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.
Featured Specifications
PRS Patented Tremolo
Meticulous design delivering sonic fidelity, player ergonomics, and revolutionary tuning stability.
PRS Phase III Locking Tuners
Modern locking technology with vintage elegance, these tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.
PRS 509 Pickups
Versatile pickup system offering a multitude of single coil and humbucking tones across its nine switching combinations.
Specifications
| Body | |
| Top Wood | Maple |
| Back Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck | |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 25.25" |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Pattern Regular |
| Fretboard Wood | Rosewood |
| 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 |
| Additional Info | |
| Options | 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware |
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