Vintage Vibe Meets Modern Precision
The PRS SE McCarty 594 is designed to capture the essence of vintage guitar tones while delivering modern reliability. Named after Ted McCarty, the legendary guitar pioneer who influenced Paul Reed Smith’s early designs, this model strikes a balance between classic character and contemporary playability. This limited edition features a striking laurel burl veneer, adding a unique look to this popular model.
At its core, the SE McCarty 594 features a mahogany body with a maple top, combining warmth and sustain with a touch of brightness. The Pattern Vintage mahogany neck provides a familiar yet refined feel, while the rosewood fingerboard, adorned with PRS bird inlays, offers smooth playability across all 22 frets. The 24.594” scale length—just slightly shorter than typical PRS models—contributes to its vintage feel, adding to the guitar’s natural warmth and character.
Equipped with PRS 58/15 “S” pickups, the SE McCarty 594 Laurel Burl Limited Edition delivers clarity and fullness in equal measure. These pickups are designed to evoke the tones of the iconic instruments from the ‘50s, with the ability to handle both clean and overdriven settings with ease. The push/pull tone controls further enhance the guitar’s versatility, allowing players to access both humbucking and single-coil tones in one instrument. With a two-piece bridge and vintage-style tuners, the SE McCarty 594 Laurel Burl Limited Edition offers solid intonation and tuning stability.
Only 500 of these instruments will be made for 2025.
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.
Vintage-Style Tuners
Traditional closed-back tuners engineered to promote resonance.
PRS 58/15 LT “S”
“Low turn” pickups with vintage warmth and welcome clarity, designed to PRS’s specifications.
| Body | |
| Body Construction | Solidbody |
| Top Wood | Maple |
| Veneer | Laurel Burl |
| Back Wood | Mahogany |
| Top Carve | Shallow Violin |
| Neck | |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 24.594” |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Multi-Ply |
| 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 |
| Fretboard Radius | 10" |
| Fretboard Inlay | Birds |
| Headstock Logo | Signature "SE" |
| Neck/Body Assembly | |
| Neck/Body Assembly Type | Set |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | PRS Two-Piece |
| Tuners | Vintage-Style |
| Hardware Type | Nickel |
| Nut | PRS |
| Truss Rod Cover | "McCarty 594" |
| Electronics | |
| Treble Pickup | 58/15 "S" |
| Bass Pickup | 58/15 "S" |
| Controls | Two Volume and Two Push/Pull Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout |
| Additional Info | |
| Strings | PRS Classic 10-46 |
| Tuning | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
| Case | Gig Bag |
