2022 PRS Tonare T40-ETS 000-Size Guitar

Overview: It hasn't been that long since PRS entered the import and acoustic markets. This is one of their acoustic offerings and it's a good, mid-range, easy-to-play, decent-sounding instrument. It's got a pickup onboard with XLR and 1/4" out jacks and, thankfully, does not have a terrible EQ panel on its side. Fit, finish, and build quality are accurate and well-done.


Tone: In the video, the strings are a bit old, but I like the way this guy has a bit of an old-fashioned, woody sound to it. I'm so used to seeing guitars of this style have bright, shimmery,  Taylor-style sound so it's nice to hear one that's a little more retro despite being modern in looks.


Feel: The neck is slim and quick and quite modern.


Interesting features: I like the "iced tea" sunburst and, even though the other guys in the workshop are not into it, I really like the weird choice of brown pearloid purfling and detailing on this. Why not be different? It sort-of fits with the '70s-but-modern looks.


Repairs included: It's had a quick setup and is playing nicely.

  • Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz
  • Scale length: 25 3/8"
  • Nut width: 1 11/16"
  • Neck shape: slim-medium C/oval
  • Board radius: 14"
  • Body width: 15 1/2"
  • Body depth: 4 3/8"
  • Top wood: solid spruce
  • Back & sides wood: ovangkol
  • Bracing type: x-hybrid
  • Bridge: ebony
  • Fretboard: ebony
  • Neck wood: mahogany
  • Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
  • String gauges: 54w-12 lights
  • Truss rod: adjustable
  • Neck relief: straight
  • Fret style: medium modern

Condition notes: It's lightly-used and only shows mild handling-wear here and there. It's unmodified and stock.


It comes with: It has a nice original case.


Consignor tag: CHJCB

















Comments