Someone there may have played the older and newer versions of the HB models and could give you a better handle on the differences between the models. You could ask the folks on Vintage Rocker in the Birds and Moons section too if you want the opinions of a group of PRS aficionados.

If you really want a guitar dedicated to a traditional jazz clean tone, I wonder if the new JA-15 or one of the older Archtop models might be a better fit? You could also check out some of the older hollowbody models if you can find them used (HBI: Maple back and Spruce top or HB Spruce: Spruce top and back). In terms of tone, the HBII doesn't really strike me as a traditional jazz box, but more of a blues/jazz hybrid guitar. If you want one without the piezo, you can always look to the used market. I believe the piezo pickup is now standard, but you used to be able to get it with or without. PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo Electric Guitar Peacock Blue Sunburst Demo. I'm not sure if you're interested in the piezo or not. Own one like this Make room for new gear in minutes. I've had my HBII for about 10 years and it has been rock solid. The thing I really love about PRS guitars is the consistency in QC and the attention to detail in setup and playability. It's not a particularly dark sounding guitar, but you could certainly get some nice traditional clean jazz tones out of it on the neck pickup with the tone rolled back. I use the guitar primarily for jazz/blues stuff. I'm not sure of the specific differences between the pickups (I haven't played a new HBII or a newer PRS guitar with 57/08 pickups), but I love my HBII. I believe they now come with 57/08 pickups. I have an older Hollowbody II that came with 'Archtop' pickups. Probably going with a Spruce top too.Hey there. I am going to ve ordering a PRS archtop PS soon, and I will be going for the earlier lighter bracing, and not the 594 version, because I want it to ring as loud as possible acoustically. PRS SE Custom 22 Semi-hollow Electric Guitar - Black Gold Burst. Those also had the wrap around tailpiece/ bride combo. (I had one of those too) However again, once plugged in, it is not really noticeable. toys & games 10 Ibabez ASV10A, Hollow Body Electric Guitar. Theyre also offering a deal on the BGB and Blue Burst Piezo models for 1279. At the moment, PRS is sponsoring a sale at some dealers to get a Hollowbody II in Black Gold Burst or Faded Blue Burst for 959. BUT, pre 2006 PRS carved the bracing on the HBs much thinner, and those guitars DID resonate acoustically louder. Case 21 mins ago Long Beach 0 Death By Audio Echo Dream Delay 2 - Purple 21 mins ago. The regular price (in 2023) for an SE Hollowbody II (of any color) is 1199. Because the 594 has the separate tail piece and bridge, the sound block is much wider than on the standard HB which has the wrap around, but I did not find much difference acoustically, and preferred the over all tone of the 594 HB. Earn 128.00 back in Bonus Bucks on this purchase from. Limited-time Offer 320.00 Off Purchase this item at Sweetwater, and get 320.00 off The price shown reflects your savings. SE Hollowbody II Piezo Electric Guitar - Black Gold Burst. I have 2 other semi hollows, a PRSĪ killer all around guitar that is woody and warm, with no overly bright tones. PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo Electric Guitar - Black Gold Burst. Thanks for the call out think the guitar does exactly what you are looking for.

I am going to ve ordering a PRS archtop PS soon, and I will be going for the earlier lighter bracing, and not the 594 version, because I want it to ring as loud as possible acoustically. BUT, pre 2006 PRS carved the bracing on the HBs much thinner, and those guitars DID resonate acoustically louder. Both of the semi hollows are killer and give me a hollowed out sound (PRS makes the most hollow sounding semi hollows imo) but the HB sounds more hollow, because it is.Ī killer all around guitar that is woody and warm, with no overly bright tones. PRS Hollowbody II SE Faded Blue Burst 10538 Paul Reed Smith Guitars. 1 review Write your review Item ID: SEHB2BGB. PRS McCarty 594 SC Semi-Hollow with Single F Hole and Artist Top Pattern Vintage in Vintage Smokeburst 2021 314266 Paul Reed Smith Guitars 5,195.00. Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top, Mahogany Sides, Maple Back, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black Gold Burst. I have 2 other semi hollows, a PRSĬU22 semi hollow LTD with one F hole, and a PS Arrist 3 semi hollow trem. PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow Blue Matteo Pattern Thin Carve 347770 Paul Reed Smith Guitars 2,729.00. I think the guitar does exactly what you are looking for.

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