Private Stock Alex Lifeson Thinline Signature Acoustic
"During the 2013 Rush Clockwork Angels Tour, I had
the opportunity to spend some time with a PRS Angelus Cutaway. It
quickly became my pre-show warm up guitar, and I spent many hours in
many hotel rooms lost in the gorgeous sound and tone of that beautiful
instrument. I'm very happy to announce that I have collaborated with PRS
to develop an Alex Lifeson Signature model based on this superlative platform. If you're like me, you won't be able to put it down,” – Alex Lifeson.
While the craftsmanship and attention to detail are very consistent
with other PRS Private Stock acoustics, this instrument embodies some
new design elements that take the instrument in a unique direction. The
Alex Lifeson signature PRS acoustic is slightly thinner than the
company’s Angelus Cutaway and Tonare Grand and is constructed in such a
way that it lends itself to louder stage volumes and the rigors of the
road. The Alex Lifeson signature acoustic features a bearclaw spruce top
and koa back and sides with a mahogany neck and ebony bridge,
fretboard, and headstock veneer. It is adorned with Mother of Pearl and
Paua “Birds in Flight” inlays and Paua purfling along the top,
fretboard, and headstock veneer.
Born in the PRS Maryland shop, PRS Acoustics are heirloom-quality
instruments with remarkable tone and exquisite playability. A small team
of experienced luthiers handcraft all Maryland-made PRS acoustics with
passion and attention to detail. The Private Stock Alex Lifeson acoustic
comes standard with the Matrix Infinity pickup and preamp system. The
Matrix Infinity is an undersaddle pickup with soundhole volume and tone
controls, allowing for easily accessible adjustments. The LR Baggs Lyric
system is also available as an option. The LR Baggs Lyric system is a
featherweight microphone and hi-fidelity mic preamplifier with soundhole
volume and presence controls.