NEW PRS NF3 SE - Game Changing Pickups!

[@markiecoleman1]

I purchased both these guitars in the exact colors with the exact fingerboards. They are ready becoming my most requested Guitars at hip-hop and R&B sessions in Los Angeles

[@michaeldisalvo]

Are you and the guitars still around after the January 10th 2025 LA fires??

[@JohnRonRam]

If I can afford just one for play many genres, which one you recommend to me , maple or rosewood?

[@Place_to_keep_videos]

@@JohnRonRamrosewood.

[@JohnRonRam]

@@Place_to_keep_videos❤ Thank you so much for your help.

[@lewisclinton8080]

Those Deep Dish pickups are my favorite that PRS makes. They have a single coil chime but more grit and body. Love em!

[@kens.5095]

Gentlemen, the best walk-in jam ever! Truly inspired! Played it back twice before moving on...

[@jeffmansfield914]

You can really see The Captain’s growth in that opening jam. Good work!

[@tonepilot]

I like how you guys pick cables to match the guitars.

[@calebshelton9240]

What cables are those? I'd like to get some.

[@tonepilot]

@@calebshelton9240 They tend to use Ernie Ball.

[@mrsips710]

I really dig these. They're "Straty" enough while also going into that humbucker/p90 mid range. As "S-shaped things" are my favorite guitars, I just may have to pick up one. I feel like that would successfully fill a wide range of my desires in a guitar.

[@TheBillStickers]

As a luthier starting on pickup making, these strike me as being very similar to Firebird style mini humbuckers that used solid alnico rails.

[@onewiththings]

idk, I think the Firebird pickups sounds more like single coils, and these probably don't have magnet rails, but rails with a humbucker design. That would be a better sounding design though.

[@Mojojojoe]

Yeah I have recently started using firebird pickups in my strat, this sounds very similar although the construction might be different

[@logan5437]

The sped up Pete switching guitars cracked me up. He became the flash for a second 😂. Love the demo. I was hoping yall would have a comparison to the silver sky and you did. You guys truly know your audience. Yall are my favorite channel on KZbin. Keep up the great work!

[@rebeltuba9422]

The Captain's tone through his rig has a very Allman Brothers-like sound. I love it.

[@toledo2983]

maybe the allmans adopted him?

[@larrysmith2703]

Lee, that opening solo was nothing short of spectacular. Bravo! I will soon be returning to it for inspiration (I'm gonna steal it). Makes me weep with joy. Sincerely.

[@dreamscuba]

Other comments have also said it - there was a core NF3 that this is based on, with a variation on these pickups. These pickups may had a nod from the recent core NF53 pickups. And PRS does do an HSS guitar in the core range - the Fiore. Great demo guys! Thanks.

[@HeavyBells]

All true! There is even the Core Studio which is essentially HSS using the staircase narrowfields!

[@mkrd2000]

You guys did a nice job showcasing both how good these sound on their own and how different they are from SS SEs. It's funny, unless you focus on the superspeed Pete comparisons, the NF has the expected character across the 5 positions, just with a bit more mids, and in the jams, they worked well with the drive pedals. Lee's phrasing and touch have really advanced.

[@sublimemymind23]

Holy crap the amount of haters here is ridiculous. I think it looks and sounds great. There’s a reason PRS is still making guitars.

[@thebrysmith3]

Seems like sometimes haters be hating just to hate these days. If it’s not your thing, that’s cool. There are plenty of options out there. From what I’ve heard so far, it seems more like a rhythm guitar. I’d also prefer it to have a matching headstock.

[@frankinhistank]

@@thebrysmith3 Sometimes the hate isn't without reason. I do think people are getting tired of the fake marketing bs. It isn't anything new or game changing. It's a slightly different take on a mini humbucker, or the multitude of Seymour Duncan strat sized humbuckers they have been making for decades. The guitar is great, but people are tired of the fakery.

[@thebrysmith3]

@@frankinhistank You mean like "Gold Foil" or "Wide Range" pickups that aren't actually those thing? Yeah, I hear ya.

[@robbieegan9203]

@@frankinhistankthey play the guitars and tell you what it is. If you’re tired of clickbait titles, sure, but this isn’t marketing bs. It is marketing.

