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A modern powerhouse inspired by classic design.

“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

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

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

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.

- Gigbag

- Body Construction: Solidbody
- Body Wood: Swamp Ash
- Top Carve: Flat Top
- Number of Frets: 22
- 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 Type: Bolt-On
- Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
- Neck Finish Type: Semi-Gloss Nitro
- 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
- Treble Pickup: Narrowfield DD
- Bass Pickup: Narrowfield DD
- Controls: Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch
- Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
- Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
- Case: Premium Gig Bag

Key attributes
Pickup Types
HH
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Body Material
Ash
Body Shape
T-Model
Alternative Design
Colour
Black
Body
Orientation
Right-Handed
Guitar Construction
Solid Body
Top Material
Ash
Neck
Position Inlays
Birds
Custom
Neck Profile
Custom
Guitar Scale
25.5"
Neck Material
Maple
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
41mm
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Number of Frets
22
Fingerboard Radius
10"
Hardware
Tuning Machines
Vintage Tuning Machines
String Gauge
.010"
Hardware Finish
Nickel
Coil Split
No
Bridge Type
Fixed
Including Bag
Gig bag
Electric Guitar T-Model attributes
Guitar Finish
Satin
Product Details
Product Number
246338
Brand
Paul Reed Smith
Series
NF
Category
Electric Guitar T-Model
Brand Category
PRS - T-Models
Relevancy rank in Category Electric Guitar T-Model
298 of 344
Date
November 2025
Product Quantity
Unit
1 piece(s)
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