PRS NF53 Black Dog Hair 2023 Electric Guitar

This is a PRS NF 53 in Black Doghair finish. Built in the USA in 2023, this guitar features a bolt-on construction comprising a Swamp Ash body, Maple neck, topped with a 22 fret Black bird adorned Maple fingerboard. The instrument is equipped with a Steel PRS Plate Style bridge, a set of PRS Vintage-Style tuning machines. The pickups are a pair of PRS Narrowfield DD pickups which are wired to a 3-way toggle switch, master volume and master tone controls.

The body of this guitar also features some welcomed refinements with a rear bevel carve enhancing comfort and the sculpted lower horn improving access to the top frets. The neck plays exceptionally well, with the PRS ‘Pattern 53’ profile assisting with easy fretting, feeling chunky without being cumbersome. The Maple fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, with the standard PRS 10” radius feeling practical for a wide range of playing styles and techniques, allowing legato and lead lines to roll off the fingers in an effortless affair. The attractive Black bird inlays add a touch of luxury to the playing experience whilst allowing easy navigation of the fingerboard.

The pair of PRS Narrowfield DD pickups provide a rich variety of tonal options. The neck position is warm and round, and offers crystal clarity with clean sounds. The Narrowfield DD in the bridge position is bright and snappy, with plenty of the bite required for rock lead tones, offering a harmonically saturated distortion that easily cuts through the mix. Lows are thick and well defined, whilst mids are punchy and clear. The brightness of the bridge pickup is well suited to rock riffs and rhythm parts, whilst the neck position provides plenty of power for your lead lines and solos.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1170326192250

Weight: 7.05lbs

Serial: 23 0374965

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face edge demonstrates small markings to the finish near both the low and high E string tuning pegs.

Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates light scratching in the early register, only visible under direct light and close scrutiny.

Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching, only visible under direct light and close scrutiny. Scratching can be seen on the pickguard.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16” socket) is included.

Hardware: Fully functional and very good condition. The pickguard demonstrates moderate scratching, consistent with previous use. The protective plastic is still in place.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics:

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories

PRS gig bag

Overall excellent condition. Any signs of previous use are difficult to discern.