PRS 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Yellow Tiger | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow 22 Limited Edition electric guitar celebrates four decades of PRS craftsmanship with exceptional resonance and versatile tonal capabilities. This Artist-grade instrument features a stunning figured maple top over a semi-hollow black limba body, delivering rich, airy tones that captivate both seasoned professionals and discerning players. With its unique three-pickup configuration and vintage-inspired appointments, this limited-edition guitar represents the pinnacle of PRS's innovative spirit.
Product Overview
The body construction showcases PRS's commitment to premium materials and acoustic excellence. An Artist-grade figured maple top with a violin carve sits atop a semi-hollow black limba body with a single f-hole, creating a lightweight instrument that resonates with exceptional depth and clarity. The striking Yellow Tiger finish accentuates the natural beauty of the figured maple while protecting the wood with a premium nitrocellulose coating.
The one-piece black limba neck features PRS's beloved Pattern profile, measuring 7/8" at the 1st fret and 61/64" at the 12th fret with a comfortable 1 11/16" nut width. A Honduran rosewood fingerboard spans a 25" scale length with 22 frets and a 10" radius, providing smooth, fast playability across all registers. The "old-school birds" inlays with outlined patterns and pre-factory eagle headstock design pay homage to Paul Reed Smith's earliest custom instruments from the 1970s and 80s.
Three proprietary PRS pickups deliver extraordinary sonic versatility through an innovative switching system. Two McCarty III humbuckers at the bridge and neck positions combine with a middle-position Narrowfield pickup, controlled by a 5-way blade switch and two mini-toggle coil-tap switches. This configuration unlocks up to 12 distinct tonal positions, supported by premium PRS Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons and a PRS Patented Gen III tremolo unit.
Ideal For
- Professional guitarists seeking a versatile instrument for both live performance and studio recording
- Collectors of limited-edition PRS guitars who appreciate vintage-inspired design elements
- Blues and jazz players who value semi-hollow resonance with modern playability
- Touring musicians demanding reliable hardware and exceptional tonal flexibility
- Experienced players transitioning to a master-grade instrument with extensive sonic capabilities
Key Features
Semi-Hollow Body Construction
The Artist-grade figured maple top paired with a black limba semi-hollow body creates a perfect balance of acoustic resonance and sustain. The single f-hole design allows the body to breathe naturally, producing rich harmonic overtones and airy character while maintaining feedback control at higher volumes.
Three-Pickup Versatility
Two McCarty III humbuckers deliver warm, full-bodied vintage tones at the neck and crisp, chimey clarity at the bridge. The middle Narrowfield pickup combines the best characteristics of humbuckers, P-90s, and traditional single-coils, offering exceptional clarity in overdrive conditions while maintaining hum-canceling performance.
Advanced Switching System
The 5-way blade pickup selector provides classic tonal positions, while two mini-toggle switches enable coil-tapping for sparkling single-coil sounds. This versatile setup delivers up to 12 unique tonal combinations, from thick humbucker tones to bright, spanky reverse-polarity sounds in positions 2 and 4.
Pattern Profile Neck
Developed from Paul Reed Smith's original neck designs for Carlos Santana, Peter Frampton, and Howard Leese, the Pattern profile allows seamless transitions between thumb-over and thumb-behind fretting positions. The comfortable shape and smooth Honduran rosewood fingerboard enable fast, effortless playing across all 22 frets.
Premium Hardware Package
PRS Phase III locking tuners with distinctive wing buttons ensure rock-solid tuning stability, while the PRS Patented Gen III tremolo unit provides expressive pitch modulation with reliable return-to-pitch accuracy. Hybrid hardware finish complements the guitar's vintage-modern aesthetic.
What's Included
- PRS 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow 22 Electric Guitar
- PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case (D1)
- 40th Anniversary Certificate
- PRS Signature Strings (10-46 gauge)
- PRS Limited Warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Semi-Hollow Black Limba with Single F-Hole |
| Top Wood | Artist Grade Figured Maple |
| Top Carve | Violin |
| Neck | One-Piece Black Limba, Set Construction |
| Neck Shape | Pattern Profile |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Fretboard | Honduran Rosewood, 10" Radius |
| Frets | 22 |
| Neck Dimensions | 7/8" at 1st Fret, 61/64" at 12th Fret |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" |
| Fretboard Inlay | "Old School" Birds with Outlines |
| Headstock Logo | Pre-Factory Eagle with Outline |
| Truss Rod | PRS Double-Acting |
| Pickups | PRS McCarty III (Bridge/Neck), PRS Narrowfield (Middle) |
| Electronics | Volume & Tone Controls, 5-Way Blade Switch, Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Gen III Tremolo |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Locking with Wing Buttons |
| Hardware | Hybrid Finish |
| Nut | PRS |
| Finish | Yellow Tiger Nitrocellulose |
| Weight | 7.53 lbs. |
Get Your Hands on This Limited-Edition PRS Today
Experience the rich resonance and exceptional versatility of this PRS 40th Anniversary Special Semi-Hollow electric guitar at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can help you explore the full sonic potential of this limited-edition instrument through our professional testing setup. Contact us today to schedule a private playing session or visit our showroom to discover why this guitar represents four decades of PRS innovation.
