The SE Hollowbody II Piezo | PRS Guitars

The best of both worlds comes to the SE Series. 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. 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 58/15 “S” pickups deliver clarity and balance that sound big and musical in a hollowbody platform.
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 instrument is designed with two discrete volume controls (magnetics and piezo) and output jacks (mix/piezo and magnetics). 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. Alternatively, 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. 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). This is the most versatile SE instrument in the Series nearly twenty-year history.
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[@prsguitars]

Hey folks, quick edit here, the correct fretboard spec is ebony, not rosewood as stated in the video! You can check out the full specs on our product page here: www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/model/se_hollowbody_ii_piezo_2020

[@jerund]

Good. I had two roughly 1890 instruments.. the rosewood banjo is worn through down to the mahogany underneath, the ebony guitar board looks like it could be a year or two old.

[@BryanEwald]

😬

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

Any chance of this coming in a single cut?

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

PRS is KICKING ASS!!!!

[@Apafockl]

Awesome guitar, blue one looks dope 🎸 I liky like it!

[@crystalgaynor9708]

And I promised myself, NO MORE GUITARS RIGHT NOW!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I want IT!!!

[@thadlogan51]

Lol...Exactly... my wife's going to kill me I have so many seriously expensive guitars... but need piezo too!!!

[@kirkwilliams2127]

I hear ya, recently pick up a D’Angelico Bob Weir Deluxe, so amazing. Then ordered a Texas Tea Fender Ultra Tele that Sweetwater said would not be until end of summer, I was cool. I can save some funds. But it just came in and has already shipped. Dang, had to hit the credit card heavy. Now I want this one.

[@TheMols14]

I find myself returning to this video every once in a while, just to hear that sweet, beautiful intro Bryan plays. Absolutely brilliant

[@labland6633]

PRS should release an album of the beautiful demos you've done! And perhaps even the tab for your songs. Really next level playing!

[@CurlyTop1492]

I can't get enough of that intro

[@MegaTubetiger]

An excellent comprehensive review of the SE Hollowbody II Piezo! Thank you.

[@dhow64]

Love this man ...a piezo in an SE ..been waiting for so damn long

[@prsguitars]

The wait is over!

[@dhow64]

@@prsguitars thanx guys ...u guys never cease to amaze me .. . Cant wait to get my hands on one of these .. Its like an all in one package ...

[@jamesscott3263]

The store I work at in Dover, NH just got one of these in and it's very impressive. Nice work guys, can't wait to get one of these for myself!

[@DirtyWienerDog]

Love your store James, it's where I bought my first guitar!

[@jamesduckworth9117]

Sounds as amazing as it looks. Another guitar to get.

[@lukecowley4949]

Thanks so much for this video, as I'm new to peizo pickups etc, I was looking for information on how it all works, and this is the only video that I've found, that properly explains it 👌

[@sleeplessnight5238]

They done did it I’ve Been waiting for a guitar like this to come out I’m 100% getting this beast of a guitar🤘🏾

[@crystalgaynor9708]

So LOVE the riff that you're playing Bryan, very nice!!!

[@TheAlexLamberty]

It’s unreal how far the SE line has come. Well done PRS boys and girls!

[@bengordon7635]

this is the best PRS made ,, I have a few cores and did not like the core hollowbody construction ,, wanted old Gibson type woods ,, I forget the guitar is made in china thats how good it is ,, Pickups could be changed out but sounds incredible the way it is

[@russclewley6945]

I got myself the blue one! Boy do I love it!!!!! The first of hopefully many PRS guitars. The quality of this guitar is outstanding. I wish it had locking tuners, however these are easily upgraded through the website.

[@MOAB-UT]

Great playing...and guitars. Having a piezo in the guitar is incredible.

[@f7viivvgiv]

That lovely Prs guitar can play whatever you want to play,it's loaded with so many features, awesome

[@sirhc2242]

KZbin needs a "Love" button for times like these!

[@mattbelmont978]

That intro is sooo tasty! Would love to hear more! Thanks for being awesome, Brian!

[@guadalupeperales5725]

I love how proud PRS is about their SE line. These guitars just keep getting better, I'm afraid I'll be an SE collector at some point, haha. (Well, I'll need to save up for that but it'd be totally worth it). I want them all, and this is such an awesome addition to the SE family! Way to go, PRS. As always.

