Paul Reed Smith Eddie's Guitars Wood Library Special Semi Hollow - Faded Whale Blue

The Paul Reed Smith Eddie’s Guitars Wood Library Special Semi-Hollow – Faded Whale Blue is a breathtakingly elegant and tonally sophisticated instrument, custom-built to the highest standards of PRS’s legendary Wood Library program. This guitar is a bold fusion of artistry, innovation, and luxurious materials, designed in collaboration with Eddie’s Guitars to create a one-of-a-kind piece that delivers both visual grandeur and dynamic versatility. The Special Semi-Hollow platform already offers an enticing mix of resonance and tonal flexibility—and this build takes it to exceptional new heights.

The guitar’s Quilt Maple Ten Top is nothing short of mesmerizing, with an extraordinary depth and ripple that’s further brought to life by the stunning Faded Whale Blue finish. This vivid, oceanic burst of color shifts and glows under light, accentuating the tight figure of the maple with a sense of depth and movement. Beneath this breathtaking top lies a body crafted from Korina, a highly regarded tonewood known for its light weight and articulate, airy tone. The result is a guitar that is not only gorgeous but also incredibly responsive and comfortable, weighing in at a svelte 7 lbs 6 oz.

The stained figured Maple neck is carved in PRS’s beloved Pattern shape, providing a substantial yet smooth playing feel that suits both rhythm and lead styles with ease. Topping the neck is a rich, dark Cocobolo fretboard, a rare and exotic tonewood prized for its articulate attack and natural beauty. This fretboard is adorned with stunning J Birds inlays, featuring Mother of Pearl outlines with vivid Paua Abalone centers—a dazzling visual accent that adds an air of regality and attention to detail that only PRS can deliver.

Tonally, this Special Semi-Hollow is a revelation. It’s loaded with McCarty III humbuckers in the treble and bass positions, delivering punchy midrange, vintage clarity, and a warm, blooming low end. Nestled in between is a Narrowfield pickup, providing single-coil sparkle with hum-canceling performance, expanding the guitar’s tonal palette significantly. With a volume control, push/pull tone control, 5-way blade switch, and two mini-toggles, you can access a remarkable range of sounds—from glassy cleans and crisp twang to thick, saturated lead tones. Whether on stage or in the studio, this guitar adapts to any genre or situation with ease and grace.

Premium Smoked Black hardware, including the PRS Gen III Tremolo bridge and Phase III Locking Tuners, completes the build with both aesthetic cohesion and flawless functionality. Every detail—from the hand-selected woods to the carefully tuned electronics—reflects the Wood Library’s mission to craft instruments that are truly extraordinary in every way.

Protected in a Black Paisley hard case, this PRS Wood Library Special Semi-Hollow is far more than a guitar—it’s a celebration of form, function, and fearless design. For discerning players who crave tone as inspiring as the instrument itself, the Faded Whale Blue Special Semi-Hollow is a masterpiece that delivers beauty, character, and boundless sonic potential.

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

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