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2018 PRS Hollowbody II Piezo - 10-top, w/OHSC



I don't often gush about guitars (ok, maybe I do) but this 2018 PRS Hollowbody II Piezo 10-top is quite possibly the finest guitar I've ever played. Top-to-bottom, this one just oozes elegance. And with its feather-light weight (5 lbs, 9 ounces) and superior setup, it darn near plays itself. Contrary to many light-weight hollowbodies, this one does not feel fragile like many we've played before - likely due to the bonkers-solid fit, finish and construction. This guitar is literally what dreams are made of (there I go again...) I've been having trouble nailing down what the finish is on this one - it looks more Tobacco Burst in the photos, but in person, it's a little more faded looking/lighter on the inner burst than your typical TB. Very classy, and a nice departure from the standard. This one is in Excellent, barely played condition. I'd call it Mint, but it IS hanging on a guitar store wall, so it will get some hands on it - unless you buy it quick! :) Includes the original PRS hardshell case and most of the original case candy. 

Here's what PRS and Sweetwater have to say (looks like they can't help but gush, too!):

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, 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’s 58/15 LT pickups can also be combined with acoustic sounds through a single output.

An ultra-premium instrument from PRS

The 10-Top guitars are PRS's most distinctive production instruments. For the Hollowbody II Piezo 10-Top, it all starts with premium tonewoods: carved figured maple for the top and back, mahogany for the sides. This particular combination yields a clear, yet resonant, tone that suits any musical style. The mahogany neck is topped with a smooth, inviting rosewood fingerboard adorned with exclusive PRS Birds inlays.

58/15 pickups deliver sweetened humbucker sound

Speaking of tone, playing the PRS Hollowbody II Piezo's 58/15 pickups is an inspiring experience. That's because Paul Reed Smith himself designed the 58/15 pickups to give you the sweetened tone you'd expect from real vintage humbuckers. PRS went right to the source of legendary pickup production when they bought the same coil wire manufacturing machine that '50s-era guitar makers used to create some of the most iconic pickups in history. The 58/15 pickups give this PRS Hollowbody II Piezo the classic humbucker tones you've been looking for. Take it from the Sweetwater crew — the PRS Hollowbody II Piezo has the sounds and versatility you need for any gig.

PRS retooled these pickups to bring the sweet harmonics and chunky warmth of this classic design to your Hollowbody II Piezo. Each set of pickups has been ear-tuned to perfection by Paul and his team, a process known as Tuned Capacitance and Inductance (TCI). The end result is a very musical pickup that’s true to its lineage, but updated for the modern player.

PRS/LR Baggs piezo pickup system

The PRS/LR Baggs piezo pickup system on the Hollowbody II Piezo 10-Top gives you access to the natural acoustic sound of its hollow construction. A control knob lets you blend in the sound of this pickup with the sound of the Hollowbody II's humbuckers, adding a woody quality and extra sustain to your tone. There's also a separate output next to the Hollowbody II's main output that lets you send just the sound of the piezo pickup to an acoustic amplifier.

Resonant, comfortable, thin-profile hollowbody

The PRS Hollowbody II is built like no other guitar. Instead of the center block that runs top to bottom through semi-hollow guitar bodies, the Hollowbody II features only a small block that anchors the bridge. This proprietary PRS construction gives you the warm resonance of a full hollowbody with the clarity, sustain, and rock-solid stability of a semi — all in a comfortable thin-profile instrument. So if you're a solidbody player, you'll feel right at home on a Hollowbody II. And never one to sit pat, PRS has retooled their finish process. Taking its cues from the Private Stock finish that entails high-gloss nitro over a cellulose CAB basecoat, this method gives the guitar a finish that's thin, durable, and clear. The result is an instrument that feels like a vintage guitar in your hands, with an incredible amount of resonance.

Pattern neck shape, for that "just-right" feel

Why does the PRS Hollowbody II Piezo 10-Top feel "just right" when you pick it up? It's the satisfying shape of the neck — an updated wide-fat neck carve PRS calls their Pattern profile. It's based on Paul Reed Smith's original, pre-factory neck design — the same one used on instruments he handbuilt back in the 1970s and '80s for Carlos Santana, Peter Frampton, and Howard Leese of Heart. Take it from us: once you wrap your hand around this juicy neck, you won't want to let go.