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ComparePRS Swamp Ash Special vs S2 Special Semi-Hollow

The Swamp Ash Special and S2 Special Semi-Hollow differ on 13 of 38 listed specs. Most differences are in Body (5). Where they part ways: Body Construction, Body Wood, Top Wood, Back Wood, Top Carve and 8 more.

13 of 38 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
Swamp Ash SpecialBolt-On

Swamp Ash Special

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S2 Special Semi-HollowS2

S2 Special Semi-Hollow

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Body

5 differences
Body Construction (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Solidbody
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
Body Wood (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Swamp Ash
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Not listed
Top Wood (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Not listed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
Back Wood (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Not listed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Top Carve (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Violin
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Asymmetric Bevel

Neck

2 differences
Number of Frets
Swamp Ash Special: 22
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 22
Scale Length
Swamp Ash Special: 25"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
Neck Wood (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Maple
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Neck Construction
Swamp Ash Special: Scarfed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Scarfed
Neck Shape
Swamp Ash Special: Pattern Regular
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Pattern Regular
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
Swamp Ash Special: 27/32"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 27/32"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
Swamp Ash Special: 59/64"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 59/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
Swamp Ash Special: 1 21/32"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 1 21/32"
Neck Width at the Body
Swamp Ash Special: 2 1/4"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
Swamp Ash Special: Rosewood
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash Special: 10"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
Fretboard Inlay (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Birds
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: "Old School" Birds
Fret Wire
Swamp Ash Special: PRS Standard Fret Wire
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
Swamp Ash Special: .104"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
Height of Fret Crown
Swamp Ash Special: .047"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: .047"
Truss Rod
Swamp Ash Special: PRS Double-Acting
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
Swamp Ash Special: Signature, Decal
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Signature, Decal

Construction & Finish

2 differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Bolt-On
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Set
Finish Type
Swamp Ash Special: High-Gloss Nitro
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro
Neck Finish Type (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Satin Nitro
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Not listed

Hardware

2 differences
Bridge
Swamp Ash Special: PRS Patented Tremolo
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo
Tuners (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Nut
Swamp Ash Special: PRS
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS
Hardware Type
Swamp Ash Special: Nickel
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: "Special"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: S2 Special

Electronics

1 difference
Treble Pickup
Swamp Ash Special: 58/15 LT
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT
Middle Pickup
Swamp Ash Special: PRS Narrowfield
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Narrowfield
Bass Pickup
Swamp Ash Special: 58/15 LT
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT
Controls (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: Volume with Tone Control and 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

Strings, Tuning & Case

No differences
Strings
Swamp Ash Special: PRS Signature 10-46
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
Swamp Ash Special: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
Swamp Ash Special: Premium Gig Bag
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Premium Gig Bag

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
Swamp Ash Special: McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, Vintage Natural, Jasper Smokeburst, Black Doghair Smokeburst, White Doghair Smokeburst
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Black Amber, Faded Gray Black Purple Burst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Lake Blue, Faded Gray Black Burst, Vintage Natural