509
As one of the most versatile guitars in the PRS lineup, the 509 harnesses the power of 5 pickups to deliver 9 uniquely musical tones. The 509 starts with a 5 single coil platform - with the outside four coils grouped as humbuckers. An innovative switching system (a 5-way blade switch and two mini-toggle coil-tap switches), gives players an array of humbucking, singlecoil, and blended tones.
Unique appointments include a longer 25.25" scale length which adds upper harmonic sparkle and the PRS Gen III Patented Tremolo which provides impressive sustain.
For 2020, PRS has updated this model with a nitro over cellulose (CAB) finish.
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Specifications
| Body | |
| Top Wood | Carved Figured Maple |
| Back Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck | |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 25.25" |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Pattern Regular |
| Fretboard Wood | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Inlay | Birds |
| Neck/Body Assembly | |
| Neck/Body Assembly Type | Set |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Locking |
| Hardware Type | Nickel |
| Electronics | |
| Treble Pickup | 509 Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup | 509 Single Coil |
| Bass Pickup | 509 Humbucker |
| Controls | Volume and Tone Controls w/ 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and 2 Mini Toggles |
Accolades
"The humbucker in neck position has a warm bluesy, jazzy tone and the bridge humbucker has a great punch and sustain for lead stuff! I like having the 2 toggle switches to boost the 4 other tones that you get out of this. I'm also a 513 player but this is easier in many applications to just go to what you need."
- Randy Bowland