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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.
- CASE/GIG BAG: Premium gig bag included.
“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.
PRS Plate-Style Bridge, Steel
Plate-style design made with steel for lively tone and brass saddles for sustain and tuning fidelity.
PRS Vintage-Style Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Traditional closed-back tuners engineered to promote resonance.
PRS Narrowfield DD Pickups
“Deep Dish” pickups with a mixed magnet/steel pole piece design that deliver musical highs without losing bass and becoming anemic.
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- 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: 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
At Easy Music Center, we care for our instruments from the moment they arrive to when they ship to your door. All instruments are stored in a climate controlled environment and put through a 12-point inspection checklist before being shipped.
First, we check the finish of the instrument, carefully inspecting any blemishes on the surface. Next, we check the playability and setup by inspecting and adjusting the truss rod (if available), bridge, nut, and frets to manufacturer factory specifications. Any request made outside of manufacturer factory specifications can incur additional charges for parts and labor. If the instrument has electronics, we test all of the electronic components to make sure they are functioning properly.
After a thorough inspection, we then move on to maintenance. We start by lubricating any moving parts on the instrument, such as tuning machines. We then move on to cleaning and oiling the fretboard along with the frets.
Once maintenance is done, we stretch and tune the strings and play test the instrument. After this, we do a final inspection and clean/detail the instrument before packing it up for shipment.
We’re excited to be a part of your instrument buying experience.