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ComparePRS SE Studio vs SE Special Semi-Hollow

The SE Studio and SE Special Semi-Hollow differ on 5 of 36 listed specs. Most differences are in Electronics (2). Where they part ways: Body Construction, Truss Rod Cover, Bass Pickup, Controls, Finishes on prsguitars.com.

Body

1 difference
Body Construction (differs)
SE Studio: Solidbody
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
Top Wood
SE Studio: Maple
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
Veneer
SE Studio: Figured Maple
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Figured Maple
Back Wood
SE Studio: Mahogany
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Top Carve
SE Studio: Shallow Violin
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Shallow Violin

Neck

No differences
Number of Frets
SE Studio: 22
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 22
Scale Length
SE Studio: 25"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
Neck Wood
SE Studio: Maple
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
Neck Construction
SE Studio: Multi-Ply
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Multi-Ply
Neck Shape
SE Studio: Wide Thin
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Wide Thin
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
SE Studio: 13/16"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 13/16"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
SE Studio: 57/64"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 57/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
SE Studio: 1 11/16"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
SE Studio: 2 1/4"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
SE Studio: Rosewood
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
SE Studio: 10"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
SE Studio: Birds
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Birds
Fret Wire
SE Studio: PRS SE Standard Fret Wire
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS SE Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
SE Studio: .104"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
Height of Fret Crown
SE Studio: .046"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: .046"
Truss Rod
SE Studio: PRS Double-Acting
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
SE Studio: Signature "SE"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Signature "SE"

Construction & Finish

No differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type
SE Studio: Set
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Set

Hardware

1 difference
Bridge
SE Studio: PRS Patented Tremolo
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo
Tuners
SE Studio: PRS Designed Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Designed Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Nut
SE Studio: PRS
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS
Hardware Type
SE Studio: Nickel
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
SE Studio: "Studio"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: "Special"

Electronics

2 differences
Treble Pickup
SE Studio: 58/15 LT "S"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT "S"
Middle Pickup
SE Studio: Narrowfield DD "S"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Narrowfield DD "S"
Bass Pickup (differs)
SE Studio: Narrowfield DD "S"
SE Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT "S"
Controls (differs)
SE Studio: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Tap Switches

Strings, Tuning & Case

No differences
Strings
SE Studio: PRS Classic 10-46
SE Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Classic 10-46
Tuning
SE Studio: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
SE Studio: Gig Bag
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Gig Bag

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
SE Studio: Orange Tiger Smokeburst, Lake Blue, Charcoal Cherry Burst
SE Special Semi-Hollow: Charcoal Burst, Lake Blue, Orange Tiger Smokeburst