The PRS S2 Special delivers a finely tuned balance of warmth, clarity, & resonance. Featuring unique pickup configuration, coil-tap toggles, & locking tuners.
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The PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow isn’t just eye-catching — it’s a versatile instrument built to shine in any session. If you struggle to choose between the rich tone of a humbucker and the crisp attack of a single-coil, this guitar has you covered. It seamlessly blends vintage warmth with modern clarity, offering a wide range of tones without the heavy weight of a solid-body guitar.
A Dozen Tones in One Axe
While most guitars offer three or five tones, the PRS S2 Special delivers twelve. Combining a classic HSH configuration with smart mini-toggle switches, you can shape your sound with precision. It’s like having a full range of voices at your fingertips, while others are stuck with the same limited options.
58/15 LT Humbuckers: The "LT" stands for "Low Turn," meaning these pickups deliver the warm, clear, vintage-inspired tone that PRS is famous for, without sounding muddy or compressed.
Narrowfield Middle Pickup: It looks like a mini-humbucker but bites like a single-coil, giving you that punchy, "in-between" spank without the annoying 60-cycle hum that usually haunts single-coil players.
Endless Exploration: Between the 5-way blade switch and the two mini-toggles for coil-tapping, you can dial in everything from glassy, shimmering cleans to full-throttle, gritty overdrive.
Resonance You Can Feel
A guitar needs to breathe to truly sing. The semi-hollow construction here adds a layer of acoustic resonance that you can feel vibrating against your ribs with every strum. It’s airy, it’s articulate, and thanks to the iconic single f-hole, it looks just as sophisticated as it sounds.
Maple and Mahogany Blend: The classic pairing of a mahogany back with a carved maple top ensures a balanced tonal foundation, offering deep lows and snapping highs in equal measure.
Airy Sustain: The semi-hollow body with a single f-hole reduces weight for long gigs while adding a "woody" quality and natural bloom to your notes.
Pattern Regular Neck: Based on Paul Reed Smith’s original pre-factory designs, this mahogany neck profile feels instantly familiar — substantial enough to grip, but fast enough for complex fretwork.
Hardware Built for Reliability
All the tone in the world doesn't matter if you go out of tune every time you look at the whammy bar. PRS hardware is legendary for a reason — it works. You can dive, flutter, and bend to your heart's content without sounding like a dying cat by the end of the song.
Phase III Locking Tuners: These high-tolerance tuners clamp your strings down tight, making string changes a breeze and ensuring your tuning stability is rock-solid.
Patented PRS Tremolo: Smooth, responsive, and reliable, this bridge lets you add expressive vibrato to your playing while returning to perfect pitch every time.
Road-Ready Reliability: From the durable high-gloss nitro finish to the impeccable fretwork, this American-made instrument is built to handle the rigors of the road.
A Guitar for All Seasons
If you're looking for a workhorse guitar that can handle jazz standards, country chicken-pickin’, and searing rock leads all in one set, your search is over. The S2 Special Semi-Hollow is built for the stage, the studio, and everything in between.
PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow Features:
Versatile semi-hollow electric guitar with 12 distinct pickup combinations
Semi-hollow mahogany body with a carved maple top and single f-hole
Mahogany neck with Rosewood fretboard and "Old School" Bird inlays
Pattern Regular neck profile for a comfortable, vintage feel
PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers in neck and bridge positions for vintage warmth
PRS Narrowfield middle pickup for punchy, single-coil bite without hum
Two mini-toggle switches for independent coil-tapping
PRS Patented Tremolo bridge for smooth expression
Phase III Locking Tuners for superior tuning stability