The Unofficial 2020 McCarty 594 Love Thread!!

[shinksma]

So far as I can tell only the new single cuts in the 594 group have the +pickups.

That is correct - the "+" designation is for the slightly different design that PRS is using on SC 594s compared to the "base model" DC 594s.

 

[Justcantshred]

That is correct - the "+" designation is for the slightly different design that PRS is using on SC 594s compared to the "base model" DC 594s.

Do we have any official word on what the + denotes. More output, more vintage character?

I played a 2020 SC and a 2020 DC yesterday, and found the SC to sound a bit more open and the bridge humbucker had more "quack". Whereas the DC was tighter, at least to my ears.

 

[Bob Hundemer]

I think the + means Gooder. But that's just a guess.

 

[MA Pete]

Do we have any official word on what the + denotes. More output, more vintage character?

I played a 2020 SC and a 2020 DC yesterday, and found the SC to sound a bit more open and the bridge humbucker had more "quack". Whereas the DC was tighter, at least to my ears.

From Shawn Nuthall in Oct 2019:

The neck joint will effect the tone of a guitar, so if all things were equal, a Singlecut would sound differently than a double cutaway guitar. The 58/15LT+ pickups are tuned specifically for a Singlecut neck joint.

The LT+ is only available in the SC594 model, they are not used in anything else. They are tuned to be slightly brighter and a touch louder than the traditional LT pups.

I can attest with regards to a touch louder / higher output. Both of mine are great with this pickup in the bridge, never once did I think to myself that it needs a higher output bridge pickup, which I can't say for my most of my 2017 Core/WL SC 594s. A big improvement between the specialized wind for the SC, and the impact of the TCI process - great pickups in this 2020 SC 594!

 

[Justcantshred]

From Shawn Nuthall in Oct 2019:





I can attest with regards to a touch louder / higher output. Both of mine are great with this pickup in the bridge, never once did I think to myself that it needs a higher output bridge pickup, which I can't say for my most of my 2017 Core/WL SC 594s. A big improvement between the specialized wind for the SC, and the impact of the TCI process - great pickups in this 2020 SC 594!

Thanks for this! I have that SC I tried in my sights.

 

[bodia]

For those that are curious..........

Before:

After:

And, for inquiring minds; the difference in weight.

Might have been a little more if I had weighed the Phase III before I put the Faux Bone tuners on. The metal tuner buttibs may have added more to the weight difference. Still, I was surprised it was half an ounce.

 

[dmatthews]

For those that are curious..........

Before:

After:

And, for inquiring minds; the difference in weight.

Might have been a little more if I had weighed the Phase III before I put the Faux Bone tuners on. The metal tuner buttibs may have added more to the weight difference. Still, I was surprised it was half an ounce.

Nicely done sir. I'll take the phase III lockers every time!

 

[FJ4]

Thanks Bodia!!

 

[bodia]

Thanks Bodia!!

You’re welcome!

 

[clmazza]

For those that are curious..........

Before:

After:

And, for inquiring minds; the difference in weight.

Might have been a little more if I had weighed the Phase III before I put the Faux Bone tuners on. The metal tuner buttibs may have added more to the weight difference. Still, I was surprised it was half an ounce.

Definitely an improvement .... well done, sir!

 

[Justcantshred]

This things SCREAMS!

 

[Justcantshred]

Back at home base.

 

[dmatthews]

Can't see the pics

 

[Justcantshred]

Can't see the pics

Fixed finally, stupid internets.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Can't see the pics

They’re bonnie!

 

[veinbuster]

Ya know.
Maybe I should try another one of these.
Jfb’s is the only one I’ve touched.

 

[dmatthews]

Ya know.
Maybe I should try another one of these.
Jfb’s is the only one I’ve touched.

What format would float yer boat?

 

[shinksma]

Hmm, SC594 GAS still at max pressure. This thread continues to not help.

Experience 2020, must wait for Exp 2020!

 

[veinbuster]

What format would float yer boat?

Probably double cut.
But @jfb aged single cut is off the hook.

 

[clmazza]

Back at home base.

Outstanding! Crazy how much different the color looks in various lighting conditions.... congrats on a fine acquisition!