PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo Review // One guitar that can do everything!

[@bmitchellmusic]

OK 2 things... 1) First 2) This guitar is UN.REAL.

[@TheBoomboomyea]

Try out the Tayor T5 with the Helix. :) God bless guys. Stay safe.

[@godguitarsandgear8553]

Just ordered one last night. For 1300 new!

[@TheStevejohnston]

@@godguitarsandgear8553 where did you get it?

[@waynedengel3949]

@@godguitarsandgear8553 from where??

[@joekaras7080]

@@godguitarsandgear8553 Would you mind sharing where you purchased it. Sounds like a great price.

[@st.g]

I think this has to be my favorite demo of this guitar. Off to go get a blue one today, thanks!

[@soultradermusic]

I now have this combo, got both in last month. Excited to explore the possibilities.

[@Flyit37075]

Thank you guys ! I am so sold on this PRS guitar and the Line 6 helix patches you demo .

[@brad-guitar-miller813]

Sounds great best demo of this guitar I've seen. That IR is killer for that sound, I'm sold. Was so close to getting at gear fest but was afraid, not now 👍

[@davidmiles533]

I’m actually considering selling an American Strat to buy another SE. not sure which model but this guitar plays like a dream and gives me sounds I just can’t coax from a Strat.

[@christianluna9067]

I agree. Best demo of this guitar

[@andrew6226]

Hey did you ever go thru and get one? If so, how’s it holding up!?

[@brad-guitar-miller813]

@@andrew6226 I did not, had a hard time with the made in China plus I built a thin line tele and that helped scratch that itch for now

[@andrew6226]

@@brad-guitar-miller813 I share the same hesitation as you. I wish it wasn’t so darn beautiful! But yes, the made in China stamp on the back is what’s keeping me so far. Plus I haven’t been able to play it yet

[@davideoverman]

Update 2 years later now they have an awesome dog hair finish of this guitar. It is beautiful!

[@timgillis9938]

Ahhhhh.... I should have listened to the whole video. You did import the IR. Lovely. So good. Love the IRs you created.

[@carloverzeletti6521]

Your both SO CLEVER !! I am happy enough to have received my Joyo Gem Box 3 this week

[@chadnedohin]

With the IR on, the Piezo sound is much better than 99% of plugged in acoustic guitars. I've kind of lost interest with PRS electrics, but this review video changed my mind.

[@davidmiles533]

I own one. Beats nearly Anything I’ve played in 50+ years.

[@JamesThomas-zl9er]

One tip for plugging in acoustics - K & K passive, my Taylor LKSM & Collings parlour sound like themselves but louder - amazing

[@derrickmickle5491]

Best review of this guitar. Amazing job!

[@synonyx]

Thanks for the breakdown on how you got the intro tones - I bought the patch to match my piezo HB2.

[@mellowmonsoon278]

The most convincing video for this guitar

[@TheMark9589]

I have this guitar and it is absolutely killer

[@evil1st]

Wait, you just played this for a demo? I thought it was a real song you almost had me tearing up man that thing sounds amazing.

[@Hickeroar]

Mine is in the mail. Can't wait!

[@TVsBen]

I've had one of these since October and love it. I wish I'd known you made this Helix patch. I did basically the same thing manually using Return #1 and basically condensed your AC30 free patch to fit on the top row. I'm not totally satisfied with how it turned out, so now I'm buying this patch.

[@thecaveofthedead]

It's still madeningly difficult to find anyone demoing an electric guitar with a piezo being played through an acoustic IR. So thanks for that. As you say, it sounds better than a great many plugged in acoustics without an IR - even high end ones.

[@guitarbluz62]

I've owned 4 different hybrid electric/acoustic guitars. Taylor T5z, two different Michael Kelly Hybrids and my current guitar... a Fender Acoustasonic Strat. The Acoustasonic is the one I usually gig with because it has fantastic acoustic tones and does a decent enough of a job on electric tones, although you'll never get gorgeous neck tones out of it. Thinking of buying the PRS demo'd here to try out a couple of gigs. Nothing beats a great electric and a great acoustic, but I'm getting too damn old to bring multiple guitars to a gig! Thanks for a fantastic demo, guys.. 😊

[@jackprice7828]

Great video guys! I have been looking at a number of videos on this guitar. I have been considering a piezo/electric for awhile. Being a worship guitar player/singer/leader the ability to quickly switch from an electric mode to an acoustic mode is an interesting concept. As you guys know, some songs just work in an acoustic mode. The only thing that bugs me about the SE's are they are non locking tuners, but I understand you can change those out with third party machines.

