2024 PRS McCarty - Black Gold Wraparound Burst

2024 PRS McCarty - Black Gold Wraparound Burst

The PRS McCarty is more than just a guitar; it is a handshake between two titans of the industry—Paul Reed Smith and his mentor, the legendary Ted McCarty. Ted was the president of Gibson during its golden era (think Flying V, Explorer, and ES-335), and his collaboration with Paul in the 90s resulted in this masterpiece. At Palen Music Center, we love how this model bridges the gap between vintage soul and modern reliability. Built with a slightly thicker mahogany back than the Custom 24, capped with a stunning maple top, and finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, this guitar resonates with a warm, throaty sustain that you can feel against your ribs with every strum.

While the wood provides the voice, the electronics act as the microphone, and the McCarty is outfitted with some of the best in the business. The 58/15 LT (Low Turn) pickups are vintage-voiced humbuckers that offer incredible clarity and a focused midrange, avoiding the muddiness sometimes found in higher-output pickups. Whether you are chasing the creamy drive of 1970s rock or clean, articulate jazz lines, these pickups deliver. Plus, the push/pull tone control on the tone knob allows you to tap into single-coil textures, making this a true "desert island" axe.

The playability is exactly what you would expect from a top-tier PRS. The "Pattern" neck profile feels substantial yet comfortable, reminiscent of those coveted late-50s necks that collectors dream about. Anchored by a PRS Stoptail bridge with brass inserts for maximum resonance and vintage-style tuners, tuning stability is rock solid. While modern shredders love PRS, the McCarty is truly a player's instrument, carrying the DNA of the blues and rock legends who paved the way.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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A Tribute to History: Designed in collaboration with Ted McCarty, blending the best of the 1950s "Golden Era" with modern PRS precision.

Resonant Construction: Features a thicker mahogany back and a PRS Stoptail bridge with brass inserts for singing sustain and rich harmonic content.

Vintage Voicing: Equipped with McCarty LT (Low Turn) pickups that deliver warm, clear, and articulate tones perfect for everything from blues to hard rock.

Versatile Electronics: A push/pull tone control splits the coils, offering sparkling single-coil sounds alongside the full-throated humbucker roar.

Classic Feel: The Pattern neck profile and vintage-style tuners offer a familiar, broken-in feel right out of the case.

Body Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Maple

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 25"

Fretboard Radius: 10"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Birds

Neck Profile: Pattern

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: PRS Vintage-Style Non-Locking

Neck Pickup: PRS McCarty LT Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: PRS McCarty LT Humbucker

Electronics: 1 x volume, 1 x tone (push/pull coil-tap), 3-way toggle pickup switch

Bridge: PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts

Manufacturer Part Number: 112801::BW:

Depth at 1st Fret: .886"

Depth at 12th Fret: .953"