The Paul Reed Smith Hollowbody II Piezo in Charcoal is a beautifully balanced instrument that merges elegant design, rich acoustic resonance, and remarkable tonal versatility. Built with true hollowbody construction, this model is designed to deliver exceptional warmth and openness while maintaining the clarity, stability, and playability PRS is known for. Whether on stage or in the studio, the Hollowbody II Piezo offers a wide palette of inspiring tones in a refined and sophisticated package.

The body is crafted from Maple for both the top and back, featuring a highly figured Maple 10 Top and PRS’s signature violin carve for enhanced resonance and visual depth. A Mahogany middle section adds warmth, sustain, and structural integrity to the hollowbody design. Finished in a deep Charcoal high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar showcases the natural beauty of the maple while allowing the instrument to resonate freely and develop character over time.

The one-piece Mahogany neck is set into the body for optimal sustain and tonal transfer and carved to PRS’s comfortable Pattern neck shape. With a 25" scale length and 22 frets, the guitar offers a familiar, effortless playing feel. Carefully contoured dimensions—7/8" at the 1/2 fret and 61/64" at the 12 1/2 fret—provide a substantial yet smooth profile. The Rosewood fretboard features a 10" radius for fluid playability and is adorned with classic PRS bird inlays, while the signature headstock logo completes the timeless PRS aesthetic.

At the heart of the Hollowbody II Piezo’s sound is its powerful dual-voice electronics system. A pair of McCarty III TCI pickups in the bass and treble positions deliver articulate, vintage-inspired electric tones with excellent clarity and dynamic response. Complementing these is the LR Baggs/PRS Piezo pickup system integrated into the PRS adjustable Piezo stoptail bridge, capturing authentic acoustic-like tones with remarkable realism. Independent controls for the magnetic pickups and piezo system—including separate 3-way pickup switches and a blend knob—allow players to seamlessly mix electric and acoustic voices or use them independently for unmatched versatility.

The guitar is outfitted with PRS Phase III non-locking tuners with wing buttons for smooth, reliable tuning, a PRS nut for precise intonation, and hybrid hardware that complements the Charcoal finish. Strung with PRS Signature 11–49 strings, featuring a plain G for enhanced clarity and feel, the Hollowbody II Piezo is set up for expressive response and tonal balance across the fretboard.

Housed in a protective hardshell case, the Paul Reed Smith Hollowbody II Piezo in Charcoal is an exceptional instrument for players seeking the richness of a hollowbody, the power of classic electric tones, and the realism of acoustic piezo sounds—all in one impeccably crafted guitar. Elegant, versatile, and inspiring, it stands as one of PRS’s most musically flexible designs.