McCarty
- Rosewood Fretboard with Faux Bone Binding
- 58/15 LT Pickups
- PRS Stoptail and PRS Vintage-Style Tuners
A Legacy of Innovation
Named after Ted McCarty, a pioneer of the electric guitar and musical instrument industry, the McCarty model embodies the most up-to-date findings from PRS and looks back to the golden age of the guitar. This vintage-appointed guitar features a bound, 22-fret Pattern neck, a slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain, and 58/15 LT treble and bass pickups, which have now been through the TCI (tuned capacitance and inductance) process. 58/15 LT’s are a vintage style pickup with exceptional clarity and focused midrange. Paired with a push/pull tone control and a 3-way toggle pickup switch, these pickups provide a complete palette of tones. The McCarty model is anchored by a PRS stoptail bridge with brass 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. So when we went after the McCarty model, that’s where we looked. These updates make a huge difference in the tone. The guitar sustains longer and the tone has more character,” said Paul Reed Smith. “The puzzle pieces all fit together, and there is no compromise to the integrity of the instrument. We’re very happy.”
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.
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McCarty Demo
Specifications
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| Top Wood | Carved Figured Maple |
| Back Wood | Mahogany |
| Finish | Nitro over Cellulose (CAB) |
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| Number of Frets | 22 | |
| Scale Length | 25" | |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany | |
| Neck Shape | Pattern | |
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| Fretboard Wood | Rosewood with Faux Bone Binding | |
| Fretboard Inlay | Birds | |
| Hardware | |
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| Bridge | PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts |
| Tuners | PRS Vintage-Style |
| Hardware Type | Nickel |
| Electronics | |
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| Treble Pickup | 58/15 LT |
| Bass Pickup | 58/15 LT |
| Controls | Volume and Push / Pull Tone Control with 3-Way Toggle Selector |
| Strings | 10's |
Upgrade Options
- 10-Top Grade Maple Top with Hybrid Hardware
Available Colors
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Antique White
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Aquamarine
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Black
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Black Gold Wrap Burst
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Charcoal Burst
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Charcoal Cherry Burst
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Cobalt Blue
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Dark Cherry Sunburst
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Eriza Verde
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Faded Whale Blue
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Fire Red Burst
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Gold Top
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Gray Black
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McCarty Sunburst
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McCarty Tobacco Sunburst
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Orange Tiger
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Purple Iris
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Yellow Tiger
Accolades
In all, the McCarty is a badass guitar and a superb choice for a lot of different styles. A welcome return indeed, and it earns an Editors’ Pick Award.
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