Paul Reed Smith PRS Guitars Private Stock 30th Anniversary "Birds of a Feather" Hollowbody I 6 String Electric Guitar Frostbite Glow
Thirty years of tone, art, and uncompromising craftsmanship The PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary Birds of a Feather Hollowbody I Limited Edition celebrates three decades of Private Stock craftsmanship, marrying forward-thinking guitar design and masterful artistic expression. This model introduces a notable first: PRS TCI pickups in a Hollowbody platform. Carefully tuned for musical balance and clarity, TCI pickups deliver the fullness of humbuckers while capturing the expressive character often associated with single-coil and soapbar designs. The result is a voice that is rich, articulate, and remarkably responsive. The guitar's Hollowbody I construction adds natural resonance and openness. Further expanding the instrument's tonal range are mini-toggle EQ switches - a feature personally favored by Paul Reed Smith. When engaged, these switches act as tuned high-pass filters, removing shelved low-end and allowing high frequencies through for enhanced clarity and musical highs. First introduced on the Private Stock John McLaughlin Limited Edition in 2023, this design has since become a defining feature on guitars equipped with TCI pickups. Visually, the 30th Anniversary "Birds of a Feather" Hollowbody I is as striking as it is refined. A luminous Frostbite Glow finish unifies the instrument's design, highlighting the contrast between Gaboon ebony's rich, dark color and the natural tones of flame maple. The frostbite stain extends to the figured maple found on the fretboard and neck, while the wood combination extend to details in the truss rod cover and headstock veneer. This model also marks the 10th anniversary of the Birds of a Feather fretboard inlay, designed by Director of Manufacturing and head of Private Stock Paul Miles. Notably, this limited edition features a reverse Birds of a Feather with stained maple birds rising from the base of the fingerboard into an ebony sky. This design is both understated and captivating, embodying the balance of artistry and restraint that defines Private Stock. "I wanted to design an inlay that was simple and easy to read from across the room or on a stage but was also uniquely PRS. I have always been fascinated with inlay work and PRS has afforded me the opportunity to see the evolution from hand cut shell to intricate CNC work. For me, this was a new way of looking at inlay design, using the woods to create movement and space," - Paul Miles, Director of Manufacturing. The 30th Anniversary "Birds of a Feather" Hollowbody I represents the intersection of luthiery and artistic vision. Every element reflects the expertise and imagination of the Private Stock team. The result is a guitar that is visually unforgettable and musically inspiring. Birds of a Feather Inlay Design The Birds of a Feather inlay was designed by PRS Director of Manufacturing and head of Private Stock Paul Miles. This design has since grown into the “bird swarm” - often found on PRS displays and accessories. Notably, this limited edition features a reverse Birds of a Feather with the maple closer to the body, moving to ebony as you follow the neck toward the headstock. 2026 marks the 10th Anniversary of the original design. Only 96 pieces of the Private Stock 30th Anniversary "Birds of a Feather" Hollowbody I will be produced, with only 4 in Canada. S/N: PSLTD00207 Weight: 4lb 14oz Specifications Body Body Construction Hollowbody Top Wood Private Stock Flame Maple Back Wood Swamp Ash Top/Back Carve Violin Neck Number of Frets 22 Scale Length 25" Neck Wood Flame Maple Neck Construction One-Piece Truss Rod PRS Double-Acting Neck Shape Pattern Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret 7/8" Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret 61/64" Neck Width at the Nut 1 11/16" Neck Width at the Body 2 1/4" Fretboard Wood Gaboon Ebony / Flame Maple Fretboard Radius 10" Fretboard Inlay Reverse "Birds of a Feather" Headstock Logo Private Stock "Birds of a Feather" Eagle Neck/Body Assembly Neck/Body Assembly Type Set Finish Finish Type High-Gloss Nitro Hardware Bridge PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts and Steel Studs Tuners PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons Hardware Type Smoked Black / Nickel Hybrid Nut Bone Truss Rod Cover Gaboon Ebony / Flame Maple Electronics Treble Pickup TCI Bass Pickup TCI Controls Volume and Tone Control with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle EQ Switches Additional Info Strings PRS Signature 10-46 Tuning Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E Case PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D3 (with Private Stock Plaque)
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- Default Title — 13574.00 USD — In stock
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