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TheSE A40 Angelus gives you PRS quality in an affordable acoustic-electric guitar that begs to be played live. Its X-brace/classical hybrid bracing is shared with PRS's USA and Private Stock lines for optimum clarity and projection. Guitarists here at Sweetwater can't get enough of the warm and articulate sound of its spruce and laminated ovangkol construction. And the PRS under-saddle electronics let you take your SE A40 Angelus onstage and get the same acoustic tone you love. The PRS SE A40 Angelus delivers custom acoustic features without the custom acoustic price tag.





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PRS's X-brace/classical hybrid bracing





PRS's proprietary X-brace/classical hybrid bracing method blends the techniques of some of the most legendary acoustic guitar luthiers in history. This bracing pairs resonant tops with stiff and reflective backs and sides, offering a powerful tone that doesn't mask the intricacies of your playing style. The SE A40 shares this bracing design with PRS's USA-made production and private stock acoustic guitars. It's a high-end feature you'd expect to find on custom acoustics costing thousands of dollars, but it can be yours at an affordable price.





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Fine tonewoods meet signature PRS appointments





The PRS SE A40 Angelus features an Angelus body with a solid spruce top and laminated ovangkol back and sides. The neck of this A40 Angelus follows Paul Reed Smith's wide neck shape and is carved from choice mahogany. A bound ebony fretboard gives the neck a smooth feel and rich tones. And the signature bird inlays denote the Angelus as a member of the PRS family. The SE A40 Angelus manages to strike the perfect balance between modern eye-catching adornments and a traditional acoustic appearance.





Fishman pickup system provides excellent sound onstage





Getting your acoustic guitar tone to translate in a live environment can be tricky. That's why PRS outfitted their SE A40 Angelus with a PRS-voiced Fishman Sonitone pickup. Enjoy the dynamic, natural sound of the Sonitone, and shape your acoustic's sound to your liking with its individual rotary controls for master volume and tone. And the controls' low-profile design does away with unsightly electronics dominating the look of your guitar.





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Paul Reed Smith SE A40 Angelus Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Acoustic-electric guitar with under-saddle pickup system


Spruce top delivers nuanced clarity and projection


Ovangkol back and sides provide warm and rich sound


Large yet comfortable body style gives you excellent acoustic projection


Onboard PRS-voiced Fishman Sonitone pickup system sounds fantastic


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