History of PRS Hollowbodys?

[bodia]

That is Canadian dollars. Pay with US dollars and it will be about 35% less.


Yep, I have a HBII and a SC HBII. I believe there was a SC in the HB before the II.

True, but it's still $3,300 US. Still too high, IMO

 

[JasonE]

True, but it's still $3,300 US. Still too high, IMO

Based on the cost of a new hollow body, that isn't all that bad. I am sure they would come down a little to make the sale too. I bought my newest HB in 2012. Back then it was around 4k.

 

[DougGuitar]

I thought it was quite a bit steep too, even with current exchange rates.

What was their new price back in the day?

 

[bodia]

Based on the cost of a new hollow body, that isn't all that bad. I am sure they would come down a little to make the sale too. I bought my newest HB in 2012. Back then it was around 4k.

I know. I must be stuck in the pre-Covid prices. I seem to recall them being in the $2k range then. Actually, there's one on the Verb now for $2,499.

 

[jak3af3r]

That is Canadian dollars. Pay with US dollars and it will be about 35% less.


Yep, I have a HBII and a SC HBII. I believe there was a SC in the HB before the II.

I believe there were 3 SC options.

All mahogany, HB I, and HBII

I'm pretty sure there was also the 25th anniversary SCHB CB that had a center block down the middle of the guitar inside.

 

[SinSir]

I know. I must be stuck in the pre-Covid prices. I seem to recall them being in the $2k range then. Actually, there's one on the Verb now for $2,499.

Those days are making their way back.. maybe not as consistently but headed back in the ballpark slowly.

 

[Tucson Thump]

Just to muddy the waters a bit, they also did a run of SC Hollowbodies...

Yes. I have an SC/HBII

 

[Jo-]

@Jo- some pictures would be great

Oooh hollowbody porn? I can post a couple!!


Here's a Hollowbody Singlecut Standard.. all mahogany body with 245 pickups (for sale btw)

or an HBI Singlecut (10 top.. mahog back)

Or a 2001 Archtop II in teal black (double 10's)

A 2005 Archtop IV (Spruce top/Artist flame back)

Or a McCarty 594 HBII with IRW neck (after these last few months of playing this, I have realised I miss having a piezo and my preference is for the HB piezo models)

I'll stop here.. I still have a few more HB's but don't want to hog the f-hole porn. Or.. do you want to see some more from me

 

[Jo-]

Thanks Not Dave.


Thanks GM. Was the Paul Jackson an Archtop or Archtop IV? All these PRS combinations sure do get corn-fusing for a new lad!

The JA-15 is it's own body shape. It's larger than the standard PRS body. It's also thicker than your standard HBII but not as thick as the Archtops. (no piezo )

2011 JA-15

In this pick top is HBII, middle JA-15 and bottom AT IV

Thickness comparison between Archtop and JA-15

Hope this helps!

 

[DougGuitar]

Oooh hollowbody porn? I can post a couple!!

Post away, man, post away. Never seen any single cut double F Holes. Real nice collection you got there! Post away.....

I still have a few more HB's but don't want to hog the f-hole porn. Or.. do you want to see some more from me

Hog away/Post away-the more the merrier..

 

[Jo-]

Here's the second HBII I ever bought, it replaced an emerald green HBI with no piezo.... I have had this guitar now for over 20 years.. was modded to add a coil tap on the bridge pickup with an extra mini switch drilled in.

2003 HBII in Blue Matteo

she has a very sexy 'flamey arse"

and here's one from 2014 with a rosewood neck

the IRW neck is to die for!!! Feels so good

and here is one I bought in the UK when I was stuck there over Covid.
She's a non 10 top, but I think she's beautiful

and a 2004 Spruce.. with no piezo

Yes... I do have a problem with PRS with f-holes and I own way more than I should, but I just can't let any go. I love them all.

 

[DougGuitar]

Yes... I do have a problem with PRS with f-holes and I own way more than I should, but I just can't let any go. I love them all.

Not a problem Jo, more like you have an eye for wonderful guitars! Nothing wrong with owning a lot of guitars as long as you're not using the rent money to buy them!