[@frankinhistank]

@@robbieegan9203 Yeah. Game changing marketing.

[@dancrowe7860]

Nice little tribute to "Careless Whisper" in the outro, Pete! Lovely playing, as always.

[@christopherlafreniere7141]

I caught that too.

[@troylamm1735]

Waiting on SE NF53 tele style myself

[@roofkorean6948]

A lot of people are

[@neilkorsgaard]

Me too!

[@davidrees1840]

Wow, not a PRS fanboy, but out of the park! If I were in the market, I'd be lkg hard at these bc all colours and fb option look great, no missing features or reason to upgrade, not too much noise, competitive pricing. Nice one!

[@larryh.3173]

Wouldn’t mind a push-pull Tone knob getting positions 1and 5 together… maybe another on the Volume knob for all three pickups. Could be cool. Not necessary, of course, but cool.

[@charliepayne9248]

Really liking these new PRS’s, that orange one with the rosewood is beautiful. Like these more than the Silver Sky.

[@imacmadman22]

Agreed, I'd buy one of these before I'd buy a Silver Sky.

[@gryzew]

Several decades now several different noise-cancelling pickups were said to sound "just like single coils" which they always do, right up until 5 minutes later when you compare them to actual single coils.

[@theoversouls]

Beautifully stated. These pickups do not sound like single coils at all, to my ears.

[@Chris_Nouvelli]

This looks great. Reminds me of the Fender Aerodyne series - which for me is a good thing. I’m going to hold out hope they release the NF53 (tele) in an SE though 🤞🤞

[@zipporaid]

I'm so with you on this. Like, we really needed another strat 😢 especially with the silver sky being out...

[@DavidFeilyMusic]

I’ve got a few narrowfield guitars - 2 Core Swamp Ash Specials, 1 swamp ash studio, and an OG Nf3 and can attest to how useful these kinds of guitars are! Would love to see a shootout with the OG NF3, new SE SAS, OG SA Studio and Special, a Fiore, and Silver Sky!

[@randrothify]

Cool hybrid Custom 24 / Silver Sky shape and like the single-coily sounding rail humbuckers. The pickups are a little bit like G&L’s higher output MFD and single coil designs. Just wish there was an option for white, mint, or cream plastics.

[@bingeWerks]

The captain has taken his licks to the next level as of late !!!!

[@smashallpots1428]

sounds like a guitar

[@loszwillos]

😂

[@KolaTheBear]

Yeah. It sounds like PRS is giving them a nice paycheck.

[@toolittle7204]

Probably an accurate tagline for PRS in general ha - I feel like they're struggling a bit with strategy at the moment. I'm sure these are great guitars, but I'm pretty sure the market will respond to this in the same way it did for the Swamp Ash SE and the NF 53. A SE NF 53 would probably have been the only release to get even a slight bit of hype, but I imagine like those two other examples these are going to be getting deep Black Friday discounts at every vendor

[@seancca]

@@toolittle7204 oh you have access to every stores bookkeeping?

[@alexandrepalet9601]

A horrible sounding one to be precise😂

[@nedludd3641]

I was gonna get really sniffy bout the new thing. But the idea of comparing the NF3 to the Silver Sky - Magnifique! Tres Bien

[@TurfShifter]

I'll check back in when they are inevitably on sale ...

[@stratman9449]

sounds like a good plan.......around 500 to 550 quid be about right......i'll take the iceblue with rosewood fretboard.

[@Richtone85]

PRS: These pickups sound identical to single coils Danish Pete comparing the Silver sky: they are completely different

[@MrPhotonjockey]

@@Richtone85well, he did say they sound like a G&L MDF pickup, which is also a single coil. So, yes they are single coil-ish and no, they are not really stratty.

[@TriteNight1218]

On sale right now

[@parkpond449]

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[@PaoloC.]

Pete is right we all want an HSS SE guitar so Prs give us A Lettieri SE! 😊

[@AforAleph]

Love these! But it’s not correct to say that these are building on the shoulders of the silver sky - the NF3 was a core USA model back in 2010-12; well before the silver sky. This is literally an updated version of that, and made by the SE brand. The original NF3 (and DC3 which came out at the same time, but sported unique single coils) were well ahead of their time and arguably blow any silver sky out of the water even today. They are both different takes on what a modernised strat should sound and feel like, whereas the Silver Sky is simply an attempt at recreating a classic strat.

