PRS Special Semi-Hollow Wood Library "Artist Top" | Custom Royal River Blue

This PRS Special Semi-Hollow Wood Library is a masterclass in boutique craftsmanship, tonal versatility, and visual impact—an instrument built without compromise for players who demand the very best. Handcrafted in Maryland by PRS Guitars, this is not a standard production model. It’s a curated, small-batch Wood Library build featuring premium, hand-selected tonewoods and an Artist Grade flame maple top chosen specifically for its extraordinary figure and character.

The first thing that grabs you is the top. This Artist Grade flame maple is absolutely outrageous in person—deep, three-dimensional, and wildly figured from edge to edge. Photos simply cannot capture the depth and movement of the grain. Finished in a custom Royal River Blue, the color is rich, vibrant, and endlessly dynamic, shifting from deep ocean hues to shimmering electric blues depending on the light. It’s the kind of finish that stops people mid-scroll and looks even better when it’s in your hands.

Tonally, this Special Semi-Hollow is in a league of its own. The unique humbucker / Narrowfield / humbucker configuration delivers an enormous palette of sounds—from thick, vocal vintage-inspired warmth to cutting, glassy clarity and everything in between. With twelve pickup combinations on tap, this guitar effortlessly covers classic rock, fusion, blues, pop, modern worship, session work, and high-gain applications without ever feeling boxed in. The semi-hollow body adds air, resonance, and dimension, giving every note more life and harmonic complexity.

The Wood Library spec elevates this instrument even further. A flame maple Artist top is paired with a swamp ash back for enhanced clarity and snap, while the curly maple neck and Gaboon ebony fingerboard provide exceptional attack, sustain, and a luxurious feel under the fingers. The Pattern neck profile strikes the perfect balance between comfort and substance, making this a guitar you can play for hours without fatigue.

Hardware and construction are equally uncompromising, featuring the Gen III PRS tremolo for silky smooth stability and smoked black hardware for a stealthy, modern aesthetic that perfectly complements the Royal River Blue finish.

This is not just a guitar—it’s a statement piece. A rare, hand-selected Wood Library build with breathtaking looks, studio-grade versatility, and world-class playability. If you’re looking for a PRS that stands far apart from standard production models and delivers both sonic and visual excellence, this Special Semi-Hollow is truly something special.