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ComparePRS Studio vs Special Semi-Hollow

The Studio and Special Semi-Hollow 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.
StudioCore

Studio

PRS page for Studio (opens in a new tab)
Special Semi-HollowCore

Special Semi-Hollow

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

Body

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

Neck

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

Construction & Finish

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

Hardware

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

Electronics

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

Strings, Tuning & Case

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

Finishes

No differences
Finishes on prsguitars.com
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
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