PRS Guitars SE Custom Semi-Hollow User manual

2008

Instruments are different than people. As soon as they’re born, you have a pretty good idea of
what they’re going to be for the rest of their lives. Even though a guitar does mature some, that first
moment you play it is a good indication of its innate personality and sound.
We strive to make the kind of guitar that speaks to you as soon as you pick it up, the kind of guitar
that, even though brand new and full of possibilities, somehow feels as comfortable as an old friend.
I believe that guitars that make this kind of intimate connection come only from talented designers
and craftspeople who love the long, painstaking process of creation as much as the resulting
instruments. At PRS, we love guitars. Most of us play every day. We listen, we compare, we analyze,
we debate.
And we evolve. One constant over the entire history of PRS is change, the desire to make our
already fine guitars a bit more responsive, a bit more toneful. This year, we’ve revised and improved
a lot of things. The birds are only the most obvious change. Other improvements may be subtle, and
some are unseen, but they matter. They add up.
I believe 2008 will be a landmark year for us and hope that after holding and playing and hearing
these instruments, you’ll feel the same.
If you’re looking for a professional quality, high-performance instrument, we strive to build that
guitar for you, one that you makes you realize, from the moment you pick it up — this is a guitar to
cherish for a lifetime.

Mira
McCarty II
McCarty Korina
513
Mira
McCartys
513
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Retro in its appearance and its voice, the Mira is a refreshing addition to the PRS family. Introduced
at the Experience PRS 2007 event, it created quite a bit of excitement within the PRS workforce, with
PRS artists and amongst many customers who had the opportunity to get their hands on one. This
model has a new look, feel, tone and appeal.
New for 2008, the successor to the McCarty is the McCarty II. Featuring our new Mastering Voice
Control (MVC) system that allows you to go from clear, early 60’s vintage tones to heavy metal
sounds with the flick of a switch, this may just be the only model you’ll need to take to a gig or
recording session.
Korina, known as a legendary tone wood, is now available in a McCarty model. The McCarty Korina is
a lightweight and highly musical guitar.
513 - 5 pickups, 13 sounds. This model features our patented pickup system providing 13 modern
and vintage sounds utilizing 5 proprietary single coil pickups. An extremely versatile instrument, the
513 can go from screaming humbuckers to sparkling singlecoils just by flipping the switch.

Standard Satin 22
Custom 24*
Custom 22/12
Standards
Customs
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Our Standard models have evolved from the first guitars Paul ever made. Updated over the years and
still available today, the Standard has the heart of its all mahogany predecessors.
The Custom line echoes back to a guitar that Paul took to his first tradeshow in 1985. Updated and
improved for 2008.
Standard Satin 24 also available
Custom 22 also available
* Shown with optional artist package

CE Maple 22
CE Alder 24
Swamp Ash Special
CEs
Swamp Ash Special
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Introduced in 1988, the CE has real staying power. With great options and a bolt-on rock maple neck,
these models offer a quality of tone and playability in excess of their price tag.
With a unique pickup combination and a swamp ash body, the tone you’ll get from this model is
certainly special.
CE Maple 24 also available
CE Alder 22 also available

SC 245
SC 250
Singlecut Hollowbody I*
Singlecut Hollowbody Standard
Singlecuts®
Singlecut ®Hollowbodys
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Our Singlecut models have been refined by our years of accumulated experience. Featuring a thicker
body, specially designed pickups and a unique neck joint, these models deliver a rich and vibrant
tone. The SC 245 is a nod to vintage, the SC 250 a nod to modern artists.
The success of our Hollowbody line led us to offer this year’s Singlecut Hollowbodys. These mod-
els carry on the tradition of Hollowbody tones offering very acoustic qualities with a Singlecut body
shape. The Singlecut Hollowbody Standard is currently the only model we offer with the warmth of an
all mahogany construction.
* Shown with optional artist package

Hollowbody I
Hollowbody II
Hollowbody Spruce
Hollowbodys
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Carved inside and out with only a small block of wood under the bridge connecting the top and back,
the Hollowbody family offers strong acoustic qualities for a thinline hollow electric.

