First Look - PRS SE Hollowbody Standard

Muscular output and magnificent overtones meet in the first affordable, SE version of Annapolis’s hallowed hollow.
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[@tonechaser7174]

I think the se is now the core line and the core line is private stock and private stock is only attainable by inheritance lol

[@orlock20]

And the S2 line is for those wanting a fender or Gibson, but want to also buy sight unseen and have much fewer problems.

[@tonechaser7174]

@@orlock20 ya man I have an s2 singlecut. I ended up buying a used 2014 gibson tradition used for the same price and it blows the s2 out of the water for sound. The s2 though is better for live gigs though due to it staying it tune. Love both though, just wish I could efford a prs core line model.

[@k.g.alatore355]

the SE of today is a far cry from the SE i grew up with, which was...not bad, but not exactly great the new SEs are perfectly fine guitars which we could have only dreamed of having for the money 20 years ago

[@tonechaser7174]

@@k.g.alatore355 ya very true. I remember my first guitar was a el-degas strat cloan. I loved it so much and still have it but when I play it now I think....wow how did I play this lol. Glad guitars are made better now a days for sure.

[@ticoperu7]

@@tonechaser7174 have both and agree, until I put in some Fralin pickups into the S2. Now I think the S2 sounds better.

[@MrGixxer1300r]

I would really like to see a show about John, his guitars, musical history, and some playing. When he does rig rundowns he is good with people in the musical industry, asks the right questions, and gets a great reception. Please have John do a rig rundown on himself.

[@johnbohlinger]

I'm down. Thank you.

[@timothyfoley240]

Very, very nice tone, chimey, balanced clarity. Love it.

[@jacobsmith1877]

SE just keeps getting better and better. Absolutely amazing guitars for the money.

[@skatecock22]

😅👌

[@mattmanley7118]

Great Demo John. The SE range keeps improving truly insane value money considered.

[@garymesser9065]

This is the first review I’ve seen from anyone who actually demo the variation in both volume and tone knobs, Bravo You want to hear some of a guitars various tonal options, and this guy did it, thank you!

[@johnbuono9475]

Just purchased one in February and John is so right- a lot of guitar for the money. Best electric I’ve ever owned- so comfortable and light.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Nice. Guitar and playing. JB's always a treat to hear noodling around.

[@KevinNolanRealEstate]

One of the best demos seen in awhile!

[@michaeleaster1815]

Happy Holidays to John B and everyone at Premier Guitar... thanks for all the great videos in 2019, and all the best in 2020

[@johnbohlinger]

thanks Michael, Hope 2020 s your best decade yet.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Some really lovely expressive, finesse playing there. That kind of playing makes me want to own the guitar.

[@kevinblythe2192]

It doesn't take a genius to see that PRS will sell a ton of this model. Great playing John. Merry Christmas all.

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Well done John! Wishing you and your Family a Very Merry Christmas! Peace, Love and Joy To All! Merry Christmas Brothers!

[@RickMcCargar]

Thanks for the demo/review! I just ordered one. Spoke with a guy who works at PRS. He wrote back: "Shawn in customer service at PRS says he's pretty sure it's the same proprietary fret wire on most PRS models. Said the size is basically 6150." So there we go. According to Warmoth, 6150 is: .104" width X .047" high..so considered "Wide and tall". The standard "Jumbo".

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Great playing, love the slide! Merry Christmas!

[@patshep68]

I love the beginning where you get a nasty thick rock tone. I played one in a store and the jazz tones are sweet too. These are awesome. I need one

[@jaimeaguirre4424]

Sounds fantastic. I need one of these...

[@TheGator2026]

I was stunned when I saw this first Hollow-Body. A Salesman at Wolfe Guitar in Jupiter had sold me on moving from a Schecter to a semi hollow PRS guess I'll be saving a little longer. This was one of the best rundown on a Guitar I have ever seen & heard. Thanks Man. Wolf has you to thank. Pat Stone

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

This guitar sounds incredible ❤

[@csharpminorseven]

Great demo, great playing, thanks John

[@pskemster]

John, U always do such great demo’s. The PRS sounds very Versatile and musical. Nice pickups!

[@poodlebites69]

Wow! That has the qualities of many great hollowbody types.

[@seancronin4010]

Great playing and great review, John.

[@rooster1737]

Really good tone & look, thanks John

[@jackjackattack9137]

Merry Christmas to John and everyone !!!! Be safe, keep on pickin !!!

[@johnbohlinger]

thanks Jack , Hope 2020 s your best decade yet.

