Let's see those McCarty's (All variants)

[Tonart]

I'd really like to try that neck.

Kind of like a metal-smooth version of a rosewood neck, if you will...

 

[eightamrock]

If I may add... for me, it's the neck profile. I much prefer the older Pattern (or Wide-Fat) neck profile compared to the newer Pattern Vintage that's specifically on the 594 models.

Additionally, aren't the 594 bodies even thicker than the traditional/older McCarty bodies? (Yes, the single-cuts are thicker than the double-cuts; but aren't the 594 double-cuts even thicker than the McCarty-model double cuts?) There's something about the original McCarty body/weight that makes it super comfortable, lightweight, etc. (Easily less than 8 lb. guitars.)

So this comment made me feel a lot better about the purchase of my first McCarty. I have several LP's by both gibson and epiphone, they are all so heavy I don't like taking them off the wall if I'm not doing something like recording with them. I also have a lone 2006(ish) PRS SE Singlecut which is the same 2 knob control and wrap stop tail. It's so much thinner and lighter than my expensive gibsons and it gets the most play and practice time.

I finally ponied up the cash to buy a real one because my main concern was comfort. I was struggling with the added weight and thickness of the 594 because I didn't want to buy another guitar and still play my cheap SE model. I wanted a daily driver. So I skipped the 594 and went for the Core McCarty. The SE version is comfortable and easy to play, but sounds not as great. Hoping the true core mccarty sounds a lot better. Its in the mail!

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

Back before I owned any PRS let alone core models I fell in in love with the McCarty SC245 but couldn't afford one, then they released the Bernie Marsden SE and my love for all things PRS followed.

Over the years I've owned a few SE's a S2 Vela and 4 core models (the 2 McCarty's at the start of this thread) plus a 01 standard 22 & 06 CE-24 Mahogany. When the 594 SC came out I was excited to try one but couldn't get on with the neck shape, earlier this year I picked up a second 2011Bernie Marsden SE in immaculate condition just as PRS released the McCarty 594 "Joe Walsh" and this got me thinkng. I scored a set of McCarty pickups from a 2000 model and a core tailpice off ebay and replaced the tuner with Gotoh SD-90's and created a Bernie/McCarty SC245 hybrid.

 

[Rhythmisking]

Front and center is the Spruce:



McRosie:

 

[dmatthews]

Here ya go...







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[Silvertree]

McTrems

I would love to see a few more pics of that quilt top if you have them. Wow!

 

[Rhythmisking]

That's what I did! I'm guessing you couldn't see them? I could...

 

[Davey]

I've posted this NGD aquistion recently
5909 Experience

 

[László]

I've posted this NGD aquistion recently
5909 Experience

That is just freaking breathtaking!!!

 

[László]

McCarty 408 with an African Blackwood neck, during its time in the womb. One of my top 2 in tone. Perhaps the champ even, can’t say for sure...

And another breathtaking specimen! My goodness, this is a super fun thread!

 

[László]

My 1959/2009

My favorite McCarty variant

I'm running out of superlatives. This is impossibly gorgeous!!!!

 

[László]

Also gone....PS McCarty SC:

Goodness me. Just beautiful.

 

[László]

I love all the 594 McCarty’s:

Soapbar AP w Korina body/neck:

AP DC 594 McCarty, RW Neck BRW FB

PS DC 594 McCarty DragonBreath Glow

My head is spinning. This is like being at a convention of supermodels.

 

[Tonart]

80’s Blockbuster Movie Prop Variant…

 

[László]

80’s Blockbuster Movie Prop Variant…

Ooooo. The Dark Side.

 

[Broseph]

Gorgeous for an S2 594. From a distance it looks like a core except for the birds. I bought it used with the pickups already swapped for Fralin pure PAF pickups. I only did minor cosmetic mods like the bone nut, ivory tip switch, and gold screws.

 

[RedGuitars]

I would love to see a few more pics of that quilt top if you have them. Wow!

Here’s one more…. Thanks

 

[aphantomvaper]

80’s Blockbuster Movie Prop Variant…

I want to eat some shrooms and stare at that top! So many spirits!

Quite outstanding!

 

[Davey]

That is just freaking breathtaking!!!

Thanks Les.

I am enjoying this thread too. There are some outstanding guitars being posted.

 

[bodia]

I've posted this NGD aquistion recently
5909 Experience

I love this one!