Will PRS ever do another P-90 Core guitar...?

[Vonbleak]

Hi guys,

So is there any reason why PRS stopped making the P-90 loaded Mcarty model...? Im tempted to get a goldtop LP but i would prefer the PRS...

Also, what are the chances they do another core model with p-90's in the future...?



Rock on!...

V...

 

[dmatthews]

I don't know, but when @AP515 turned me on to the idea of adding a soapy, I jumped on a 2018 594 soapbar and dayum... what a fantastic score!
It goes to most all gigs and practices. A supreme keeper.
I pondered this same question a year or so ago. S2 or Core, I think it would sell well.
Freakin' great axe...

 

[Gtrbldr]

Good question, dunno. However if you are europe based; there is one EXACLTY like your picture available in holland. A 2001 McSoapy

≥ Prs Goldtop McCarty — Snaarinstrumenten | Gitaren | Elektrisch — Marktplaats

Te koop: PRS McCarty Goldtop met P90Weegt 3,2 kgSeymour Duncan P90 pickupsBouwjaar 2001.De gitaar is in zeer goede staat.Geen ruil.

www.marktplaats.nl

 

[Gtrbldr]

Not mine by the way ;-). I have a distant sibling in black and made of korina.

 

[Telecastermds]

S2 McCarty 594 with P90s would rock

 

[Greywolf]

that's why I started the Soapy thread , hoping somebody at PRS would notice. I've got 5 and adore them

 

[Sybo]

I would be in!

 

[dmatthews]

S2 McCarty 594 with P90s would rock

Yup!

 

[AP515]

I would not get the LP. I'd find one used. But I'm biased...

 

[dmatthews]

I would not get the LP. I'd find one used. But I'm biased...

Killer rock machine!

 

[AP515]

Killer rock machine!

That's very accurate! I've got nothing against the maple cap versions, but this 100% mahogany is the muscle car version. It's an old Nova that doesn't have the Chevelle looks but has a lot under the hood. It's got balls that my other PRSi don't. A lot of that is the P90's but the midrange muscle is also from wood.

 

[Gtrbldr]

That's very accurate! I've got nothing against the maple cap versions, but this 100% mahogany is the muscle car version. It's an old Nova that doesn't have the Chevelle looks but has a lot under the hood. It's got balls that my other PRSi don't. A lot of that is the P90's but the midrange muscle is also from wood.

Agree. Maple cap adds to tan extended frequency range, however that is not what an p90 is about.

Although my Korina has a somewhat higher frequency response than mahogany and with low output P90 is is rather chimey, go figure.

But OP: sorry to point you towards a europe based ad, since you are abviously down under. (At least last time I checked melbourne is not on the northern hemisphere)

 

[tiboy]

I spent a couple of years looking for the right 594 Soapy SC or hoping PRS would do another run. Then I stumbled upon a Knaggs SC soapy locally. I’m no longer in the market. The Knaggs is now my most played guitar by a lot.

 

[xxxadixxx]

I started down the path of a LP Goldtop with P-90’s in early 2022. Then I discovered the limited 2018 run of Soapy 594’s. I jumped on a NOS SC594 soapy (McCarty burst) and it has been the guitar I grab if I just need to play for a few minutes and it gets regular play time when I have more time. Incredibly versatile and very comfortable. It is easily one of my top 3 guitars.

When I asked the store (Chuck Levins) how they had a 4 yr old NOS guitar, they said the demand is actually pretty low. It’s a guitar that fits a need and some really love, but generally not as widely sought after as the “typical” guitars. I love mine though the wider market may not be there for a run, especially with as slammed as PRS is currently.

Grab one of the 2018’s if you can. Fantastic guitars.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Love my P90

 

[andy474x]

Now that I understand what the 594 is all about, thanks to hands on experience, I would strongly consider getting a soapbar 594. It’s about the only thing that could potentially tempt me to let go of my Mira 25th soapbar.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Now that I understand what the 594 is all about, thanks to hands on experience, I would strongly consider getting a soapbar 594. It’s about the only thing that could potentially tempt me to let go of my Mira 25th soapbar.

The Mira 25th is fantastic. Swapped the P90’s to Wolfetones and it was such an improvement from the ceramic SD’s

 

[Gtrbldr]

The Mira 25th is fantastic. Swapped the P90’s to Wolfetones and it was such an improvement from the ceramic SD’s

Did the same and have the same experience

 

[Greywolf]

love my Knaggs Kenai tier 1 with Lollars

and my Raspberry rosewood neck McSoapy with PRS/ Duncans

my 10 top

and the Triple

I'd gladly buy another of any of them

 

[Greywolf]

I'd love to see a trem version of this as well