[@kitoyobeni1]

PRS is now selling SE locking tuners for about $99 a set, drop in replacements. Would be better if they came with them, but not at least they are easily available.

[@Bozzy_Wazzy]

That PRS is pretty awesome! Ya’ll should do a review of the SE Paul’s guitar that came out recently! It’s amazing

[@noelvaldez96]

I wish I had this guitar when I was in a Church band years ago! Would’ve made life a whole lot easier, instead of constantly switching between my acoustic and electric. Also, thanks so much for not constantly noodling. It’s hard to get a grip on how it sounds when someone is doing that all the time.

[@FeLix-qi7ci]

I Just watched a video of a church Band leader who issued the exact Same Problem and got this guitar as a solution!

[@asmundlunde7762]

That electric tone in the intro was ok++++!

[@kbabz9670]

Thanks for the demo, it inspired me to try IR with mine but I doesn’t sound good at as an acoustic.

[@treymax88]

I wish you guys could do a shootout between the SE vs the expensive version

[@bmitchellmusic]

Me too

[@dsteele5530]

I have SE S2 and cores. There’s so little difference from the SE to the core it’s ridiculous. The top guys may tell you there’s a difference. But the normies will never be able to tell the difference. I love my SE’s and that’s up against my 59 custom shop ( best guitar I’ve ever played) and the top PRS lines Actually the neck feels better on SE line to me than the cores

[@rickysreviewsandhowtos]

I would love to see the helix set up for this, I have a helix LT and use a lot of your patches, I’m currently looking to getting this guitar and would love to see the helix set up

[@Luxaudiodesigns]

Wow. That acoustic sound is pretty stinkin good.

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

That IR is absolutely amazing, totally game changing

[@scottsguitarbasics8451]

This is great! I have this guitar. I would love to get the acoustic sound that you are getting out of it but I have the Pod Go. Not the Helix. Is there any way to get the patch for acoustic on the Pod Go?

[@DToneQuest]

anyway i could get the ir for the acoustic? I have ordered one of these guitars..I use quad cortex btw

[@jasonarguetaamaya6470]

Amazing guitar

[@geraldabele3895]

Also have of ones of those - PRS checks all the SE’s out in their USA factory before they get shipped out…

[@londonsweeps]

I need help! I just bought this guitar and can not get any acoustic sound out of it. What am I doing wrong?

[@robbarker9878]

Man I really wish they kept the red fire burst from the V1 for this...

[@soultradermusic]

I was first look for the PRS and watched you video, not taking much notice of the Helix, then after researching the guitar I thought I need to upgrade as I have only be using acoustic guitar live with the Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer. I then saw heaps of video by you guys and other on the helix and was thinking I need to see a PRS and Helix video maximising the potential of the dual output. So, here I am, back where I started. I could have saved heaps of time 😆. I've got the Guitar ordered and I think I need to save up a little more for the Helix. If you end up getting this guitar, would love to see more use examples with the Helix. I'm also keen to see what can be done with vocals + Helix for some subtle harmonies. One quick questions. Do you think Line 6 will update Helix hardware any time soon, as we are coming up to 6 years? Thanks.

[@tompelham7035]

Very cool! Sounds like I should’ve gotten that one;)

[@tricko2286]

I own the P245 and the Piezo sounds amazing. Love the P245 but the fully hollow has to sound pretty nice.

[@jonathanchaney6140]

what was the chord progression at the beginning of this video? Spectacular!

[@martyc4906]

That’s crazy. I was just looking at Nicholas Veinoglou and this guitar this morning. 😇

[@justinaskins2156]

I have a question hopefully y'all can answer, I have a Helix LT, which I didn't realize but it doesn't have a stomp mode, which means I can't access the killswitches for the electric/acoustic chains. Is there a way I can set one is the other foot switches to do this?

[@cheesesteak59]

I use Nembrini Audio's Acoustic Voice plugin for recording in Reaper.

