Description
Description
“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. 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.” – Paul Reed Smith
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. 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.
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, bone nut, and PRS Phase III tuners with unplated brass shafts all work together to provide precise and reliable tuning stability while promoting sustain and powerful tone.
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.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | PRS Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | 0415952 |
| Product Color: | Cloud Burst |
| Case Type: | Gig Bag Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | NF 53 |
| Body Material: | Swamp Ash |
| Body Finish: | Satin Nitro |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Satin-Nitro |
| Neck Shape: | Pattern 53 |
| Fingerboard Material: | Maple |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.64" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10" (254mm) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Scarfed |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | PRS Birds |
| Inlay Shape: | Birds |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | PRS Signature Decal |
| Neck Binding: | None |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Narrowfield DD |
| Neck Pickup: | Narrowfield DD |
| Controls and Switching: | Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | PRS Plate Style, Steel |
| Tuning Machines: | Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | Black |
| Truss Rod Cover: | "NF 53" |
| Knobs: | Lampshade |
| Switch Cap: | Black |