[@rcc3music]

Yes sir. Thank u for posting. The originals were highly coveted later. These should do well.

[@AforAleph]

@@GuitarJawn correct

[@Uptown59]

A review of the original by Mark Lucas at Nstuff Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJK3oGx4ZZyKqJosi=pPH4C4MnIBF6mYoM

[@kellygreenii]

This^^ Though the SS is more an effort to re-create a vintage Strat.

[@AforAleph]

@@kellygreenii yes that’s correct - that’s what I meant by classic but vintage is the more correct term

[@jerryhorton5708]

Love me some Anderton’s, especially with Pete. I can honestly say that the narrow field pickups are pretty darn awesome

[@stefanocammarota8850]

Captain's playing gets better every time! Super juicy and very inspirational

[@RickyBeeman-v6w]

You guys are great! Love your guitar work! I wish I lived on that side of the pond.

[@allenmitchell09]

I would like to see a comparison between these NF3's, P90's, and mini humbuckers.

[@lance134679]

Yes, that's really where it lives. Throw a modern Gretsch Filter'Tron in there, too.

[@onlineguitarteacher]

I’ve got a USA NF3 which I absolutely love and have made several videos comparing the Narrowfields to different pickups. Soon going to do another one as I’ve just picked up another NF3 (rosewood as opposed to my other one which is maple fingerboard)

[@MrRafaztar]

Proper cool , love that this design is back

[@Rich_G22]

Watching Pete close out a show with a killer melodic solo reminds me of that classic The Police song “Every little Dane She Does is Magic!”

[@JpeterZoom-gt3pn]

One of the best sounding prs se guitars since the sliversky se came out. I am glad you did another jam at the end...it shows you guy really like sound of these guitars...sound geeat

[@DanDanTheGuitarMan]

Outro jam was great! The feels.

[@ralphbenitez4407]

Alright Captain!!! That was nice what you did there!

[@timholtguitar6999]

It’s a smart release. Narrowfields weren’t available in the SE line. This guitar is like a modern Strat, slightly hotter without the hum. Big fan.

[@Diax1324]

I was just thinking this. I love Strats but the noise is a no go. I’m tempted to give one of these a shot with the maple neck.

[@mathiasbruce6582]

Give the MojoTone 58 Quiet Coils a shot. I have them and love them. They sound a lot more stratty than these PRS ones, IMHO.

[@timholtguitar6999]

@@mathiasbruce6582 I’ve heard great things about mojotone! I don’t think the NF’s are meant to be exactly like a strat, just kinda in the same ballpark.

[@rowbags3017]

Nice! I prefer these to the Silver Sky. 😎

[@Spidouz]

Noiseless pickup and 10” radius is actually the TWO things I wanted on the SilverSky… but still, I think there’s room in a guitar collection for both the SS and the NF3 (which sounds fatter)

[@iainfreeman5112]

Just at the intro playing, but this reminds me of the EG3

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

That's what the original core NF3 basically was.

[@paulsmith6381]

Classic Sales:)! You both play so well!

[@cobravinci]

Love the backing track at the end !

[@photobouph]

John Mayer said the Silver Sky would never have a sunburst, and I have a feeling these will

[@warlockbob5518]

USA 2011 - 2015 has

[@stescot1969]

Lee's pedal board really works well with the nf3 giving a great tone to compliment his style of playing.

[@PurposefulPorpoise]

PRS : Its not a T-Shirt, its a Broad Spectrum Dynamic Field Weather Modulator Cloth. They're Mini-Humbuckers FFS

[@Robstafarian]

I feel you, but would you also say that a Wilde L-500 is a minihumbucker? Is a G&L Z-Coil MFD humbucker an extended-range Precision Bass pickup? Construction matters.

[@diarrhea_splatter]

Let's not forget the silver lattice 🤣

[@frankinhistank]

I'm glad people are finally getting over the cork sniffing snobbery of the tone debate and can see through the marketing shenanigans.

