![]() If anything, we’re amazed at how close this feels to the ‘real thing’ – to the point of it being a very real instrument in its own right. The PRS SE Hollowbody Standard is a workhorse electric guitar that's built to merge the comfortable playability of a standard solidbody guitar with the warm, resonant tone of a hollowbody instrument. "If PRS had underperformed on this model, it would have brought into question the quality they’ve strived to maintain under the SE banner for two decades. It all adds up to one of PRS's top models losing little of its glam magic in the more affordable SE line. MusicRadar verdict: A classy build, impeccable feel and an excellent humbucker pairing is elevated by having piezo tones on-tap. ![]() Boasting an LR Baggs/PRS Piezo system, the SE. And, come to think of it, to the expectations that come with the name on the headstock and that reputational. The 58/15 S pickups deliver clarity and balance that sound big and musical in a hollowbody platform. Nor is there any feedback issues – this is one hollowbody electric that holds up well to loud volume. Wondering if this is a known issue and if there is anything to do to remove the buzz. The issue seems to worsen with changing weather. ![]() It seems to be coming from the D, maybe G string area where the string lays over the bridge. The 58/15S humbuckers strike the right balance between classic PAF tones and packing a little more contemporary heat – they never overpower the mix. 1 Getting an awful buzzing sound at the my bridge when strumming chords. It has the visual flair, the attention to detail. The SE line might be the "Student Edition" and yet there's no question that the Hollowbody II Piezo is a pro-quality guitar. It sounds just right for all kinds of amplified acoustic shenanigans, albeit with a feel under the hands that is very much that of an electric guitar. Turn the magnetic pickups' volume down and turn up the piezo and you've got a tone that is bright, glassy and full of detail. That's what Paul Reed Smith has worked so hard on these past 40 years and that's what's displayed here.ĭesigned in collaboration between LR Baggs and PRS, the piezo works a treat. Not only is the ES-339 a great guitar at an even better price, it's undoubtedly one of the best new Gibsons we've ever played.Īs the song says, it's not about the money. It would seem Gibson has at last turned a corner in terms of quality and consistency. Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocasterįender' might just have designed the future for hybrid electro-acoustic designs, with this Strat a lightweight, high-performance instrument that will persuade you with tones and feel.
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