PRS McCarty 594 Yellow Tiger: vintage heart with modern playability

The PRS McCarty 594 Yellow Tiger is a vintage-inspired solidbody electric guitar with a maple top, a mahogany back and a high-gloss nitro finish. It is priced at 4899 EUR, is currently in stock and comes with a hardshell case.

• Construction: maple top with violin carve on a mahogany back, set neck
• Neck: 22 frets, Pattern Vintage shape, rosewood fretboard with faux bone binding and bird inlays
• Pickups: two 58/15 LT pickups with a 3-way toggle switch
• Controls: two volume and two push/pull tone controls
• Hardware: PRS two-piece bridge, PRS Phase III non-locking tuners, bone nut, nickel hardware

Sound and playability

The McCarty 594 is a versatile instrument. The bound 22-fret Pattern Vintage neck and the slightly thicker back are designed for more tone and sustain. It plays in tune and is intonated along the entire length of the neck, so it feels like a guitar you have been playing forever.

Whether you want rich, authentic humbucking tones or nuanced, sweet single-coil sounds, the dual volume and push/pull tone controls let you cover both territories. The 24.594" scale length is shorter than the 25.5" scale found on many Fender-style guitars, which many players find comfortable for bends and chording.

McCarty III pickups and vintage-spec hardware

McCarty III pickups were spec’d by Paul Reed Smith and the PRS New Products Engineering team. They draw on hands-on research into coveted vintage pickups and on advances in signal analysis and "tuning" technology. These vintage-inspired humbuckers bring a vocal clarity to a full, warm tone.

A zinc two-piece bridge with brass saddles and steel studs, a bone nut and PRS Phase III tuners with brass shafts anchor this guitar and stay true to the promise of the McCarty family.

“One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God – well, that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. These specifications make a huge difference in the guitar’s tone, sustain, and character.” – Paul Reed Smith.

The McCarty story

In the late 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted McCarty to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. Ted 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.

PRS McCarty 594 Yellow Tiger specifications

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FAQ

Does the PRS McCarty 594 Yellow Tiger come with a case?

Yes, it comes with a hardshell case.

What is the scale length of the McCarty 594?

The scale length is 24.594". The neck has 22 frets and a 10" fretboard radius.

What pickups and controls does it have?

It has two 58/15 LT pickups, two volume controls, two push/pull tone controls and a 3-way toggle pickup switch.

What strings does it use?

It uses PRS Signature 10-46 strings in standard tuning (E, A, D, G, B, E).

Is the neck set or bolt-on?

The neck/body assembly is a set neck. The neck is a one-piece mahogany neck.