For players who demand exceptional versatility, the PRS Hollowbody II Piezo 10-Top offers an unparalleled blend of craftsmanship and innovation. This hollowbody electric guitar features twin maple 10-Tops on both the front and back, with a resonant mahogany core in between. Paired with a one-piece mahogany neck, the guitar delivers a bright, dynamic sound with a smooth, sustained tone. Equipped with two 58/15 LT humbuckers, it captures the essence of the legendary late '50s humbucker sound, offering that sought-after warmth and clarity that modern musicians crave. But there's more to this guitar—when acoustic tones are needed, simply flip the toggle switch, and the piezo system integrated into each bridge saddle instantly brings out those rich, resonant tones.
An intriguing feature of the Hollowbody II Piezo 10-Top is that you’re actually getting two 10-Tops: both the maple top and back showcase an exquisite, defined wood grain that earns them this distinguished title. This visual beauty is more than just skin-deep, though. PRS utilizes a unique bracing technique, carving the braces directly from the maple slabs of the top and back, rather than gluing separate braces. This design approach enhances stability, boosts projection, and ensures a harmonious resonance across all registers. And with no braces to worry about loosening over time, it’s a long-term solution for pristine sound.
Plugging the Hollowbody II Piezo into your favorite tube amp reveals a rich tonal palette. The 58/15 LT humbuckers provide a perfect balance of vintage warmth and modern clarity. Inspired by the humbuckers of the late '50s, these pickups are crafted with fewer winds than traditional models, producing a more vintage-accurate tone while still maintaining modern output levels.
The Hollowbody II Piezo also incorporates PRS’s adjustable bridge with a built-in piezo system, developed in partnership with LR Baggs. Each bridge saddle contains its own isolated piezo element, allowing for pure acoustic-style tones when desired. A 3-way toggle switch lets you select between piezo-only, piezo and pickups together, or just the humbuckers. The blend knob allows for precise control over the balance of these signals, and when plugged into the dedicated piezo output, it serves as a master volume for the piezo system alone.
True to Paul Reed Smith’s obsessive commitment to perfection, the Hollowbody II Piezo 10-Top is rich with fine details. The one-piece mahogany neck features the iconic PRS Pattern neck profile and a 1-11/16-inch nut width, offering a smooth, comfortable feel with a “pre-factory” vibe. The rosewood fingerboard, with its 10-inch radius and 25-inch scale, is expertly crafted, ensuring flawless playability right out of the case. Other premium features include PRS Phase III tuners, hybrid hardware, and the signature abalone Bird inlays on the fingerboard. To complete the package, Paul’s signature is inlaid into the headstock veneer, solidifying this guitar as a true work of art.
