HBII Tone Milestone

[LJD]

The beauty of the HBII is it's ability to achieve a "harmonic sustain" note bloom (I don't know what other term to use). In other words striking a note and having it endlessly sustain into a higher harmonic. It's achievable with any guitar and the right amount of volume and gain, but much easier with hollow guitars.
Well last night I was playing with my band and noticed this happening, looked down at my pedals and noticed I had no overdrive going. It was blooming out and holding with the amp set clean. I was so delighted. It's really a function of my guitar and the amp (Fender PRRI). Mine is rigged loud, I set the volume clean right before natural breakup (sweet spot 4.5-5.5). I've tried to achieve this many times and figured it wasn't possible without a little gain/OD.
I've had this guitar about a year and a half and it keeps getting better. Compared to my other beloved guitars it's in another universe of build quality and tone. Thanks again PRS!

 

[rugerpc]

Your guitar is broken. I'll take it off your hands for a buck/$2.98.

 

[garrettb]

I love the feeling of the occasional puff of air from the f hole on my arm.

 

[C&M Music - Lafayette]

Yes LJD, I know what you mean. That is the tone I love and crave. I get that with my ME Quatro and Mesa KingSnake (Mark I). I will be getting a HBII later this year and I am longing to reach that Zen tone you speak of. I cannot wait! Go on and enjoy the tonal bliss!

 

[Egads]

It's sometimes hard to go back to solid bodies! Glad you are having such a good time with your HB.