PRS Special SE Swamp AshCHARCOAL
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An SE with a Bold "Swamp Ash" Character
The PRS SE Swamp Ash Special stands out in the SE range thanks to its choice of woods and a visual identity that breaks the mold. The swamp ash body delivers a more lively and airy response, while the "Shallow Violin" carved top retains PRS's ergonomic DNA. The result: an SE designed to offer a premium feel and a wide sonic palette, featuring an HSH configuration still rare in this category.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a unique instrument capable of covering multiple genres without compromise. It excels in funk, blues, pop/rock, punchy country, and modern rock, while remaining credible for rounder, nuanced tones. Its "Wide Thin" neck profile promotes fast, comfortable, and precise playing, whether for chordal passages, picking, or expressive bends.
The Sound
The swamp ash body combined with a maple neck and fingerboard emphasizes clarity, attack, and note separation: perfect for clean tones that "snap," articulate crunches, and clear saturations. The PRS 85/15 "S" humbuckers offer a balanced output level, with present but controlled highs and mids that stay singing for solos. In the middle, the AS-01 Single Coil "S" provides a stronger, more assertive single-coil color, useful for dynamic rhythms and richly nuanced intermediate positions. The push/pull tone control allows splitting the humbuckers for finer, sharper textures, and the 5-position selector facilitates quick tonal shifts. Finally, the patented PRS vibrato adds expressiveness (vibratos, subtle dive bombs) while maintaining a good balance between brightness and sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original setup, choose electric strings in 9-42 gauge. A strap designed for standard strap buttons will suit standing play. The guitar is delivered with a gig bag for immediate transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Strings installed | 9-42 gauge | ||
Questions frequently asked
What styles suit the PRS Special SE Swamp Ash Charcoal?
The HSH configuration and swamp ash body steer this model towards funk, blues, pop/rock, energetic country, and modern rock. The PRS 85/15 "S" humbuckers retain singing mids for solos.
Does the push/pull pot split the pickups?
The push/pull tone pot splits the two PRS 85/15 "S" humbuckers. This allows access to finer and sharper tonal textures.
What sound does swamp ash provide?
The swamp ash body, combined with the maple neck and fingerboard, promotes clarity and punch. This construction supports note separation on clean tones and articulate crunches. Distortion remains clear.
What string gauge should be used on this guitar?
A 9-42 electric string gauge keeps the setup close to the original tuning.
Is the guitar supplied with a gig bag?
A gig bag is included for transport and immediate protection. A strap compatible with standard strap buttons can be used for standing play.
