PRS NF 53 Electric Guitar - White Doghair Smokeburst | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS NF 53 electric guitar draws inspiration from a 1953 vintage single-cut in Paul Reed Smith's personal collection, blending classic design sensibility with modern PRS craftsmanship. Loaded with Narrowfield DD pickups and finished in the eye-catching White Doghair Smokeburst, this solidbody is built for intermediate to professional players who want vintage soul and contemporary reliability in one package.
Product Overview
The NF 53's swamp ash body is a tonal foundation prized for its natural resonance, airy low end, and articulate high-frequency response. The gloss White Doghair Smokeburst finish showcases the wood's grain with a burst that fades beautifully toward the edges — visually distinctive without being loud. The svelte single-cut cutaway scoop keeps upper-fret access comfortable without disrupting the classic silhouette.
The bolt-on maple neck carries PRS's Pattern 53 carve — a vintage-influenced profile that feels immediately at home for players familiar with classic bolt-on guitars. The maple fingerboard runs 22 nickel frets at a 10" radius and 25.5" scale length, offering a fast, smooth playing surface complemented by PRS's iconic bird inlays. A bone nut contributes to open-string resonance and sustain that synthetic alternatives simply can't match.
Hardware is purposeful and precise: the PRS plate-style bridge with barrel-style saddles delivers reliable intonation with a nod to classic design, while vintage-style PRS tuners keep the guitar in tune night after night. The HH Narrowfield DD configuration — controlled via a 3-way blade switch and a clean volume/tone layout — covers an impressive range of tonal ground, from humbucker warmth to P-90 bite to single-coil clarity.
Ideal For
- Blues, rock, and country players seeking a versatile PRS electric guitar at the Idaho Falls guitar shop
- Tone enthusiasts who want multiple pickup voicings in a single, straightforward instrument
- Players with a classic bolt-on background looking for modern build quality and superior intonation
- Collectors and players drawn to unique finishes — the White Doghair Smokeburst is a genuine head-turner
- Studio guitarists who need a focused, articulate electric that translates well on both clean and driven tones
Key Features
PRS Narrowfield DD Pickups Designed to capture the tonal characteristics of a humbucker, P-90, traditional single-coil, and mini humbucker simultaneously, the Narrowfield DD humbuckers are the defining feature of the NF 53. The result is a pickup that feels familiar regardless of your tonal background and handles virtually any genre convincingly.
Swamp Ash Body with Gloss Smokeburst Finish Swamp ash contributes natural resonance and a lively, open tonal character. The gloss White Doghair Smokeburst finish adds visual depth while allowing the body's natural resonance to come through — a combination that looks and sounds exceptional.
Pattern 53 Bolt-On Maple Neck The bolt-on maple construction adds the snap and attack that defines classic single-cut bolt-ons, while the Pattern 53 profile provides vintage-correct comfort in a shape that settles naturally into the hand without fatigue.
Plate-Style Bridge with Barrel Saddles The PRS plate-style bridge balances vintage aesthetic with precise intonation adjustment, ensuring the NF 53 plays in tune up and down the neck regardless of playing style or string gauge.
Bone Nut A bone nut improves sustain and tonal clarity on open strings compared to synthetic alternatives — a small detail that makes a meaningful difference in the overall playing and listening experience.
What's Included
- PRS NF 53 Electric Guitar (White Doghair Smokeburst)
- PRS gig bag
- PRS Signature strings (.010–.046)
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Swamp ash, solidbody, NF 53 shape |
| Neck | Maple, bolt-on, Pattern 53 profile |
| Fretboard | Maple, 10" radius, PRS bird inlays |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Frets | 22, nickel |
| Pickups | PRS Narrowfield DD humbucker (neck), PRS Narrowfield DD humbucker (bridge) |
| Electronics | 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way blade switch |
| Hardware | PRS plate-style bridge with barrel saddles, PRS vintage-style tuners, bone nut |
| Finish | Gloss, White Doghair Smokeburst |
| Weight | 6.56 lbs. |
Get Your Hands on This PRS Electric Guitar Today
Head into No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls and plug in the PRS NF 53 — the Narrowfield DD pickups are something you need to hear for yourself through a good amp. Our team is here to help you explore everything this guitar has to offer. Visit us in store or contact us through our website to confirm availability.
