The NF 53 | Demo | PRS Guitars

“I am so pleased with the feedback from the artists who have played this guitar – everyone is telling us that we have something special here. If you are a fan of this style and tone, the NF 53 will take you where you want to go. To me to have this kind of beautiful high end without the hum is game-changing.” - Paul Reed Smith

The PRS NF 53 is a powerful guitar that combines classic tones with modern design. Inspired by one of Paul Reed Smith’s vintage guitars from 1953, the PRS NF 53 combines a swamp ash body and 22 frets, 25.5” scale length bolt-on maple neck with maple fretboard with a special set of PRS Narrowfield pickups. The PRS Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) pickups are made with taller bobbins to fit more winds and extra metal pieces in between the magnets for a more focused, powerful tone.

0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Model Introduction
1:03 - Narrowfield DD Pickup Overview
1:43 - Model Specifications
3:17 - Volume and Tone Swell Demonstration
3:55 - Treble Pickup Sound Sample - Clean
4:21 - Treble & Bass Pickup Sound Sample - Clean
4:47 - Bass Pickup Sound Sample - Clean
5:21 - Treble Pickup Sound Sample - Dirty
5:47 - Final Thoughts
6:15 - Outro

[DRChevalier]

Bryan Ewald is in my opinion, the finest demonstrator out there. He's also a great instructor. I like the sound of the NF 53 very much.

[Santaheckler]

Will have to hold out for the SE model…😳

[anmolatwal]

The last time PRS launched the NF3 and the DC3 they were still a brand mostly followed and like by rockers and metalheads...so the guitars didnt work. But since John Mayer has boarded the PRS train and more blues and jazz and clean tone lovers have joined in....this is the perfect time to launch these designs. This does sound good!!

[bobwachter]

Amazing job on this guitar and pickups. Lots of twang to be had, but not as harsh as T-styles can sometimes be. And NO hum. Amazing playing, as well.

[MrPrincebass]

That guitar is an amazing axe! I love the tones it gets. Brian is such a tasty player. I could listen to him all day.

[monstermax]

A Paul-O-Caster. Not before time. Looks/sounds great.

[adfender]

Waiting desperately for a SE Version 😍

[jimmyjames]

Thanks Bryan, great demo of the NF53!

[buckley]

Bryan, your playing just makes me smile!!! Well done demo!!

[audiophileman]

What a killer guitar in keeping with the soul of the Tele this is. Those NF pickups have some really nice tone, but it's just sweet all the way around. 👍👍👍

[gair]

Sounds great. Looks great! Exceptional Demo! Bryan's playing is so fluid, clean and musical. Totally into this guitar! Add it to my 'must try/want list!'.

[sorenahlback]

Always great playing and nice presentation. 👍

[matt-fngr]

This is the best review so far, by far.

[pedraw]

PRS keeps knocking em out of the park. First the PRS SE McCarty and now the NF 53.

[writebrained]

Take My Money! Here! (bought the antique white). Looks like PRS nailed it once again.

[davidmotisko]

Beautiful instrument. Love the pickup design. A model with a PRS Trem would be a dream for me !

[gavterrygt]

That black finish is awesome, and the guitar overall is lovely. I’m not a huge tele fan, but do like original takes like this or what Manson have done

[davidhutson]

Hope it doesn't go to your head Brian but you are the man !!! I love all the Pauls guitar's

[florenttenryu]

In love with this design, the sound and the color are perfect to me ❤❤❤

[telefrk]

Killer tone and even more killer playing!!