PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Swamp Ash Special "Black Doghair Smokeburst" (2025)
Specs:
• Model: Swamp Ash Special
• Finish: Black Doghair Smokeburst
• Top Wood: Figured Maple (Carved)
• Body Wood: Swamp Ash
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Scale Length: 25"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Radius: 10"
• Neck Profile: Pattern Regular
• Inlays: Birds (Abalone or PRS Standard)
• Pickups: PRS 58/15 LT Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge), PRS Narrowfield (Middle)
• Electronics: Master Volume, Master Tone (Push/Pull), 5-Way Blade Selector
• Bridge: PRS Gen III Tremolo
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
• Hardware: Hybrid (Nickel/Brass)
• Case: Original PRS Black Paisley Hard CasePersonal Thoughts:
The Swamp Ash Special has always been one of PRS’s most versatile and unique models, and this 2025 example in Black Doghair Smokeburst is both visually bold and tonally rich. The swamp ash body gives it an open, airy resonance, while the carved maple top adds snap and definition. Pair that with a maple neck and fingerboard, and you get fast attack, clarity, and a beautifully balanced tonal spectrum.Loaded with PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers and a Narrowfield middle pickup, the Swamp Ash Special covers everything from vintage warmth to sparkling single-coil textures. With coil-split functionality and a 5-way switch, it offers a staggering range of sounds — ideal for players who need one guitar to handle it all.
The Black Doghair Smokeburst finish is striking in person, with the grain patterns of the swamp ash peeking through, giving it a raw, organic feel that’s still refined by PRS’s flawless craftsmanship.
Condition Report:
As new. No wear, dings, or play-related blemishes. Hardware, frets, and finish are immaculate.Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.
