The Collection Grand as well as signature model acoustics from Tony McManus and Martin Simpson add to the list of instruments offered within the PRS Private Stock acoustics line. Tony McManus and Martin Simpson, award-winning folk guitarists have worked with Paul Reed Smith and the PRS Acoustic team to make their signature models.
The Private Stock Collection Grand combines the perimeter shape of a Tonare Grand and the body depth of an Angelus Cutaway. Rare materials including mammoth ivory and diamond inlay bridge pins are used in these instruments.
Bearclaw tops, exotic species backs and sides and gold mother of pearl custom inlays are some the features available on Private Stock acoustics.
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Tony McManus Model Specs |
Martin Simpson Model Specs |
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15–1/2” Cutaway Body |
15–1/2” Cutaway Body |
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European Spruce Top |
Adirondack Spruce Top |
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Cocobolo Back and Sides |
Cocobolo Back and Sides |
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Mahogany Neck |
Mahogany Neck |
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Nitro Finish |
Nitro Finish |
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Hybrid X Bracing |
Hybrid X Bracing |
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Ebony Fretboard and Bridge |
Ebony Fretboard and Bridge |
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1–3/4” Nut Width |
1.81” Nut Width |
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Mammoth Ivory J Birds |
Green Abalone J Birds |
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PRS Pickup System |
PRS Pickup System |
Standard Specifications for Angelus Cutaway or Tonare Grand
- Finish: Proprietary PRS all-Nitro
- Bracing: PRS X-brace/Classical Hybrid
- Top Wood: European Spruce
- Back Wood: Figured Mahogany
- Side Wood: Figured Mahogany
- Neck Wood: Rare Peruvian Mahogany
- Fretboard & Bridge Wood:
- Cocobolo
- Truss Rod: Modulus Carbon Fiber Truss Rod
- Fretboard Inlays: Birds w/ Standard Rosette
- Nut: Bone
- Saddle: Bone
- Tuners: Keith Robson
- Hand-Machined Tuning Machines
- Electronics Option: PRS Pickup System
Custom Specifications for Angelus Cutaway or Tonare Grand
- Finish: Proprietary PRS all-Nitro
- Bracing: PRS X-brace/Classical Hybrid
- Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
- Back Wood: Cocobolo
- Side Wood: Cocobolo
- Neck Wood: Rare Peruvian Mahogany
- Fretboard & Bridge Wood: High-grade Cocobolo w/Ebony Option
- Truss Rod: Ultra High Modulus Carbon Fiber Truss Rod
- Fretboard Inlays: Birds w/ Standard Rosette. Abalone Top w/ Purfling Option
- Nut: Bone
- Saddle: Bone
- Tuners: Exclusive Keith Robson Hand-Machined
- Electronics Option: PRS Pickup System
Specifications for Private Stock Collection Grand (Standard)
- Shape: 16" Tonare Grand
- Finish: Proprietary PRS all-Nitro
- Bracing: PRS X-brace/Classical Hybrid
- Top Wood: European Bearclaw
- Back Wood: Brazilian Rosewood (US only)
- Side Wood: Brazilian Rosewood (US only)
- Rosette: Celtic Knot
- Neck Wood: Dark Peruvian Mahogany
- Fretboard & Bridge Wood: Ebony
- Fretboard Inlays: Celtic Knots w/ Paua Heart, White Gold Rings & Mammoth Ivory Crosses
- Fretboard Purfling: Maple
- Side Dot Material: Gold
- Veneer Wood: Ebony
- Veneer Inlays: PRS Signature in Abalone & Collection in Mammoth Ivory
- Truss Rod: Modulus Carbon
- Nut/Saddle: Mammoth Ivory
- Tuners: Exclusive Keith Robson Hand-Machined
- Tuner Button: Ivoroid
- Electronics Option: PRS Pickup System
- Bridge Pins: Mammoth Ivory w/ Champagne Diamonds
More info on the Acoustics are available via this link.
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