PRS Guitars celebrate their 10th Anniversary of their exclusive line of custom made Private Stock guitars. The Private Stock program was founded in 1996, following 12 guitars built in 1995 known as Guitars of the Month. These 12 instruments were the springboard to develop a line of one-off, exclusive pieces using the best woods, craftsmanship and materials available. Paul Smith and Joe Knaggs, Director of R&D and PRS expert luthier, were originally intending to expand the creative process of building new instruments beyond PRS Guitars regular production line. Over time, Paul and Joe had developed a special stock of exceptional, exotic woods used to complete the first Private Stock guitars, enhancing new colors, inlay combinations, finish processes and tonal qualities.