PRS NF 53 Electric Guitar - Blue Matteo | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS NF 53 electric guitar represents Paul Reed Smith's modern interpretation of classic 1953 single-cut design, featuring premium swamp ash construction and stunning Blue Matteo finish. This exceptional solid-body guitar combines vintage-inspired aesthetics with contemporary PRS craftsmanship, featuring Narrowfield DD pickups and lightweight construction, making it perfect for professional players seeking focused tone with classic single-cut character.
Product Overview
The NF 53 showcases PRS's commitment to premium materials with its resonant swamp ash body construction that provides excellent clarity, sustain, and balanced tonal response. The stunning Blue Matteo gloss finish highlights the natural wood grain while creating a sophisticated appearance that honors vintage aesthetics with contemporary refinement.
Built around a maple bolt-on neck featuring the distinctive Pattern 53 profile, this guitar captures the familiar feel of classic single-cut instruments while incorporating modern precision manufacturing. The maple fingerboard with iconic PRS bird inlays and 10-inch radius provides comfortable playability across all 22 frets, while the 25.5-inch scale length ensures excellent string tension and intonation.
The guitar's focused and powerful tone comes from its PRS Narrowfield DD humbucker pickups, which deliver tight, articulate response with excellent note definition. These specially designed pickups provide the warmth and clarity that single-cut guitars are renowned for, while the streamlined electronics with volume, tone, and 3-way blade switch ensure intuitive operation and musical versatility.
Ideal For
- Professional recording artists seeking focused single-cut tone with modern reliability
- Vintage guitar enthusiasts who appreciate classic 1953-inspired design aesthetics
- Blues and rock players demanding articulate pickup response and sustain
- Session musicians requiring lightweight instruments with premium construction
- Collectors seeking modern interpretations of iconic vintage guitar designs
Key Features
Premium Swamp Ash Construction
The resonant swamp ash body provides exceptional clarity, sustain, and balanced tonal response. This lightweight tonewood delivers bright attack with warm midrange character, making it ideal for both clean and overdriven applications across multiple musical genres.
Pattern 53 Neck Profile
The maple neck features PRS's Pattern 53 shape, inspired by classic 1953 instruments, offering familiar playability and comfortable hand positioning. This profile provides excellent access across the entire fretboard while maintaining the authentic feel of vintage single-cut guitars.
PRS Narrowfield DD Pickups
These specially designed humbuckers deliver focused, powerful tone with excellent note definition and clarity. The Narrowfield design provides tight, articulate response while maintaining the warmth and character that defines premium single-cut guitar tone.
Vintage-Inspired Hardware Package
Equipped with PRS plate-style bridge with barrel saddles for enhanced sustain and intonation accuracy, paired with vintage-style closed-back tuners featuring PRS buttons. The bone nut ensures optimal string contact and harmonic response.
Lightweight Design
At just 6.41 pounds, this guitar offers exceptional comfort during extended playing sessions while maintaining the tonal benefits of premium swamp ash construction. The sleek cutaway design provides enhanced upper-fret access without compromising structural integrity.
What's Included
- PRS NF 53 Electric Guitar
- PRS gig bag
- PRS manufacturer warranty
- Professional setup and inspection at No Limit Guitar Co
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Swamp Ash, Single-Cut with Sleek Cutaway |
| Neck | Maple Bolt-On, Pattern 53 Profile |
| Fretboard | Maple, 10" Radius, PRS Bird Inlays |
| Scale Length | 25.5 inches |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Pickups | PRS Narrowfield DD Humbuckers |
| Electronics | 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Blade Switch |
| Hardware | PRS Plate Bridge, Vintage-Style Tuners, Bone Nut |
| Finish | Blue Matteo Gloss |
| Weight | 6.41 lbs |
Get Your Hands on This Electric Guitar Today
Experience the exceptional craftsmanship and vintage-inspired character of the PRS NF 53 at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls, where you can feel the comfortable Pattern 53 neck profile and hear the focused Narrowfield DD pickups in person. Visit our showroom to discover why this guitar represents the perfect fusion of classic design and modern PRS precision.
