PRS SE NF 53 - Black Doghair

Vintage 1950s Tone Meets Modern Noiseless Precision

The PRS SE NF 53 in Black Doghair combines the raw soul of a classic 1953 single-cut with modern PRS playability. Built around a resonant swamp ash body featuring a striking dark grain fill finish, a bolt-on 25.5” scale maple neck, and a 22-fret maple fingerboard, the SE NF 53 delivers immediate acoustic bite, airy highs, and deep sustain.

Powered by a set of proprietary PRS Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) “S” pickups, this instrument captures all the punch, dynamic clarity, and low-end growl of a vintage single-coil—completely free of 60-cycle hum. Engineered with extra coil winds and internal metal spacers, these pickups take drive pedals effortlessly while remaining articulate under heavy gain or sparkling clean amp settings.

Sanctuary Expert Take:

"The Black Doghair finish gives this model an understated, custom-shop look right off the rack. Pair that aesthetics-first design with a plate-style steel bridge and brass barrel saddles, and you get classic 50s snap, superior intonation, and zero stage hum." — The Guitar Sanctuary Team

Key Specs & Features:

• Swamp Ash Body: Resonant construction offering punchy lows, sweet highs, and distinctive open-grain aesthetic.
• Narrowfield DD “S” Pickups: Deep Dish humbucking design tuned for focused, high-output single-coil dynamics without hum.
• Steel Plate Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles: Maximizes string-to-body vibration for classic sustain and vintage resonance.
• NF 53 Neck Profile: Comfortable 10” radius maple fingerboard with 22 frets and classic PRS Bird inlays.
• Gig-Ready Hardware: Equipped with PRS-Designed Wing button tuners and includes a heavy-duty PRS SE Gig Bag.

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