Paul Reed Smith SE Mikael Akerfeldt Review

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Paul Reed Smith SE Mikael Akerfeldt has been rated by 9 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.83

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Features 4.94

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Quality 2.39

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Reliability / Value 4.94

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Paul Reed Smith SE Mikael Akerfeldt Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 3-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: Wide fat  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Bird  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • String Nut: Bone  
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  • Tuners: PRS  
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  • Bridge: Tremolo  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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This is one of those guitars that gets under your skin very quickly and will probably make you forget your previous favorites! Paul Reed Smith did an extremely good job with SE Mikael Akerfeldt. A phrase "words are not enough to describe it" suits this instrument well.

This guitar has some truly great features for the right price. SE Mikael Akerfeldt is truly a great instrument, one that Paul Reed Smith should be proud of. It stands out among other guitars in its price range, and its superb features surely contribute a lot to this kind of overall opinion. Should you be considering a guitar that managed to satisfy a lot of musicians' desires - Paul Reed Smith's SE Mikael Akerfeldt is a great choice!

SE Mikael Akerfeldt is a guitar that Paul Reed Smith put together with virtually no flaws. Exceptional finish gives this guitar a flawless look, and owners of SE Mikael Akerfeldt are confident that it will remain in great shape during the years of playing. Action is easy to set up, while the hardware built into this guitar will give you expanded possibilities to adjust it to whatever level you feel is right for you, without putting in a lot of effort.

SE Mikael Akerfeldt is one of the most reliable guitar models out there, and there is a good reason why that is so. Paul Reed Smith is known for making durable, reliable musical instruments that will last you a lifetime if you take care of your guitar, as you should. SE Mikael Akerfeldt is definitely a guitar you can be sure that will last.