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PRS SE T40 Tonare Acoustic-electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Ovangkol Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Tobacco Sunburst
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Stellar Acoustic-electric from PRS

The SE T40 Tonare represents classic PRS quality in an affordable acoustic-electric that is designed for effortless live performance. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and ovangkol back and sides on a grand concert body, the T40 produces wonderful acoustic tone that is steeped in crisp top end with just the right amount of low-end coloring for a well-rounded, full tone. And when you are ready to plug in, the onboard Fishman Sonitone electronics produce wonderful amplified acoustic tone. Give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call today and try out this beautiful Tonare for yourself!

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 a resonant top with a stiff and reflective back and sides, offering a powerful tone that doesn't mask the intricacies of your playing style. The SE T40 also has a genuine bone nut and saddle for added tonal support and resonance, along with a gorgeous ebony bridge.

Fine tonewoods meet signature PRS appointments

The PRS SE T40 features a Tonare body with a solid spruce top and laminated ovangkol back and sides. The neck of this T40 Tonare follows Paul Reed Smith's wide neck shape and is carved from choice mahogany. A bound ebony fingerboard gives the neck a smooth feel and rich tones. And the signature bird inlays denote the Tonare as a member of the PRS family. The SE T40 Tonare manages to strike the perfect balance between modern, eye-catching adornments and a traditional acoustic appearance.

Fishman pickup system provides excellent sound onstage

The Fishman Sonitone under-saddle pickup system continues to win over players across genres for its pristine translation of acoustic tone. 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.

PRS SE T40 Tonare Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Acoustic-electric with solid spruce top delivers nuanced clarity and projection
  • Ovangkol back and sides provide warm and rich sound
  • Fishman Sonitone under-saddle pickup system provides stellar amplified tone
  • Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard is playable and responsive
  • Grand concert body style gives you excellent acoustic projection
  • Eye-catching tiger acrylic purfling and rosette
  • Genuine bone nut and saddle add enhanced tone support

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: SE T40 Tonare
  • Back & Sides Wood: Laminated Ovangkol
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Body Bracing: PRS Hybrid Classical/X-bracing
  • Binding: Cream
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Pattern Wide Fat
  • Radius: 11.81"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: PRS Birds
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.3"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: PRS
  • Electronics: PRS Voiced Fishman Sonitone
  • Strings: PRS, .012-.053
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 109637::TS:

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Rated 5/5

Great Guitar /Best for the money!

Best guitar under $1000 and probably $2K.
The fit and finish is on par with $5K guitars.
Sounds great unplugged or plugged in. Hard shell case is very nice. You will not be sorry for buying one of these PRS guitars.
Rated 5/5

Excellent guitar! My new favorite acoustic.

At this price, I wasn't expecting much, but this guitar has everything. Solid spruce top is a must and this guitar has it along with the mahogany neck, ebony bridge and fretboard, and bone nut and saddle. Looks great with the bird inlays and binding/purfling standing out. I like having the binding for a little added durability. I had the luthiers at Sweetwater set up the guitar and restring with coated strings, and it arrived perfect. Sounds great unplugged, though still trying to find a tone I like plugged in.

Almost bought a second one right away as a backup... it's that good. Gets played every day.
Music background: Guitar, ukulele, vocals, audio engineering

You don't even have to play guitar to know that PRS instruments are in a league of their own. With their exquisitely figured tops and premium appointments, each PRS is a playable work of art. But it goes way deeper than the surface. Every time Paul visits Sweetwater, we get a deeper look at his amazing instruments. We've even hosted several PRS Custom Shop events, complete with Paul's personal Wood Library! Whether they're his most affordable SE electric guitars, top-quality acoustics, or amps, it's always amazing to see what PRS comes up with. What's more, we keep a ton of PRS guitars in our amazing Guitar Showroom, so the staff at Sweetwater can get hands on with all of their latest models. We'd love to tell you all about them.

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