Description

Named after the legendary Ted McCarty — one of the true architects of the electric guitar world — the PRS McCarty is where vintage soul meets modern PRS wizardry. It’s Paul Reed Smith and the team tipping their hats to the golden age of guitar making, while packing in everything they’ve learned after decades of obsessive refinement.
Vintage vibe, modern muscle
This beauty comes loaded with vintage-inspired appointments: a bound 22-fret ‘Pattern’ neck that feels instantly “just right,” plus a slightly thicker body that dishes out extra warmth, sustain and tonal goodness. Add in the classic PRS stoptail bridge with brass inserts and Phase III tuners (also rocking brass shafts), and you’ve got resonance for days — the sort of thing that makes you hit one chord and grin!
Next‑gen pickups with old-school soul
Under the hood? A set of McCarty III pickups — the latest evolution of PRS’s deep-dive into the world of vintage humbuckers. Paul and his engineering team didn’t just copy old pickups; they dissected, analysed and tuned them with modern tech to capture every ounce of clarity and character. The result: warm, vocal, expressive humbuckers that go from smoky jazz to classic rock bite with total ease. With a push/pull tone control and 3‑way toggle, the McCarty serves up a full palette of tones ready for the studio or stage.
The McCarty story
Back in the late ’80s, Ted McCarty became a mentor — and eventually a friend — to Paul Reed Smith, helping refine PRS’s design and building techniques. Fast-forward to 1994, and the very first McCarty model was born, blending Ted’s hard-earned wisdom with Paul’s own craftsmanship. Today’s PRS McCarty continues that legacy.Key Features
High-gloss nitro finish: Not only does it look gorgeous, but this traditional finish lets the wood resonate freely for maximum tonal richness. Plus, it’ll age beautifully over time — like a fine classic guitar.
PRS McCarty III pickups: Vintage-inspired pickups that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone.
PRS stoptail bridge with brass inserts: Designed with curved string slots and precision‑machined brass inserts and studs, maximising the guitar’s natural resonance and sustain.
PRS Phase III tuners: Lightweight, elegant and engineered for tone transfer — boosting resonance while keeping your guitar firmly in tune.
Included hardshell case: Travel in style and keep your pride and joy safe.
SpecificationsBody

Top Wood: Maple
Top Carve: Violin
Body Wood: Mahogany
Body Construction: Solid Body
Body Finish: High-Gloss Nitro

Neck

Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Construction: One-Piece
Neck Shape: Pattern
Neck Finish: High-Gloss Nitro
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set
Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood with Faux Bone Binding
Fingerboard Radius: 10”
Fingerboard Inlay: Birds
Fret Wire: PRS Vintage
Number of Frets: 22
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16″
Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4″
Scale Length: 25”
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid

Hardware

Bridge: PRS Stoptail with Brass Inserts
Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking with Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: “McCarty”

Electronics

Treble Pickup: McCarty III
Bass Pickup: McCarty III
Controls: Volume & Push/Pull Tone with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

Miscellaneous

Strings: PRS Signature, 10-46
Case: Hardshell Case (Included)

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