[@manuedwards6959]

Yeah, not a bad thing to be an SE collector. I’ve been thinking about buying a CE 24 (because of the neck and the pickups) but my two SEs are lovely and I could by this and an acoustic PRS for the price of a CE. Guess we will both collect SEs!

[@guadalupeperales5725]

@@manuedwards6959 I've always wanted a CE 24 too, haha. But yeah, if I could buy a few SEs instead, I'd be thrilled about it. SE collectors club! Haha

[@avielkharrat5788]

That was pure maddness! Pure maddness ! Bryan, you sound fantastic, the guitar sounds fantastic, it looks fantastic. WAW

[@brandonproctor3639]

This is what I've been waiting for! Beautiful looking and sounding, gotta have one!

[@ulmestrat]

One of the few PRS guitar reviews wich i really like - the man has a fine taste !

[@MorGuitarz]

Absolutely gorgeous... I have 4 core models and this one (in black gold) arrives Thursday! How could I resist temptation like this? Damn you PRS... DAMN YOU! 🎼🎄🎅

[@7775Kevin]

Beautiful guitar. Nice demo. Reminds me of my Parker Fly I had years ago with humbuckers and piezo. Great tones.

[@paulvsmith]

Looks stunning, sounds great, even appears to be terrific value.

[@fluffytoaster427]

This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. The second they announced the SE HBII I knew the piezo variant couldn’t be that far behind!

[@ds14666]

I bought one last january nd still I'm waiting to get my Peacock Blue... all I can do is to watch every weekend videos on yt about this amazing guitar.

Omg sounds like a dream!!! Great job PRS!!

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

Blown away by this, playing is Very Nice as well!

[@timgoodwintv]

Been waiting for this one and its finally here! Can't wait to get my hands on one!

[@patrickmaloney8717]

Hey Brian. That was killer. Love your playing and style. Oh ya, and nice guitar.

[@GiacomoBocca]

Sounds like heaven, that’s my dream guitar right there ❤

[@Guitar6ty]

The acoustic sounds are spot on.

[@skateborg]

This is definitely my next guitar investment. Love the Peacock Blue 💙

[@Khobbyhobs]

Omg.... I just got an SE Custom 22 Semi-hollow in March. Gonna have to pick one of these up too!!!

[@benvye4279]

I bought one of these in October and it's every bit as good as, or better than I expected.

[@distilt1238]

I first discovered piezo pickups by listening to a lot of Rush and Alex Lifeson, even though he didn't have this model, I thought his PRS looked and sounded fantastic. I've never had a hollow-body guitar before, but as soon as you turned the tone knob, I knew this would be a world of sound potential. Hope to save up enough for one soon!

[@JJ-nq3ll]

It's not just all in one, It's truly a work of art! And the sounds that comes out of it it makes me want to play the Blues even more. It's foolish of any one, not to get one. I know what I want for Christmas / PRS II piezo!

[@MikeHenrick1]

Having blocked Ben Bowlands Music KZbin channel, basically because the lad is in my opinion very annoying and to distracting from the reviewed item, it’s a refreshing change to find yourself, a great review and way of talking to the public, not coming over false or patronising, and seemingly talking on a customers level is an art, and you truly have mastered it, congratulations, and thank you keep up the good work. And because of this I’m buying one.

[@src248]

That Neil Young inspired bit at the end sounded perfect, exactly what I'd want a guitar like this for

[@ransombaggins9301]

Gorgeous! Really expected a $1495 price point.... but $1549 is still good. Top of my list right now!

[@jasonyltan7672]

Bodhisattva! Obviously really, nice showcase, best I've seen in awhile.

[@capedoc]

Damnit! I just bought an SE Hollowbody Standard a few months ago (Which I love) but now I want this!

[@carlosjoaquinpacis6429]

come here every now and then just to listen to the opening track, great playing!

[@martinspreiter8240]

Best guitar in my live. The search is over. I´m so happy with it.

[@drjsmajor]

"last guitar you will ever buy". I have had dozens of those!

[@iPhoneeditor]

I want to hear "Over the hills and far away" by Led Zeppelin on this so bad.

[@Chris-MusicTheoryAndFretboard]

that would be awesome. Though it would be nice if the PRS had a switch so that you could kill the piezo output quickly.

[@filippredin2063]

I have been waiting for something like this for a while now, John Wesley who played with Porcupine Tree, Sound of Contact and many more. Got one of thee best sounds with his PRS piezo guitars. Inspired me to get one.

