Paul Reed Smith Swamp Ash Special Maple - Jasper Smokeburst

Celebrating PRS’s 40th anniversary, this reimagined Swamp Ash Special revives a cult classic with upgraded electronics, refined ergonomics, and a fresh tonal palette. It’s ideal for players who want the snap of a bolt-on neck, the warmth of swamp ash, and the flexibility to cover everything from country twang to fusion fire.

Construction & Materials

• Body: Swamp ash—lightweight, resonant, and rich in midrange character
• Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with PRS’s Pattern Regular carve and scarf joint for strength and brightness
• Fretboard: Rosewood with 10" radius and PRS bird inlays (maple option available)
• Scale Length: 25" with 22 frets for classic PRS feel and range
• Finish: High-gloss nitro on body, satin nitro on neck—enhancing resonance and playability

Electronics & Tonal Versatility

• Pickup Configuration: Humbucker–Narrowfield–Humbucker
  • Bridge & Neck: PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers—vintage warmth, clarity, and dynamic response
  • Middle: PRS Narrowfield—tight single-coil bite with hum-canceling performance
• Controls:
  • Master volume
  • Tone control
  • 5-way blade switch
  • Two mini-toggle coil-tap switches—new for 2025, unlocking 12 distinct pickup combinations
• Sound Profile:

• Humbucker mode: full, punchy, and rich
• Coil-split mode: articulate, snappy, and clean
• Narrowfield: focused single-coil tones with reduced noise
• Ideal for hot country, blues, jazz, rock, and funk

Hardware & Reliability

• Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo—smooth action with excellent tuning stability
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with wing buttons and unplated brass shafts for tonal transfer and quick string changes
• Nut: PRS synthetic nut for consistent intonation

✅ Why It Stands Out

• Twelve pickup combinations make this one of the most versatile PRS guitars ever built
• Swamp ash body delivers tight lows, mellow highs, and a twangy midrange perfect for expressive playing
• Bolt-on maple neck adds snap and clarity, ideal for rhythm work and lead articulation
• USA-made craftsmanship ensures premium build quality and long-term reliability

The 2025 Swamp Ash Special is a tone chameleon with vintage soul and modern flexibility. Whether you're demoing gear at Tone Tailors, recording in the studio, or gigging across Central PA, this guitar adapts to your voice and elevates your sound.