[@strife10301]

My next guitar

[@joekaras7080]

I have two other electric guitars with piezo pickups in them, and love them. Im thinking about purchasing this PRS. Does anyone know if feedback is a problem, it being a Hollowbody? After having electrics with piezo's, its hard to go without this type of flexibility.

[@dsputt]

I'm a Helix guy, and I'm getting THIS very guitar this weekend. Can't wait to try this out! Is your patch available for download or purchase?

[@RSchannel777]

Is there some reason you guys can't play this just straight through with no special effects or did I miss something? You said you did something to the acoustic. I just want to know how it sounds flat through a amp

[@leejaisung1]

can I buy ir using this video?!

[@jwuonog]

Now that the Helix has an acoustic sim, would you add that block?

[@worshiptutorials]

I’d prefer to use an acoustic IR rather than the simulator

[@alexpryamotok4210]

It's usual guitar, just plus piezo pick up in bridge. U can find that type of bridges from fishman+ Fender or other brands, and u can put it on your favourite. Or u can try Godin I don't remember the model but they have this type of guitar for year...

[@jackbandel]

Are there any cheaper options so do this than a $1000 Helix?

[@fumanchuinbrackishwater]

Can you do the same thing with Pod Go?

[@JamesAllenJr]

why is there no link for this guitar?????????????????????

[@WaghRules]

What about activating both outputs if you are the only guitar player on a given sunday? Or just having the piezo on the first have of the song, and then having both on for a more massive sound?

[@JamesThomas-zl9er]

How do you manage the impulse response? I use GT100 + RX500 but I’m struggling to get a better acoustic sound … problem is I’m using a Collings Parlour as my everyday instrument and I’m horribly spoilt!!

[@Axman66]

+++ lissen guys, this video is the full truth+++ I bought it put instantly lockings on which i ordered together with the guitar and now its my no. one all day. i have small hands but there is no problem handeling it. You must !!! try it out and i bet my a** you fell in love and want it badly. it looks like 5k and it play like 5k. This is a Bentley, no joke+++ you never regred buying it. Often people say.. oh this guitar is very versatile...... after tring this one Versatility has a new meaning 🙂 +++

[@ShreddingFinn]

Wow this is a lot more money than the other se guitars, just purchased a Starla, can’t wait (arriving tomorrow)

[@kitoyobeni1]

Hollowbody construction, along with the added electronics comes at a price. Cosmetic note that they didn't mention; the binding on this guitar is flame maple too, beautiful.

[@fivepiece]

I ordered one on Dec 10 ... still waiting, no word on when these will be back in stock ... retailers speculate another 30-90 days.

[@soultradermusic]

Damn that's a long wait time. I guess you are in the states. I was trying to order here is Australia this week and was first told May, then March and then I found one in stock in the Blue. Think I'm pretty luck. I hope you get yours soon.

[@fivepiece]

@@soultradermusic Finally found a floor/demo model at Guitar Center. Just got it a couple days ago and it looks untouched so I'm happy.

[@soultradermusic]

@@fivepiece awesome, did you get the blue or gold?

[@fivepiece]

@@soultradermusic blue!

[@soultradermusic]

@@fivepiece Awesome, I hope it's a beautiful in real live as in the videos. Enjoy!

[@romeou4965]

Hollowbody feedback keeps rock players away but is this NO longer an issue with Helix modeling or offstage amps? 🤔

[@CrustyCurmudgeon]

Such a complete review - wow! Question on the jack wiring - if you're using the magnetic only jack for your humbuckers, does the mix/piezo then become piezo only? I assume that's the case, but I'd like to be sure. Thanks!

[@bmitchellmusic]

Yes!

[@landonheadrick1775]

Appreciate the patch! I’ve had a prs p245 semi hollow Singlecut with the same piezo system. I’ve tried to use this way for worship and the patch helps a lot! Curious if I should try this full hollow body. The semi-hollow sounds pretty good but I get the feeling this one is much more resonant. Have either of you played a prs semi hollow? Thanks guys

[@bengordon7635]

I dunna know I would like to put my Old school T.C Electronics' G-Force up against it live thru a Marshall I think my old school stereo analog would blow it away . I can change any parameter add multiple expression pedals in any order I want to do different things wah volume pitch shift

[@nickhall8166]

I know this has been asked before……..Can this routing be set up in HX Stomp?

