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A High-performance McCarty Packed with Hollowbody Charm





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The PRS McCarty 594 Hollowbody II 10-Top channels one of the most iconic PRS solidbody formulas into the open, airy realm of the hollowbody electric guitar elegance. This guitar’s mahogany sides are sandwiched between two beautiful carved pieces of solid maple, allowing each and every note to bloom and develop with complex, acoustic-like overtones. Two 58/15 LT TCI humbuckers perfectly translate the McCarty 594 Hollowbody II 10-Top’s unplugged tone into your favorite amplifier with a single-coil level of clarity that captures every tonal nuance. Finally, it wouldn’t be a McCarty without a healthy dose of vintage inspiration: the rosewood-topped mahogany neck is carved into a chunky Pattern Vintage profile that’s sure to please guitarists who prefer a more substantial grip, while the PRS 2-piece bridge and vintage-style tuners offer a visual tribute to the past with drastically enhanced performance.





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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 Hollowbody II 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, with a hollowed-out center and a solid carved maple top and back that allows the McCarty 594 Hollowbody II 10-Top to achieve an acoustic-like resonance and emit an airy tone. If you’re after a PRS with an old-school edge and a slightly more complex tone, you’d be hard pressed to top the elegant charm of the McCarty 594 Hollowbody II 10-Top.





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 ? Sweetwater guitarists across all styles have come to favor the Pattern Vintage profile for its comfortably full feel. Combined with the McCarty 594 Hollowbody II 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





Rooted in the past with an eye toward the future, PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers perfectly capture the dual-coil magic of a late ’50s humbucker, then enhance it with all the benefits of modern construction. The result? A pickup with focused mids, balanced lows and highs, and unmatched clarity. In a nutshell, it’s a sound that’s equal parts classic humbucker warmth and stunning single-coil snap. What’s more, this iteration of the 58/15 sports an LT (low turn) wind for a slightly more vintage feel than the standard version, lowering the output to provide an open and resonant tone.





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.





PRS McCarty 594 Hollowbody II 10-Top Features:


Double-cut body allows for unlimited access to the guitar’s upper register


Hollow mahogany sides provide a warm foundational tone, with exceptional resonance


Solid carved maple top and back impart a touch of brightness and offer an acoustic-like response


Mahogany neck carved into a chunky old-school Pattern Vintage profile


Rosewood fingerboard in an exceptionally versatile 10-inch radius


Dual 58/15 LT humbucking pickups capture the magic of a late ’50s humbucker, with an extra dose of clarity and articulation


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 Birds fingerboard inlays