[@zumbigod]

Super inspiring player! P tree is also one of my favorite bands ever! I'm about to buy this guitar! Excited! 🤘🏽 You enjoying yours? I imagine so!

[@joereynajr.9637]

This is a beautiful guitar, I have two se models and I love them. I have one of the first Santana's se and the first custom 24 with bird inlays...😊

[@homeslice1479]

I've been prepping my organs for sale to afford a Hollowbody II Piezo, but now I don't have to! Thanks PRS! The quality on this guy looks fantastic! Assuming it's the same South Korean factory as the rest of the SE line, I know there's absolutely nothing to worry about quality-wise.

[@AkiraSpectrum]

very impressed! it sounds amazing.

[@JustJoshLTRB]

I've wanted a prs piezo since the early 00s seeing Dan Estrin from hoobastank using one. I know probably not what most people think, but that was in vogue when I was in high school.

[@footcandy]

I’ve wanted a rosewood necked PRS hollowbody since I saw Dan Estrins back in those early years. I’m pleased to say PRS made it as an option a few years ago and I was finally able to get a super PRS hollowbody II with piezo and a solid rosewood neck with Brazilian fretboard. Super guitars.

[@MrPrincebass99]

Great sounding guitar. Brian has some tasty chops.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

Holy cow you guys actually did it

[@budgetguitaristcom]

Neat instrument. I look forward to trying one of these, once it's safe to go back into Guitar Center.

[@DannyBrooks1]

Paul just keeps knocking it out of the park for all types of players!

[@jefmanroxx2414]

Except Leftys

[@jabberwocky4995]

Love IT! Hit a home run, PRS.

[@russclewley6945]

Was wavering on the Fender Acoustasonic until I found this guitar, now no contest this will be my next guitar! Thank you Brian for the great demo. But seriously I have not found any bad reviews of this guitar and I have watched about 10 so far.

[@MrMarcburger]

Fenders are better at acoustic sounds though. PRS offers a full set of mag pups. Just what you prefer.

[@WhaleBluePRS]

I use my Hollowbody II as my acoustic guitar for solo shows and love it for that. At $5200.00 retail, it's prohibitive for most of us to own and I couldn't have it if not for the music store I taught at. They took super good care of me to put it within reach. I'm going out a limb here, but you will not regret the SE version if you get one. I would certainly consider one for "the toolbox" but more of a desire than a need to be sure. Worst part of the HBII is that if you only use magnetics, you still drain the piezo. I have to pull the battery or constantly plug/unplug the cable to save battery life. The SE system is the way the Core guitar should be as well. Love my Core HBII, just to be clear. I have 5 PRSs (4 Core and 1 SE) and would buy any others as the chances arise. My YT name should be probably give that way, lol

[@renmad0078]

A wonderfull and a very professional video. Thank you a lot fir this demo it help me a lot 🙏👍😉👏

[@antoniojpneto]

Simply amazing!

[@VikingMan44]

Damn. That thing is a work of art.

[@SimonSawal]

Absolutely stunning!

[@ju2705s]

Amazing Guitar I wished I can afford one but it's out of my reach as beginner. Looks great and sounds even better. I never saw before a combo magnetic + piezo... so great 👍❤️👍

[@paparuffy406]

Well depending on where you live, there are places where you can get all your music needs met paying for instruments over time, but you get the instrument after first payment. I’ve bought all my expensive music equipment from a company called Zzounds. I can afford payments over a year vs all at once.

[@guitarno8922]

Looks & sounds great! I am in the market for a hollow body electric and this looks real interesting. I will have to check one out in person!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Brian whips out some Steely Dan!

[@jrhairston]

Beautiful!!

[@onurag7176]

This would be great for fingerstyle acoustic players who want to move on to more electric sounds... Well played prs

[@jimmygrant3151]

Oh shoot, you got me when you singled out the piezo through the clean amp...SOLD!!!

[@Chip_57]

Oh man, with a nod to the mighty Dan! Brilliant Bryan. Awesome guitar.

[@joshuatvernon]

This is awesome! I've been waiting for this for so long. Please bring out one more color though! My other two PRS are in these colors 😅....or add piezo and coil split in the core hollowbody II then I'd just drop all the $$$ to get that. Would literally be the most versatile guitar (other than a variax which . . eh)

[@amguit]

This is the one! Wow. Awesome!

