The Instrument
Item Description
Paul Reed Smith 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow in Faded Whale Blue, produced in 2025 to celebrate PRS's 40th anniversary. Built in the Core series at PRS's factory in Stevensville, Maryland, it has a semi-hollow body with F-holes, Black Limba back, Figured Maple top, and McCarty III and PRS Narrowfield pickups. Only 280 pieces were made worldwide.
Details
- Brand: Paul Reed Smith (PRS)
- Model: 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow
- Series: Core
- Body: Semi-hollow with F-holes
- Body back: Black Limba
- Body top: Figured Maple, Artist Grade
- Body finish: Faded Whale Blue, traditional lacquer
- Neck: Black Limba, Pattern neck shape
- Fingerboard: Honduran Rosewood
- Scale: 25 inch
- Frets: 22
- Pickups: McCarty III (neck and bridge), PRS Narrowfield (middle)
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 2 coil tap switches, 5-way blade selector
- Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with wing buttons
- Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo Gen III
- Model year: 2025
- Country of origin: United States
- Weight: 7.6 lbs
- Serial number: 0413248
Condition
- Fine scratches overall on the body and finish
- Tarnish on metal parts
- No major damage; The instrument is in beautiful condition.
- Neck and truss rod in good condition
- Electronics in good condition
- No clear modifications
- Fret remaining approximately 80%
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- String spacing at bridge: 10.2 mm
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