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PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary "Birds of a Feather" Hollowbody I Frostbite Glow! Guitar comes with PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D3 (with Private Stock Plaque)!

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. 

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

PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts & Steel Studs

Engineered with curved string slots with brass inserts and steel studs, this bridge is designed to maximize the transfer of the strings’ vibrations through the instrument.

PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.

PRS TCI Pickups

Musical pickups that offer versatile tones from spanky singlecoils to full soapbar.

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.

Specifications:

• Body
  • Construction - Hollowbody Set Neck/Body
  • Top Wood - Private Stock Flamed Maple
  • Body Wood - Swamp Ash
  • Pickguard - None
  • Top/Back Carve- Violin
  • Finish - High Gloss Nitro Frostbite Glow
• Neck
  • Frets - 22 PRS
  • Scale length - 25"
  • Neck Wood - Flamed Maple, One Piece
  • Neck Shape- Pattern – Fretboard Wood - Gaboon Ebony / Flame Maple
    • Nut Width – 1 11/16"
    • Depth at Nut – 7/8"
    • Radius - 10"
  • Inlays - Reverse " Birds of a Feather"
  • Headstock Logo- Private Stock " Birds of a Feather" Eagle
  • Truss Rod- PRS Double Acting
• Hardware
  • Tuners - PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
  • Nut Material - PRS Bone
  • Bridge - PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts and Steel Studs
  • Knobs - Lampshade
  • Hardware Type - Smoked Black/Nickel Hybrid
• Electronics
• Neck Pickup - TCI
• Bridge Pickup - TCI
• Controls - Volume and Tone Control w/3 Way Toggle Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle EQ Switches
• Case
• PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D3 (with Private Stock Plaque)