PRS Core McCarty 594

The PRS Core McCarty 594 is a single-cutaway solid-body electric guitar that captures the essence of PRS’s collaboration with guitar legend Ted McCarty, blending vintage appointments with modern reliability. Handcrafted in Stevensville, Maryland, it’s designed for players across Australia who demand authentic humbucking tones alongside nuanced single-coil sparkle. Ideal for blues, rock, jazz, and fusion, the McCarty 594 delivers exceptional playability and tonal depth. At AudioShop Australia, we stock the Core McCarty 594 in finishes like Antique White, Fire Red Burst, and Charcoal Burst, all ready to elevate your performance.

Superior Tone and Playability

The Core McCarty 594 is renowned for its “least subtractive” design—everything that touches the string enhances the tone:

• Body: Mahogany body with a carved maple top for warm resonance and subtle brightness, offering creamy mids, tight lows, and articulate highs. The single-cutaway shape ensures ergonomic comfort and smooth upper-fret access, weighing approximately 8–8.75 lbs for balanced feel.
• Pickups: Dual PRS 58/15 LT “S” humbuckers (neck and bridge) provide vintage-inspired warmth with sweetness and clarity, excelling in both humbucking power and single-coil nuance via push/pull tone controls for coil-tapping. The 3-way toggle switch allows precise blending for a wide sonic palette.
• Neck: Set mahogany neck with a Pattern Vintage profile and satin finish for smooth, familiar playability. The rosewood fingerboard has a 10″ radius, 22 frets, and PRS bird inlays for effortless bends and solos.
• Bridge: Zinc two-piece bridge with brass saddles and steel studs for solid intonation, tuning stability, and added resonance—four contact points enhance the guitar’s natural tone and sustain.
• Controls: Dual volume knobs and push/pull tone controls with a 3-way toggle for intuitive tone sculpting, allowing independent pickup blending and coil-taps for seamless humbucker-to-single-coil transitions.

As Paul Reed Smith states, “The McCarty 594 is extremely versatile… one of the finest instruments I have ever encountered” . Premier Guitar (2023) calls it a “sonic chameleon” with “warm, vintage-inspired tone” that feels like a $3,000 instrument . Guitar World (2025) praises its “creamy mids and only honky when you want,” highlighting the 58/15 LT pickups’ “great power and good sound” . A PRS forum user (2024) notes, “The 594 has a nice sparkle… articulation in the high notes is clearer and it cuts through better” , comparing favorably to a 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom for its brighter, more defined top end .

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Antique White, Fire Red Burst, Charcoal Burst, with multi-ply binding and aged nickel hardware for a premium, vintage aesthetic.
• Weight: Approximately 8–8.75 lbs (e.g., 8.75 lbs in one 2025 listing), offering a substantial yet comfortable feel.
• Hardware: Aged nickel, with PRS Phase III tuners with brass shafts for precise tuning and resonance.
• Build Quality: Set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and carved mahogany back for roadworthy reliability. Includes a hardshell case for protection.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, it’s built to tour. Prices range from $2,990–$3,190 USD (AUD 4,485–4,785) as of September 2025 , available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Mahogany with Carved Maple Top, Single-Cutaway
• Neck: Set Mahogany, Pattern Vintage Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 10″ Radius, 22 Frets, Bird Inlays
• Pickups: 2x PRS 58/15 LT “S” Humbuckers with Coil-Tap
• Bridge: Zinc Two-Piece with Brass Saddles/Steel Studs
• Tuners: PRS Phase III with Brass Shafts
• Controls: Dual Volume, Push/Pull Tone (Coil-Tap), 3-Way Toggle
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust zinc bridge for optimal intonation; professional setup recommended for coil-tap optimization. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 10–46) for balanced tension. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included hardshell case to protect the finish; clean with a soft cloth.
• Compatibility: Works with standard amps; pair with Fender Tone Master for cleans or Mesa/Boogie for high-gain. Test non-PRS pickups for matching.
• Warranty: Register at prsguitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: PRS forums (2024) highlight its “warm, articulate tone” for blues/rock, with users noting, “The 594 cuts through better than my Les Paul.” Reddit threads praise the Core version’s “PRS magic at full price,” emphasizing the “sparkle and clarity” .

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