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The Paul Reed Smith Studio – Faded Whale Blue is a versatile, tone-forward instrument that seamlessly blends classic PRS craftsmanship with a wide-ranging pickup configuration designed for players who demand flexibility without compromise. Built as a solidbody guitar, it features a resonant mahogany back paired with a violin-carved maple top, delivering a balanced tonal foundation with warmth, snap, and dynamic response. The Faded Whale Blue finish, applied in a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, enhances the natural beauty of the maple while allowing the guitar to breathe and age gracefully over time.
At the heart of the Studio is a comfortable and familiar playing experience. The 25" scale length provides the perfect balance between string tension and tonal clarity, while 22 frets offer full-range access for both rhythm and lead work. The one-piece mahogany neck, joined to the body with a set-neck construction, contributes to excellent sustain and resonance. Shaped to PRS’s Pattern neck profile, the neck measures 7/8" at the 1/2 fret and 61/64" at the 12 1/2 fret, offering a substantial yet ergonomic feel. A smooth rosewood fretboard with a 10" radius, iconic bird inlays, and a 1 11/16" nut width ensures comfort and precision across the entire neck.
Tonally, the PRS Studio truly lives up to its name. The pickup configuration pairs a McCarty III pickup in the bridge with PRS Narrowfield® pickups in both the middle and neck positions. This setup delivers exceptional clarity, punch, and articulation, covering everything from warm, expressive cleans to tight, focused drive tones. The intuitive control layout—master volume, push/pull tone control, and a 5-way blade switch—makes it easy to dial in a wide palette of sounds, including expanded tonal options via coil splitting.
Premium PRS hardware completes the package, ensuring tuning stability and performance reliability. The PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III offers smooth action and excellent return to pitch, while PRS Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons provide quick string changes and rock-solid tuning. Finished with nickel hardware, a PRS nut, and a custom “Studio” truss rod cover, the guitar comes strung with PRS Signature 10–46 strings and set up for standard tuning (E, A, D, G, B, E).
With its refined aesthetics, studio-ready tonal versatility, and impeccable build quality, the Paul Reed Smith Studio – Faded Whale Blue is an inspiring instrument for players who want a single guitar capable of handling virtually any musical situation with confidence and style.
Other specifications include:
- Body Construction Solidbody
- Top Wood Maple
- Back Wood Mahogany
- Top Carve Violin
- Number of Frets 22
- Scale Length 25"
- Neck Wood Mahogany
- Neck Construction One-Piece
- Truss Rod PRS Double-Acting
- Neck Shape Pattern
- Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret 7/8"
- Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret 61/64"
- Neck Width at the Nut 1 11/16"
- Fretboard Wood Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius 10"
- Fretboard Inlay Birds
- Headstock Logo Signature, Inlaid
- Neck/Body Assembly Type Set
- Finish Type High-Gloss Nitro
- Bridge PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
- Tuners PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
- Hardware Type Nickel
- Nut PRS
- Truss Rod Cover "Studio"
- Treble Pickup McCarty III
- Middle Pickup PRS Narrowfield®
- Bass Pickup PRS Narrowfield®
- Controls Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
- Strings PRS Signature 10-46
- Tuning Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
- Case Hardshell Case
- 8 lbs 5 oz
- #419008
For more information about the Paul Reed Smith Studio, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- PRS
- Actual Weight
- 8.5
- Series
- Core Collection
- Model
- Studio
- Body Style
- Double Cutaway
- Color
- Faded Whale Blue
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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The Paul Reed Smith Studio – Faded Whale Blue is a versatile, tone-forward instrument that seamlessly blends classic PRS craftsmanship with a wide-ranging pickup configuration designed for players who demand flexibility without compromise. Built as a solidbody guitar, it features a resonant mahogany back paired with a violin-carved maple top, delivering a balanced tonal foundation with warmth, snap, and dynamic response. The Faded Whale Blue finish, applied in a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, enhances the natural beauty of the maple while allowing the guitar to breathe and age gracefully over time.
At the heart of the Studio is a comfortable and familiar playing experience. The 25" scale length provides the perfect balance between string tension and tonal clarity, while 22 frets offer full-range access for both rhythm and lead work. The one-piece mahogany neck, joined to the body with a set-neck construction, contributes to excellent sustain and resonance. Shaped to PRS’s Pattern neck profile, the neck measures 7/8" at the 1/2 fret and 61/64" at the 12 1/2 fret, offering a substantial yet ergonomic feel. A smooth rosewood fretboard with a 10" radius, iconic bird inlays, and a 1 11/16" nut width ensures comfort and precision across the entire neck.
Tonally, the PRS Studio truly lives up to its name. The pickup configuration pairs a McCarty III pickup in the bridge with PRS Narrowfield® pickups in both the middle and neck positions. This setup delivers exceptional clarity, punch, and articulation, covering everything from warm, expressive cleans to tight, focused drive tones. The intuitive control layout—master volume, push/pull tone control, and a 5-way blade switch—makes it easy to dial in a wide palette of sounds, including expanded tonal options via coil splitting.
Premium PRS hardware completes the package, ensuring tuning stability and performance reliability. The PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III offers smooth action and excellent return to pitch, while PRS Phase III locking tuners with wing buttons provide quick string changes and rock-solid tuning. Finished with nickel hardware, a PRS nut, and a custom “Studio” truss rod cover, the guitar comes strung with PRS Signature 10–46 strings and set up for standard tuning (E, A, D, G, B, E).
With its refined aesthetics, studio-ready tonal versatility, and impeccable build quality, the Paul Reed Smith Studio – Faded Whale Blue is an inspiring instrument for players who want a single guitar capable of handling virtually any musical situation with confidence and style.
Other specifications include:
- Body Construction Solidbody
- Top Wood Maple
- Back Wood Mahogany
- Top Carve Violin
- Number of Frets 22
- Scale Length 25"
- Neck Wood Mahogany
- Neck Construction One-Piece
- Truss Rod PRS Double-Acting
- Neck Shape Pattern
- Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret 7/8"
- Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret 61/64"
- Neck Width at the Nut 1 11/16"
- Fretboard Wood Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius 10"
- Fretboard Inlay Birds
- Headstock Logo Signature, Inlaid
- Neck/Body Assembly Type Set
- Finish Type High-Gloss Nitro
- Bridge PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
- Tuners PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
- Hardware Type Nickel
- Nut PRS
- Truss Rod Cover "Studio"
- Treble Pickup McCarty III
- Middle Pickup PRS Narrowfield®
- Bass Pickup PRS Narrowfield®
- Controls Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
- Strings PRS Signature 10-46
- Tuning Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
- Case Hardshell Case
- 8 lbs 5 oz
- #419008
For more information about the Paul Reed Smith Studio, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- PRS
- Actual Weight
- 8.5
- Series
- Core Collection
- Model
- Studio
- Body Style
- Double Cutaway
- Color
- Faded Whale Blue
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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