PRS NF53 Satin Pearl White

A 1953 Inspiration, Designed for Today's Guitarists

Inspired by a 1953 guitar dear to Paul Reed Smith, the PRS NF 53 stands as a vintage-look alternative with modern execution: masterful luthiery, precise bolt-on neck, and a "fast" nitro satin finish under the hand. Within the PRS range, it embodies a character model dedicated to snappy sensations, dynamic playing, and clear, articulated tones, without sacrificing versatility on thicker overdriven sounds.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a responsive, expressive, and very clean instrument both in the studio and on stage. It excels in country, blues, funk, pop, and rock, and remains very comfortable when alternating fingerstyle, chicken picking, crisp arpeggios, and pick-driven riffs. Its intentionally simple electronics help quickly find "the right sound" and focus on playing.

The Sound

The swamp ash provides a balanced sonic foundation, often marked by beautiful clarity and quick response, while the maple (neck and fingerboard) enhances attack and articulation. The 25.5" / 648 mm scale length naturally increases string tension: gaining precision in the lows, snap in the attacks, and tuning stability. The PRS Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) pickups, with taller coils and noise-reducing design, deliver detailed highs, present mids, and firm lows, all while maintaining a punchy feel. The PRS steel plate-style bridge, combined with brass saddles, contributes to twang, projection, and sustain-from bright clean tones to muscular crunch.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original balance, an electric string set in gauge 10-46 (like the factory setup) is the safest choice. For practice, a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable, a standard guitar strap, and a stable stand (type A or tripod) are essentials. The included Premium Gig Bag is ideal for rehearsals and travel.

Technical specifications

Category	TL	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Color	White

Format	solidbody	Inlays	"Birds"; "Signature" logo on headstock
Wood	swamp ash	Truss rod	PRS double action
Top	flat	Bridge	PRS steel plate-style (molded, PRS patented), brass saddles
Finish	nitro satin "Pearl White"	Nut	bone
Made in	USA	Tuners	PRS Phase III non-locking, "Wing" buttons
Joint	bolt-on	Hardware finish	nickel
Profile	Pattern 53	Pickups	PRS Narrowfield DD (bass and treble)
Fingerboard	maple	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Radius	10" / 254 mm	Selector	3-position switch
Frets	22 (PRS Medium)	Original strings	PRS Signature 10-46
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Tuning	standard E-A-D-G-B-E
Nut width	1 41/64" / 41.7 mm	Delivery	Premium Gig Bag included
Depth at 1st fret	7/8" / 22.2 mm; at 12th fret: 31/32" / 24.6 mm