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ComparePRS Special Semi-Hollow vs Studio

The Special Semi-Hollow and Studio differ on 5 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Electronics (2). Where they part ways: Body Construction, Truss Rod Cover, Bass Pickup, Controls, Options.

5 of 37 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
Special Semi-HollowCore

Special Semi-Hollow

PRS page for Special Semi-Hollow (opens in a new tab)
StudioCore

Studio

PRS page for Studio (opens in a new tab)

Body

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

Neck

No differences
Number of Frets
Special Semi-Hollow: 22
Studio: 22
Scale Length
Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
Studio: 25"
Neck Wood
Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Studio: Mahogany
Neck Construction
Special Semi-Hollow: One-Piece
Studio: One-Piece
Neck Shape
Special Semi-Hollow: Pattern
Studio: Pattern
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
Special Semi-Hollow: 7/8"
Studio: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
Special Semi-Hollow: 61/64"
Studio: 61/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
Special Semi-Hollow: 1 11/16"
Studio: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
Studio: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
Studio: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
Studio: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
Special Semi-Hollow: Birds
Studio: Birds
Fret Wire
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Studio: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
Studio: .104"
Height of Fret Crown
Special Semi-Hollow: .047"
Studio: .047"
Truss Rod
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
Studio: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
Special Semi-Hollow: Signature, Inlaid
Studio: Signature, Inlaid

Construction & Finish

No differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type
Special Semi-Hollow: Set
Studio: Set
Finish Type
Special Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro
Studio: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware

1 difference
Bridge
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Studio: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Studio: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Nut
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS
Studio: PRS
Hardware Type
Special Semi-Hollow: Nickel
Studio: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: "Special"
Studio: "Studio"

Electronics

2 differences
Treble Pickup
Special Semi-Hollow: McCarty III
Studio: McCarty III
Middle Pickup
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Narrowfield®
Studio: PRS Narrowfield®
Bass Pickup (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: McCarty III
Studio: PRS Narrowfield®
Controls (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches
Studio: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

Strings, Tuning & Case

1 difference
Strings
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Signature 10-46
Studio: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
Special Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Studio: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
Special Semi-Hollow: Hardshell Case
Studio: Hardshell Case
Options (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: 10 Top and Back with Hybrid Hardware
Studio: 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware

Finishes

No differences
Finishes on prsguitars.com
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
Studio: 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