A Modern PRS with a Vintage Heritage
One of Paul Reed Smith’s most iconic models, the PRS McCarty 594 seamlessly blends Paul’s reverence for the golden age of guitar building with his dedication to improving the art of guitar innovation. A traditional mahogany body is the foundation for the McCarty 594’s vintage-inspired design, while a figured maple top delivers the head-turning aesthetics PRS guitars are famous for. Of course, the McCarty 594 is as playable as it is amazing to look at, thanks to its Pattern Vintage neck, 24.594-inch scale length, and lightning-fast bound rosewood fingerboard. And when you plug it in, 58/15 LT pickups capture the low-output charm of a late-'50s humbucker, which is further enhanced with the TCI process and an almost single-coil level of string-to-string clarity. Moreover, the McCarty 594 brandishes a rock-solid PRS 2-piece bridge and PRS vintage-style tuners with stunning wing buttons. Iconic PRS Birds fingerboard inlays, fetching nickel hardware, and a light-catching high-gloss nitrocellulose finish put the perfect finishing touches on the Paul Reed Smith McCarty 594.
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Built to be played
It goes without saying that this McCarty 594’s figured maple top is glorious to behold, but this solidbody guitar wasn’t built to be stared at — it was built to be played. Don’t believe us? Pick it up! The McCarty 594’s mahogany neck boasts PRS’s eminently comfortable Pattern Vintage shape, which is guaranteed to spark your most inspired playing ever. Though much like their Pattern profile, PRS’s Pattern Vintage carve is slightly thicker to fill your hand in just the right way. The McCarty 594 also sports a 10-inch-radius, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard that’s primed for lightning-fast fretwork, and your strings will always feel silky smooth when playing and bending due to this guitar’s 24.594-inch scale length — the origin of the “594” in this McCarty 594’s model name.
Ear-grabbing 58/15 LT pickups
The PRS McCarty 594 is equipped with a pair of amazing 58/15 LT pickups, arming you with a tone that’s rooted in the past yet with an eye toward the future. 58/15 LT humbuckers perfectly capture the dual-coil magic of a late ‘50s humbucker, then enhance it with all the benefits of modern construction. The result? A pickup with focused mids, balanced lows and highs, and unmatched clarity. In a nutshell, it’s a sound that’s equal parts classic humbucker warmth and stunning single-coil snap. What’s more, the low-turn wind of these pickups yields a slightly more vintage feel than the standard version, lowering the output to provide an open and resonant tone.
First-class hardware
If you’re like the guitarists here at Sweetwater, you’ll appreciate the extreme pride PRS takes in their guitars, which is evident in every inch of the McCarty 594. Take its 2-piece bridge, for example. This superior design takes full advantage of your instrument’s inherent resonant properties, transferring every vibrational nuance from your strings to the guitar’s wood. You’ll also appreciate the McCarty 594’s vintage-style tuners, which include stunning wing buttons. The lightweight design of these tuning machines subtracts less energy from vibrating strings than heavier locking tuners, ensuring that your McCarty 594 rings out with long-lasting musicality.
PRS McCarty 594 Features:
- Blends vintage styling with modern guitar innovation
- Breathtaking figured maple top
- Solid mahogany body imparts massive tone and sustain
- Pattern Vintage mahogany neck with easy-playing bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard
- Longer 24.594-inch scale length offers a unique feel
- Dual 58/15 LT humbucking pickups capture the magic of a late ‘50s humbucker, with an extra dose of clarity and articulation
- Push-pull controls unlock split-coil tones
- PRS 2-piece bridge and PRS vintage-style tuners with stunning wing buttons
- Iconic PRS Birds fingerboard inlays, fetching nickel hardware, and a light-catching high-gloss nitro finish