[@shredimaster78]

Basic question, which patch do you use for electric and which for the acoustic piezo?

[@tonyrabone4668]

Beautiful sound and playing. I'd love to try one. Have you tried the S2 hollowbody?

[@smacker360]

Ck out the Godins from Canada. They are incredible as well with the same features and cheaper.

[@MrDvv1cft]

I have a Godin LGX, and it is amazing. It has become my number 1 gigging guitar. The piezo and humbuckers mixed together is money.

[@smacker360]

@@MrDvv1cft I agree, when I have the option to blend acoustic from my Bose L100 combined with my valve amp the sound for a one man band is amazing. Plus, the Godin uses acoustic strings that work well with the humbucker and makes the acoustic sound legit.

[@JGorg8]

Do you guys sell the IR separate from the Helix patch? I'm a kemper user and would love to add it to a performance. Or you could sell the kemper performance and I'd be first in line for that too :)

[@ericbaird1359]

Love it! Is there a way to do the double pathway with a HX Stomp?

[@jermboat44]

I'm way late. But will your patch work with a pod go?

[@jbbourbon178]

Is this gonna be Bradford’s PRS? Or is he gonna go for something like a Silver Sky? I’d LOVE to see you guys play a Silver Sky.

[@bmitchellmusic]

Both. And then some 😎

[@jbbourbon178]

Bradford Mitchell Dude...I NEED to see your opinion/video on the Silver Sky!!!

[@joeypatron3141]

Brian what pickups did you put in your zac Myers se guitar

[@bmitchellmusic]

Porter Anthems I believe

[@1975cdub]

Are you still planning to do a proper review of the Shelton Skyflite?

[@worshiptutorials]

Yep it’s coming :)

[@1975cdub]

@@worshiptutorials Awesome. I have him making me one in Sonic Blue right now mostly because of WT videos.

[@CarolDailey]

What is the name of the band in the video?

[@JoonKimDMD]

Does this guitar require batteries??

[@athanobnial8254]

Yes, if use the mag/piezo output, and you put the volume up on the piezo volume knob, then it uses a 9V batt. But if you don’t need it in the moment then you ahould plug in the ‘mag’ output for just the electric guitar sounds. Hope this helps

[@DerekBarolet]

What happens on that loop patch if you turn both paths on and play? What does it sound to play acoustic and electric same time?

[@ethangonzalez8472]

It’s crazy how awesome this guitar sounds. I would buy it but I think my wife would kill me...

[@thadlogan51]

Just trade your wife for it lol...

[@brokenvail]

What happened to the Lambertones in the C24?

[@worshiptutorials]

I put the 85/15’s back in to give them more of a chance. I never really used them initially.

[@kirkwilliams2127]

I want to play in a worship band so bad. God Bless.

[@timgillis9938]

Hi guys. Excellent. Did you use the IRs you created for the acoustic sound?

[@worshiptutorials]

Thanks! We showed both with and without the acoustic IR in the video. The opening looping demo was with the IR on.

[@frankfortmarine]

Desperately wanting to buy this. Are there any concerns about feedback on stage?

[@JonKaneshiroGuitar]

Did you guys string this up with 10s or 9s? Have some 10s on it right now but kind of want to try some of those 9.5 gauge strings.

[@bmitchellmusic]

Probably need to change the strings. Still has the strings that came with it haha at least 10s tho.

[@JonKaneshiroGuitar]

Bradford Mitchell I really want to match the string tension of my Suhr. The Hollowbody bends to the note faster, but really want that slinkiness. Slapping on some 9.5s today!

[@brokenvail]

Brad when you used it on a Sunday recording did you use the Helix or Kemper

[@bmitchellmusic]

Dual Kempers!

[@brokenvail]

Bradford Mitchell 🙌🏼

[@ericbaird1359]

Does your MagPie Helix patch work on the HX Stomp?

[@DavidHernandez-ug7mm]

i can use the same patch for my hx stomp?

[@bmitchellmusic]

Noooo. There’s waaaaay too much going on for it to fit in the Stomp haha

[@davidmiles533]

I own one. Only good things to say. All my other guitars are American Martin or American Fender.

[@carloverzeletti6521]

There you Gooooo

[@bogbogferraren359]

sir i want the guitar wow

[@RockCoversMusic]

Nice guitar!

