The Two New Models Grow PRS Guitars’ Bolt-On Guitar Offering

The PRS NF 53 is a powerful guitar that combines classic tones with modern design. Inspired by one of Paul Reed Smith’s vintage guitars from 1953, the PRS NF 53 combines a swamp ash body and 22-fret, 25.5” scale length bolt-on maple neck with maple fretboard with a special set of PRS Narrowfield pickups. The PRS Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) pickups are made with taller bobbins to fit more winds and extra metal pieces in between the magnets for a more focused, powerful tone.

“I am so pleased with the feedback from the artists who have played this guitar – everyone is telling us that we have something special here,” said Paul Reed Smith. “If you are a fan of this style and tone, the NF 53 will take you where you want to go. To me to have this kind of beautiful high end without the hum is game changing.”
Paired with a volume and tone control and 3-way blade pickup switch, the NF 53 allows players to easily dial in their sound. The steel plate-style bridge, PRS vintage style tuners, and nickel hardware all work together to provide precise and reliable tuning stability while promoting sustain and powerful tone.

The PRS NF 53 is available in four stunning finishes: White Doghair, Black Doghair, Blue Matteo, and McCarty Tobacco Sunburst. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, the PRS NF 53 is an addictive guitar you won’t want to put down.

Introducing Myles Kennedy’s first signature model. Known for his work in Alter Bridge, Slash and the Conspirators, and his own solo recordings, Kennedy is an accomplished guitarist who brings blues and jazz style to rock guitar playing. This new signature model mirrors Kennedy’s rock sensibilities with a nod to historic designs. While the aesthetic may have players hearing chicken pickin’ in their heads – and this guitar can certainly reach twang territory – it is made to play like a rock machine.

“This guitar captures the spirit of my favorite older instruments. With that said, since we developed this guitar, most of my vintage instruments rarely see the light of day,” said Kennedy.

The PRS Myles Kennedy signature guitar features a swamp ash body, a 22-fret, 25.5” scale length maple neck with maple fretboard, and two PRS Narrowfield MK pickups. The PRS Narrowfield MK pickups were carefully voiced to capture the courage of humbuckers and the spank of single coils. PRS Narrowfields provided the perfect starting point for this design, with their ability to deliver thick single-coil sounds without the hum. These pickups are paired with a 5-way blade switch and a push/pull tone control that acts as a preset tone roll- off, bringing down the higher frequencies on the treble pickup so you can dig in to the fullest.

“I watched Myles throughout his career alternate between humbucking and single coil sounds without giving anything up on either side. These pickups took us months to dial in, and I think they capture that balance that Myles mastered beautifully,” said Paul Reed Smith.

Other features include a PRS plate-style steel bridge, vintage-style locking tuners, bone nut, and Kennedy’s “Geometric Owl” logo from his “Ides of March” solo release, representing wisdom and adaptability.

“I feel like we managed to touch on the elusive quality that makes you want to play with this guitar. It beckons you to take it off the wall or out of the case and make music.”
– Myles Kennedy

BODY
Body Construction: Solidbody
Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Top Carve: Flat Top

NECK
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25.5”
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Construction: Scarfed
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Myles Kennedy
Neck Depth at ½ Fret: 57/64” [22.62 mm]
Neck Depth at 12 ½ Fret: 31/32” [24.58 mm]
Width of Fretboard at the Nut: 1 41/64” [41.67mm]
Width of Fretboard at the Body: 2 15/64” [56.75 mm]
Fretboard Wood: Maple
Fretboard Radius: 10”
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature, Decal

NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY
NBA Type: Bolt-On

HARDWARE
Bridge: PRS Plate Style, Steel
Tuners: Vintage Style, Locking
Hardware Type: Nickel

Nut Bone
Truss Rod Cover: Myles Kennedy “Geometric Owl” Logo

ELECTRONICS
Treble Pickup: Narrowfield MK
Bass Pickup: Narrowfield MK
Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Premium Gig Bag

FINISHES
Antique White*, Black*, Hunters Green*, Tri-Color Sunburst, Vintage Natural*Opaque Finish

ELECTRONICS EXPLANATION FOR CONTROL DIAGRAM
P1 (Switch Down): Treble Humbucker
P2: Treble Humbucker & Bass Coil Split
P3: Treble & Bass Humbuckers
P4: Treble & Bass Coil Split
P5 (Switch Up): Bass Humbucker

Push/Pull: Not your typical coil-split push/pull! This push/pull acts as a preset tone roll
off for the treble pickup, bringing the higher frequencies down to slightly darken the tone.