Whether you are looking for rich, authentic humbucking tones or nuanced, sweet single-coil sounds, the McCarty 594 Hollowbody II can oblige. Additional appointments include, a bound, 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck with rosewood fretboard and PRS trademark bird inlays.

“One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God – well, that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. The updates to the McCarty family make a huge difference in their tone. The guitar sustains longer and the tone has more character,” said Paul Reed Smith.

In the late 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted McCarty to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. He not only served as a mentor but became a great friend of Paul and everyone he met at PRS. In 1994, PRS released the first McCarty, an instrument that incorporated the full spectrum of techniques and knowledge Paul had gained from Ted as well as his own experiences as a guitar builder.

For 2024, PRS Guitars is updating the tuning machines on many of our Core guitars. While, aesthetically, our new Wing buttons are designed to echo the 12th fret bird wingspan design, they were first and foremost designed for tonal reasons all the way back in 1982. Because these buttons are lighter weight than their metal predecessors, they are subtracting less energy from the vibrating strings, thus helping the guitar ring longer and at a more musical note. The removal of the tuner’s locking feature on non-tremolo-equipped guitars further decreases their weight.

PRS Two-Piece Bridge

Made of zinc and brass, this bridge has four contact points and added mass, enhancing the natural tone of the guitar and helping to create a more resonant instrument.

PRS Vintage-Style Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

Traditional closed-back tuners engineered to promote resonance.

PRS 58/15 LT Pickups

“Low turn” pickups with vintage warm, clear tone.

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BODY

Body Construction : Hollowbody

‍Top Wood : Maple

‍Middle Wood : Mahogany

‍Back Wood : Maple

‍Top Carve : Violin

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NECK

Number of Frets : 22

‍Scale Length : 24.594”

‍Neck Wood : Mahogany

‍Neck Construction : One-Piece

‍Truss Rod : PRS Double-Acting

‍Neck Shape : Pattern Vintage

‍Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret : 7/8"

‍Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret : 63/64"

‍Neck Width at the Nut : 1 11/16"

‍Neck Width at the Body : 2 1/4"

‍Fretboard Wood : Rosewood w/ Faux Bone Binding

‍Fretboard Radius : 10"

‍Fretboard Inlay : Birds

‍Headstock Logo : Signature, Inlaid

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NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY

Neck/Body Assembly Type : Set

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FINISH

Finish Type : High-Gloss Nitro

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HARDWARE

Bridge : PRS Two-Piece

‍Tuners : PRS Vintage-Style Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

‍Hardware Type : Nickel

‍Nut : Bone

‍Truss Rod Cover : "McCarty 594"

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ELECTRONICS

Treble Pickup : 58/15 LT

‍Bass Pickup : 58/15 LT

‍Controls : Two Volume and Two Push/Pull Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

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ADDITIONAL INFO

Strings : PRS Signature 10-46

‍Tuning : Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E

‍Case : Hardshell Case

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