PRS SE NF 53 | Black Doghair
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The PRS SE NF 53 in Black Doghair is PRS’s take on timeless, vintage-inspired tone — but with modern refinement, noiseless power, and the kind of playability that makes you want to keep playing “one more riff.” It has the snap, twang, and bite you expect from this style of guitar, while staying uniquely PRS in feel, balance, and versatility. The Black Doghair finish looks clean, classy, and mean in the best way — especially paired with the maple neck and board. Under the hood, the recipe is all about response and resonance: a swamp ash body, a 25.5" scale bolt-on maple neck, and a steel plate-style bridge with brass barrel saddles that gives every note that lively attack and familiar “spank” when you dig in.
The real magic is the pickup set. The PRS Narrowfield DD “S” pickups (bass and treble) deliver focused, powerful tone with impressive clarity — and because they’re designed to be noiseless, you get that snarl and twang without the hum. Clean tones stay crisp and articulate, and with gain the guitar stays tight, punchy, and extremely responsive.
Simple, effective controls keep it all about playing: volume, tone, and a 3-way blade switch. Add PRS-designed tuners and reliable hardware, and you’ve got a vintage-voiced workhorse that’s ready for anything from country and blues to rock and modern gain tones.
If you want classic spirit with modern PRS engineering — and a guitar that cuts, snaps, and sings without noise — the SE NF 53 Black Doghair is a killer choice.
| Weight | 7 lbs 6 oz |
|---|---|
| Model | PRS SE NF 53 |
| Finish | Black Doghair |
| Body Construction | Solidbody |
| Body Wood | Swamp Ash |
| Top Carve | Flat Top |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Wire | PRS SE Standard |
| Width of Fret Crown | .110" |
| Height of Fret Crown | .046" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Scarfed |
| Truss Rod | PRS Double-Acting |
| Neck Shape | NF 53 |
| Neck Depth at 1/2 Fret | 7/8" |
| Neck Depth at 12 1/2 Fret | 31/32" |
| Neck Width at Nut | 1 41/64" |
| Neck Width at Body | 2 7/32" |
|---|---|
| Fretboard Wood | Maple |
| Fretboard Radius | 10" |
| Fretboard Inlays | Birds |
| Headstock Logo | Signature “SE” |
| Neck/Body Assembly | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | PRS Plate Style, Steel (Brass Barrel Saddles) |
| Tuners | PRS Designed Tuners with Wing Buttons |
| Hardware | Nickel |
| Nut | PRS |
| Truss Rod Cover | “NF 53” |
| Treble Pickup | PRS Narrowfield DD “S” Treble |
| Bass Pickup | PRS Narrowfield DD “S” Bass |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, 3-Way Blade Switch |
| Strings | PRS Classic 10–46 |
| Tuning | Standard (EADGBE) |
| Case | Gig Bag |
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