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Serial Number: S2085703 Weight: 7lbs 10.4oz
Tell a New Story
“It is impossible to fool a good guitar player. Everyone who has a guitar
made from these woods sees them as a legitimate tool for serious players,
not as a gimmick.”
– Michael Reid, PRS Guitars Senior Wood Buyer
This 700-piece limited edition showcases reclaimed and salvaged woods on
one of our most versatile models: the S2 Special Semi-Hollow. With each top
boasting its own character and left as natural as possible, every instrument
is rendered unique. That character paired with a wide spectrum of tones
– from articulate single-coil sparkle to full, vintage-inspired humbucking
warmth – results in a truly special instrument.
The woods featured on this model include a Peroba Rosa top, Cuban
mahogany neck, and Guaribu fretboard. Peroba Rosa, typically used as
siding in Brazil, was selected for the top wood. The density of this 100-150
year old wood combined with the semi-hollow body construction gives the
S2 Special Semi-Hollow Reclaimed Limited Edition a unique sound that is
punchy but also warm and full. The Cuban mahogany used for the necks
was purchased from Puerto Rico; some of this wood was salvaged from
trees blown down by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Finally, the Guaribu Preto
fretboards are sourced from Brazil, where this wood was historically used
as support beams for houses. These guitars are left Natural in color and
finished in satin nitro. Any nail holes, wear, or discoloration have been left in
the top wood to showcase its history.
“Wood is a crucial element to our guitar making heritage. Michael Reid, our
Senior Wood Buyer, has been my curly maple wood provider and buyer since
1980 - before PRS was officially PRS - and we still work together as partners
today. The deep relationships Michael has formed worldwide with our wood
suppliers are remarkable. Guitars like this are a great way to highlight some
of the interesting, personal stories from his travels and musical wood
understanding,” said Paul Reed Smith.
You can read more from Michael on our blog.
Beyond their unique wood appointments, these instruments maintain many
of the S2 Special Semi-Hollow’s standard specifications, including a 22-fret,
25” scale length Pattern Regular neck and hum/Narrowfield/hum pickup
configuration. A 5-way blade switch and two mini-toggles allow players
to tap the humbuckers, creating twelve distinct pickup combinations and
ensuring endless sonic exploration.
Only 700 S2 Special Semi-Hollow Reclaimed Limited Edition guitars will be
made in 2025.