PRS Special SH Carroll Blue

Essential Information About the PRS Special Special Semi-Hollow Carroll Blue Guitar

• Maximum versatility: H-S-H configuration (58/15 LT + Narrowfield) with 12 combinations thanks to the 5-position selector and two mini split switches.


• Clarity without hum: the central PRS Narrowfield pickup delivers bite and excellent definition, even in a dense mix.


• Semi-hollow character: mahogany semi-hollow body with F-hole for an airy touch, more depth, and beautiful resonance.


• Premium hardware: PRS Gen III vibrato and Phase III locking tuners with "Wing" buttons (2024 update) for enhanced sustain and a more musical response.

A PRS Core Designed to Explore All Sonic Colors

Made in the USA, the Special Semi-Hollow fits within the PRS "Core" spirit: high-end luthiery, modern playability, and electronics designed to cover a very wide spectrum. The 2024 evolution of the Phase III tuners with "Wing" buttons aligns with the brand's philosophy: optimizing resonance and note sustain while preserving the iconic PRS aesthetics, especially with the "Birds" inlays.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The PRS Special Semi-Hollow is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists who want an electric guitar capable of doing it all: precise rhythm, crystalline arpeggios, singing solos, and edgier textures. It excels in pop, rock, blues, funk, fusion, and indie, while remaining credible for heavier sounds thanks to the 58/15 LT humbuckers and the split function to refine the attack.

The Sound

The combination of mahogany (body and neck) + carved maple top balances warmth, rich mids, and precise attack. The two PRS 58/15 LT pickups offer a controlled vintage tone, with generous sustain and excellent dynamics: perfect for expressive overdrives and "vocal" leads. In the middle, the Narrowfield adds single-coil-like definition, with punch and clarity that cut through the mix without unwanted noise. The 5-position selector and two mini-switches multiply textures, and the volume/tone pair allows shifting from a more "growl" sound to an open brightness in one adjustment. Finally, the semi-hollow format brings a more organic dimension: a slight natural compression, air around the note, and a very musical depth.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar is strung with 10-46 strings: you can keep this gauge to maintain the original balance between comfort, tuning stability, and vibrato response. It is delivered with a case, ideal for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Type	electric guitar	Hardware finish	nickel
Model	Special Semi-Hollow	Bridge	PRS Gen III vibrato
Construction	semi-hollow with F-hole	Tuners	PRS Phase III locking with "Wing" buttons
Wood	mahogany	Treble pickup	PRS 58/15 LT
Top	carved maple	Middle pickup	PRS Narrowfield
Finish	Carroll Blue	Bass pickup	PRS 58/15 LT
Fingerboard	rosewood	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Profile	Pattern	Selector	5-position switch
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Switches	2 mini-switches for coil splitting
Frets	22	Made in	USA
Inlays	"Birds"	Strings	10-46
Logo	Signature on the headstock	Case	included