PRS 40th Anniversary Special Semi Hollow Wood Library "Artist Top" | Custom Purple Microburst
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This Paul Reed Smith Guitars 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow is one of the most versatile and inspiring guitars PRS has ever built, combining boutique craftsmanship, modern innovation, and vintage-inspired tone in a beautifully refined package.
Its hum / single / hum pickup layout features McCarty III TCI humbuckers and a Narrowfield middle pickup, delivering everything from warm, vocal cleans to thick, articulate drive tones with exceptional clarity. With a 5-way blade switch and dual mini-toggles, you get twelve highly usable pickup combinations—making this a true do-it-all instrument.
The semi-hollow body adds natural airiness and depth, enhancing sustain and resonance. This example is finished in a stunning Custom Purple Microburst over a Flame Maple Artist Top, fading seamlessly from deep violet edges into a glowing center and showcasing dramatic, three-dimensional figuring.
A Black Korina back and neck provide warmth and sustain, while the Honduran Rosewood fingerboard and headstock veneer add smooth articulation. Smoked black hardware and the PRS Gen III tremolo complete the package with modern performance and reliability.
With its comfortable Pattern neck carve and premium appointments throughout, this Special Semi-Hollow feels instantly familiar and endlessly inspiring to play.
If you’re looking for a rare, ultra-versatile PRS with boutique woods and a jaw-dropping custom finish, this Special Semi-Hollow in Custom Purple Microburst is an exceptional example.
| Serial | 0413544 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7lbs 9oz |
| Body Construction | Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole |
| Top Wood | Flame Maple Artist Top |
| Back Wood | Black Korina |
| Top Carve | Violin |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Wire | PRS Standard |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Neck Wood | Black Korina (One-Piece) |
| Neck Shape | Pattern |
| Neck Depth @ 1st Fret | 7/8" |
| Neck Depth @ 12th Fret | 61/64" |
| Neck Width @ Nut | 1 11/16" |
| Neck Width @ Body | 2 1/4" |
| Fretboard Wood | Honduran Rosewood |
| Fretboard Radius | 10" |
| Fretboard Inlays | Birds |
|---|---|
| Headstock Veneer | Honduran Rosewood with Inlaid Signature Logo |
| Neck/Body Assembly | Set Neck |
| Finish | High-Gloss Nitro (Custom Purple Microburst) |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons |
| Hardware | Smoked Black |
| Nut | PRS |
| Truss Rod Cover | “40th Special” |
| Treble Pickup | McCarty III TCI |
| Middle Pickup | PRS Narrowfield |
| Bass Pickup | McCarty III TCI |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, 5-Way Blade, Two Mini-Toggle Coil Taps |
| Strings | PRS Signature 10–46 |
| Tuning | Standard (EADGBE) |
| Case | Original PRS D1 Molded Case |
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