NF3 Alert!

[RickP]

Here’s another overpriced sample, shared in case someone just had a windfall of cash. It’s apparent the obscene prices on the other ones on Reverb have made folks think pricing at 10% above brand new is reasonable. Oh well.

PRS NF3 Narrowfield 2011 - 2015 | Reverb

The PRS NF3 is essentially a reinterpretation of a Strat-type design, with an interesting 25.25 inch scale length and three PRS 57/08 Narrowfield humbuckers. It features a Korina body and Maple neck. Years of Production: 2011 - 2015

reverb.com

I think I’m going to swear off this search for a while.

 

[RC Mike]

I don't think new prices have much to do with things once a model has been out of production for a decade. It's more whatever the market is. It's pretty hard to tell what the actual demand is really like, given that there's not exactly a lot of them for sale. I wonder if the Studio model has sold well for PRS the last year or so.

One thing is for sure--patience pays off with things like this. I've been looking for an HXDA for a bit. Saw a combo one for $1,300 early this year, but never got a reply from the seller. For better or worse, that's kind of made it the deal to beat for me.

 

[RickP]

In case someone in the Cleveland area is looking to buy or trade…

2014 PRS NF3 Triple Pickup American Made USA - musical instruments -...

2014 PRS NF3 in beautiful Frost blue metallic! This guitar comes with original hardshell case and bird hangtag and all case candy and trem bar. NF3 pickups, rare birds inlays, East Indian Rosewood...

cleveland.craigslist.org

 

[bodia]

In case someone in the Cleveland area is looking to buy or trade…

2014 PRS NF3 Triple Pickup American Made USA - musical instruments -...

2014 PRS NF3 in beautiful Frost blue metallic! This guitar comes with original hardshell case and bird hangtag and all case candy and trem bar. NF3 pickups, rare birds inlays, East Indian Rosewood...

cleveland.craigslist.org

That's the most reasonably priced one I've seen in awhile.

 

[RickP]

That's the most reasonably priced one I've seen in awhile.

I’m kinda feeling like “I can just add a few hundred an try the brand new NF53.” That’s my leaning at the moment, though I’m hopeful a current Narrowfield model will cause a little cooling off in the NF3 pricing insanity. I‘ve got more time to wait than money to burn, so I’m going to lurk a bit longer and see.

Have to admit, I like what I heard on the NF53 demo videos!

 

[bodia]

I’m kinda feeling like “I can just add a few hundred an try the brand new NF53.” That’s my leaning at the moment, though I’m hopeful a current Narrowfield model will cause a little cooling off in the NF3 pricing insanity. I‘ve got more time to wait than money to burn, so I’m going to lurk a bit longer and see.

Have to admit, I like what I heard on the NF53 demo videos!

Great demo, for sure. I really like it. But, at the end of the day, the MK is a little more suited to what I play. More of a rock machine. But, it can still twang.

 

[RickP]

Great demo, for sure. I really like it. But, at the end of the day, the MK is a little more suited to what I play. More of a rock machine. But, it can still twang.

I think it sounds killer! Were I not trying to get a closer match to my NF3, I’d be heading that way… and might anyway before it’s over! The high gain sounds were awesome on the MK, and Alter Bridge nails high gain for me, but I was surprised at how good the clean and edgy sounds were on his sig model. Clear and present, very musical.

 

[bodia]

I think it sounds killer! Were I not trying to get a closer match to my NF3, I’d be heading that way… and might anyway before it’s over! The high gain sounds were awesome on the MK, and Alter Bridge nails high gain for me, but I was surprised at how good the clean and edgy sounds were on his sig model. Clear and present, very musical.

Completely agree!

 

[EdSevered]

I thought this one was worthy of a PSA, cuz' it's mighty purtty and a SAS:

PRS 25th Anniversary Swamp Ash Special Narrowfield | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

(not affiliated)

 

[bodia]

I thought this one was worthy of a PSA, cuz' it's mighty purtty and a SAS:

PRS 25th Anniversary Swamp Ash Special Narrowfield | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

(not affiliated)

Not a bad price, either.....these days

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I thought this one was worthy of a PSA, cuz' it's mighty purtty and a SAS:

PRS 25th Anniversary Swamp Ash Special Narrowfield | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

(not affiliated)

So glad that’s not in the UK.

 

[DISTORT6]

So glad that’s not in the UK.

That pond comes in handy some days.
<thinking about that employee guitar that I was saved from>

 

[EdSevered]

When it rains … good price on this one.

Used 2012 Paul Reed Smith NF3, Transparent Cherry | Reverb

A rare addition to any serious PRS enthusiast's collection, the 2012 Paul Reed Smith NF3 comes to Replay Guitar Exchange with thunderous sound and stellar looks. Built in America, this guitar has a korina solidbody with a soft V-profile bolted-on maple neck hosting a slick rosewood fingerboard...

reverb.com

(not affiliated)

 

[DISTORT6]

When it rains … good price on this one.

Used 2012 Paul Reed Smith NF3, Transparent Cherry | Reverb

A rare addition to any serious PRS enthusiast's collection, the 2012 Paul Reed Smith NF3 comes to Replay Guitar Exchange with thunderous sound and stellar looks. Built in America, this guitar has a korina solidbody with a soft V-profile bolted-on maple neck hosting a slick rosewood fingerboard...

reverb.com

(not affiliated)

I can get my Brad Gillis on with that one PRS style!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Yet again, thankfully there’s a big puddle between me and that beauty.

 

[Rider1260]

Here’s another overpriced sample, shared in case someone just had a windfall of cash. It’s apparent the obscene prices on the other ones on Reverb have made folks think pricing at 10% above brand new is reasonable. Oh well.

PRS NF3 Narrowfield 2011 - 2015 | Reverb

The PRS NF3 is essentially a reinterpretation of a Strat-type design, with an interesting 25.25 inch scale length and three PRS 57/08 Narrowfield humbuckers. It features a Korina body and Maple neck. Years of Production: 2011 - 2015

reverb.com

I think I’m going to swear off this search for a while.

Hmmm , Purple hazel and Birds would be pretty hard to find , yea maybe a bit high but 22-2500 seems about right

 

[RickP]

Both the red NF3 and SAS look like decent deals. Of course, I’m tapped out on gear money when they arrive, but that’s ok. I’m just glad to see some decent pricing starting to resurface. I’m actually low on cash now because I found some great deals recently… so no complaints here!

 

[TFC]

When it rains … good price on this one.

Used 2012 Paul Reed Smith NF3, Transparent Cherry | Reverb

A rare addition to any serious PRS enthusiast's collection, the 2012 Paul Reed Smith NF3 comes to Replay Guitar Exchange with thunderous sound and stellar looks. Built in America, this guitar has a korina solidbody with a soft V-profile bolted-on maple neck hosting a slick rosewood fingerboard...

reverb.com

(not affiliated)

Gone! That didn't last long. (And no, it wasn't me.)

 

[Going Modal]

Wasn't me either, but that price was more than fair.

 

[DISTORT6]

Gone! That didn't last long. (And no, it wasn't me.)

Looks like I can’t (You Can Still) Rock In America now.