PRS Special 22 SH Dark Cherry Sunburst 2024
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Ultra-versatile H/S/H configuration: two PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers + a central PRS Narrowfield single-coil, allowing for thick tones as well as sharper, more defined attacks.
- Semi-hollow construction in mahogany with F-hole: more air, depth, and dynamics without losing the precision of a modern electric guitar.
- Exploration-oriented electronics: 5-position selector switch + 2 mini-switches to split the 58/15 LT pickups, offering 12 total pickup combinations.
- USA-made with premium features: PRS Gen III tremolo, PRS Phase III locking tuners, high-end finishes and feel.
Manufacturer Information
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The "Special" According to PRS: A Highly Flexible Sound Platform
The Special series embodies PRS DNA: offering an all-terrain guitar designed to cover a wide range of styles with consistent playability and output level. Here, the S/H (semi-hollow) version adds a more organic dimension, with a more open response and a livelier feel under the fingers. Made in the USA, the Special 22 S/H stands as a premium option for guitarists seeking a single instrument capable of delivering in both studio and stage settings, without compromising clarity.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
The PRS Guitars Special 22 S/H is mainly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for an expressive and highly adaptable instrument. Its natural playground covers blues, pop, rock, funk, indie, and lead or fusion contexts where clear chords and standout solos in the mix are expected. The 22-fret format also offers a well-balanced combination of comfort, warmth, and access to higher notes for phrasing.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of a semi-hollow mahogany body and a carved maple top provides a tonal foundation that is both warm and precise: mahogany adds midrange density and sustain, while maple enhances attack and clarity. The semi-hollow construction and F-hole contribute an airy depth, very pleasant in clean and crunch tones, while maintaining good control when pushing saturation.
Regarding pickups, the PRS 58/15 LT (bridge and neck) deliver rich and articulate humbuckers, perfect for nuanced overdrives and singing leads. The central PRS Narrowfield pickup offers single-coil style bite and punch, with clarity that cuts through the mix and no hum. The 5-position selector switch and 2 mini-switches for coil splitting allow fine-tuning of brightness, grain, and thickness, while the volume and tone controls invite shaping the growl or sparkle depending on the amp and style.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, a set of electric strings in 10-46 gauge is perfectly suited. A good-quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable and a few picks of varying thickness will also help exploit the full dynamics of this semi-hollow.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSH | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Category | ST | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Nickel |
| Scalloped | Double | ||
| Type | electric guitar | Tuners | PRS Phase III locking |
| Construction | S/H (semi-hollow) | Bridge pickup | PRS 58/15 LT |
| Wood | mahogany | Middle pickup | PRS Narrowfield |
| Details | F-hole | Neck pickup | PRS 58/15 LT |
| Top | carved maple | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Finish | Dark Cherry Sunburst | Selector | 5-position pickup selector |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Switches | 2 mini-switches for coil splitting |
| Profile | Pattern | Combinations | 12 total pickup combinations |
| Number of frets | 22 | Brand | PRS Guitars |
| Scale length | 25" / 635 mm | Model | Special 22 S/H |
| Inlays | "Birds" | Made in | USA |
| Headstock | Signature logo | Original strings | 10-46 gauge |
| Bridge | PRS Gen III tremolo | Case | includes case |
Questions frequently asked
What styles can this semi-hollow guitar cover?
The semi-hollow mahogany construction with a carved maple top is suitable for blues, pop, rock, funk, indie, and fusion genres. The F-hole provides a pleasing airy depth in clean and crunch tones.
PRS Special 22 S/H: what pickup combinations are available?
The electronics combine two PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers and one PRS Narrowfield middle pickup. A 5-way selector organizes the main configurations. Two mini-switches allow coil splitting, offering a total of 12 combinations.
Does the Special 22 S/H perform well with overdrive?
Thanks to the 58/15 LT pickups and its semi-hollow construction, it maintains good clarity when overdriven, while supporting nuanced overdrives and singing lead tones.
What vibrato does this model feature?
A PRS Gen III vibrato is paired with PRS Phase III locking tuners, featuring nickel hardware.
How comfortable is the neck to play?
The neck has a Pattern profile with a 25-inch scale length, or 635 mm, and a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets. This setup provides a balance between smooth playability and access to high notes.