[@claudiogiallombardo3498]

wonderful guitar

[@Doug5524]

Great review John, really enjoy your demos This sounds good looks goods and by jolly it does you good, PRS that man from the UK

[@georgefry8035]

Love your reviews 🔥🔥🔥

[@Duncanlinc]

I really need a video of John's personal guitar collection. Hell other guitar channels are doing it. I know it'd get loads of views.

[@thetremonts335]

Duncan Cannon he’s got a reverb page where he occasionally lists gear for pretty good prices

[@mattl4925]

You may need an entire season for all the guitar's he's played :)

[@mortonwilson795]

Great review - thanks for that! Will be checking this out in a few days.

[@jamesprice6381]

NC APPRECIATES YOU MAN, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@p4easy7]

righteous demo John!

[@TheThinker39]

Those humbuckers have plenty of high frequencies -- very nice. A fantastic value at that price. Nice demo. Thanks.

[@christrifilio1101]

John you rule. Happy a Holidays, I’m getting one of these.

[@johnbohlinger]

thanks Chris , Hope 2020 s your best decade yet.

[@charlesflint9048]

Just got one and love it!. As a bonus it also sounds good while unplugged; you could wake up at 3am with a good riff in your head, and try it out without either partner or neighbour being annoyed.😊

[@Groovemaster2000]

I have a Hollowbody II on the way. It will be delivered Dec 27th :D

[@bvs5164]

This is THE right guy to demo another PRS WINNER!

[@seanbrooks2583]

Ive owned so many PRS guitars over the years, including american core custom 24's, and the 594, various se's and s2s. This is hands down my favorite PRS of all time. They dont make a core version of this guitar and i dont understand why. The american core hollowobdy is a carved top, not traditional laminated ply (like a 335) so its a totally different guitar than this.

[@jamesstewart8054]

Thumbs up on your playing John. Cheers James

[@Casey_J96]

Love that they keep bringing the SE line closer and closer to US spec. That thing is a beauty!

[@zakkwyldesliver]

I bought a McCarty 594 S2 a few months ago and it just absolutely blew me away in terms of quality and sound. For $1700, it puts everything else in that price range and above to shame. In my opinion, any guitar manufacturer should have a pair of those hanging around in their offices and using them as the benchmark to meet or surpass for their USA made stuff.

[@19DoubleG80]

Looks and sounds awesome, reminds me of the Harley Benton CST series.

[@JohnnyBgood548]

I really like this guitar! Still want the USA model, but this one sounds amazing, looks amazing,! John another great demo! You're the best!

[@johnbohlinger]

thanks John. Happy 2020

[@JohnnyBgood548]

@@johnbohlinger Thank you John! Happy New Year! Wishing you the best in 2020!

[@wataboutya9310]

Great demo! Definitely got my attention. I have a 2018 SE 245 but it is not light.

[@alejandrohualdez5550]

Damn you PRS, I've just bought a 335!!!!

[@kilofireb8584]

Sell it and buy 2 of these, then take a nice vacation, Lol.. Marry Christmas!!!!

[@michaeltaylors2456]

I have a very excellent 335 version in a 1981 Yamaha SA200 but I’ll bet this is better in many respects

[@michaeltaylors2456]

Eric Menig , it is amazing , i left off a digit SA2000. I just wish it were a bit smaller , lighter . I hear the same vocal honk and expressive openness in the PRS

[@sugarlife485]

the hollowbodys are there best guitar..does it all...I remember playing an early one years ago and was blown away!!!

[@googoo-gjoob]

where best guitar?

[@J1Z06]

In 2015, I bought a barely played McCarty hollow body piezo for $1,200. I wish I still had it. I may have to buy one of these ... thanks for a great review.

[@edpetrik501]

Anyone with me ..saying John can play the shit out of a guitar ? Say yeah..😎🎸

[@terryhayes7854]

Yeah. Peace, Love and Music ★♫☮Doc★♫☮🎸

[@GordonZoot]

he's not very good

[@edpetrik501]

Yo Gordon..I would definetly like to hear your definition of ...good .😎🎸

[@TheOlmecindian]

Yeee

[@paulkline3011]

Hellzz jeeeaaaa!!! He is really good. I want this guitar now!!! 😀

[@dwightrenfield8670]

If I wasn't watching it I would say Bill Paxton was demoying a guitar🤣. Great demo!!! I ordered mine and I'm waiting on the truck at my house. Cant wait!!!!

[@incognitoguitars9999]

Great job John

[@burnsZY85]

The new version with the piezo looks amazing.

[@mougabo]

this could be my next gift for my self...... blues and rock n roll

[@majorwheelock974]

Hey John nice demo, I like the clean sounds best, I love hollow bodies, this one seems to have a smaller/tighter sound than the 6120 or 175. Is that what you found? Can wait to try one.

