The PRS Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow electric guitar is a breathtaking work of ultra-refined craftsmanship that fuses boundless tonal flexibility with the artistry of PRS's most elite workshop. Every Private Stock guitar begins in the Vault, where Paul Reed Smith and his team curate a collection of the world's most exotic, highly figured tonewoods. From its curly maple top and African mahogany back to its sleek ebony fretboard, this Special Semi-Hollow embodies the one-off mentality and heirloom standards that define the Private Stock. At the heart of its versatility is a unique pickup configuration featuring dual 58/15 LT humbuckers paired with a Narrowfield middle pickup, offering everything from warm, vintage-voiced depth to cutting clarity and sparkling single-coil textures. Finished in a luminous high-gloss nitro and accented with natural binding and a single f-hole, this guitar is as visually arresting as it is musically inspiring.
Curly Maple and African Mahogany: Airy Resonance With Natural Depth
The Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow's tone begins with a carefully chosen pairing of curly maple and African mahogany, each selected for both beauty and resonance. The maple top delivers brightness and snap, while the mahogany body grounds the instrument in warmth and depth. The semi-hollow design with a single bound f-hole adds breath and openness, yielding a tone that is airy yet commanding. Together, these tonewoods create a versatile sonic canvas—equally adept at crystalline cleans, complex chord voicings and rich, sustaining leads.
Ebony Fingerboard and Pattern Thin Neck for Fast, Expressive Playability
Built with a Pattern Thin curly maple neck and a 22-fret ebony fingerboard, the Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow balances speed, clarity and comfort. The 25" scale length and 10" radius provide effortless playability for a wide range of styles, while iconic PRS bird inlays in white mother of pearl ensure a timeless, elevated aesthetic. Every detail—from the fast and sleek Pattern Thin neck carve to the old-school eagle inlay on the headstock—reflects the Private Stock team's uncompromising attention to detail.
12 Pickup Combinations: From Humbucker Heat to Single-Coil Snap
What sets the Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow apart is its infinite tonal range. Outfitted with two vintage-inspired PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers and a PRS Narrowfield middle pickup, this guitar unlocks 12 unique pickup combinations through a five-way blade switch and two mini-toggles. The Narrowfield delivers single-coil clarity and bite without the hum, while the 58/15 LTs provide warm, expressive humbucker tones. Engage the mini-toggle coil-taps for shimmering single-coil textures, or blend voices for entirely new tonal colors. From jazz comping to rock leads to funk rhythm work, the Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow adapts seamlessly to any genre.
PRS Gen III Tremolo and Phase III Locking Tuners for Rock-Solid Stability
Every component of the Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow is engineered for professional-grade performance and unwavering reliability. The PRS Gen III patented tremolo allows for expressive vibrato while maintaining tuning stability, anchored by tweaked Phase III locking tuners with maple buttons stained to match the top. Smoked black hardware adds a refined edge to the guitar's aesthetic, while ensuring rock-solid tuning and intonation. One of Paul Reed Smith's guiding principles is that "everything that touches the string is God"—and in this guitar, every detail has been considered to honor that philosophy.
An Heirloom-Quality Instrument Without Boundaries
The PRS Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow electric guitar is more than just another addition to your arsenal—it's a masterwork of unmatched craftsmanship and innovation. With its rare Private Stock tonewoods, versatile electronics and premium detailing, it's equally at home in the studio, on stage or as the centerpiece of a discerning collection. For guitarists in search of an heirloom-quality instrument that can truly do it all, the Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow stands as the pinnacle of inspiration.