Meet The All-New 2018 SE Acoustic Lineup

Posted Jan 08, 2018

Behind The Gear

After countless hours spent researching, prototyping, play-testing, and enjoying, we are excited to introduce to you a whole new lineup of PRS SE Acoustics. Below, meet the new models and read about how they came to be.

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The 2018 SE acoustics are offered in six (yes, six!) varieties. Our goal? To offer players a wider selection of features than ever before, and no matter the model, to give musicians the perfect tool to utilize for songwriting, studio recording, or live gigging on stage.

Below, Paul Reed Smith discusses the 2018 SE Acoustic project and the research that brought them to fruition:

The six new models can best be broken down into three pairs: the SE AX20E & SE TX20E, the SE A40E & SE T40E, and the SE A50E & SE T50E.

The A & T prefix in each model correspond to the body shape, "A" for Angelus, "T" for Tonare. To help you visual the product offerings, check out the graphic below:

Both shapes are designed to be instantly comfortable and well-suited for fingerstyle or picking players.

Listen to Paul Reed Smith explain some of the process and philosophies behind these new instruments:

Let's explore what makes each of these pairs unique:

AX20E TX20E

FEATURES

  • Mahogany Back & Sides
  • Traditional "X" Bracing
  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Ebony Fretboard & Bridge
  • Bone Nut & Saddle
  • Fishman GT1 Electronics

AX20E DEMO // PRODUCT PAGE

TX20E DEMO // PRODUCT PAGE

A40E T40E

FEATURES

  • Ovangkol Back & Sides
  • PRS Hybrid "X" / Classical Bracing
  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Ebony Fretboard & Bridge
  • Bone Nut & Saddle
  • Fishman GT1 Electronics

A40E DEMO // PRODUCT PAGE

T40E DEMO // PRODUCT PAGE

A50E T50E

FEATURES

  • Maple Back & Sides
  • PRS Hybrid "X" / Classical Bracing
  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Ebony Fretboard & Bridge
  • Bone Nut & Saddle
  • Fishman GT1 Electronics

A50E DEMO // PRODUCT PAGE

T50E DEMO // PRODUCT PAGE

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Check out the 2018 SE acoustic product pages here!

To order your new acoustic, find a dealer here!