[@Capt-Cran]

Love this piece - Sweetwater - you know my name :)

[@johnmurray3346]

JB’s playing is insane

[@gregriddle3042]

I just bought one of these used, well it was never played. Paid half of the retail. I think I’ve tuned it once before a show to make sure I was in tune, never had to tune it since! Crazy! The guitar pickups are hot and it can get away from you, for example if you’re a strat tele guy which I’m both. I love the tone, versatility and functionality of this guitar. Very happy with it. Yes it’s made in China but so is the phone or computer you’re watching this on, and your shoes and most of your gear unless you’re a millionaire excuse me a billionaire, sounds great love it.

[@glouismusic]

Hi John, I am enjoying your videos very much thank you. I would appreciate a description for neck shapes and description for same.

[@daveshamir729]

Great review as usual John. It really seems like an exceptionally versatile guitar. My one hesitation would be that much like the Epiphone Casino, the hollowbody design lends itself to lots of feedback. This can be really effective, but it can be extremely challenging to control. Any thoughts on this design versus one that has the center block?

[@SiggyMe]

Great demo of very cool guitar with many sounds from those humbuckers with great tone control to dial in a bunch of different styles. The cost is all good now how much does it weigh and scale length. Looks like it wouldn't be shipping before June 2020.

[@jacttanna2353]

Beautiful guitar. Great playing - as usual. Would love to know what pedals you're using.

[@jasong546]

Looks and sounds worth every penny nice job John.

[@kevinharrington4009]

Sounds Great! What is the rig you are using?

[@steveg219]

Man you are one with that axe!!

[@cmh6550]

Love this tone 07:03

[@dericdomino]

does it feed back if you crank the volume?

[@anonw3829]

Just played one today...And then one just showed up at my house! Superb. Over my budget, but it was a "have to have it" guitar, so I did it! No remorse, but a loud complaint from my better half. I went for the Zach Meyers 594, Liked it, but tuners were awful. Adding the price of new tuners put that guitar into the hollow body's price range and then moving up to this great guitar was a no brainer. The SE Hollow Standard is a much better value. The neck size, to me, was perfect. The 10" radius along with the wide neck width made barre chords really easy to play up and down the neck.

[@KneeKrusher]

is the neck shorter on the hollowbodys?

[@mikebjammin93]

Sounds great! I might have missed it in the video, but what pedals were used?

[@superblondeDotOrg]

no pedals he explains it is straight into the fender amp

[@belo1971]

A light honey burst would be killer ! Let tel Paul to make a série please....I would run to buy one !

[@charlesford8692]

@Premierguitar do you think that on a medium amount of gain, it would be difficult to keep the feedback under control at a gig?

[@sugarlife485]

not a problem...these dont feedback

[@quimeraguitar1]

Nice guitar. Is this the McCartyTobacco Sunburst?

[@accidentals_hacks]

John "Woah!" Bollinger.

[@johnqpublic2718]

Ive wanted a PRS hollowbody since the early 2000s but could never afford one. That bound neck and headstock just does it for me. 1k is so much less than the "standard" one.

[@GuiitarBilly]

Nice guitar -and playing :-) Only wish PRS would do two volume controls more often. That config opens up so many more tonal options. Love it on the 594 and DGT, miss it everywhere else. I know this would be a tough fit physically on this sweet guitar, and also maybe affect price point. Just an overall wishlist item from a multiple PRS core models owner and player. Possibly forget the mini toggle switches on some guitars and just give us that second volume.

[@miguelnunez3858]

John what kind of amp are you using for this demo? Thanks sounds great.

[@johnbohlinger]

That is my 1964 Vibroverb. Love that amp

[@1Mrsensitive]

I just bought one

[@DSilvergun]

Had no idea these were made in Annapolis. So what are the main compromises on the SE vs the higher end PRS guitars?

[@TylerLL2112]

They’re inspected in stevensville set up if needed and are made by Cor-Tek in China.

[@bikersoncall]

What do you mean by bigger body, wider or just thicker?

[@sanduendo]

Are the circuits very vivible through the guitar holes?

[@patrickduguay8]

Does it come left handed?

[@reloading_and_gun_channel]

Always the same issues with PRS guitars, they are Perfect.

[@RyanSmith-op8wh]

Damn, John. It does have a juicy tone, doesn't it?

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

I bought a Washburn HB35 w/case wine red. New, just finger pick .....always dreaming...mostly self taught......you really helped me hear this guitars quality & versitility. Makes me secure about my choice if I go for a smaller spicey still mellow & warm sound to wild. Your fantastic playing makes the difference......😄😆🤗🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶 What kind of amp & settings & or pedals etc. did you use......for this guitars natural expression you describe?