[@TheDanification]

I like my pickups like my pizza. Deep dish

[@Richtone85]

Identical to every new noiseless Fender Strat pickup sales pitch. These remind me of the Fender vintage noiseless Strat set. No chime and lots of mids.

[@TheRealChetManley]

I want one of these for my first prs. Love S style guitars...I like the idea of those different sounding pickups.

[@leonaudacity5313]

The metallic orange looks great ❤

[@imacmadman22]

I'm not generally a fan of orange guitars, but with the black scratchplate and rosewood fretboard, it looks great.

[@chriskitchen4772]

I love it too !!!

[@AndyA1234]

I'm a Fender man but would love to try a PRS. Just depends on the feel of the neck. I think most guitars in this price range sound good so their playability is the deciding factor. They look good, I don't like weird shapes, with the exception of the Strandberg, which is shaped for ergonomic reasons.

[@TheRealCAPerry]

If the neck is even remotely close to the core NF3, you’ll be sold on it in a heartbeat.

[@kaoe145]

I love my strat and my custom 24.

[@ephil105]

Offering both fretboards in all colours is a plus. So many of the best colour guitars are on the fretboard I don’t like (Pau ferro I’m looking at you!)

[@mark.guitar]

Nice outro soloing from the Cap! Pete is as good as usual...

[@j.b.4867]

You guys are a GREAT team who compliment each others musical styles, as well as your affable personalities! How would you compare this guitar to the SE DGT?

[@mundane_in_the_membrane]

is it weird to say that I just like how those pickups look compared to a regular humbucker or single coil?

[@nicolas.grisanti]

This are 25" (classic PRS scale, that i prefer) and the Silver Sky is 25.5". LOVE what PRS is doing with the SE line!

[@JpeterZoom-gt3pn]

Well might be a little sleepy but a very good sound...watching this video and others made me go out and try one...I was really impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dasninjastix]

I think I prefer G&L MFDs a bit more, these pickups sound like kinda like the Neve ones Yamaha is using in terms of their balance, but the G&L ones sound more dense, the notes are more substantial which isn't Strat-like sure but sounds great imo.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Agreed

[@jhref]

There's absolutely no way you can say this with any confidence. There's so many effects and EQ in the signal chain, not to mention compression, for you to say that.

[@dasninjastix]

@@jhref woah, slow down, this is all within the context of KZbin demos, and furthermore, subjective. It's a given that what we're hearing is an approximation. Probably why I said "I think". The PRS pickups remind me of the ones on the Yamaha pro series. Their description reminds me of the G&L MFDs but the sound produced here doesn't strike that bell with me. Could these pickups sound just like the MFDs given altered setting and pairings? Sure. I'm not speaking in terms of absolution. So I can say, with confidence, that my impression is that I, generally, within in the context of a compressed KZbin Video, enjoy the 'weighty' sound of the G&L pickups to these. And I probably prefer the body of the Yamaha Pros to the PRS as well. You can tell Paul I'm sorry.

[@NedKelly21]

Nice, been tossing up between a Player Plus Strat and the Silver Sky SE for a couple of months. Want to play one of these first now.

[@RobertFisher1969]

Tempting. And blue and orange happen to be my favorite colors. But a G&L Comanche will remain a higher priority for me. Plus I want my second PRS to be a hardtail instead of another vibrato bridge guitar.

[@Robstafarian]

The PRS SE line needs some Pattern Regular representation! On that note, Pattern Vintage with a 42mm nut would be heavenly.

[@neilesewell]

Yup - Wide Fat or Pattern needs to be a thing on S2 guitars as well. Can't stand the narrower Regular carves they seem to use everywhere now.

[@Robstafarian]

@@neilesewell Pattern Regular is priced beyond the reach of people who can get guitars with 42mm nuts from at least half a dozen other companies. The SE DGT is the only exception with humbuckers, alongside the SE Silver Sky as the only exception with single coils, and PRS does not care.

[@jfinester]

Great-sounding guitars! Visually they’re reminiscent of the PRS 2012 Brent Mason Signature model (I have one of those) with a different pickup layout. The Mason has an HSH setup with coil splits for neck and bridge. But these are really cool, and it’s nice to see them in the SE line.

