The Paul Reed Smith Private Stock #12131 Custom 24 Curly Maple – Aqua Violet is a breathtaking showcase of Private Stock craftsmanship and uncompromising tonal design. Built from wood personally selected by Eddie’s Guitars at the PRS Private Stock Vault, this instrument blends luxurious appointments with the best playability and sonic versatility PRS has to offer. The show-stopping Curly Maple top, dressed in a shimmering Aqua Violet High Gloss Nitro finish, shifts beautifully between aquatic blues and deep violets—accentuating the rippling figure of the maple with dramatic flair. A lightweight yet resonant African Mahogany body anchors the tone with warmth, making this Custom 24 visually stunning and dynamically expressive.

Matching its striking exterior, the guitar carries a theme of meticulously chosen maple throughout. The Curly Maple neck, carved to the player-favorite Pattern Thin profile, offers a fast, smooth, performance-ready feel. Its Curly Maple fingerboard continues the Aqua Violet treatment for a seamless aesthetic that flows from headstock to heel. Jet-black Onyx stone side dots keep visibility sharp under stage lighting, while the inlay work elevates the guitar into art: White Mother of Pearl J-Birds with Jet Onyx centers trace the fingerboard and adorn the Curly Maple headstock veneer, resulting in an elegant, high-contrast brilliance.

Tonally, Private Stock #12131 delivers equal measures of inspiration and flexibility. Its 58/15 LT pickups—among PRS’s most sought-after vintage-voiced designs—provide articulate clarity, warmth, and rich harmonic bloom across the 5-way blade switching. From sparkling cleans to saturated drive tones, every note rings out with remarkable nuance and sustain. The semi-transparent finish and maple construction add brilliance and immediacy to the sound, making this Custom 24 a true standout among even the highest-tier builds.

Every detail down to the hardware reinforces its premium identity: Smoked Black/Nickel PRS Gen III tremolo, PRS Phase III locking tuners with Ebony buttons, Ebony pickup rings, African Mahogany backplates, a bone nut, and a stained-to-match Curly Maple truss rod cover. At the heel, a White, Black & Gold Mother of Pearl Eddie’s Eagle inlay signifies the collaboration behind this masterpiece and serves as a stunning final touch.

Delivered in its Private Stock Black Paisley case and set up with PRS Signature .010s, Private Stock #12131 is more than a high-end instrument—it is a rare and collectible expression of the finest materials, craftsmanship, and aesthetic design PRS offers. Bold, brilliant, and built without compromise, it stands as a crown jewel for the discerning player or collector.