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.

Serial #24 0382081

Weight: 6.2 Pounds

PRS Plate-Style Bridge, Steel

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Plate-style design made with steel for lively tone and brass saddles for sustain and tuning fidelity.

PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

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With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.

PRS Narrowfield DD Pickups

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“Deep Dish” pickups with a mixed magnet/steel pole piece design that deliver musical highs without losing bass and becoming anemic.

SPECIFICATIONS

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

NECK
Number of Frets	22
Fret Wire	PRS Medium
Width of Fret Crown	.085"
Height of Fret Crown	.045"
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

AVAILABLE FINISHES
Finish Type(s)	High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro

HARDWARE
Bridge	PRS Plate Style, Steel
Tuners	PRS Phase III 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