Santana MD
DGT (David Grissom Trem)
Chris Henderson Model*
Signature Artist Models
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By collaborating with some of our talented artists and endorsers, we have created a robust
and growing line of Signature Artist models. Each of these models has the personal flavor
of the artist’s special instruments and the tone they are famous for. They are the guitars that
these guys play.
Mark Tremonti Model
* Shown with optional gold hardware
Santana MD
The Santana MD has all the latest Santana model updates - pickups, knobs, birds and tuners plus a Mastering
Voice Control for early 60’s singlecoil sounds that don’t hum!
DGT (David Grissom Trem)
The David Grissom Trem is the culmination of 20 years of David’s and Paul’s tweaks to David’s recording and
touring guitars. It all ads up to a heavy string, cool pickup, nitro topcoat, extra knob, big fret guitar with a voice.
Chris Henderson Model
The Chris Henderson Model is not simply a reproduction of what Chris plays in the studio and on tour - it is the
instrument he uses to make music and a living with 3 Doors Down.
Mark Tremonti Model
The Mark Tremonti Model is updated for 2008 with a tremolo bridge, up-routing, new inlays and all of Mark’s
updates he records and tours with in Alter Bridge. This model has a big sound.
Dave Navarro Model
Dave Navarro has been playing PRS guitars for nearly two decades using them to in the studio and on the
road with Janes Addiction, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and various solo projects. The Navarro Model is an exact
duplicate of what Dave plays, a Custom 24 with mother of pearl bird inlays, gold hardware, wide-thin neck and
HFS and Vintage Bass pickups.
Johnny Hiland Model
From bluegrass to metal, Johnny Hiland can tear it up in any genre. His signature model with it’s 24-fret bolt-on
maple neck, maple fretboard, JH Treble and Bass pickups, 3-way blade switch and a push-pull that splits the
bass pickup is versatile enough to meet his every need.

Johnny Hiland Model
Dave Navarro Model
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SEs
These instruments are built in Korea in a facility run by talented craftsmen who we consider
to be our friends and business partners. Because of our close relationship, constant
communication and new design implementations, we believe these are the best instruments
in the market for the money. With 4 new SE models on the roster this year, musicians of all
ages and skill levels will have numerous options to choose from.
SE Baritone MM (Mike Mushok)
SE Paul Allender
Tremonti SE
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Se Custom Semi-Hollow Soapbar

SE Singlecut®Trem
SE Custom
Se One
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SE Singlecut®
SE Custom Semi-Hollow
SE Soapbar

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From time to time a very special piece of wood comes into our factory.
It may be a rosewood neck blank that chimes like a bell or a piece
of maple that is so figured it’s almost three dimensional. These are
the building blocks of our Private Stock program. Each Private Stock
instrument is made to order and hand crafted from the world’s most
beautiful tone woods by a team of senior craftsmen led by luthier Joe
Knaggs. Each of these instruments is personally checked and play-
tested by the team and Paul Reed Smith to ensure the highest quality.

