PRS SE McCarty 594

Vintage-Inspired Versatility with Modern Reliability

The PRS SE McCarty 594 is a double-cutaway solid-body electric guitar that captures the essence of the legendary McCarty models, blending vintage warmth with contemporary playability. Handcrafted in Indonesia to PRS’s exacting standards, it’s designed for players across Australia seeking humbucking power and single-coil sparkle in a roadworthy package. Available in finishes like Fire Red Burst, Charcoal Burst, and Vintage Mahogany, it’s a versatile workhorse for rock, blues, indie, and jazz, earning praise as one of the best sub-$1,000 guitars of 2025.

High-Quality Performance

The SE McCarty 594 excels in tonal flexibility and feel:

• Body: Mahogany body with a maple veneer top for a warm, resonant foundation with subtle brightness. The double-cutaway design ensures ergonomic comfort and easy upper-fret access, while the 24.594″ scale length adds vintage character with slightly shorter string tension for effortless bends.
• Pickups: Dual PRS 58/15 LT “S” humbuckers (neck and bridge) deliver vintage-inspired warmth and clarity, with sweetness in the mids and tight lows. Push/pull tone controls enable coil-splitting for single-coil tones, offering seamless transitions from fat humbucking overdrive to glassy cleans via the 3-way toggle switch.
• Neck: Pattern Vintage mahogany neck with a satin finish and 10″ radius rosewood fingerboard for smooth, familiar playability. The 22 frets and bird inlays provide a premium feel, with a 1 11/16″ nut width accommodating various hand sizes.
• Bridge: Zinc two-piece bridge with stopbar tailpiece for enhanced sustain and intonation, paired with vintage-style tuners for stable tuning and resonance.
• Controls: Dual volume knobs and push/pull tone controls with a 3-way toggle for precise tone sculpting, allowing independent pickup blending.

As noted in a Premier Guitar review, the SE McCarty 594 “feels like a $2,000 guitar,” with its 58/15 LT pickups providing “warm, vintage-inspired tone with sweetness and clarity” . Guitar World calls it a “class act” for its balanced construction and pro-level features under $1,000 . For those upgrading from Squier or Epiphone, it’s a “game-changer” with “percussive, well-built” qualities that handle distortion beautifully .

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Fire Red Burst, Charcoal Burst, Vintage Mahogany, with multi-ply binding and aged nickel hardware for a timeless, premium aesthetic.
• Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, ensuring comfort for long sessions without fatigue.
• Hardware: Aged nickel, with PRS low-mass locking tuners for precise tuning stability.
• Build Quality: Bolt-on mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and contoured mahogany back for roadworthy reliability. Includes a gig bag for protection.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built to tour. Prices range from $760–$850 USD (AUD 1,140–1,275) as of September 2025 [web:4, web:8], available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Mahogany with Maple Veneer Top, Double-Cutaway
• Neck: Pattern Vintage Mahogany Bolt-On
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 10″ Radius, 22 Frets, Bird Inlays
• Pickups: 2x PRS 58/15 LT “S” Humbuckers with Coil-Split
• Bridge: Zinc Two-Piece with Stopbar Tailpiece
• Tuners: Vintage-Style, Aged Nickel
• Controls: Dual Volume, Push/Pull Tone (Coil-Split), 3-Way Toggle
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust zinc bridge for optimal intonation; professional setup recommended for coil-split 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 a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) 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: Guitar Chalk users call it “a fantastic balance of heavy tone and affordable price,” with “percussive, well-built” qualities . Premier Guitar notes its “creamy mids and only honky when you want” for rock .

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