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Quick Product Summary

The 2026 PRS SE NF3 in Pearl White with Rosewood Fretboard is a versatile bolt-on electric built for players who want single-coil-style clarity and responsiveness without the unwanted hum. Its trio of PRS Narrowfield DD “S” pickups delivers articulate highs, focused lows and plenty of punch, covering everything from sparkling cleans and blues through to rock, country, gospel, jazz and gain-driven lead sounds.

A poplar body, bolt-on maple Wide Thin neck and rosewood fingerboard give the NF3 an immediate and comfortable playing feel, while the familiar 25-inch PRS scale offers a slightly softer response than many longer-scale bolt-on designs. A five-way pickup selector, PRS patented tremolo and PRS Designed tuners with wing buttons complete a straightforward workhorse specification designed for stage, studio and everyday playing.


At A Glance

Feature Details
Brand PRS
Model SE NF3
Model Year 2026
Finish Pearl White
Type Solidbody Electric Guitar
Condition New
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickup Configuration 3 x Narrowfield DD “S”
Scale Length 25"
Main Appeal Noiseless Narrowfield versatility with classic bolt-on response
Best For Rock, blues, country, gospel, jazz, pop and studio work
Included PRS Gig Bag

What Makes the PRS SE NF3 Special?

The SE NF3 takes the versatility associated with a traditional three-pickup bolt-on electric and gives it a distinctly PRS character. A poplar body, bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard create a lively and responsive platform, while the Wide Thin neck profile and 25-inch scale provide the familiar comfort and playability associated with many PRS guitars.

Its defining feature is the trio of Narrowfield DD “S” pickups. These Deep Dish pickups use taller bobbins and PRS's mixed magnet and steel pole-piece design to deliver focused lows and musical highs without becoming thin. Because they are hum-cancelling, the NF3 can provide much of the snap and articulation players enjoy from single-coil guitars while remaining quieter when using overdrive, compression and higher-gain amplifier settings.


Who Is It For?

The PRS SE NF3 is an excellent choice for guitarists who want one instrument capable of moving comfortably between clean, edge-of-breakup and driven sounds.

Its five-way switching and three Narrowfield pickups make it especially useful for players who require several contrasting tones during a performance or recording session.

It is particularly well suited to:

  • Rock and alternative guitarists

  • Blues players

  • Country and roots musicians

  • Gospel and worship guitarists

  • Jazz and fusion players

  • Indie and pop musicians

  • Studio and session guitarists

  • Players who enjoy single-coil-style definition but want less noise

  • Guitarists who prefer a rosewood fingerboard

  • Musicians looking for a versatile bolt-on PRS


Why Choose Narrowfield Pickups?

Narrowfield pickups occupy useful tonal territory between traditional single coils and full-size humbuckers. They provide plenty of attack and note separation while delivering additional body and effective hum cancellation.

This becomes particularly useful when pedals and amplifier gain are introduced. Traditional single coils can generate noticeable background hum, whereas the Narrowfield DD “S” pickups allow the NF3 to retain articulate, lively tones while keeping unwanted electrical noise under better control.


PRS SE NF3 vs a Traditional Three Single-Coil Guitar

A conventional three-single-coil guitar is often chosen for its bright attack, dynamic clean sounds and distinctive in-between pickup combinations. The SE NF3 explores similar versatility but uses three Narrowfield DD “S” hum-cancelling pickups instead.

The result is a fuller and more muscular response with excellent definition and considerably less traditional single-coil hum. Players who enjoy a classic three-pickup layout but want something with a different tonal character may find the NF3 particularly appealing.


Technical Specifications

Body

  • Body Construction: Solidbody

  • Body Wood: Poplar

  • Top Carve: Flat Top

  • Finish / Colour: Pearl White

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Maple

  • Neck Construction: Scarfed

  • Neck / Body Joint: Bolt-On

  • Neck Shape: Wide Thin

  • Scale Length: 25"

  • Number of Frets: 22

  • Fret Wire: PRS SE Standard

  • Fret Crown Width: .104"

  • Fret Crown Height: .046"

  • Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting

  • Neck Depth at 1/2 Fret: 13/16"

  • Neck Depth at 12 1/2 Fret: 57/64"

  • Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16"

  • Neck Width at Body: 2 1/4"

Fingerboard

  • Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

  • Fingerboard Radius: 10"

  • Fingerboard Inlays: PRS Birds

  • Headstock Logo: Signature “SE”

