PRS Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition Mango Top – Faded Whale Blue | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The PRS Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition in Faded Whale Blue is a rare, tone-rich electric guitar built for players who demand both visual impact and sonic versatility. Topped with a highly figured mango wood sourced from around the globe, this limited release stands apart from the standard Special Semi-Hollow formula with an exotic tonewood combination that delivers warm, airy resonance alongside an extraordinarily flexible electronics configuration. This is a professional-grade instrument equally at home in the studio or on stage.
Product Overview
The body is constructed from mahogany back and sides with a single F-hole semi-hollow design, adding airiness and tonal depth that a fully solid body simply cannot replicate. The highly figured mango top is visually striking and tonally distinctive, contributing warmth and complexity to the instrument's overall voice. The gloss nitro finish in Faded Whale Blue completes an aesthetic package that is as refined as it is eye-catching.
The mahogany neck features PRS's comfortable Pattern shape and is paired with a fast-playing ziricote fingerboard — an exotic, dense hardwood that contributes clarity and articulation to every note. The 10-inch radius and 24-fret configuration give players room to work across the full range of the instrument with ease, while the elegant Old School Birds fingerboard inlay adds a signature PRS visual touch.
The electronics configuration is where this guitar truly distinguishes itself. Two McCarty III humbuckers flank a middle-position Narrowfield pickup, and a 5-way blade selector combined with two independent coil-tap mini-toggle switches opens up 12 distinct pickup combinations — spanning full humbucker warmth, single-coil-like clarity, and everything in between. The patented Gen III tremolo system and Phase III locking tuners with Wing buttons round out a hardware package engineered for stability, precision, and confident performance.
Ideal For
- Professional and advanced players seeking a limited edition PRS with exotic tonewoods and maximum tonal versatility
- Studio guitarists who need a single instrument capable of covering a wide range of humbucker and single-coil tones
- Stage performers who want a visually stunning, road-worthy guitar anchored by PRS's industry-renowned craftsmanship
- Tone chasers drawn to the unique resonance of a semi-hollow mahogany body paired with a figured mango top
- Collectors seeking a rare limited edition PRS instrument with an exotic tonewood specification
Key Features
Figured Mango Top The highly figured mango top is sourced from exotic timbers and sets this limited edition apart visually and tonally from the standard Special Semi-Hollow, adding warmth and complexity that solid mahogany alone cannot provide.
Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body The single F-hole semi-hollow construction adds airiness and tonal depth to the mahogany body's naturally warm and rich character, producing a resonance that sits beautifully in both clean and driven contexts.
12-Combination Electronics Configuration Two McCarty III humbuckers and a Narrowfield middle pickup, controlled by a 5-way blade selector and two independent coil-tap switches, give players access to an exceptional range of tones from a single guitar — from vintage humbucker warmth to hum-free single-coil bite.
Ziricote Fingerboard The exotic ziricote fingerboard is dense, articulate, and visually striking, contributing note clarity and definition while complementing the warm tonal character of the mahogany and mango body construction.
PRS Gen III Tremolo and Phase III Locking Tuners The patented Gen III tremolo system and Phase III locking tuners with Wing buttons deliver the tuning stability and return-to-pitch reliability that performing guitarists demand, even under heavy tremolo use.
Gloss Nitro Finish The Faded Whale Blue gloss nitro finish is both visually refined and tonally beneficial — nitro finishes are widely regarded for allowing the wood to resonate more freely than thicker polyester alternatives.
What's Included
- PRS Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition Mango Top in Faded Whale Blue
- PRS Hardshell Case
- PRS Signature Strings (.010-.046)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Special Semi-Hollow — Limited Edition |
| Strings | 6-string, Right-handed |
| Body Type | Semi-hollowbody, Doublecut |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Top Material | Highly Figured Mango |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitro |
| Color | Faded Whale Blue |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Nitro |
| Neck Shape | Pattern |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Material | Ziricote |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Old School Birds |
| Radius | 10" |
| Number of Frets | 24 |
| Scale Length | 25" (Standard) |
| Nut Width | 1.687" |
| Nut Material | PRS |
| Neck Pickup | PRS McCarty III Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup | PRS Narrowfield Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | PRS McCarty III Humbucker |
| Controls | 1x Volume, 1x Tone |
| Switching | 5-way blade, 2x Mini-Toggle Coil Tap |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Gen III Tremolo |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Locking with Wing Buttons |
| Strings | PRS Signature .010-.046 |
| Case | Hardshell Case Included |
| Weight | 6.80 lbs. |
| Serial Number | 26 0421340 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 117324::FW |
Get Your Hands on This PRS Today
This Limited Edition PRS Special Semi-Hollow is a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind instrument built on Paul Reed Smith's legendary platform of craftsmanship and playability. Stop by No Limit Guitar Co. in Idaho Falls to play it in person, or contact us to arrange purchase and shipping. Instruments like this don't stay available for long — reach out today.
