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PRS SE Swamp Ash Special – Vintage Sunburst (S/N: CTII003739)! Includes PRS Padded Gig Bag!

The PRS SE Swamp Ash Special in Vintage Sunburst (S/N: CTII003739) brings something genuinely different to the SE lineup. With its swamp ash body, 22-fret maple neck, maple fretboard, and versatile H-S-H pickup configuration, the Swamp Ash Special combines the familiar feel and craftsmanship of PRS with a brighter, punchier personality all its own.

At the heart of this guitar is an extremely flexible pickup arrangement featuring two PRS 85/15 “S” humbuckers surrounding a PRS-Designed AS-01 single-coil. Add PRS's push/pull switching, patented tremolo, and comfortable Wide Thin neck, and you have a guitar capable of covering everything from crisp cleans and funky single-coil textures to full-bodied rhythm sounds and powerful lead tones.

Finished in classic Vintage Sunburst, serial CTII003739 is a versatile player's PRS with plenty of visual character.

Includes PRS Padded Gig Bag!

Highlights:

• Swamp Ash Body
• Vintage Sunburst Finish
• 22-Fret Maple Neck
• Maple Fretboard
• Wide Thin Neck Profile
• 25" Scale Length
• 10" Fretboard Radius
• PRS Bird Inlays
• H-S-H Pickup Configuration
• PRS 85/15 “S” Treble Humbucker
• PRS-Designed AS-01 Middle Single-Coil
• PRS 85/15 “S” Bass Humbucker
• Push/Pull Tone Control
• 5-Way Blade Pickup Selector
• PRS Patented Tremolo
• PRS Designed Tuners
• Nickel Hardware
• PRS Padded Gig Bag Included
• Serial Number: CTII003739

The Character of Swamp Ash

The body is what immediately separates the Swamp Ash Special from many other guitars in the PRS SE family.

Swamp ash is prized for its lively response, strong attack, and excellent note definition. Pairing it with a maple neck and maple fretboard gives this model a crisp, articulate foundation that works especially well when you want chords to remain defined and individual notes to cut clearly through a mix.

There's plenty of punch here, but the guitar isn't restricted to bright sounds. The dual humbuckers provide the weight and authority needed for thicker rhythm and lead tones, while the middle single-coil and switching system open an entirely different side of the instrument.

H-S-H Versatility

PRS equips the SE Swamp Ash Special with a particularly flexible H-S-H pickup configuration.

At the bridge and neck are PRS 85/15 “S” humbuckers, pickups designed to offer clarity across an extended frequency range while retaining the fullness and power expected from a humbucker.

Between them sits the PRS-Designed AS-01 single-coil.

The middle pickup features both alnico and steel components designed to add mass and help create a strong sonic match with the humbuckers. The result is a middle pickup that doesn't feel like an afterthought—it is an important part of what makes the Swamp Ash Special so versatile.

Push/Pull Switching

A 5-way blade selector provides quick access to the guitar's core pickup combinations, while the push/pull tone control adds even more flexibility.

Pull the tone control and the two 85/15 “S” humbuckers can be tapped, introducing brighter and more articulate textures to an already versatile H-S-H platform.

That makes the Swamp Ash Special particularly appealing to the player who doesn't want to bring several guitars to cover a wide range of music.

Clean rhythm work, blues, funk, country-inspired tones, classic rock, modern rock, and heavier sounds are all within reach.

Wide Thin Maple Neck

The bolt-on maple neck uses PRS's Wide Thin profile, offering a comfortable, fast feel without becoming excessively thin.

A 25" scale length maintains the familiar PRS balance between traditional shorter- and longer-scale designs, while the maple fretboard features a comfortable 10" radius, 22 frets, and PRS Bird inlays.

The combination of a maple neck, maple fretboard, swamp ash body, and bolt-on construction also contributes to the guitar's immediate response and distinctive attack.

PRS Patented Tremolo

The SE Swamp Ash Special is equipped with the PRS Patented Tremolo, giving players smooth and expressive pitch control while maintaining the familiar feel of the PRS tremolo platform.

PRS Designed tuners, nickel hardware, and the included PRS Padded Gig Bag complete a guitar designed to be played rather than simply admired.

Vintage Sunburst

Vintage Sunburst is a particularly natural match for swamp ash.

The finish highlights the distinctive grain pattern of the body while giving the guitar a more traditional appearance that contrasts beautifully with its modern H-S-H electronics and unmistakable PRS silhouette.

Add the maple fretboard, Bird inlays, natural figuring of the ash, and classic PRS design elements, and serial CTII003739 has a look that should age exceptionally well.

Specifications:

Body

• Construction: Solidbody
• Body Wood: Swamp Ash
• Finish: Vintage Sunburst

Neck

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Construction: Multi-Ply
• Neck Shape: Wide Thin
• Scale Length: 25"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Neck Depth at 1/2 Fret: 13/16"
• Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
• Neck Width at Body: 2 1/4"
• Neck/Body Assembly: Bolt-On

Fretboard

• Fretboard Wood: Maple
• Fretboard Radius: 10"
• Inlays: PRS Birds
• Headstock Logo: Signature “SE”

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo
• Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners
• Hardware: Nickel
• Nut: PRS

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: PRS 85/15 “S” Treble
• Middle Pickup: PRS-Designed AS-01 Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: PRS 85/15 “S” Bass
• Controls: Volume & Push/Pull Tone
• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Blade

Additional Information

• Factory Tuning: Standard E-A-D-G-B-E
• Case: PRS Padded Gig Bag
• Serial Number: CTII003739

Why Buy Your PRS Swamp Ash Special from Northeast Music Center?

The SE Swamp Ash Special is a great example of how broad the modern PRS lineup has become. This isn't simply another variation of the Custom 24 formula. The swamp ash body, maple neck and fretboard, bolt-on construction, and H-S-H electronics give it a character that stands distinctly on its own.

That is also where experience with PRS becomes valuable.

Store owner Jack Gretz has been selling PRS guitars for 30 years, and Northeast Music Center has been selling PRS for 15 years. Our experience with the brand reaches from SE guitars through Core, Wood Library, Limited Edition, and Private Stock instruments.

At Northeast Music Center, we particularly like guitars that can earn their place as a player's main instrument, and the Swamp Ash Special makes a strong case. Its combination of humbucker power, single-coil clarity, additional switching options, tremolo, and comfortable PRS playability allows it to cover an unusually wide range of musical territory.

Whether you're looking for articulate clean sounds, punchy rhythm tones, classic single-coil-inspired textures, or the authority of a pair of PRS humbuckers, the PRS SE Swamp Ash Special Vintage Sunburst (S/N: CTII003739) gives you plenty to explore.

Available now at Northeast Music Center with PRS Padded Gig Bag!