  • Truss Rod Cover: NF3

Electronics

  • Bridge / Treble Pickup: PRS Narrowfield DD “S”

  • Middle Pickup: PRS Narrowfield DD “S”

  • Neck / Bass Pickup: PRS Narrowfield DD “S”

  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

  • Pickup Selector: 5-Way Blade Switch

Pickup Switching

  • Position 1: Bridge / Treble Pickup

  • Position 2: Bridge / Treble + Middle Pickups

  • Position 3: Middle Pickup

  • Position 4: Middle + Neck / Bass Pickups

  • Position 5: Neck / Bass Pickup

Hardware

  • Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo

  • Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners with Wing Buttons

  • Hardware Finish: Nickel

  • Nut: PRS

Strings & Tuning

  • Factory Strings: PRS Classic 10–46

  • Factory Tuning: Standard E-A-D-G-B-E


Three Narrowfield DD “S” Pickups

The NF3 name reflects its defining feature: three PRS Narrowfield pickups.

The DD or Deep Dish design uses taller bobbins to accommodate additional winds, together with carefully arranged metal components between the magnets. This gives the pickups a focused and powerful response with strong bass definition and musical highs.

Using three of these pickups alongside a five-way selector gives the NF3 a broad palette of individual and combined pickup sounds without introducing complicated controls.


Five-Way Pickup Switching

The traditional-style five-way blade selector makes accessing the NF3's tonal range quick and intuitive.

The bridge position provides the strongest bite and attack, while the neck pickup delivers a fuller and smoother response. The middle pickup offers its own balanced voice, with positions two and four combining adjacent pickups for more complex rhythm and clean textures.

For gigging musicians, the simple layout makes changing sounds during a song fast and predictable.


Wide Thin Maple Neck

PRS equips the SE NF3 with its popular Wide Thin neck profile.

The profile is designed to feel relatively slim front-to-back while maintaining enough width for comfortable fretting and lead work. Combined with the 25-inch scale length and 10-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard, it creates an adaptable playing surface for chords, bends, fast passages and contemporary techniques.


PRS Patented Tremolo

The PRS Patented Tremolo adds expressive pitch control while remaining an integral part of the guitar's overall design.

Players can use it for gentle chord shimmer, melodic vibrato or more pronounced pitch movement, making the NF3 more flexible than a comparable fixed-bridge instrument.


What’s Included?

  • 1 x PRS SE NF3 Electric Guitar in Pearl White with Rosewood Fretboard

  • 1 x PRS Gig Bag


Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the 2026 PRS SE NF3?

Yes. This listing is for the 2026 PRS SE NF3 in Pearl White with a rosewood fingerboard.

What does NF3 mean?

The model name refers to its defining configuration of three Narrowfield pickups.

What pickups are fitted to the PRS SE NF3?

It uses three PRS Narrowfield DD “S” pickups in bridge, middle and neck positions.

Are Narrowfield DD “S” pickups single coils?

No. They are hum-cancelling pickups designed to offer lively articulation and attack while avoiding the traditional hum associated with conventional single coils.

What does DD stand for?

DD stands for Deep Dish, referring to the taller pickup bobbin design used to accommodate additional winds.

How many pickup combinations does the NF3 have?

Its five-way selector provides five pickup combinations, including each pickup individually and two adjacent-pickup combinations.

What is the body made from?

The SE NF3 uses a poplar solidbody with a flat-top design.

Does this model have a rosewood fingerboard?

Yes. This Pearl White version is specified with a rosewood fingerboard and PRS bird inlays.

What neck profile does the SE NF3 use?

It features the PRS Wide Thin neck profile.

What is the scale length?

The SE NF3 has a 25-inch scale length, a familiar PRS specification that sits between the common 24.75-inch and 25.5-inch electric guitar scales.

Does the PRS SE NF3 have a tremolo?

Yes. It features a PRS Patented Tremolo for expressive pitch effects.

Is the NF3 suitable for high-gain playing?

Yes. The hum-cancelling Narrowfield pickups can work particularly well with overdrive and distortion because they retain strong definition while reducing traditional single-coil hum.

What styles of music suit the NF3?

Its broad tonal range makes it suitable for rock, blues, gospel, country, jazz, indie, pop, alternative and many other styles.

How many frets does it have?

The SE NF3 has 22 PRS SE Standard frets.

Does the PRS SE NF3 come with a gig bag?

Yes. A PRS gig bag is included.


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