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PRS SE P20E Parlor Acoustic-electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Mahogany Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Tobacco Sunburst
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A Pro-grade Parlor-sized A/E from PRS

If you're searching for a parlor-sized acoustic-electric guitar with a big voice, the PRS SE P20E is your instrument. This acoustic is jam-packed with pro-grade construction and signature PRS appointments, such as a solid mahogany top, X-brace/classical hybrid bracing, a bone nut and saddle, and an eye-catching herringbone rosette and accents. And thanks to its Fishman Sonitone electronics, this A/E can easily transform from a couch strummer to a workhorse stage-ready instrument. What’s more, its crystal-clear tone and ample projection make it an all-around great-sounding studio guitar. The PRS SE P20E is comfortable, fun to play, and easy to pack up and transport. It belongs in every guitarist’s stable.

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 guitarists here at Sweetwater appreciate that the SE P20E 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 P20E features a parlor-sized body with a solid mahogany top and laminated mahogany back and sides. The neck of this SE P20E follows Paul Reed Smith's Wide Fat 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 SE P20E as a member of the PRS family. A herringbone rosette and accents complete the picture. The SE P20E 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 P20E Parlor Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Parlor-sized acoustic-electric with solid mahogany top delivers nuanced resonance and projection
  • Mahogany 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
  • Smaller size makes playing fun and comfortable and allows for convenient transport
  • Eye-catching herringbone rosette and accents
  • 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 P20 Parlor
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Finish: Satin
  • Color: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Body Bracing: PRS Hybrid Classical/X-bracing
  • Binding: Cream Herringbone
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Wide Fat
  • Radius: 11.8"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: PRS Birds
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 24.72"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-style Tuners
  • Electronics: Fishman Sonitone
  • Strings: PRS, .012-.053
  • Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 109638::TS:

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Rated 5/5

Affordable guitars!!

The PRS SE P20E Parlor guitar is exactly what I would expect from PRS!! Quality and affordable guitar, yet with great play-ability, electronics which sound great and a beautiful Tobacco Sunburst satin finish!! The action is perfect, no buzzes and came in-tune out of the box...great job Sweetwater!! It definitely rings out with great volume, sustain and tone!! Also sounds and responds great to alternate tunings and slide playing!! I would definitely recommend this instrument for any beginner, intermediate or advance player!!
Music background: Advanced, personal pleasure.
Rated 5/5

Sweet Deal

I recently purchased a PRS SE P20 Parlor Acoustic/Electric guitar. What a nice surprise! This little package of dynamite took me by surprise! It's easy to play and sounds great! Either acoustic or electric it gives a wonderful mellow sound, especially for a guitar this size. It came with a nice gig bag too! There you have it! Pick one up...you won't be sorry! Steve Tague Long Island, NY
Music background: Entertainer
Rated 4.5/5

Great Acoustic for Electric Players

I always loved the deep sound of a dreadnought acoustic guitar. But, being an electric guitar player, I have always found it hard to play a full-sized acoustic-electric comfortably...so, my motivation to pick up the acoustic to practice, and hence my progress was slow. I've spent a lot of time trying out smaller body acoustics here and there, and the PRS SE P20 was it for me. It's not a dreadnought, but the acoustic sound was satisfying, and the plugged sound was even better. Anyhow, not here to sell a guitar, just sharing my experience. If you haven't already done so, go check out some video reviews. Saw this video after I already had one. It does a good job of putting this $ guitar into perspective.
Rated 4/5

Use for slide guitar

This guitar has been solid. Granted it is tuned to double drop D. I use for slide work only. I put Martin 12/46 I believe. Maybe a lighter gauge. Sure has been reliable. Glass slide is warm and easy to move around. The ceramic has bigger tone but have to put more pressure to stay clean.A Seymour Duncan acoustic pup is cleaner up the neck 10th or more pressure on the slide down to lower frets. Thanks for listening.
Music background: Mosty electric guitar mostly with A PRS '97 EG3.
Rated 3/5

PRS SE P20E Parlor AE Guitar

This is a beginner's guitar, expected more, very tinny sound almost like a dobro... but not... Love Sweetwater, good folks to do biz with, they accepted it back with no issues... Kudos.. BG
Music background: On stage for over 60 years

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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