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.

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.

Specifications

Format
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: Pattern 53
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 31/32"
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 41/64"
Neck Width at the Body: 2 7/32"
Fretboard Wood: Maple
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature

Neck/Body Assembly
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Bolt-On

Finish
Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
Neck Finish Type: Semi-Gloss Nitro

Hardware
Bridge: PRS Plate Style, Steel
Tuners: PRS Vintage-Style Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: NF 53

Electronics
Treble Pickup: Narrowfield DD
Bass Pickup: Narrowfield DD
Controls: Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch

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