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 and a slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain. The PRS McCarty model is anchored by a stoptail bridge with brass inserts and non-locking PRS Phase III tuners with brass shafts for added resonance and sustain.
The PRS McCarty is outfitted with McCarty III treble and bass pickups. McCarty III pickups were spec’d by Paul Reed Smith and the PRS New Products Engineering team. From our own hands-on research into coveted vintage pickup models to advancements in signal analyzation and “tuning” technology, these pickups incorporate every detail of pickup knowledge PRS has gained in recent years of R&D. PRS McCarty III pickups are vintage-inspired humbuckers that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone. Paired with a push/pull tone control and a 3-way toggle pickup switch, these pickups provide a complete palette of tones.
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 Paul’s own experiences as a guitar builder.
Weight: 7lbs 13oz
BODY
Body Construction
Solidbody
Top Wood
Maple
Back Wood
Mahogany
Top Carve
Violin
NECK
Number of Frets
22
Scale Length
25″
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Construction
One-Piece
Truss Rod
PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape
Pattern
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
7/8″
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
61/64″
Neck Width at the Nut
1 11/16″
Neck Width 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
FINISH
Finish Type
High-Gloss Nitro
HARDWARE
Bridge
PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts
Tuners
PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Hardware Type
Nickel
Nut
Bone
Truss Rod Cover
“McCarty”
ELECTRONICS
Treble Pickup
McCarty LT
Bass Pickup
McCarty LT
Controls
Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
ADDITIONAL INFO
Strings
PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
Hardshell Case
Options
10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
All guitars are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.
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