Description

Few builders have shaped the modern guitar landscape with the vision and precision of Paul Reed Smith. For over three decades, PRS has stood at the crossroads of innovation and tradition — where old-world craftsmanship meets cutting-edge design, all in the pursuit of tone without compromise.

This Eddie’s Guitars Exclusive Wood Library Special Semi-Hollow is a striking embodiment of that mission — a breathtaking instrument born from rare materials, meticulous artistry, and the sonic alchemy that has made PRS a legend.

Draped in the mesmerizing Purple Fade finish, this guitar is visually hypnotic — a perfect complement to the deeply figured Ten Top Flame Maple cap. Beneath that lies a Korina back — prized for its lightweight resonance, sweetness, and unmistakably musical midrange. The result is an instrument that breathes with air, clarity, and dynamic response.

Its Semi-Hollow construction offers that coveted blend of woody warmth and articulate snap — a living, breathing tone machine that responds like a vintage instrument but performs like a modern masterpiece.

The Figured Maple neck is carved into the classic Pattern shape — universally loved for its balance of comfort and playability — while the Brazilian Rosewood fretboard is nothing short of sacred. Exotic, rare, and tonally rich, this wood adds a luxurious feel and a sparkling upper-register chime to every note. The Mother of Pearl and Paua Bird Inlays further elevate the aesthetic — a nod to PRS’s commitment to beauty in every detail.

Electronics are where this guitar takes flight. Outfitted with McCarty III pickups in the neck and bridge, along with a Narrowfield in the middle position, this Special Semi-Hollow offers an endless tonal landscape. From lush, glassy cleans to fat, harmonically rich overdrive, every pickup position sings with musicality. The 5-way blade switch, two mini-toggles, and push/pull tone control offer infinite flexibility — making this one of the most versatile instruments in the PRS family.

Finished in smoked black hardware, PRS’s Gen III Patented Tremolo ensures rock-solid stability with a buttery smooth feel, while the Phase III Locking Tuners complete this elegant and performance-driven design.

Weighing in at an ethereal 6 lbs 14 oz, this guitar is a joy to hold and an inspiration to play — light in weight, limitless in sound.

A few key specifications that contribute to the Special Semi-Hollow tone and feel are:

Top Wood Flame Maple Ten Top
Back Wood Korina
Number of Frets 22
Scale Length 25"
Neck Wood Figured Maple
Fretboard Wood Brazilian Rosewood
Fretboard Inlays MOP / Paua Birds
Neck Shape Pattern
Bridge PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners PRS Phase III Locking Tuners
Hardware Type Smoked Black
Treble Pickup McCarty III
Middle Pickup N/F
Bass Pickup McCarty III
Controls Volume and push/pull tone controls with 5-way blade pickup switch and 2 mini-toggles
Black Paisley Hard Case
6 lbs 14 oz