Gary Grainger Private Stock Bass Accessories
PRS Guitars has a wide variety of accessory merchandise available to you through your
dealer or through our website. From hats, hoodies, t-shirts, jackets and mugs, to pickups,
strings, picks and gig bags - we’ve got you covered. Visit www.prsguitars.com/shop/ to see
our current items.
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Vintage Natural Natural Maple PRS Tobacco
Sunburst
Cherry Sunburst
(SE)
Santana Yellow McCarty Amber Gold Top
Amber
Tri-Color
Sunburst
Black Sunburst McCarty
Sunburst
McCarty Tobacco
Sunburst
Violin Amber
Sunburst
Vintage
Sunburst (Korina)
Blazing Copper Vintage Orange Orange
Vintage Yellow
Sandstorm
Vintage Cherry Scarlet Red Metallic Red Black Cherry Raspberry
Lilac
Powder Blue Emerald Green Seafoam
Indigo Blue Matteo Royal Blue Whale Blue
Gray Black
Wild Mint
Charcoal Flat Black (SE) Black
Cappuccino
Vintage
Mahogany
Platinum
Jet White
Black & Blue
Matteo Burst (SE)
Orange
(Mahogany)
Dark Cherry
Sunburst
Tobacco Burst Tortoise Shell
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Model Specifications
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Mira
Mira
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Mahogany
25”
Mahogany
Mira Treble and Bass
McCarty
513
McCarty II
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
McCarty Treble and Bass
McCarty Korina
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Korina, Wide Fat
25”
Korina
Humbucking option: McCarty
Treble and Bass
Soapbar option: Specially voiced
Seymour Duncan Soapbar pickups
513
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany ‘513’
25 1 /
4”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
513 pickups
Specials Mastering Voice Control
(MVC)
Specials 513 patented pickup system.
Specials Mini toggle coil tap

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Standards
Standard Satin 22
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany
25”
Mahogany Body
Dragon II Treble and Bass
Standard Satin 24
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Mahogany
25”
Mahogany Body
HFS Treble, Vintage Bass
Customs
Custom 22
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
Dragon II Treble and Bass
Custom 24
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Mahogany
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
HFS Treble, Vintage Bass
Custom 22/12 String
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
PRS 12 String Treble and Bass. Lindy
Fralin single coil center pickup.
CEs
CE Maple Top 22
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Rock Maple, Wide Fat
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
Dragon II Treble and Bass
CE Maple Top 24
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Rock Maple, Wide Thin
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
HFS Treble, Vintage Bass
Swamp Ash
CE Alder 22
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Rock Maple, Wide Fat
25”
Alder
Dragon II Treble and Bass
CE Alder 24
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Rock Maple, Wide Thin
25”
Alder
HFS Treble, Vintage Bass
Swamp Ash Special
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Maple
Rock Maple, Wide Fat
25”
Swamp Ash
PRS Swamp Ash Treble and Bass,
Seymour Duncan Rails center pickup

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Singlecuts®
SC 245
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany
24 1 /
2”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
PRS 245 Treble and Bass
SC 250
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
PRS 250 Treble and Bass
Singlecut® Hollowbodys
Hollowbodys
Singlecut Hollowbody Standard
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Mahogany Top, Mahogany Back/Sides
Archtop Treble and Bass
Singlecut Hollowbody I
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back/Sides
Archtop Treble and Bass
Hollowbody Spruce
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Spruce Top, Mahogany Back/Sides
Archtop Treble and Bass
Hollowbody I
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back/Sides
Archtop Treble and Bass
hollowbodys continued...
Hollowbody II
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple Top/Back, Mahogany Sides
Archtop Treble and Bass
Signature Artist Models
Santana MD
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Mahogany, ‘Santana’ Wide Fat
24 1 /
2”
Artist grade Maple Top, Mahogany Back
PRS Santana MD Treble and Bass
DGT (David Grissom Trem Signature Model)
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, DGT
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
DGT Treble and Bass
Chris Henderson Signature Model
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
PRS 250 Treble, uncovered PRS #7
Middle and Bass
Mark Tremonti Signature Model
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, ‘Tremonti’ Wide Thin
25”
Maple Top, Thick Mahogany Back
PRS Tremonti Treble and Bass
Specials Mastering Voice Control
(MVC)
Specials Nitro topcoat, volume for each pickup,
Dunlop 1600 fret wire, faux bone tuner
buttons
Specials Center humbucker with push/pull
tone pot to activate, mother of pearl
bird inlays
Specials PRS/LR Baggs piezo option Specials PRS/LR Baggs piezo option
Specials PRS/LR Baggs piezo option Specials PRS/LR Baggs piezo option
Specials PRS/LR Baggs piezo option
Specials PRS tremolo with trem-up routing,
mother of pearl bird inlays

