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PRS Paul Reed Smith 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition Guitar, Faded Blue Jean

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PRS Paul Reed Smith 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition Guitar, Faded Blue Jean

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Manufacturer's Description

Vintage Soul. Modern Precision.

The 40th Anniversary PRS McCarty SC56 Limited Edition captures the essence of a golden era of electric guitar design while delivering the playability and reliability that today’s musicians demand. With a classic PRS single-cutaway body shape and carefully chosen specifications, the McCarty SC56 is both a tribute to tradition and a modern performer’s dream.

Anchored by a maple top and mahogany back, with a 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck, the McCarty SC56 is designed for rich, resonant tone and effortless playability. The 24.594” scale length and slightly thicker back give the McCarty SC56 a warm, woody voice and comfortable feel, while its Phase III non-locking tuners and PRS two-piece bridge anchor the guitar and promote its musical sustain.

The heart of the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition lies in its pickups: a pair of PRS McCarty III pickups, meticulously designed to deliver warm, clear tone with exceptional note separation and dynamics. Controlled by a simple and elegant layout — two volume controls, two tone controls, and a 3-way toggle on the upper bout — the McCarty SC56 keeps the player focused on feel and sound.

With appointments like binding on the fretboard, classic bird inlays, and a vintage-inspired nitrocellulose finish, the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition blends heritage and innovation into a timeless instrument. Whether you’re chasing pure vintage tone or seeking a reliable stage companion, the McCarty SC56 stands ready.

PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 – 400 Piece Limited Edition

Features

PRS Two-Piece Bridge

Made of zinc and brass, this bridge has four contact points and added mass, enhancing the natural tone of the guitar and helping to create a more resonant instrument.

PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.

PRS McCarty III Pickups

Vintage-inspired pickups that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone.

Weight-Relief Design

Single-cutaway guitars are known to be heavier than their double-cutaway counterparts. This design incorporates weight-relief, decreasing the weight of the guitar by about 2/3 of a pound, while maintaining several points of attachment between the guitar top and back to eliminate the “hollow” sound of the cavities and promote tone transfer.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Construction: Solidbody with Weight Relief
  • Top Wood: 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 1/2 Fret: 7/8"
  • Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 63/64"
  • Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"
  • Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4"
  • Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 10"
  • Fretboard Inlay: "Old School" Birds
  • Headstock Veneer: Rosewood
  • Headstock Logo: Pre-Factory Eagle

Neck/Body Assembly

  • Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set

Finish

  • Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware

  • Bridge: PRS Two-Piece
  • Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
  • Hardware Type: Nickel
  • Nut: Bone
  • Truss Rod Cover: “40th Anniversary SC56”

Electronics

  • Treble Pickup: PRS McCarty III
  • Bass Pickup: PRS McCarty III
  • Controls: Two Volume and Two 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: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1 with 40th Anniversary Certificate
  • Instrument Weight: 7.7 lbs
  • Serial #: 0406185

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Paul Reed Smith. This 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 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.