Meet The All-New 2018 SE Acoustic Lineup
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.
![](https://www.prsguitars.com/images/blog_images/WritingPerformingStudio(Blog)1200b.jpg)
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:
![](https://www.prsguitars.com/images/blog_images/SEAcousticBodyShapeBlog(1200)3.jpg)
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](https://www.prsguitars.com/images/blog_images/AX20ETX20EBlog(1200).jpg)
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](https://www.prsguitars.com/images/blog_images/A40ET40EBlog(1200).jpg)
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](https://www.prsguitars.com/images/blog_images/A50ET50EBlog(1200).jpg)
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
![](https://www.prsguitars.com/images/blog_images/PaulSmithSEAcousticQuote(1200).jpg)
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Check out the 2018 SE acoustic product pages here!