![]() ![]() The SE equivalent utilises a five-piece laminate maple top and back in combination with mahogany sides and neck to closely match the Core version at a much more affordable price point. The original PRS Hollowbody I featured a maple top with mahogany back and sides whilst the Hollowbody II sports both a carved maple top and back - the II in the name referring to the use of two pieces of maple. Combining the tonal qualities of a Hollowbody with (as PRS say) ‘the power and stability of a solid body electric guitar’ and, for the first time on an SE, a newly designed piezo stoptail bridge for authentic acoustic tones. One of the latest additions to the lineup is the SE Hollowbody II Piezo. ![]() PRS is well known for pushing the boundaries of performance and value with the SE range retaining a surprising amount of the look, feel and quality from their high-end Core range of guitars into an affordable package that has become better and better over the years. Billed as combining the power and stability of a solid-body electric guitar with the captivating resonance of a hollowbody instrument-the 58/15 “S” loaded hollowbody is designed to look as good as it sounds, with a figured maple top, back and sides as well as a mahogany neck (set-neck construction) with PRS trademark bird inlays. Tom Quayle Review the 2020 SE Hollowbody II Piezo from Paul Reed Smith Guitars. The Piezo is kind of icing on the cake, giving a real acoustic tone that is perfect for live settings and gigs.PRS 2020 PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo MSRP: (UK) £1349 / (US) $1549 It could do the classic rock thing, but was clear enough for jazz and pop music, while the neck pickup takes you to LP-like blues with ease. “Add to that the piezo function, which allows you to mix an acoustic signal as well as your electric signal or separate both thanks to the dual jacks, makes it a truly versatile and world-class instrument in a gorgeous package. This is the most versatile SE instrument in the Series nearly twenty-year history. ![]() When using the magnetic output jack in isolation, the piezo battery is bypassed completely, acting as a failsafe (in this scenario, the magnetic pickups still work even if the piezo battery has run out of juice). Players can plug into the “Mix/Piezo” jack and use the individual volume controls to blend the 58/15 “S” pickups with the piezo’s acoustic tones.Īlternatively, players can plug into the jacks separately, so the guitar can run magnetic pickups into an amp and run the piezo through an acoustic amp or DI into the soundboard. The instrument is designed with two discrete volume controls (magnetics and piezo) and output jacks (mix/piezo and magnetics). Now boasting a newly-designed LR Baggs/PRS Piezo system, the SE Hollowbody II Piezo provides musicians with the versatility of wielding both acoustic and electric tones in one instrument. The 58/15 “S” pickups deliver clarity and balance that sound big and musical in a hollowbody platform. Constructed with a maple back and top with mahogany sides, the SE Hollowbody II Piezo offers a light shimmer and snap in an attractive package. The SE Hollowbody II Piezo combines the balanced, clear, resonant tone of a hollowbody instrument with the power and stability of a solid-body electric guitar. PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo Peacock Blue Burst ![]()
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