and tone controls (push/pull for coil split)
- 3-Way toggle switch
- PRS tremolo
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Iri Blue
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers excellent resonance and a balanced tone
- • 85/15 pickups offer a versatile range, from clean to driven
- • Wide thin neck profile is comfortable for various playing styles
- • PRS tremolo provides smooth vibrato and expressive capabilities
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be somewhat resonant, potentially amplifying stage noise
- • Bolt-on neck construction doesn't offer the sustain of a set-neck
- • While versatile, lacks the extreme high-gain character some players desire
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Birds Inlays
Pickups
PRS 85/15 (bridge & neck), PRS AS-01 (middle)
Scale Length
635 mm (25 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
PRS Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 85/15 offers a more open, less compressed sound than many traditional humbuckers, providing more clarity and articulation, especially when clean or lightly driven.
The 'Wide Thin' profile can be a bit wider than some prefer, but many find it comfortable and stable; it's a good compromise for those wanting a bit more room without sacrificing speed.
The PRS tremolo is a more traditional, two-point design offering subtle vibrato rather than extreme dive bombs common with Floyd Rose systems – it's more about adding shimmer than dramatic effects.
