PRS Hollowbody Appreciation Thread- or the Love of “Less is More”

[Moondog Wily]

I want an archtop but can't find a nice one.

I am in a perpendicular situation, where I want an archtop but can't afford one! Latest drain was the Axe FXIII! I will get there, and so will you, just keep your eyes peeled and be prepared to commit!!!!

 

[strat63]

I want an archtop but can't find a nice one.

There are just not many out there but it's worth the search to find one.

 

[Bob Hundemer]

I found one on on line but it says heavy nail damage to the fret board. Last I asked a new fret board was a $600 job but that was some years ago.
Would that be a concern the damage I mean.

 

[Lacire]

I found one on on line but it says heavy nail damage to the fret board. Last I asked a new fret board was a $600 job but that was some years ago.
Would that be a concern the damage I mean.

You play on the frets and not the fingerboard so mostly cosmetic. I have filled fingerboard nail damage with ebony or rosewood sawdust and superglue.

 

[Bob Hundemer]

I could do that true. Just wondering here.

 

[RickP]

I am in a perpendicular situation, where I want an archtop but can't afford one! Latest drain was the Axe FXIII! I will get there, and so will you, just keep your eyes peeled and be prepared to commit!!!!

Also upgraded my Axe Fx recently, so I’m more a shopper than a buyer right now. But I’m surely not regretting that purchase. Man, does it sound great.

 

[bodia]

This McCarty 594 HB II came home with me this past Monday.

Killer!

 

[Moondog Wily]

Also upgraded my Axe Fx recently, so I’m more a shopper than a buyer right now. But I’m surely not regretting that purchase. Man, does it sound great.

Just ordered the Axe FXIII Trurbo a few days ago! I will let you know how I feel about it when arrive, but will NOT be able to XY compares!!!
I I +

 

[RickP]

Just ordered the Axe FXIII Trurbo a few days ago! I will let you know how I feel about it when arrive, but will NOT be able to XY compares!!!
I I +

The Turbo’s a beast! I’m loving mine. And, in line with the thread, can confirm it is a perfect companion for a PRS Hollowbody guitar of any model. I’ve been gigging Axe Fx gear since 2011, mostly with my 513s, and have been very happy with the hardware, and the company. I think you’ll be impressed! Looking forward to your opinions.

 

[László]

My first HBII piezo just arrived. Still very much in the honeymoon phase :-D

It’s ALIVE like no other… what a different experience playing this!

Gasp!

 

[László]

My 98 McCarty Hollowbody II

Another great one! Stop already! I'm gassing too much!

 

[László]

I already posted pictures of this 97 Archtop a page ago but didn't think they looked very clear. They were taken at night and zoomed in a little too much. A little natural light makes the pics a little better and now you can see the back.

And yet again, I'm in love.

 

[László]

This McCarty 594 HB II came home with me this past Monday.

gorgeous, and one of my fave finishes.

 

[Wakester]

Soon, Oh so soon. Nope, its mine now

 

[Aether]

In another coming soon post, I nabbed this one yesterday from Dave’s used listings. Should arrive on Monday:

 

[strat63]

Another great one! Stop already! I'm gassing too much!

Then just give in. It's really just that simple.

 

[RickP]

Then just give in. It's really just that simple.

What he said ^^^^^

 

[László]

Then just give in. It's really just that simple.

I'm down with it if you buy it for me.

 

[strat63]

I'm down with it if you buy it for me.

That sounds completely reasonable.

 

[László]

That sounds completely reasonable.

One tries to be helpful.