PRS SE Nf3 Maple Metallic Orange

An SE Like No Other: The NF3 and the Arrival of Narrowfield Pickups in the SE Range

The PRS SE NF3 holds a special place in the PRS family: it combines the ergonomics and build quality that define the brand's identity while offering a pickup architecture different from more classic configurations. Here, the core concept is based on three Narrowfield pickups, a first in the SE series, paired with intentionally straightforward electronics (Volume, Tone, 5-position selector). The result: a guitar designed to switch effortlessly between registers without struggling with settings, while maintaining that modern, stable, and addictive "PRS feel."

Who Is the PRS SE NF3 For, and What Styles Is It Suited To?

The PRS SE NF3 Maple Metallic Orange is especially aimed at advanced beginners to intermediate guitarists who want a unique and evolving guitar, but it also offers strong arguments for experienced musicians seeking a "Swiss Army knife" instrument. Its Wide Thin neck facilitates fast runs, back-and-forth licks, barre chords, and long sessions without fatigue.

Regarding repertoire, its positioning is decidedly versatile: rock, blues, gospel, country, or jazz, it can be sharp, round, subtle, or singing depending on pickup position and right-hand attack. Whether you play with a pick, hybrid picking, or electric fingerstyle, the NF3 responds with a sense of control and clear note definition.

Sound Character: Narrowfield DD "S", Definition, Punch, and 5-Position Palette

The personality of this PRS comes from its three Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) "S" pickups. PRS designs them with taller coils capable of accommodating more winding turns, and with additional metal pieces between the magnets: the goal is to achieve a sound that is both more defined and more powerful, without losing precision. In rhythm playing, this translates to chords that remain clear with a sharp attack. In lead, the guitar can "sing" with pleasant sustain and a dynamic response that follows your nuances.

The 5-position selector becomes a true control center: you can switch from a more incisive and articulated register to denser tones, ideal for pushing an amp or thickening a clean sound. The Volume + Tone duo remains intentionally simple: perfect for sculpting the high end, taming an overly bright sound, or conversely maintaining presence that cuts through the mix. Finally, the combination of a solidbody poplar body and a maple neck delivers a lively response, with clarity and a good "snap" on attack, particularly appreciated for styles where rhythmic placement and definition are essential.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Color	Orange

Model	NF3 MAPLE	Profile	Wide Thin
Type	solidbody	Inlays	"Birds"
Wood	poplar	Logo	"SE" Signature on the headstock
Finish	Metallic Orange	Hardware	nickel-plated
Construction	bolt-on neck	Bridge	PRS patented tremolo
Neck wood	maple	Tuners	PRS Designed with Wing buttons
Fingerboard	maple	Pickups	3 Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) "S"
Number of frets	22	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Selector	5 positions
Radius	10" / 254 mm	Included	gig bag