New Paul Reed Smith Martin Simpson Angelus - Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Tony McManus, Martin Simpson, Carlos Santana, Bob Weir, Alex Lifeson(Rush), Al Di Meola, Ted Nugent, Orianthi, Dave Navarro, Mark Tremonti, Pat Travers
It's a thrill to have one of the first PRS Martin Simpson Models to showcase here for you. Dream Guitars grew out of the time that owner Paul Heumiller spent traveling and teaching with Martin Simpson. "From Martin I learned to critically listen to guitars and to identify tonal qualities. As we traveled, we played hundreds of guitars and enjoyed discussing them in detail. It's here my lifelong passion grew to an obsession." - Paul Heumiller.
This Private Stock Martin Simpson Model from Paul Reed Smith is very special indeed. Combining rare Pernambuco with strong Adirondack Spruce, it offers a truly unique and expressive voice with power to spare. Pernambuco is the wood used worldwide for Violin Bows, it's very hard to find in guitar width. It is extremely resonant with a richness all it's own.
The Martin Simpson Model features his specs including a 1 13/16" nut and 2 5/16" string spacing at the saddle. So it's a fingerstyle player's dream. The PRS Acoustic Pickup System is outstanding and makes this one ready for performance as well.
Click here to watch Martin Simpson playing his Signature Model PRS.
It's a thrill to have one of the first PRS Martin Simpson Models to showcase here for you. Dream Guitars grew out of the time that owner Paul Heumiller spent traveling and teaching with Martin ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Pernambuco
- Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Curly Maple/Paua
- Binding: Curly Maple
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
- Headplate: Ebony
- Headstock Bindings: Ebony
- Headstock Inlay: Paua Martin Simpson Signature with Maple Purfling
- Top Trim: Abalone
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Tuners: Robson
- Tuner Finish: Gold With Ebony Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 1/4 in. (641.35 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 13/16 in. (46 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 5/16 in. (58.65 mm)
- Body Length: 20 1/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 3/8 in.
- Serial #: A11-0583
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Ameritage
- Pickup: PRS Acoustic System
- Condition: New
Player Reviews:
"Martin and I spent many hours playing and talking about guitars. His passion for the instrument is unparalleled and it's obvious he's inspired the best from Paul Reed Smith and his Private Stock team. I love Pernambuco for guitar, it's very powerful and responsive. Paired with Adirondack it's very bold and alive. Martin's wider setup will feel great to fingerstyle players and this one is beautifully adorned with elegant Abalone work as well. " - Paul Heumiller
"I can see why my guitar heroes like these instruments. They are super responsive and make you want to play for hours. This is my favorite PRS acoustic to date and they seem to just keep getting better and better. There is nothing else in this price range that competes." - Al Petteway
