PRS Swamp Ash Special Mulberry Smokeburst with Gig Bag
Swamp Ash Special offers 12 tones with 58/15 LT humbuckers, Narrowfield middle, 5-way + dual coil taps, maple neck, PRS trem, and tight, bright, twangy versatility.
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PRS Swamp Ash Special: The Bolt-On With a Ph.D. in Tone
Let’s be honest: sometimes you need a guitar that can do the heavy lifting of a humbucker and the nimble footwork of a single-coil without giving you whiplash. The PRS Swamp Ash Special is that overachiever. It takes the classic snap and twang of a bolt-on instrument and injects it with a level of sophistication usually reserved for set-neck royalty. Built on a foundation of lightweight swamp ash with a violin top carve, this guitar resonates with a tight low end and a bright, mellow high end that cuts through a mix like a hot knife through butter. It’s the sonic equivalent of wearing a tuxedo to a bar fight—classy, but ready to throw down.
A Tonal Swiss Army Knife
If your current rig feels like a one-trick pony, the Swamp Ash Special is the entire circus. The pickup configuration is a stroke of genius: two 58/15 LT humbuckers flanking a PRS Narrowfield middle pickup. Those "Low Turn" humbuckers give you that sweet, vintage warmth, while the Narrowfield delivers the biting clarity of a single-coil without the hum that drives sound engineers crazy. But the real magic happens when you start flipping switches. A 5-way blade switch and two mini-toggle coil-taps unlock a staggering 12 distinct sounds. From hot country twang to bluesy growl and jazz whisper, this guitar doesn't just cover the bases; it owns the stadium.
Hardware That Doesn't Mess Around
A guitar that won’t stay in tune is just expensive firewood. The Swamp Ash Special is anchored by the PRS Gen III Patented Tremolo and Phase III locking tuners, a combination so reliable it borders on boring. Dive, flutter, and wobble to your heart’s content—the unplated brass shafts and locking mechanism ensure you snap right back to pitch every time. Paired with a maple neck sporting a "Pattern Regular" carve and a rosewood fretboard, the playability is effortless. It’s a neck that feels substantial enough to grab onto but fast enough to let your fingers fly.
The Verdict
This isn't just another bolt-on guitar; it's a statement piece for players who refuse to compromise. Whether you're chasing the ghost of vintage tone or carving out a modern sound all your own, the Swamp Ash Special is ready to go. It bridges the gap between the snap of ash and the warmth of mahogany, offering a unique voice that stands out in any collection. Stop settling for "good enough" and start playing "great."
PRS Swamp Ash Special Features:
Tonal versatility: A Hum/Single/Hum configuration with 58/15 LT humbuckers and a Narrowfield middle pickup offers a massive palette of sounds.
Switching genius: A 5-way blade switch and two mini-toggle coil-taps unlock 12 distinct pickup combinations.
Resonant foundation: A swamp ash body with a violin carve provides a tight low end and musical high end.
Rock-solid tuning: Equipped with the PRS Gen III Patented Tremolo and Phase III locking tuners for superior stability.
Comfortable carve: Features a maple neck with a Pattern Regular profile that feels familiar and fast.
Classic aesthetics: Adorned with a high-gloss nitro finish and iconic Bird inlays on a rosewood fretboard.
Road-ready protection: Ships with a durable, premium PRS gig bag.
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