Hollowbody II Piezo
Extraordinary Resonance
With brilliant acoustics and a vast array of tones, the Hollowbody II has been a constant favorite in our dynamic lineup of hollow instruments. The combination of the maple top and back with mahogany sides provides tonal clarity and extraordinary resonance.
The LR Baggs/PRS Piezo System comes standard, providing musicians with the versatility of wielding both acoustic and electric guitar tones in one instrument. There are two output jacks on the Hollowbody II Piezo, allowing guitarists to plug into their favorite electric guitar or acoustic guitar amp or DI into a soundboard. By utilizing the separate blend control, the tone of the Hollowbody II Piezo's 58/15 LT pickups can also be combined with acoustic sounds through a single output.
For 2024, PRS Guitars is updating the tuning machines on many of our Core guitars. While, aesthetically, our new Wing buttons are designed to echo the 12th fret bird wingspan design, they were first and foremost designed for tonal reasons all the way back in 1982. Because these buttons are lighter weight than their metal predecessors, they are subtracting less energy from the vibrating strings, thus helping the guitar ring longer and at a more musical note. The removal of the tuner’s locking feature on non-tremolo-equipped guitars further decreases their weight.
Featured Specifications
PRS Adjustable 'Piezo' Stoptail
Including six individual piezo-equipped saddles, this bridge works with the LR Baggs/PRS proprietary piezo electronics, to effortlessly achieve electric and acoustic sounds in one instrument.
PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.
PRS 58/15 LT Pickups
“Low turn” pickups with vintage warm, clear tone.
Specifications
Body | |
Body Construction | Hollowbody |
Top Wood | Maple |
Middle Wood | Mahogany |
Back Wood | Maple |
Top Carve | Violin |
Neck | |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Scale Length | 25" |
Neck Wood | Mahogany |
Neck Construction | One-Piece |
Truss Rod | PRS Double-Acting |
Neck Shape | Pattern |
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret | 7/8" |
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret | 61/64" |
Neck Width at the Nut | 1 11/16" |
Neck Width at the Body | 2 1/4" |
Fretboard Wood | Rosewood |
Fretboard Radius | 10" |
Fretboard Inlay | Birds |
Headstock Logo | Signature |
Neck/Body Assembly | |
Neck/Body Assembly Type | Set |
Finish | |
Finish Type | High-Gloss Nitro |
Hardware | |
Bridge | PRS Adjustable 'Piezo' Stoptail |
Tuners | PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons |
Hardware Type | Nickel |
Nut | PRS |
Truss Rod Cover | Hollowbody |
Electronics | |
Treble Pickup | 58/15 LT |
Bass Pickup | 58/15 LT |
Controls | Volume and Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch and LR Baggs/PRS Piezo Pickup System w/ 3-Way Pickup Switch and Blend Knob |
Additional Info | |
Strings | PRS Signature 11-49 (with a plain “G”) |
Tuning | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
Case | Hardshell Case |
Options | 10 Top and Back with Hybrid Hardware |
Controls
Hollowbody II Piezo - Controls Description
3-way toggle pickup switch
Position 1 (down) - treble pickup
Position 2 - treble and bass pickups
Position 3 (up) - bass pickup
* The mini-toggle switch activates the piezo system
Colors
Antique White Top (Opaque Top/Back with Natural Sides)
Black Top (Opaque Top/Back with Natural Sides)
Black Gold Wraparound Burst
Charcoal
Charcoal Burst
Dark Cherry Burst
Faded Blue Jean
Fire Red Burst
Gold Top (Opaque Top/Back with Natural Sides)
Gray Black
McCarty Sunburst
McCarty Tobacco Sunburst
Red Tiger
Yellow Tiger
Accolades
"Want sustain and tone that just keeps going....and going....and going, long enough to make Nigel forget what he started? Look no further than the Paul Reed Smith Hollowbody II electric."
- American Songwriter
"CAMILA’s music often goes from soft acoustic guitar arpeggios to power chords and leads, all within the same song. The PRS Hollowbody is my essential tool for achieving those changes in a live situation. I just love the sound of the Piezo and the Humbuckers. I even combine both sounds on some songs and the blend is beautiful. It’s like having two guitars in one. It quickly became my main axe."
- Pablo Hurtado, Camila