PRS Swamp Ash Special Black Doghair Smokeburst

A Swamp Ash Special with a Bold Character in the PRS Bolt-On Family

New 2025 model, the PRS Swamp Ash Special brings a unique sonic and visual identity to the brand's bolt-on range. Its swamp ash body and violin-style carved top are part of PRS's DNA: comfort, meticulous finish, and modern versatility, with electronics designed to shift from bright tones to thicker textures without losing volume balance.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This electric guitar is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians who want a single instrument capable of covering many grounds. The "twangy" and articulate sounds are perfect for country and blues, while the denser, singing positions suit modern leads, jazz, or more powerful rhythms. The volume + tone controls are very usable: roll down the tone for more grit and "growl," open it up to regain brightness and clarity.

The Sound

Swamp ash generally provides a quick response, firm lows, and present highs, enhancing definition and dynamics. The 58/15 LT humbuckers at neck and bridge offer a rich, musical foundation, ideal for full sounds with sustain and nice playing nuance. In the middle, the PRS Narrowfield adds a sharper, "single coil" color while remaining cleaner regarding noise. Thanks to the 5-position selector and splits, you can easily switch from a full, modern sound to more snappy, textured tones, with level consistency between humbucker and single-coil modes.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar is strung with 10-46 gauge strings: you can stick with this gauge to maintain the original balance between tension, attack, and vibrato stability. It comes with a Premium gig bag, convenient for regular transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSH	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Category	ST	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Nickel
Scalloped	Double

Type	solidbody electric guitar	Bridge	PRS patented vibrato (Gen III)
Wood	swamp ash	Tuners	PRS Phase III locking (brass shafts)
Top	violin-style carved top	Bridge pickup	58/15 LT Treble
Finish	Black Doghair Smokeburst	Middle pickup	PRS Narrowfield
Fingerboard	rosewood	Neck pickup	58/15 LT Bass
Number of frets	22	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Selector	5 positions
Profile	Pattern Regular	Switches	2 mini-switches for coil splits
Radius	10" / 254 mm	Gig bag	Premium included
Inlays	"Birds"	Model	2025
Logo	Signature on headstock	Made in	USA
Hardware finish	nickel