PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary “Birds of a Feather” Hollowbody I Frostbite Glow

PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary “Birds of a Feather” Hollowbody I Frostbite Glow

Weight: 5.1 lbs 

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. 

Only 96 pieces of the Private Stock 30th Anniversary “Birds of a Feather” Hollowbody I will be produced

Weight: 5.1 lbs

Case: Private Stock D3 Case 

Year: 2026

Model: 30th Anniversary Hollowbody I Private Stock Limited

Neck Wood: Curly Maple

Fingerboard Wood: Curly Maple / Ebony

Top Wood: Curly Maple

Back Wood: Swamp Ash

Headstock Veneer Wood: Curly Maple / Ebony

Neck Carve: Pattern

Side Dots: Paua

Color / Stain: Top - Frostbite Glow; Back - Black Wash with White Grainfill

Fingerboard Inlay: Reverse "Birds of a Feather"

Headstock Veneer Inlay: Reverse "Birds of a Feather" Eagle with Engraved White Mother of Pearl Banner

Finish Type: High Gloss Nitro

Pickups: Treble - TCI ; Bass - TCI

Electronics: One Volume, One Tone Control with a 3-Way Toggle and Two Mini Switches

Hardware: Smoked Black / Nickel Stoptail Bridge, PRS Phase III Set Screw Locking Tuning Pegs with Wing Buttons, Bone Nut, Curly Maple / Ebony Truss Rod Cover

Set-Up: PRS Signature .010–.046

Specials: High Gloss Nitro Finish, Curly Maple Top, Swamp Ash Back, Curly Maple Neck Stained Frostbite Fade, Curly Maple / Ebony Fingerboard & Headstock Veneer, Reverse "Birds of a Feather" Inlays, Smoked Black / Nickel Hardware, TCJ Pickups

Notes: The woods on this guitar were selected from the PRS Private Stock Vault.

Private Stock Number: #0182

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