Darker maple binding on new McCarty?

[Barney]

I just purchased a McCarty from Sweetwater and just realized that the binding on the body is darker than other Charcoal Burst finished guitars.

What is the reason for this?

Pics here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/McCarty10CSB

 

[Felipe]

Looks like they stained the maple side as the middle of the top, instead of the usual natural. Looks cool!

 

[bodia]

Probably so it fits in better with the Smokeburst finish. Looks hot!

 

[garrett]

Cool. They have been doing a lot of non standard finishes this last year or so. Sweetwater always has something interesting. I agree it looks like they stained the edge, but masked it for the burst.

 

[shinksma]

oooh, me likey! A neat twist on the faux binding that looks awesome!

 

[dogrocketp]

To me, the real beauty of PRS guitars is that no 2 of them are exactly the same. Yours is a real stunner~

 

[László]

Sometimes the folks in the finishing department have some latitude to do something a little different, so that might be what it is. The guitar looks great!

 

[Zack Matzanias]

Nice! I love it!

 

[charliefrench]

I agree with the comments above. There is beauty in subtlety and what I see here is a prime example. Looks fantastic. Congratulations. And do give us a closer look when it arrives.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I like it too. I've been having McGAS lately.

 

[BrianC]

I like it a little bit - not for me...

 

[n24re]

Pretty much all of their smoke bursts have been doing this of late. I have seen some at Brian's with the same feature as well as BadAxe Boutique. Not all of them mind you but it is common of late.

 

[bluefade]

Call PRS. They'll give you the answer.

 

[CatStrangler]

I think they did this with a collection electric iirc.

 

[Mr_You]

If I recall correctly (have to find my order form), that's the Wrap-around Burst option. I have it on my SCs.

 

[ViperDoc]

I like it too. I've been having McGAS lately.

Diagnosis: McGas.
Treatment: Westie's brother

 

[CatStrangler]

Diagnosis: McGas.
Treatment: Westie's brother

I like it too. I've been having McGAS lately.

Dude there are some white DGT standards out there that have me runnin' for Rolaids.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Dude there are some white DGT standards out there that have me runnin' for Rolaids.

Boogie and aristotle both have Bangin'! blanc DGT Standards!

 

[vox801]

Very cool!

 

[Johnny]

I dig the look !