PRS Acoustic Tone, Player-Friendly Price
This pre-owned PRS SE Angelus A40E is a testament to Paul Reed Smith’s dedication to quality, offering a playing experience far beyond its price point. It’s in excellent condition and ready to gig, write, or record. The heart of this guitar is its solid Sitka spruce top, paired with ovangkol back and sides—a combination that delivers a rich, full-bodied voice with beautiful complexity. This isn’t just a great acoustic for the money; it’s a great acoustic, period.
Tonewoods & Bracing: A Potent Combination
Ovangkol is a fantastic tonewood that shares many of the best qualities of rosewood—deep lows and rich overtones—but with a slightly fuller midrange. Paired with the crisp, articulate projection of solid Sitka spruce, you get a sound that’s both powerful and nuanced. Under the hood, PRS’s hybrid “X”/Classical bracing allows the top to vibrate freely, enhancing volume and sustain for a truly dynamic response. Whether you’re a delicate fingerpicker or a heavy strummer, the A40E responds to every detail of your attack.
Effortless Playability
The Angelus Cutaway body shape is comfortable and provides easy access to the upper frets, while the Mahogany neck with its ‘Wide Fat’ profile feels substantial and familiar—perfect for chording and single-note runs alike. The smooth ebony fretboard, adorned with the iconic PRS bird inlays, makes for a buttery playing experience that invites hours of exploration.
Stage-Ready Electronics
When you’re ready to plug in, the onboard Fishman GT1 pickup system faithfully translates the guitar’s natural acoustic voice. The controls are discreetly mounted in the soundhole, preserving the guitar’s clean aesthetic while giving you easy access to volume and tone shaping. It’s a transparent, organic-sounding system that’s perfect for the stage or the studio.