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signature artist models continued...
SEs
SE Baritone MM (Mike Mushok)
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Ebony
Maple
27.7”
Mahogany with Binding
PRS designed Treble and Bass
pickups
SE Paul Allender
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Maple, Wide Thin
25”
Maple top, Quilted Maple Veneer,
Mahogany Back
PRS designed Paul Allender Treble
and Bass humbucking pickups
SE Soapbar
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Mahogany
Soapbar Treble and Bass Single Coils
Johnny Hiland Signature Model
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Bolt On Rock Maple
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
JH Treble and Bass
Dave Navarro Model
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
24
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Thin
25”
Maple Top, Mahogany Back
HFS Treble and Bass
Tremonti SE
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Mahogany
PRS designed Treble and Bass
pickups
SEs continued...
SE Custom Semi-Hollow
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple top, Curly Maple Veneer,
Mahogany Back
PRS designed Treble and Bass
pickups
SE Custom Semi-Hollow Soapbar
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple top, Curly Maple Veneer,
Mahogany Back
Soapbar Treble and Bass
SE One
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Mahogany
One Soapbar pickup
SE Singlecut
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple top, Curly Maple Veneer,
Mahogany Back
PRS designed Treble and Bass
pickups
SE Singlecut Trem
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple top, Curly Maple Veneer,
Mahogany Back
PRS designed Treble and Bass
pickups
SE Custom
Frets
Fretboard
Neck
Scale Length
Body
Pickups
22
Rosewood
Mahogany, Wide Fat
25”
Maple top, Curly Maple Veneer,
Mahogany Back
PRS designed Treble and Bass
pickups
Specials Special JH neck carve, recessed truss
rod cover, push/pull tone pot splits
bass pickup, 3-way blade switch, large
dot inlays with 513 bird at the 12th fret
Specials Mother of pearl bird inlays, gold
hardware, special Jet White finish
Specials Singlecut mahogany body with binding
Specials 3 piece maple neck, gold hardware, bat
inlays, Custom Paul Allender Burst finish
Specials No inlays, bound neck and headstock,
chrome dome knobs, Silverburst finish
Specials Tone chamber with f-hole
Specials Tone chamber with f hole

“Paul Reed Smith”, “PRS”, “McCarty”, “Custom 22”, “CE22”, the PRS logo, the PRS Paul Reed Smith logo, the Paul Reed
Smith signature, the bird inlays, the Santana SE diagonal inlays, the headstock bird, the PRS headstock shape, the Santana
headstock shape, the PRS body shape, the PRS “scoop” design, “Singlecut”, “Dragon”, “Dragon 2000”, “Private Stock”,
“SE”, “513”,”the 513 logo, the 513 birds on the headstock and fretboard, Hollow body/archtop headstock, the designs for
the Dragon I, Dragon II, Dragon III, Dragon 2000, Dragon 2002 and Double neck Dragon 2005 guitars, and the 12 string
headstock, are all registered trademarks of Paul Reed Smith Guitars. “SE EG”, “SE One,” “SE Singlecut,” “Custom 22/12”
“Custom 24,” “Modern Eagle,” “Mira,” “DGT,” “McCarty Korina,” “McCarty II,” “CE Alder 22 and 24,” “CE Maple Top 22 and
24,” “SE Baritone MM,” “SE Singlecut Trem,” “SE Custom,” “SE Custom Semi-Hollow,” “SE Custom Semi-Hollow Soapbar,”
“SE Soapbar,” “Swamp Ash Special,” “SC 245,” “SC 250,” are all trademarks of Paul Reed Smith Guitars. Patent D 517,114
for the 513 guitar. The Birds, New Birds, the 10th Anniversary Birds and Vines, and Bats, are copyrighted by PRS Guitars.
Tremonti and Santana and Santana MD are licensed trademarks registered by their respective owners.
All photographs by Marc Quigley and Jim Noble Photography
Art Direction by Marc Quigley
Design by Alexis Somers
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