The Paul Reed Smith 509 solidbody electric guitar delivers a stunning range of humbucker and single-coil tones, thanks to five TCi-tuned single-coil pickups mounted in the carved figured maple top. The easy-to-use electronics package lets you switch between nine different tonal variations via a 5-way pickup selector switch and two mini toggles. The 509 also features a mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard, a 25.25" scale, mother-of-pearl Bird inlays, and a PRS Gen III trem. The PRS 509 offers tonal versatility and flawless gameplay in a strikingly beautiful package.
Nine humbucker and single coil sounds
What puts the PRS 509 on the map is its extremely diverse pickup system. At first glance, the 509 appears to have a standard H/S/H pickup configuration, but these humbuckers are actually independent side-by-side single-coil pickups. But with the 509's flexible pickup switching, you can set these pickups as true single coils or full humbuckers. The pickups are processed with PRS's TCI (Tuned Capacitance and Inductance) tuning, meaning the PRS team has used their years of know-how to sculpt the sound so it's perfect for his ears. The end result is a very musical mic true to its lineage, but updated for the modern player. In combination with the guitar's 5-way pickup selector, this results in a total of nine distinct pickup configurations. Take it from the guitar experts at Sweetwater - the PRS 509 has the tonal variety you need for any gig.
Regular profile neck feels great and plays smoothly
The PRS 509 gives you a regular profile mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. A hallmark of PRS quality, the neck shapes are, of course, essential to your playing experience. Perfected after years of prototyping, the regular neck model is based on Paul Reed Smith's original pre-factory neck design - the same one used on the instruments Paul built in the late 80's at PRS's Virginia Avenue location. You'll love the feel and playability of the PRS 509 electric guitar!
Updated finish for a classic feel
Never one to stay loyal, PRS has revamped the finishing process for its latest models. Taking inspiration from Private Stock finishes which involve high gloss nitro over a CAB cellulose base coat, the result is a fine, durable, crystal clear finish - the perfect formula for a vintage feel and superior resonance.
Features of the Paul Reed Smith 509 Solidbody Electric Guitar:
Versatile electric guitar with a wide tonal range
5-position switch and 2 mini-switches offering 9 pickup combinations
A beautiful PRS figured maple top with solid mahogany caps
Regular patterned mahogany neck
PRS Gen III stable tremolo and Phase III tuners
5 509 single-coil pickups tuned by TCi
25.25" scale length provides great attack and clarity
Iconic PRS Bird fingerboard inlays
Technical specifications
GENERAL
Number of strings 6
Right-handed/Left-handed Right-handed
BODY
Body type Solid body
Body shape PRS 509 Double cut
Body Material Mahogany
Top material Figured maple
Body finish Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Color Charcoal Burst
NECK
Handle material Mahogany
Neck Shape Pattern Regular
Neck joint Glued neck
Radius 10"
Fingerboard material Indian rosewood
PRS Birds Key Inlay
Number of frets 22, Jumbo
Ladder length 25.25"
Nut width 1.656"
PRS nut material
MATERIAL
PRS Gen III Tremolo Bridge/Tailpiece
Phase III Lock Mechanics
ELECTRONIC
PRS 509 Humbucker neck pickup
PRS 509 single coil center pickup
PRS 509 Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
Switching 2 x mini-switches (coil-tap), 5-position reed switch
MISCELLANEOUS
PRS strings, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Hard case
Manufacturer reference: 101542:CB:N