Doug

 

[spawnofthesith]

True, but it's still $3,300 US. Still too high, IMO

I've been keeping my eyes open and have yet to find a core HB of any kind for less then $3k... if you ever see something cheaper please lmk! lol

 

[László]

What do you have against the semis? I’m in the market just looking for opinions.

I've had a couple of the semis, a 2010 CU22 Semi, and the current model Special SH. They're great guitars,

Since you ask...

They have their own vibe compared to a solid body or full hollowbody, and they're also different from a Gibson 335 which is also semi hollow, even though it has the look of a fully hollow guitar.

There's a little less bass and 'oomph' than a solid body, but the upper-midrange has more resonance. I think that's what makes the guitar sound different from the fully solid models. The highs are comparable, but the guitars sound brighter because there's less bass and lower-midrange.

A 335, because of its plywood construction, with much larger cavities on both sides of the neck, is something altogether different, and to me, closer to a hollowbody in tone than the Special SH.

For some players, they're an ideal compromise between a fully hollow electric and a solid body. For others, they're neither hither nor yon.

I liked the two I had. You might wonder why I sold them: One, I sold to help fund a private stock model. With the more recent one, I simply had the hots for a DGT; I plan to get another one, because I do miss it.

If you're more of a solid body aficionado, get the 594 you mentioned you were interested in. If you want a fully hollow tone, go that way. If you want something that has the spice of a little of both, the Special's a great choice.

 

[bodia]

I've been keeping my eyes open and have yet to find a core HB of any kind for less then $3k... if you ever see something cheaper please lmk! lol

Here are a few......

PRS McCarty Hollowbody II with Birds and 10 Top Sunburst 1999 | Reverb

A hollowbody version of the PRS McCarty, the Marty Hollowbody II was launched in 1998. The Hollowbody II differs from the Hollowbody I in its use of a figured Maple top. The word McCarty was dropped from the name in 2006. Years of Production: 1998 - presentUnique to this Era:&nbsp...

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PRS Hollowbody II | Reverb

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PRS Hollowbody Spruce 1998 - 2010 | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

 

[DougGuitar]

Sometimes price depends how desperate or eager the seller is. Or the market, or the phase of the moon. That last one is in NC and I'll be damned if I'm gonna travel all the way from Vancouver to NC, specially in winter. And this cold weather isn't a good time to ship guitars if it has a nitro finish.

Doug

 

[spawnofthesith]

Here are a few......

PRS McCarty Hollowbody II with Birds and 10 Top Sunburst 1999 | Reverb

A hollowbody version of the PRS McCarty, the Marty Hollowbody II was launched in 1998. The Hollowbody II differs from the Hollowbody I in its use of a figured Maple top. The word McCarty was dropped from the name in 2006. Years of Production: 1998 - presentUnique to this Era:&nbsp...

reverb.com

PRS Hollowbody II | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

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PRS Hollowbody Spruce 1998 - 2010 | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

Oh ****!!

FML if I wasnt in the middle of an expensive move that HB spruce would be coming to me now

 

[SinSir]

I've been keeping my eyes open and have yet to find a core HB of any kind for less then $3k... if you ever see something cheaper please lmk! lol

During covid they shot up like many guitars when new stock was depleting. It sucked because it happend to be one of the guitars I was on the hunt for at the time. They've been dropping steadily lately like so many others.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Oooh hollowbody porn? I can post a couple!!


Here's a Hollowbody Singlecut Standard.. all mahogany body with 245 pickups (for sale btw)

or an HBI Singlecut (10 top.. mahog back)

Or a 2001 Archtop II in teal black (double 10's)

A 2005 Archtop IV (Spruce top/Artist flame back)

Or a McCarty 594 HBII with IRW neck (after these last few months of playing this, I have realised I miss having a piezo and my preference is for the HB piezo models)

I'll stop here.. I still have a few more HB's but don't want to hog the f-hole porn. Or.. do you want to see some more from me

Thanks for the f-hole porn, you’re a gem.

 

[veinbuster]

What was their new price back in the day?

Current ask on the listed white one.