PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Fire Red Burst

£2,299.00

The PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow is the ultimate do-it-all workhorse electric guitar — perfectly designed for performing and recording guitarists who need to cover a lot of ground! Adorned in the classic double-cut PRS styling with a single F-hole, this flexible semi-hollow guitar covers lots of sonic territory via its ultra-versatile H/“S”/H pickup configuration. With […]

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Description

The PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow is the ultimate do-it-all workhorse electric guitar — perfectly designed for performing and recording guitarists who need to cover a lot of ground! Adorned in the classic double-cut PRS styling with a single F-hole, this flexible semi-hollow guitar covers lots of sonic territory via its ultra-versatile H/“S”/H pickup configuration. With its 5-way pickup selector and duo of coil-splitting mini-toggle switches, a total of 12 different pickup combinations can be achieved.

Featuring a duo of PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions in combination with a powerful single-coil voiced Narrowfield pickup in the middle, the S2 Special offers vintage-inspired tones that can cover everything from rock and metal to jazz. The rich and musical overtones of the PRS humbuckers perfectly complement the natural resonance and acoustic-like qualities of the semi-hollow body.

Key Features

  • PRS Patented Tremolo – One of the designs that helped put PRS on the map back in the ‘80s! The perfect balance of comfort, tuning stability and tonal transfer.
  • Phase III Locking Tuners – The perfect blend of vintage aesthetic and modern design. Possibly the most thought-out tuners on any guitar.
  • Pattern Regular – PRS’s Pattern Regular neck profile offers excellent comfort up and down the next thanks to its fluid and ergonomic design. It’s well-balanced and is a good all-round neck that suits all players and styles.
  • Semi-Hollow – One electric guitar that can do it all! Featuring a Semi-Hollow body, this versatile PRS covers everything from Jazz to Rock and everything in between.
  • Gig Bag Included – Take your PRS S2 Special anywhere with confidence with the included premium PRS Gig Bag!

Perfect Recipe

The PRS S2 Special is crafted using the tried and tested tonewood combination of a Semi-Hollow Mahogany body in combination with a Mahagony neck with a dark Rosewood fingerboard and stunning carved Maple top. It offers an airy and resonant tone with a powerful sustain and a bright and articulate attack. Perfectly complemented by its effortless Pattern Regular neck, the S2 Special is a workhorse you won’t want to be without.

Ready to Take on the Road

Thanks to the PRS Patented Tremolo in combination with its PRS Phase III Locking tuners, the S2 Special Semi-Hollow provides excellent reliability and tuning stability even with the most expressive playing styles. From soulful vibrato to vibrant dive-bombs, this throughout system is engineered to offer hassle-free use night after night.

Specifications

Body

  • Construction: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-hole
  • Top Wood: Maple
  • Back Wood: Mahogany
  • Top Carve: Asymmetric Bevel
  • Finish: High-Gloss Nitro

Neck

  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Scale Length: 25”
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Construction: Scarfed
  • Neck Shape: Pattern Regular
  • Width of Fretboard at Nut: 1 21/32”
  • Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 10”
  • Fretboard Inlay: Old School Birds
  • Headstock Logo: Signature, Decal
  • Neck Join: Set

Hardware

  • Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo
  • Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/Wing Buttons
  • Hardware Type: Nickel
  • Nut: PRS
  • Truss Rod Cover: S2 Special

Electronics

  • Treble Pickup: 58/15 LT
  • Middle Pickup: PRS Narrowfield
  • Bass Pickup: 58/15 LT
  • Controls: Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Tap Switches

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: PRS Signature, 10-46
  • Included Accessories: PRS Premium Gig Bag

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About the manufacturer

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PRS, or Paul Reed Smith Guitars, is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, stunning aesthetics, and perfectly balanced tone. Founded in 1985 in Maryland, USA, by luthier Paul Reed Smith, the brand quickly earned a reputation for blending the best elements of vintage and modern guitar design. PRS instruments are known for their flawless finishes, bird inlays, and meticulous attention to detail, offering both beauty and performance. Played by artists like Carlos Santana and Mark Tremonti, PRS guitars deliver rich sustain, clarity, and versatility across genres. Each instrument reflects a dedication to innovation and artistry that has made PRS one of the most respected names in the guitar world.

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