[@Parchedhiker]

Does some kind stranger wanna give me one of these beauties for Christmas?? Happy holidays to everyone!!

[@jeffmazzei8520]

PRS SE line is the cheaper line, But is so much nicer than other companies main products, and the core line just all seems to sing, whereas other manufacturers you still Have to go through a dozen to find a good one. I’ve owned many guitars and PRS never disappoints

[@bikersoncall]

I wish I could get this without the f hole (squelctching feedback, not the sustain feedback, the squelch), and without the fat neck that someone said it has. The ebony fingerboard is gold for me, so is this particular finish, including headstock. White bindings is another huge plus. The best thing is that the volume know is moved do to the f holes where it should go for my playing style, and and subsequently also, looks much better.

[@thebuccilist]

Is it neck heavy? Looks beautiful.

[@_o__o_]

merry xmas Ventura

[@afishcalledminnewawa]

mine in red burst is on it's way, don't expect it'll ever sound as good as yours does.

[@rz0svp]

Thinking about getting one of these but don't know if I'll like the wide fat neck. How are you liking yours?

[@TylerLL2112]

rz0svp What necks are you used to?

[@rz0svp]

@@TylerLL2112 Strat C-Shape necks

[@TylerLL2112]

rz0svp Oh, well.. she’s a bit wider and girthy than that. Very akin to a Les Paul 50s neck. I personally find it extremely comfortable. My dad has small hands and was used to his strat necks and ended up liking the wide fat more. It’s not like those crazy LP JR necks or Baseball bat 50s telecaster necks.

[@stringbender5597]

John- My PRS Hollowbody arrived with an ice picky Treble pick up tone… unusable above volume of 3. I lowered the pickups substantially. I’m curious what the spacing between the strings and top of the pickups are on your hollow body?

[@vincenzolofrano6525]

is it a US made guitar? Thanks!

[@cmath8577]

what pedals are in use here? Sounds TS-9 ish at first

[@superblondeDotOrg]

no pedals he explains it is straight into the fender amp

[@macewbee]

Nice

[@sugarlife485]

I wonder if the hollowbody II sounds different or better??

[@romeou4965]

Supposedly brighter and more focused with the harder/less denser flames maple top and back. All else same spec.

[@nathanevans2755]

What does it sound like unplugged? Aucoustic?

[@kilofireb8584]

See Phil McKnights video, he plays it acoustically at the end.. sounded great to me! MARRY CHRISTMAS!

[@imunchienandalusia]

i want one

[@kitoyobeni1]

Are you sure it comes with a hardshell case? The presale listings I've seen have been with a gigbag. Maybe they use hardshells for the test units they send out? Are these out now, or is there still a wait? Guitar Center was listing 5/2020 for some reason...

[@kilofireb8584]

I can't speak on the standard but I've ordered the hollowbody ii se and the order lists a hard shell case

[@chrissnyder5818]

They do, checkout sweetwater listing. It's a first for prs.. and adds more value to the purchase!

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@chrissnyder5818 AMS has them listed with gig bags. A hardshell case would certainly be better value, especially if having it shipped to my home.

[@chrissnyder5818]

@@kitoyobeni1 hmm just get it from sweetwater.. they have it listed as hard shell if it isnt then they'd have to give you something back for the error I suppose..

[@chrissnyder5818]

@@kitoyobeni1 or message a sweetwater rep on the product page to confirm the hard shell case... maybe mention the ams has it listed as soft and see what sweetwater reply is??

[@saysaylor7662]

From my experience SE means wood moisture problems. I own one PRS SE acoustic guitar. The neck’s still alive after a year. Playability though is exceptional ... still it’s ..hm.. it feels kinda Chinese. Too good to send it back too Chinese to be happy

[@AlexGordonMusic]

Leave it to John. Making that PRS song, dude.

[@RickMcCargar]

Fret size? I've watched a dozen videos and not one mention...anyone know? Medium Jumbo? Medium? Narrow tall? Thanks for the effort.

[@johnbohlinger]

They felt like modern medium to me.

[@RickMcCargar]

@@johnbohlinger Thanks. I bought the McCarty Tobacco burst. Got this message on reverb from a guy who works at PRS: "Hey Rick. Just checked, Shawn in customer service at PRS says he's pretty sure it's the same proprietary fret wire on most PRS models. Said the size is basically 6150."

[@johnbohlinger]

@@RickMcCargar It's a very comfortable neck. I dug it.

[@RickMcCargar]

@@johnbohlinger your video helped make the decision to buy, thanks again.

[@davidchamberlain8910]

Wow.