PRS SE NF53

[spawnofthesith]

This has my attention.... I was actually just looking at used US models the other day as I've had a GAS flareup for one of these again.

https://prsguitars.com/electrics/model/se_nf_53_2025



Looks like they're retailing for $979. I'm tempted to jump on one but I have mixed feelings on SE stuff (yes I know they're good)

I don't love the pickguard shape on the SEs but I kinda dig it on the white. I'll have a lot to think about lol

 

[JiveTurkey]

Sounds are awesome and the fit and finish look great

 

[paisleywookiee]

Sounds are awesome and the fit and finish look great

Sounds good! If only I had known about this guitar for weeks, from my imaginary guitar shop! Ah well. Better luck next time.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Sounds good! If only I had known about this guitar for weeks, from my imaginary guitar shop! Ah well. Better luck next time.

I told myself!

 

[spawnofthesith]

Sounds good! If only I had known about this guitar for weeks, from my imaginary guitar shop! Ah well. Better luck next time.

I keep hearing the neck is "chunky", in your imagination, is it as chunky as an SE silver sky maple or less so?

 

[Jarick]

Not gonna lie, this guitar looks awesome and is super tempting. Downside is I don't like any of the colors. But it looks like it would be a really fun and different guitar compared to anything else I've got. Also looks like it could make for a really nice downtuned guitar with the brighter but hum canceling pickups.

 

[la szum]

Patience! Wait for the massive inventory blowout forthcoming.





I kind of am weak for that Ash grain.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Patience! Wait for the massive inventory blowout forthcoming.





I kind of am weak for that Ash grain.

That finish looks in person

 

[la szum]

You saw one?

I am not sold on the body shape, but that finish is all up in my wheelhouse.

 

[JiveTurkey]

You saw one?

I am not sold on the body shape, but that finish is all up in my wheelhouse.

It's the same finish as the Myles Kennedy model it's presumably based on.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I keep hearing the neck is "chunky", in your imagination, is it as chunky as an SE silver sky maple or less so?

It's about as chunky and narrow at the nut as the SS SE is, yes.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Not gonna lie, this guitar looks awesome and is super tempting. Downside is I don't like any of the colors. But it looks like it would be a really fun and different guitar compared to anything else I've got. Also looks like it could make for a really nice downtuned guitar with the brighter but hum canceling pickups.

Sweetwater has an exclusive Purple Doghair, if that's more up yer alley.

 

[spawnofthesith]

It's about as chunky and narrow at the nut as the SS SE is, yes.

Dang, that gives me slight pause... my ss was a liilll chunky for my liking

I could probably get over it though

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

Seriously? You think this guitar is beautiful? To me it looks like a cheap decorative item in a discount furniture shop.

 

[paisleywookiee]

NF53 SE:

Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret	7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret	31/32"
Neck Width at the Nut	1 41/64"
Neck Width at the Body	2 7/32"

Silver Sky SE:

Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret	27/32"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret	31/32"
Neck Width at the Nut	1 41/64"
Neck Width at the Body	2 15/64"

Actually, I take that back; the NF53 SE is actually a bit thicker than the SS SE is.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Sweetwater has an exclusive Purple Doghair, if that's more up yer alley.

That purple looks nice!

 

[saarangnarayan]

I like the idea and the finish and everything, but I keep wondering who this guitar is for? I guess folks who like Teles (me included) would just get a more traditional Tele (not necessarily from Fender), and folks who like single cuts in general would rather get other single cuts (as I would). To me, this guitar is either for folks who are really into PRS or for folks who want to try something "new". Good decision to make the SE, though. I don't think they moved a lot of the MIA ones.

 

[la szum]

It's the same finish as the Myles Kennedy model it's presumably based on.

Oh, that's right.

Suddenly feeling different about it.

 

[la szum]

NF53 SE:

Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret	7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret	31/32"
Neck Width at the Nut	1 41/64"
Neck Width at the Body	2 7/32"

Silver Sky SE:

Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret	27/32"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret	31/32"
Neck Width at the Nut	1 41/64"
Neck Width at the Body	2 15/64"

Actually, I take that back; the NF53 SE is actually a bit thicker than the SS SE is.

And now the FAT neck has me back in.

 

[JiveTurkey]

It's a weird guitar. In person; it's somehow ugly yet strangely enticing all at once