mccarty

So today I pulled the trigger on a guitar I had been wanting for a few months - a 2020 McCarty 594 SC Semi-Hollow with Artist Package in River Blue. On the way home I wondered how to explain it to my wife. When I got home I showed her the guitar and told it was new. She didn’t believe me because...

For those of you who have or have tried Narrowfield pickups, in which format do you think they've really excelled? (I'm generally referring to the already-existing "57/08" NF's; although if anybody's gotten their hands on these new 2021 ones, feel free to speak up about them.) I've been lucky...

I am a few NGDs behind, but this very recent addition is such a great guitar. Also have the S2 594 DC, with maple top, which is a fantastic guitar (love it), but like the all mahogany thinline even better. While the two guitars sound similar, both play extremely well, the thinline has a bit...

I recently purchased a Wood Library McCarty 594 with a ziricote fretboard. The guitar is beautiful, but there is some sapwood on the first fret of the FB. I didn’t see the sapwood in the pictures on the listing, and it really bothers me. I have 7 other PRS guitars and have never had this on any...

Hey there, I got to borrow a friend's S2 594 SC a few months ago. Really liked the finish (faded blue smoke burst); but, what stuck out to me was the neck carve. I am a average-tall guy, with big hands. The pattern vintage neck felt amazing in my hands, and the nut was a great width. I felt...

Hey Folks Curious as to what the story is with PRS guitars named McCarty. I read somewhere that a Gibson CEO was named McCarty. Anyone here have the skinny? Is it a dig or a tribute?

Came across this video comparing the two side by side in a mix - no talking, just playing... Thought it was great and thought it was worth sharing here as its a question that gets asked...

I have a beautiful 2007 McCarty with an amber sunburst finish. I bought it new back in 2007 or 2008. The guitar is perfectly built, stays in tune, intonates well, has good sustain, etc. I want to love the guitar, but there is something about the tone of the guitar that has always left me...

Greetings All- What is the factory spec. height for the Bridge and Neck Pick ups for 58/15 LT's? I just put some in my 2006 McCarty Hollowbody ii. and want to get them adjusted correctly! Cheers!

Hey Everyone, I have a 2005 McCarty and last November, noticed some lacquer problems around the neck joint. I asked a top PRS dealer in Wisconsin their opinion - the tech said it seems cosmetic and the sales manager told me this is a common cosmetic issue with old PRS Guitars due to the...

Hallo to everybody. I would like to buy my first PRS and I'm studying the new s2 McCarty 594. Could help me to understand the differences of the 3 model, particularly between "thinline" and the other two models? There are big sound, sustain, volume differences? Thanks!! Cristiano

I have almost zero experience with PRS guitars other than the silver sky which is a completely different animal. 1. I'm highly considering the S2 594 because of the price range and the reviews I've read/ videos watched. But I'm worried that the pickups won't be good enough compared to the Core...

I bought some gold covered McCarty pickups that are secondhand online. Planning to swap out the standard zebra ones (2019) and install the McCartys. It's my first time doing an upgrade like this and I will have some help but wanted to make sure there is no issue with putting these pickups in...

Hey all! I have been around this thread awhile as I find these forums quite interesting, but I decided to finally sign up, and I felt that it would be a good starter for me to post my new trade. I recently Traded my 2019 Fender American Professional Strat as it just wasn't giving me the sound I...

Hi Guys, I picked up a 594 on Saturday. (Love the guitar by the way, it does sound like a reissue LP, maybe more controlled in the bass.) The guitar came string with 10-46 which I’ll want to swap to 10-48. The low open E and A just go sharp with my heavier attack, so a thicker gauge tends to...

I joined today, posted a question already...and then realized many folks post a self-introduction here. (Plus we have to have 3 posts before we can link photos and such!) So here goes: I'm newly retired, have had an old Ibanez acoustic around most of my life but started playing somewhat...

Having just joined the PRS ownership club, it happened by way of my desire for a high quality P-90 equipped guitar. I found a 2009 SC245 Ted McCarty burst 10-top with the dark grey figured maple Santana headstock. Stunning all around, and fit my needs far better than the other soapbar guitars...

Any solid estimations on when the new S2 McCarty 594 Thinlines will begin shipping to stores? I placed a pre-order with Sweetwater and feel like a child waiting for Christmas,

Hello All, I just measured my 1999 IRW McCarty as having a thickness of .815 in at the first fret. Nut width is right around 1.677 in. I have a .89in wide fat brw cu22. Nut width on that is at1.69 in. Is it possible my neck was a wide thin from the factory? Maybe a happy accident? It feels...

Hello All, I just measured my 1999 IRW McCarty as having a thickness of .815 in at the first fret. Nut width is right around 1.677 in. I have a .89in wide fat brw cu22. Nut width on that is at1.69 in. Is it possible my neck was a wide thin from the factory? Maybe a happy accident? It feels...