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From PRS:
LIVING LEGACY
Named after Ted McCarty, a pioneer of the electric guitar and musical
instrument industry, the McCarty model embodies the most up-to-date
findings from PRS and looks back to the golden age of the guitar. This
vintage-appointed guitar features a bound, 22-fret Pattern neck, a slightly
thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain, and 58/15 LT treble and bass
pickups, which have now been through the TCI (tuned capacitance and
inductance) process. 58/15 LT's are a vintage style pickup with exceptional
clarity and focused midrange. Paired with a push/pull tone control and a
3-way toggle pickup switch, these pickups provide a complete palette of
tones. The McCarty model is anchored by a PRS stoptail bridge with brass
studs for added resonance and vintage-style tuners.
"One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God - well,
that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. So when we went after the
McCarty model, that’s where we looked. These updates make a huge difference in the tone. The guitar sustains longer and the tone has more character,” said Paul Reed Smith. "The puzzle pieces all fit together, and there is
no compromise to the integrity of the instrument. We're very happy."
For 2020, PRS has updated this model with TCI-tuned pickups and nitro
over celluose (CAB) finish. For more information, please visit our 35th Anniversary page at www.prsguitars.com/35.
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.
Top Wood: Figured Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25”
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood with Faux Bone Binding
Neck Shape: Pattern
Fretboard Inlays: Birds
Bridge: PRS Adjustable Stoptail
Tuners: Vintage-Style Non-Locking
Truss Rod Cover: McCarty
Hardware Type: Nickel
Treble Pickup: 58/15 LT Treble
Bass Pickup: 58/15 LT Bass
Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls
with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Included Accessories: PRS Multi-Fit Case
LIVING LEGACY
Named after Ted McCarty, a pioneer of the electric guitar and musical
instrument industry, the McCarty model embodies the most up-to-date
findings from PRS and looks back to the golden age of the guitar. This
vintage-appointed guitar features a bound, 22-fret Pattern neck, a slightly
thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain, and 58/15 LT treble and bass
pickups, which have now been through the TCI (tuned capacitance and
inductance) process. 58/15 LT's are a vintage style pickup with exceptional
clarity and focused midrange. Paired with a push/pull tone control and a
3-way toggle pickup switch, these pickups provide a complete palette of
tones. The McCarty model is anchored by a PRS stoptail bridge with brass
studs for added resonance and vintage-style tuners.
"One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God - well,
that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. So when we went after the
McCarty model, that’s where we looked. These updates make a huge difference in the tone. The guitar sustains longer and the tone has more character,” said Paul Reed Smith. "The puzzle pieces all fit together, and there is
no compromise to the integrity of the instrument. We're very happy."
For 2020, PRS has updated this model with TCI-tuned pickups and nitro
over celluose (CAB) finish. For more information, please visit our 35th Anniversary page at www.prsguitars.com/35.
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.
Top Wood: Figured Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25”
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood with Faux Bone Binding
Neck Shape: Pattern
Fretboard Inlays: Birds
Bridge: PRS Adjustable Stoptail
Tuners: Vintage-Style Non-Locking
Truss Rod Cover: McCarty
Hardware Type: Nickel
Treble Pickup: 58/15 LT Treble
Bass Pickup: 58/15 LT Bass
Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls
with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Included Accessories: PRS Multi-Fit Case