One of Paul Reed Smith’s most iconic models, the McCarty 594 10-Top is an instrument that seamlessly blends Paul’s reverence for the golden age of guitar building with his dedication to improving the art of guitar innovation. A traditional mahogany body is the foundation for the McCarty 594 10-Top’s vintage-inspired tone, providing an exceptionally warm base tone that’s elevated with the crisp three-dimensional clarity of the maple top. Two McCarty III humbuckers perfectly translate the McCarty 594 10-Top’s unplugged tone into your favorite amplifier with gorgeous vintage-inspired warmth and clarity in tone. A chunky mahogany Pattern Vintage profile neck completes the vintage-meets-modern formula with a 10-inch radius rosewood fingerboard that unlocks PRS’s signature effortless playability up and down the neck. Top it all off with the rock-solid pairing of a PRS 2-piece bridge and PRS vintage-style tuners, and the McCarty 594 10-Top is definitive proof that the golden age of guitar building is still going strong in Stevensville, Maryland.

Time-tested tonewood combination

From their one-of-a-kind Private Stock custom creations to their SE line, PRS is wholeheartedly dedicated to the idea that superior tonewoods result in superior tone. This McCarty 594 10-Top more than fulfills that philosophy with a tonewood combination that can trace its lineage all the way back to the early ’50s: maple-topped mahogany. The mahogany forms the core of this guitar’s body, adding heft and weight to your every note; in contrast, the maple top imparts an articulate edge that allows everything from single-note lines to roaring rhythm work to cut right through a band situation. It’s a formidable tonewood duo, and there’s a good reason why the vast majority of PRS guitars harness its sonic potential!

Chunky Pattern Vintage neck profile

This guitar’s Pattern Vintage profile clocks in on the chunkier side of the spectrum, featuring a distinct asymmetrical profile that conforms to your grip, from the base all the way to the neck joint. While it’s a thicker shape, it’s by no means clunky — oUR guitarists across all styles have come to favor the Pattern Vintage profile for its comfortably full feel. Combined with the McCarty 594 10-Top’s slightly shorter 24.594-inch scale length, this guitar brandishes a decidedly old-school flavor that’s all but guaranteed to resonate with vintage 6-string enthusiasts.

Dual-coil power, single-coil clarity

The McCarty 594 10-Top brings forth an onslaught of classic tones thanks to its complement of proprietary PRS pickups. Stationed at the bridge and neck, respectively, are coil-splittable McCarty III treble and bass humbuckers, which were first seen on the limited-run Private Stock 40th Anniversary McCarty Dragon guitar. The McCarty III neck pickup delivers plenty of rich, full-bodied vintage warmth. Throaty but clear, the McCarty III bridge pickup conversely produces a crisp, chimey, clean tone that’s easy to pull grit from with the Volume knob or aggressive pick attack. When overdriven, the tone of both pickups thickens while still remaining articulate, perfect for complex chords or searing lead lines. Not satisfied? Pull up on either Tone pot for instantaneous single-coil action!

Only a 10-Top will do

Curl, flame, quilt, and spalt: even in the early days of Paul Reed Smith’s guitar building, the company had a reputation for the sheer quality of figuring on their maple tops, with dazzling lines and grain patterns that make any plain top pale in comparison. Naturally, customers began to call in and request that their instruments be built with “a nice-looking top” — far too vague a term for the tonewood scientists in Stevensville, Maryland. Thus, the 10-Top designation was born: a lofty status that requires a “clearly defined figure across the entire top,” leaving no doubt that the guitar will arrive capped with a superlative piece of timber.

Features

• Double-cut body allows for unlimited access to the guitar’s upper register
• Mahogany body provides a solid tonal foundation, with a warm response
• Beautifully figured maple 10-Top adds a touch of definition and brightness
• Mahogany neck carved into a chunky old-school Pattern Vintage profile
• Rosewood fingerboard in an exceptionally versatile 10-in. radius
• Dual McCarty III bass and treble humbuckers exude classic tonality laden with articulate clarity and vintage body
• Push-pull controls unlock split-coil tones
• Rock-solid PRS 2-piece bridge enhances sustain and string-to-body resonance
• Vintage-style tuners offer maximum tuning stability
• Iconic PRS abalone Birds fingerboard inlays

Specifications

• Model:McCarty 594
• Neck Finish:Gloss
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Type:Solidbody
• Body Shape:PRS Doublecut
• Body Material:Mahogany
• Top Material:Solid 10-top Maple
• Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color:Aurora Borealis
• Neck Material:Mahogany
• Neck Shape:Pattern Vintage
• Neck Joint:Set Neck
• Radius:10"
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Birds
• Number of Frets:22
• Scale Length:24.594"
• Nut Width:1.6875"
• Nut Material:Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece:PRS Two-piece
• Tuners:PRS Vintage-style Non-locking, 18:1
• Neck Pickup:PRS McCarty III Bass Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup:PRS McCarty III Treble Humbucker
• Controls:2 x volume, 2 x tone (push/pull)
• Switching:3-way toggle pickup switch
• Strings:PRS Signature, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:112804::AO: