The Paul Reed Smith Hollowbody II Piezo in Red Tiger is an instrument that seems to breathe with life, a perfect marriage of art and innovation. With its radiant maple 10 top and back, carved into a graceful violin arch, it captures the eye as much as it stirs the ear. Beneath its luminous finish lies the spirit of a true hollowbody, a construction that balances resonance, warmth, and clarity in a way only PRS can achieve. The mahogany middle core adds depth to the voice, anchoring the maple’s brilliance with a foundation of warmth, and the entire body resonates as though carved to sing with the player’s touch.

At just 5 pounds 8 ounces, this guitar feels almost weightless, as if it were built to float against the player’s body. The set mahogany neck is shaped in the beloved PRS Pattern profile, a design that offers both comfort and authority. It rests easily in the hand, with a depth of 7/8 of an inch at the first fret and just under a full inch at the twelfth. The rosewood fretboard, with its perfect 10-inch radius, becomes a landscape of possibility, adorned with the iconic PRS bird inlays that shimmer like flight against the warm wood. Every note played along its 22 frets is enriched by the natural resonance of its hollow form.

The voice of the Hollowbody II Piezo is expansive and deeply versatile. Outfitted with McCarty III TCI pickups in both treble and bass positions, it offers vintage warmth blended with modern articulation. Chords bloom with dimension and single notes sustain with singing clarity. Yet the true magic lies in its additional voice, the LR Baggs/PRS Piezo system, seamlessly integrated into the PRS adjustable Piezo stoptail bridge. With the flick of its three-way selector and the turn of its blend knob, the guitar transforms from electric brilliance to the shimmering realism of an acoustic. These voices can be layered together or played independently, giving the musician a world of tonal colors at their command.

The hardware is refined and elegant, with hybrid appointments that balance beauty and function. PRS Phase III tuners with wing buttons provide effortless stability, while the PRS nut and double-acting truss rod ensure precision and reliability. A high-gloss nitro finish wraps the instrument in a luminous glow, allowing the Red Tiger color to reveal every flame and ripple of the figured maple beneath. The signature PRS headstock logo stands proudly above, a mark of quality and artistry that has become an icon in the world of fine guitars.

The Hollowbody II Piezo in Red Tiger arrives in its hardshell case, ready to accompany the artist wherever inspiration leads. It is an instrument that blurs the lines between electric and acoustic, between tradition and innovation, between power and subtlety. Every detail reflects the vision of Paul Reed Smith and his team, whose dedication to excellence ensures that this guitar is more than an instrument. It is a companion, a voice, and a work of art crafted to inspire music that will endure.