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PRS A40E Acoustic Natural (s/n: CTCI04624)! Guitar comes with PRS Hardshell Case!

Full, Lush Voice

The PRS SE A40E Acoustic/Electric in Natural (s/n: CTCI04624) delivers the rich, balanced acoustic voice, comfortable playability, and refined appointments that have made PRS acoustics such compelling instruments for both electric and traditional acoustic players.

Built around the comfortable Angelus Cutaway body shape, the A40E pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with ovangkol back and sides. PRS's Hybrid “X”/Classical bracing allows the top to move freely while retaining the structural support needed for projection, giving the A40E a voice that is full and powerful when strummed but still capable of the detail and nuance fingerstyle players demand.

Add an ebony fretboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, PRS Bird inlays, onboard electronics, and a genuine PRS Hardshell Case, and the A40E becomes an impressive all-around acoustic/electric value.

Guitar comes with PRS Hardshell Case!

Highlights:

• Angelus Cutaway Acoustic/Electric
• Natural Finish
• Solid Sitka Spruce Top
• Ovangkol Back & Sides
• PRS Hybrid “X”/Classical Bracing
• Mahogany Neck
• Wide Fat Neck Profile
• Ebony Fretboard
• Ebony Bridge
• 25.3" Scale Length
• 20 Frets
• 11.81" Fretboard Radius
• PRS Bird Inlays
• Bone Nut & Saddle
• Soundhole-Mounted Volume & Tone Controls
• PRS Designed Tuners
• Tiger Acrylic Purfling
• Tiger Acrylic / Cream / Black Rosette
• Cream Body Binding
• PRS Hardshell Case Included
• Serial Number: CTCI04624

Solid Spruce Meets Ovangkol

At the heart of the A40E is one of the most proven acoustic-guitar combinations: a solid Sitka spruce soundboard paired here with ovangkol back and sides.

Sitka spruce provides the responsive attack, headroom, and dynamic range players expect from a quality acoustic top. Play lightly and it responds with definition and nuance. Dig in with a pick and there's enough headroom to produce a bigger, more authoritative voice.

Ovangkol complements the spruce beautifully, contributing warmth and harmonic complexity while maintaining the clarity needed to keep individual notes defined.

The result is an acoustic that isn't locked into one style of music.

Flatpick it. Fingerpick it. Strum open chords. Play lead lines farther up the neck.

The A40E is designed to handle all of it.

PRS Hybrid “X”/Classical Bracing

The A40E doesn't rely solely on its tonewoods to produce its voice.

PRS uses its Hybrid “X”/Classical bracing pattern, combining an X-brace behind the bridge with classical-style fan bracing across the belly of the instrument.

The goal is to provide the necessary support while allowing the solid spruce top to vibrate freely. That contributes to the A40E's combination of projection, responsiveness, and dynamic sensitivity.

It's one of the design elements that gives PRS acoustics their own personality rather than simply making them acoustic versions of PRS electric guitars.

Angelus Cutaway – Comfortable & Versatile

The Angelus Cutaway body shape strikes an excellent balance between a full acoustic voice and comfortable dimensions.

Its cutaway provides easier access to the upper register, making the A40E particularly appealing to electric players transitioning to acoustic as well as acoustic players who regularly work above the 12th fret.

PRS pairs the body with a 25.3" scale mahogany neck and Wide Fat profile. The ebony fretboard has a 11.81" radius and 20 frets, giving the guitar a substantial but comfortable playing feel.

Built for the Stage

The A40E isn't limited to unplugged playing.

Its onboard pickup system uses an undersaddle pickup with soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone controls, giving you convenient access to your amplified sound without cutting a large control panel into the side of the instrument.

For live performances, rehearsals, worship settings, recording, or simply plugging into an acoustic amplifier at home, the system lets the fundamental character of the guitar remain at the center of the amplified sound.

Ebony, Bone & PRS Details

PRS didn't overlook the smaller components that can make a meaningful difference in an acoustic guitar.

Both the fretboard and bridge are ebony, while the nut and saddle are genuine bone. The instrument is finished with classic PRS visual touches including Bird fretboard inlays, Tiger Acrylic body purfling, a coordinating Tiger Acrylic/Cream/Black rosette, cream binding, and the familiar PRS headstock design.

It's unmistakably PRS without becoming overly ornate.

And unlike many acoustic/electric guitars in its class, the A40E includes a PRS Hardshell Case.

Specifications:

Body

• Body Shape: Angelus Cutaway
• Finish: Natural
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back Wood: Ovangkol
• Side Wood: Ovangkol
• Bracing: PRS Hybrid “X”/Classical
• Body Depth at Neck Block: 3 19/32"
• Body Depth at Tail Block: 4 3/8"
• Body Binding: Cream
• Body Purfling: Tiger Acrylic
• Rosette: Tiger Acrylic / Cream / Black

Neck

• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Wide Fat
• Scale Length: 25.3"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Neck Depth at Nut: 7/8"
• Fretboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
• String Spacing: 2 7/32"

Fretboard

• Fretboard Wood: Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 11.81"
• Inlays: PRS Birds

Hardware

• Bridge: Ebony
• Nut: Bone
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: PRS Designed
• Factory String Gauge: .012-.053

Electronics

• Undersaddle Pickup System
• Soundhole-Mounted Volume Control
• Soundhole-Mounted Tone Control

Additional Information

• Serial Number: CTCI04624
• Finish: Natural
• Included Case: PRS Hardshell Case

Why Buy Your PRS A40E from Northeast Music Center?

The A40E is a great example of why PRS acoustics deserve attention beyond the company's reputation for electric guitars.

You get a solid Sitka spruce top, ovangkol back and sides, ebony fretboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, onboard electronics, and a PRS Hardshell Case in an instrument designed to perform equally well at home, in the studio, or onstage.

And when you're buying PRS, experience with the brand matters.

Store owner Jack Gretz has been selling PRS guitars for 30 years, and Northeast Music Center has been a PRS dealer for 15 years. From SE acoustics and electrics through Core, Wood Library, Limited Edition, and Private Stock instruments, PRS has been an important part of what we do.

At Northeast Music Center, we believe an acoustic guitar should inspire you before you ever plug it in. The combination of the A40E's solid spruce top, responsive bracing, comfortable Angelus body, and rich ovangkol voice makes it the kind of guitar that's difficult to put down once you start playing.

Whether you're primarily an acoustic player or an electric guitarist looking for a serious acoustic/electric without stepping into boutique-level pricing, the PRS SE A40E Natural (s/n: CTCI04624) offers a tremendous combination of tone, playability, versatility, and PRS craftsmanship.

These PRS A40E's are a favorite here at Northeast Music Center! A lot of bang for the buck with these acoustics. Very well balanced tonally and also play great!