PRS launching new shorty semi

PRS launches its new short-scale semi-acoustic later this month.

The new P245 Semi-Hollow is a vintage-inspired single-cutaway with a 24.5 “scale length combined with 22 frets. 

It features the LR Baggs/PRS piezo system, providing both electric and acoustic tones. With two output jacks, the P245 can be plugged directly into an electric or acoustic amplifier or DI into a soundboard. By utilising the separate glare control, the tone of the P245’s 58/15 pickups can be combined with acoustic sounds through a single output.

It is one of the first models to feature the new 58/15 treble and bass pickups, which were personally designed by Paul Reed Smith.

Additional specs include a figured maple top, mahogany back, mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard, Phase III Locking Tuners, PRS adjustable stoptail bridge (nickel hardware), 58/15 treble and bass pickups and volume and push/pull tone controls with three-way toggle pickup selector. 

It is available in Antique White, Azul, Black, Black Cherry, Black Gold Burst, Blood Orange, Charcoal Burst, Faded Vintage Yellow, Faded Blue Whale, Gold Top (opaque color), Black Gray, Honey, Jade, Royal Blue, Scarlet Red, Tortoise Shell, Vintage Sunburst and Violet.

The P245 is also available in a PRS Artist Package, offering upgraded and expanded options to personalise the instrument. 

It will be available in Europe from late June 2015 and carries a recommended retail price of £3,575 or €5,148 ($5,478).

See it demoed here