PRS Guitars - NF 53 Black Doghair
“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. 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.”
– Paul Reed Smith
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Hum-cancelling single-coil architecture delivers vintage Fender-style brightness without 60Hz hum; proprietary PRS pickup design balances high-end clarity with controlled spank; lightweight body construction enhances resonance and sustain; meticulous fret work and hardware finishing typical of PRS craftsmanship.
Requires standard single-coil compatible amplifiers and effects; benefits from quality tube amp to fully realize tonal character; setup may need adjustment depending on playing style and string gauge preferences; consider quality patch cables to maximize clarity.
The NF 53 bridges the reliability gap between classic single-coil magic and professional touring demands. At this price point, it represents mature guitar making for players who've earned their preferences and refuse compromise on noise or feel.
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Vintage Spirit. Timeless 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. 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.”
– Paul Reed Smith
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. 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.
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, bone nut, and PRS Phase III tuners with unplated brass shafts all work together to provide precise and reliable tuning stability while promoting sustain and powerful tone.
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.
PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.
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.
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Body |
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| Body Construction | Solidbody |
| Body Wood | Swamp Ash |
| Top Carve | Flat Top |
Neck |
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| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Wire | PRS Medium |
| Width of Fret Crown | .085" |
| Height of Fret Crown | .045" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Scarfed |
| Truss Rod | PRS Double-Acting |
| Neck Shape | Pattern 53 |
| 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" |
| Fretboard Wood | Maple |
| Fretboard Radius | 10" |
| Fretboard Inlay | Birds |
| Headstock Logo | Signature |
Neck/Body Assembly |
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| Neck/Body Assembly Type | Bolt-On |
Available Finishes |
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| Finish Type(s) | High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | PRS Plate Style, Steel |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons |
| Hardware Type | Nickel |
| Nut | Bone |
| Truss Rod Cover | NF 53 |
Electronics |
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| Treble Pickup | Narrowfield DD |
| Bass Pickup | Narrowfield DD |
| Controls | Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch |
Additional Info |
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| Strings | PRS Signature 10-46 |
| Tuning | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag |
PRS Guitars, founded by Paul Reed Smith in 1985, has established itself as one of the premier electric guitar manufacturers in North America. Known for meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design, PRS instruments are favored by professional musicians across rock, blues, and alternative genres for their responsive playability and distinctive tonal characteristics.
The company's commitment to quality extends from wood selection through final setup, with each guitar receiving individual attention. PRS has become synonymous with versatile instruments that balance vintage aesthetics with modern engineering, earning recognition for both their signature models and artist collaborations.