[@arendvanderbliek]

You just sold for PRS other of these 😍

[@geraldabele3895]

It’s the greatest I’ve ever played in 50 years….

[@kckelleymusic4738]

First of all great review I ended up buying this guitar and I love it. I have an hex stomp and I know I can’t do this patch on it but would I be able to route the guitar so that I have it between two separate presets one set for piezo and one for magnetic with both volumes up where I’m using my up and down foot switch that I made to go back and forth between the two sounds

[@jerrodtune4502]

Wow!! I've been eyeing the Acoustasonic, T5Z, Godin, etc for a do-it-all guitar for leading worship. This thing is awesome! But... they don't make it in a lefty! 😠

[@chadnedohin]

Acoustic IRs Should Be Mandatory for Live Acoustic Sounds Change My Mind

[@kitoyobeni1]

A pedal with some EQ/verb/chorus and that IR loaded would sell a TON (hint, hint guys). The piezo signal could go through that pedal to front of house for all those not using Helix.

[@worshiptutorials]

That pedal exists - it’s called an HX Effects 😎

[@chadnedohin]

@@worshiptutorials You mean HX Stomp? Also... AMEN! I tour with one for leading worship. Last big outdoor worship event I had 3 HX stomps (2 x AG , 1 Bass) and 2 Helix Floors for EGs on stage.

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@worshiptutorials Will have to check that out, thanks.

[@ayans7762]

I got a taste of PRS's versatility when I saw Opeth using them for all their acoustic and electric parts in their live shows. You won't really spot the difference. Whave PRS's like these and still those pricey showoff Fender Teleacosutosonics eat away all the attention, idk why.

[@gamechisdessalegn8929]

that is amazing and can you please cover the song by matt redman ("because he lives")

[@adrianguggisberg3656]

I can hear that the guitar tries to sound great, but they seem to use a completely rubbish amp or mic or it is the strange multi pedal thing they have on the floor, I don't know. They probably mention in the chatty part, which I skipped. They should try with one guitar, a cable and a decent amp.

[@19DoubleG80]

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

[@beerbilly]

sounds sweet. what is its american equiv?

[@worshiptutorials]

The Hollowbody II Piezo. They’re expensive, ha.

[@cvgbbc]

@@worshiptutorials An A/B comparison between the two would be very interesting

[@kitoyobeni1]

American equivalent is 2-3x the cost, and then you can get into 10 tops and all that at even more cost. The American version has a bit smaller body, more like the standard PRS body but hollow. The SE Hollowbody is a bit bigger.

[@beerbilly]

@@kitoyobeni1 arigato gozaimashita

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@beerbilly Sorry, not Japanese, was the name of my Shiba Inu.

[@judsonchristudas3487]

Hi, I am planning to buy a guitar but confused between PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy 2021. Please do help me to choose the right one. I play hard rock & metal.

[@steves12strings]

The prophecy would suit you better for hard stuff

[@emmanuelibus]

How can you folks afford all these fancy, expensive gear?

[@bmitchellmusic]

You probably don’t wanna hear it but....working hard 🤷🏻‍♂️ also, as we state in this video , PRS sent this to us to review ;)

[@kevinclose5840]

Obviously he won't have any money left over for new jeans if he buys it

[@hotman718]

I like it but $1600 for an SE seems excessive.

[@bmitchellmusic]

You need to play one. Not even exaggerating when I tell you it’s UN. REAL.

[@romeou4965]

The core USA model is $6,000...

[@JGorg8]

It's super excessive. I paid $1,500 for a core USA model. Deals are to be had if you search

[@yukattfreak7285]

playing sumple 1 is very nice. The difference of each PU is very easy to understand. All cleen sounds makes me crazy.

[@karlcountry2363]

Am I the only one on a budget? Be nice if a cheaper work around was presented.

[@guitarandotherthings6090]

Tried this guitar twice in two different stores with different high dollar amps and there is just no life in the pickups. It is such a dead flat sound, you may as well just do the basic SE's or save up for the real Customs/McCarty's. This in between aint it. And the finish looks cheap and fake in person, like linoleum lol.

[@Zebop45]

Huh? 😅 Stick to other things.

[@guitarandotherthings6090]

@Donn Walls I can play which you can see on my channel. Im not the best but I know good tone from crap tone.