[@m.e.langieri4957]

I have my name down for one just waiting and omg I can’t wait! The SOUND IS INCREDIBLE! PRSoctober WOOT WOOT

[@spituce9681]

Hey Bryan really liked the tune at the start been trying to copy some of your licks, liked the guitar too will have to give this PRS Piezo a try 🤞🏻

[@GetawaysandGuitars]

It looks and sounds great, I really thought I didn't want or need any other guitars but this has me thinking now! ;0)

[@_thatgdguy_2603]

Amazing playing!! Now if only they can make a baritone version of this guitar!

[@stephanvincent6864]

Gorgeous, I want one!

[@anvil777]

Omg that’s fabulous!!!

[@kirkwilliams2127]

Great video, thank you.

[@louisjwiese5515]

Wow, that is a great guitar

[@cellulose6322]

Wow sounds amazing

[@kenmasters007]

I have S2 semi that I upgraded with a piezo. But this looks really good. Mighty tempting.

[@NINEWALKING]

Huh damn. This might be my next. Damn you Paul, I have just acquired 594 Wood Library 10 top. I am out of money and now this comes out. Almost got the non Piezo version but now this is a must have. 5th PRS dang. Dang it I have to have it. Time to save some money.

[@quedecree]

If it plays as nice as it sounds, that just might be my next guitar.

[@jamestoops7228]

Just when I thought I was done buying guitars! PRS makes this. Okay, just one more!

[@KneeKrusher]

This thing is versatile 🤯🤯🤯

[@jasonsapp792]

Amazed at what the SE line has been progressing towards....I am all for it I will have one of these...just which color? Lol

[@VMinoda]

PRS please stop. Have mercy on my wallet...

[@guadalupeperales5725]

PLEASE.

[@markoscar1888]

Exactly what he said.....!!! Just got the hollowbody SE McCarty Burst......and two months later...this turns up!!!! Geez!!!

[@keithkline3708]

Yeah, i thought I only wanted two more guitars. Now it's three.

[@jazzram_]

IKR WTF

[@enthusiasticpaunch]

Me buying a humbucker single coil strat. "This is the only electric guitar I'll ever need." PRS launches this. "Oops..."

[@footcandy]

Pee yay zoh.. pee yay zoh... pee yay zoh! I’m so glad to see PRS are finally pronouncing this right after nearly 20 years of them saying pie-zoh!!!!! Great addition to the SE line. I love my core Piezo equipped hollowbodies. It’s so much fun to play with the dual outputs.

[@johnj.flanagan-songsoffaith]

Great sound, especially for blues.

[@jperryfan]

Fantastic demo & Guitar. Just have to figure which of mine has to go to get this one. Ah decisions decisions

[@WhaleBluePRS]

I rewatched the video after thinking about this the other day. One of my students got one of these and it occurred to me that the HB SE might have a feedback rejection advantage over the HBII. The laminate woods shouldn't vibrate as freely but they don't need to. Amplification will more than make up for it with the added benefit of making ("bad") feedback more controllable. I'd love to have one to a/b with my HBII in my studio. In a rather "Rush-like" trio through a PRS Custom 20 amp, I found the HBII to be less controllable that I was comfortable with. I think larger rehearsal space and venues would've correct most/all of that but there's nowhere in the area I live to find out for real. That limits my HBII to solo gigs and recording studio use.

[@absinha6209]

Finally picked one up!

[@19DoubleG80]

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

[@barrettNZ]

This sounds absolutely amazing! Would love to get a hollowbody guitar one day.... looks like the choice has become a little bit easier now that there's an affordable PRS version :)

[@theneohippie8927]

Bodhisattva!!! That sold me the guitar

[@danielguest7841]

I'm still waiting for a custom 24 floyd with a piezo. Please PRS, make my dreams come true.

[@lordgraga]

Do Floyd piezo bridges even exist? 🤔

[@donly8408]

Just got mine 😍

[@callumlittledrums9845]

I'm going to be annoying and say though this looks amazing and I know people will purchase this amazing product. Please make a prs se custom 24 piezo with the same Pickups (with a push pull coil tap capabilities) and woods.

[@marshalltippit7479]

Love the guitar @ Paul Reed Smith! Im hurt with spinal and nerve problems and the guitar is a positive hobby for me. I dream of getting a USA made guitar someday, but I really want a Hollow body guitar from your company! Be a cherished and something my autistic daughter would love as well. I let her play with my guitar and practice amp... She screams rock n roll and we both make great memories with the joy of music 🎵🎶

[@chaosandorderstudio]

This top looks incredible!!! why can't we see the carved top even on other SE models? They would sell fast and a lot