We are so proud to present this amazing limited edition Private Stock 30th Anniversary "Birds Of A Feather" Hollowbody I #0261, in stock at Quimpersound.com!! These are photos taken of the exact guitar you will receive. We tried our best to capture its elegance and beauty, however much of its magic is unleashed in the hands of the player.
A really nice tight grain flamed maple top on this one that ripples as it moves. Some of the most incredible wood figuring can be found on the swamp ash body. Large ribbons of ashy greatness. Also at 5.05 lbs its one of the lightest guitars in the shop.
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.
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
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 INFORMATION
- Strings PRS Signature, 10-46
- Tuning Standard (6-String): E, A, D, G, B, E
- Included Accessories PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D3
[with Private Stock Plaque]
FINISHES
Weight: 5.05 lbs
