PRS Paul Reed Smith McCarty 594 Singlecut Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Dark Cherry Sunburst

PLAYER'S PERSPECTIVE

We're proud to present this McCarty Singlecut 594 finished in a classic Dark Cherry Sunburst from our friends over at Paul Reed Smith!

Inspired by the great Ted McCarty, Paul set out to put his spin on a classic favorite. Who doesn't love a simple, yet sophisticated singlecut, double-humbucker, slinky and sleek design? After Paul Reed Smith befriended and picked the brain of guitar pioneer Ted McCarty, the first PRS McCarty models came out in 1994. They incorporated many of the subtle but essential build techniques that Ted used to create some of the best electric guitars the world has played.

Along with a double-cutaway version, PRS is offering a singlecut version of the new 594 guitar that will look very familiar to fans of the classic single-cutaway, double-humbucker guitar. It's a straightforward but effective design that embodies that classic mahogany body/dual humbucker sweetness with slinkiness from the shorter scale length. The back is a little thicker for increased tone and sustain, and two of Paul Reed Smith's best new vintage pickups pump out radiant sound in every register. For those looking for that classic feel, PAF tone, but want the exception and unparalleled quality and craftsmanship of a PRS... Well here's your complete package, right here! Equipped with the venerable 58/15LT pickups, these are the best singlecut guitars PRS has ever made.

This is a player's axe that's built to be played day after day, but it's also an important part of the electric guitar's history, and it certainly isn't too shabby to look at either.

MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION

The McCarty family of guitars is born from passion and precision: built passionately to embody vintage appointments and tone while utilizing the precision of PRS’s modern manufacturing techniques. Whether you are looking for rich, authentic humbucking tones or nuanced, sweet single-coil sounds, the McCarty Singlecut 594 can seamlessly master both sonic territories thanks to the 58/15 LT pickups and push/pull coil taps on the tone controls. The electronics layout, a few key specifications, and PRS craftsmanship combine in the McCarty Singlecut 594 to create an instrument that plays in tune, is intonated the entire length of the neck, and feels like a guitar that you’ve been playing forever.

The McCarty Singlecut 594 has been meticulously spec’d to deliver a familiar feel and warm, vintage tone, featuring a bound, 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck, a slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain, and 58/15 LT treble and bass pickups, which have been through the TCI (tuned capacitance and inductance) process. 58/15 LT pickups offer exceptional clarity, focused midrange, and vintage character. The McCarty Singlecut 594 model is anchored by a zinc two-piece stoptail bridge with brass saddles and studs for added resonance and vintage-style tuners.

“One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God – well, that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. The updates to the McCarty family make a huge difference in their tone. The guitar sustains longer and the tone has more character,” said Paul Reed Smith.

In the late 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted McCarty to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. He not only served as a mentor but became a great friend of Paul and everyone he met at PRS. In 1994, PRS released the first McCarty, an instrument that incorporated the full spectrum of techniques and knowledge Paul had gained from Ted as well as his own experiences as a guitar builder.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Construction: Solidbody
• Top Wood: Flame Maple
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Top Carve: Violin

Neck

• Number of Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 24.594”
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: One-Piece
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Neck Shape: Pattern Vintage
• Neck Depth At The Nut: 7/8"
• Width Of Fretboard At The Nut: 1 11/16"
• Width Of Fretboard At The Body: 2 1/4"
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood w/ Faux Bone Binding
• Fretboard Radius: 10"
• Fretboard Inlay: Birds
• Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid

Neck/Body Assembly

• Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Two-Piece
• Tuners: Vintage-Style
• Hardware Type: Nickel
• Nut: Bone
• Truss Rod Cover: "McCarty"

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: 58/15 LT
• Bass Pickup: 58/15 LT
• Controls: Two Volume and Two Push/Pull Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout

Miscellaneous

• Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
• Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
• Case: Hardshell Case
• Instrument Weight: 8.2 lbs
• Serial #: 0371252

OVERALL CONDITION

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for PRS. This McCarty 594 Singlecut is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.