ComparePRS SE Special Semi-Hollow vs S2 Special Semi-Hollow vs Special Semi-Hollow
The SE Special Semi-Hollow, S2 Special Semi-Hollow and Special Semi-Hollow differ on 23 of 38 listed specs. Most differences are in Neck (10). Where they part ways: Veneer, Top Carve, Neck Wood, Neck Construction, Neck Shape and 18 more.
23 of 38 differAmber marks the odd one out, or every value when all three disagree.
Body
2 differencesBody Construction
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
Special Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
Top Wood
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
Veneer (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Figured Maple
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Not listed
Special Semi-Hollow: Not listed
Back Wood
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Top Carve (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Shallow Violin
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Asymmetric Bevel
Special Semi-Hollow: Violin
Neck
10 differencesNumber of Frets
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 22
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 22
Special Semi-Hollow: 22
Scale Length
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
Neck Wood (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Neck Construction (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Multi-Ply
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Scarfed
Special Semi-Hollow: One-Piece
Neck Shape (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Wide Thin
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Pattern Regular
Special Semi-Hollow: Pattern
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 13/16"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 27/32"
Special Semi-Hollow: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 57/64"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 59/64"
Special Semi-Hollow: 61/64"
Neck Width at the Nut (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 1 11/16"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 1 21/32"
Special Semi-Hollow: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
Fretboard Inlay (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Birds
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: "Old School" Birds
Special Semi-Hollow: Birds
Fret Wire (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS SE Standard Fret Wire
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
SE Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
Height of Fret Crown (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: .046"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: .047"
Special Semi-Hollow: .047"
Truss Rod
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Signature "SE"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Signature, Decal
Special Semi-Hollow: Signature, Inlaid
Construction & Finish
1 differenceNeck/Body Assembly Type
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Set
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Set
Special Semi-Hollow: Set
Finish Type (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Not listed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro
Special Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro
Hardware
3 differencesBridge (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Designed Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Nut
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS
Hardware Type
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Nickel
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Nickel
Special Semi-Hollow: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: "Special"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: S2 Special
Special Semi-Hollow: "Special"
Electronics
3 differencesTreble Pickup (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT "S"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT
Special Semi-Hollow: McCarty III
Middle Pickup (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Narrowfield DD "S"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Narrowfield
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Narrowfield®
Bass Pickup (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT "S"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT
Special Semi-Hollow: McCarty III
Controls
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Tap Switches
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Tap Switches
Special Semi-Hollow: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches
Strings, Tuning & Case
3 differencesStrings (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Classic 10-46
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Signature 10-46
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Special Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Gig Bag
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Premium Gig Bag
Special Semi-Hollow: Hardshell Case
Options (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Not listed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Not listed
Special Semi-Hollow: 10 Top and Back with Hybrid Hardware
Finishes
1 differenceFinishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Charcoal Burst, Lake Blue, Orange Tiger Smokeburst
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Black Amber, Faded Gray Black Purple Burst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Lake Blue, Faded Gray Black Burst, Vintage Natural
Special Semi-Hollow: Antique White Top (Natural Back), Black Top (Natural Back), Black Rainbow Holoflake, Aurora Borealis, Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Charcoal Burst, Cobalt Smokeburst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, River Blue Pearl, Fire Smokeburst, Faded Whale Blue, Purple Mist, Black Gold, Gray Black