PRS Special 22 Semi-Hollow McCarty Sunburst

The PRS Special 22 Semi-Hollow that proves versatility and character are not a compromise

There are guitars you pick up and immediately know: this is something special. The PRS Special 22 Semi-Hollow in McCarty Sunburst Finish is one such instrument. The deep black finish makes the flame maple top stand out breathtakingly, and as soon as you play the first note, you understand why PRS enthusiasts are so loyal to this brand.

The sound of the Special 22 is rich, dynamic, and surprisingly versatile. The 58/15LT humbuckers deliver that warm, layered PRS tone you know from the Custom series, but the split-coil option on both pickups opens up a world of single-coil clarity. Add the Narrowfield middle pickup, and the in-between positions (positions 2 and 4) produce Strat-like sounds you wouldn't expect from a semi-hollow with this weight and character. From blues rock to jazz, from clean shimmer to full crunch: this guitar follows you everywhere.

The foundation is the proven Custom 22 platform: a mahogany body with maple top, mahogany neck, a 25" scale length, and the PRS Patented Gen III Tremolo system that operates stably and smoothly. The 22 frets offer precisely the playing range most guitarists seek, and the finish and hardware are as you would expect from PRS: flawless. The semi-hollow construction adds a subtle acoustic resonance that gives the tone that little bit of extra depth.

A guitar like this doesn't come along every day. Especially not in this condition and with this top.