[@TurkishSupremacy]

The Captain's playing has... you know. It has.

[@sdi87hhk]

It very has

[@bobstreet8840]

Justin did it.

[@dfawrtevfevwetetvwgw]

It's actually incredible, he's cut out his own lower reverb Gilmour lane amongst the other demo guitarists.

[@ericvernon1182]

For sure...

[@ryanteacher8134]

No joke - I actually prefer his playing to Pete's now. Pete's playing grates on me now.

[@guitarsfunmods3986]

The tone can be worked on by adjusting the eq to get more of the chime and scoop of a real single coil. And for P90 lovers, this is already quite close. With the added bonus of no hum and extra 2 & 4 position.

[@scaredypicker]

I want to like the NF3 more. I love the idea of the hum cancelling pups and the look is individual and cool. I think the Silver Sky just sounds quite a bit better though for a Strat style guitar. Can't beat that true single coil tone

[@chaseconner3458]

Ok let’s be real the instruments produced by PRS are always spot on and this one looks to be nothing less than amazing. With that said Pete, those shoes are the real reason you are out playing all of us haha keep up the good work love the videos Lee always enjoy the playing and commentary from both of you

[@mdenison2567]

these look and sound mint, but for a grand I would still really want locking tuners and / or stainless steel frets ( I know PRS are against the SS frets but I think its a pretty major factor when comparing against many other brands that are now including both for half the price)

[@jamesburns4363]

The SE series has to be the best bang for buck guitar out there. Flat out great guitars.

[@MostlyElectrolytes]

Wow, I hear old '70's era Santana with those pickups.

[@Apollonious87]

Between these and the SE 594s I definitely see a PRS in my future.

[@andrewbecker3700]

The singlecut standard in vintage cherry is my only other PRS. This guitar is in every way different. Gunmetal Grey with rosewood fretboard. Sweet looking and very unique specs. I'm getting one of them new hardcases PRS has out now with it. They just got back in stock again today.

[@martinclayton7260]

I really like them, especially that blue one Lee was playing.

[@frankmitman3347]

The Captain’s playing has become tasteful and lyrical. Nice.

[@zaphodrahja]

He got lessons

[@truegent68]

Nice take on Careless Whisper at the end 👍

[@mblueser3770]

They are cool. Love the tone. Wish they had the Silver Sky headstock (The F carve with extended G-B-E Strings) but eh not a deal breaker. And when will they put nice dark rich and figured roasted maple instead of the whitish maple necks and fingerboards? I’ll take the LP blue w rosewood please…oh and no one says anything about a firebird kind of tone, that’s what I’m hearing. Maybe it’s different in person. Thank you and I love you guys! ✌🏽

[@mistersounds2006]

Loved the "Guilty feet have got no rhythm" melody right at the end....

[@markelliott5151]

Ssssh…somebody’s whispering carelessly

[@Ericjtrevino]

I’m with Pete! Give us an HSS Silver sky! Erick Walls plays a PRS with an HSS in Ushers Tiny Desk concert it can be done!!!

[@jjdubois6101]

I wonder if matching headstocks would look cool?

[@michaelmcwilliams4705]

The NF3 pickups sound much like Lace pickups. I'd also like to see a SE NF3 PRS take on the Tele, mainly because of the 25" scale.

[@joeg1709]

Game changing, not in the least. Sound fine. Absolutely.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

nice vid lads, loved the sounds from the maple neck axes, brilliant m.

[@Spidouz]

I would love a comparison with the SE NF3, SE Silver Sky, and Fiore…

[@tim5360]

I'm really wondering if we all heard the same intro jam The outro jam though, was tasteful

[@Reikasa]

I'd love to see a video on the new laney loudpedals, if you can get your hands on some! They seem absolutely brilliant and like a great value pedalboard amp. Would love to hear your thoughts on it

[@chrisbehrend6686]

Love that Brad Gillis signature PRS!

[@przemyslaw1235]

Love Brad great player😊but he loves floyd rose with no fine tuners😊

[@chrisbehrend6686]

@@przemyslaw1235 Yeah, Brad is king of the Floyd. I love that the orange version of this guitar looks like the Gillis Fender though. Throw a NFT Floyd on there, a PJ Marx in the bridge position and an in-body wireless system and we're getting close.

