The PRS NF 53 is a powerful guitar that combines classic tones with modern design. Inspired by one of Paul Reed Smith’s vintage guitars from 1953, the PRS NF 53 combines a swamp ash body and 22-fret, 25.5” scale length bolt-on maple neck with maple fretboard with a special set of PRS Narrowfield pickups. The PRS Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) pickups are made with taller bobbins to fit more winds and extra metal pieces in between the magnets for a more focused, powerful tone.



“I am so pleased with the feedback from the artists who have played this guitar – everyone is telling us that we have something special here,” said Paul Reed Smith. “If you are a fan of this style and tone, the NF 53 will take you where you want to go. To me to have this kind of beautiful high end without the hum is game changing.”

Paired with a volume and tone control and 3-way blade pickup switch, the NF 53 allows players to easily dial in their sound. The steel plate-style bridge, PRS vintage style tuners, and nickel hardware all work together to provide precise and reliable tuning stability while promoting sustain and powerful tone.

The PRS NF 53 is available in four stunning finishes: White Doghair, Black Doghair, Blue Matteo, and McCarty Tobacco Sunburst. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, the PRS NF 53 is an addictive guitar you won’t want to put down.

PRS Plate-Style Bridge, Steel
Plate-style design made with steel for lively tone and brass saddles for sustain and tuning fidelity.

Vintage-Style Tuners (NF 53)
Traditional vintage style, closed back tuners with unplated brass shafts for direct string contact. Featuring proprietary PRS button design.

PRS Narrowfield DD Pickups
“Deep Dish” pickups with a mixed magnet/steel pole piece design that deliver musical highs without losing bass and becoming anemic.

SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
Body Construction Solidbody
Body Wood Swamp Ash
Top Carve Flat Top

NECK
Number of Frets 22
Scale Length 25.5"
Neck Wood Maple
Neck Construction Scarfed
Truss Rod PRS Double-Acting
Neck Depth At The Nut 7/8"
Width Of Fretboard At The Nut 1 41/64"
Width Of Fretboard At The Body 2 15/64"
Fretboard Wood Maple
Fretboard Radius 10"
Fretboard Inlay Birds

NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY
Neck/Body Assembly Type Bolt-On

HARDWARE
Bridge PRS Plate Style, Steel
Tuners Vintage-Style
Hardware Type Nickel
Nut Bone
Truss Rod Cover NF 53

ELECTRONICS
Treble Pickup
Bass Pickup Narrowfield DD
Controls Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch
Pickup Switch Positions
P1 (down) Treble Pickup
P2 Both Pickups
P3 Bass Pickup

ADDITIONAL INFO
Strings PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case Premium Gig Bag