[@przemyslaw1235]

@@chrisbehrend6686 yes you right:-) but charvel pro mods so cal:-)looks similar.Speak of the devil with Ozzy was amazing:-)he was on fire there:-)

[@000MidnightSun]

Captain's playing is great here. He's been working on his chops

[@nathanbouton6700]

The NF was designed long ago before the silver sky as a core model. It was discontinued due to poor sales.

[@Bopsterjazz]

The white one looks sick. Probably going down as something to start saving for.

[@mattnixon588]

I’m already sold just deciding on a color ….. pearl white might be the one

[@mattnixon588]

@@NS-tc9kk I’m so torn that orange is tempting

[@tomstegall1346]

You guys are doing a great job keep on rocking most of get what you’re doing

[@flaitom]

They already made a USA version of that one, but no one bought it, maybe they are trying again with the SE to see if it's worth re-launching the USA made one

[@beautifulguitars3158]

I think so too

[@zaphodrahja]

Maybe it will be a 'game changer' this time.

[@TheGuitarDorkShow]

I like the white one with the maple fretboard.

[@mikemercer5808]

Online, people are talking about these pickups and aren't totally sure what they are. Squier released a Hot Rails Strat with Duncan Designed Hot Rails pickups awhile back. This guitar reminds me of that.

[@NoirRobert]

What I like about PRS is looking at them. They look great. I've never liked playing them.

[@ronzinale]

It's strange no one says nothing about the SSC2 system on Suhr Guitars: it's a dummy coil away from the strings and it captures only the noise without affecting the tone ad all. It's great! If you want single coil sounds with no noise, it's the best option. I think NF3 pickups are great but different. They can achieve P90ish tone at full volume, more single coily tones rolled down a bit, but they change something (not in a bad way, if you like it).

[@mrcoatsworth429]

Incredible. What will that genius think of next? I can't wait for PRS to come out with that game changing tonewood that Paul keeps talking about! It's well known that the material of the guitar is incredibly important for the tone. Yet there is no company that uses this to really EQ their guitars using high tech materials! I'm sure PRS are gonna reveal it all any day now!

[@dcruz55]

I have to say these sound very much like the G&L MFD pickups but possibly a bit brighter???? Would love to hear and see a shoot out between the G&L MFD's and the PRS NF3's. I think it could be interesting.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

These are the session player's single coil. Like EMG's were in the 80's. Love it!

[@stoneysdead689]

I like it, a lot- but not for my primary instrument. I would love to have one for playing classic rock and blues. Imo it really rivals the Player Strat- that seems to be what it's supposed to compete with- they're about the same price, same vibe, etc. - and if I were choosing between them, I'd go with the PRS I think. I think it's better than a Squire Classic Vibe or Fender Player, but not quite as good as the Fender American Performer- which is about where they wanted it to sit, I think.

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

Wooow, these guitars look good! 👍

[@colinrobertson4569]

Do these have those better sounding tuner buttons? I’ll get my coat.

[@jhref]

Really opens up the vowel sound

[@MrSongwriter2]

They have acoustically improved poplar toan wood which stores the toan from the balls for slow release

[@kingstumble]

The RRP of this guitar is $799 USD. If you add 20% VAT the conversion should be about £760. I know we in the UK always end up paying more but Andertons price is £999 GPB. Why????

[@LeavyMcGee-mp7yd]

They're a business, they have to make money.

[@michaelsmith2785]

Sweetwater is selling it for $899...

[@jake2355]

Value added tax, import tax, the list goes on 😂 uk sucks balls

[@kingstumble]

Now reduced to £799 I see. That's more like it. I wonder if they saw my post? Probably not.

[@Chris_Nouvelli]

@@kingstumbleWas about to say that I noticed it’s £799 on their website. Surprised Lee made that error.

[@nathanchampionmusic]

13:16 I wonder who Pete was having a dig at? 💭 🤔

[@MrMoneyHelper]

It would be good if they demonstrated how it would sound if they lowered the bass and middle on the amplifier. The pickups in these guitars sound better than the NF pickups in the PRS Tele style guitars.