PRS Wood Library McCarty 594 Singlecut Flame Maple - Yellow Tiger

This isn't your standard off-the-shelf singlecut; this is a prime example of why the PRS Wood Library exists. By swapping the traditional mahogany body for Swamp Ash and pairing it with a stunning Flame Maple neck, this McCarty 594 offers a tonal profile that is significantly snappier, more articulate, and harmonically complex than its brethren. The Swamp Ash brings a beautiful, open resonance and a slightly scooped midrange that lets the high-end sparkle, while the satin-finished maple neck provides an incredibly fast, smooth playing experience that never feels sticky during long sets.

The McCarty 594 is Paul Reed Smith’s love letter to the vintage "Golden Era" instruments of the late 50s, named after his mentor and legendary auto-executive Ted McCarty. With a crucial 24.594” scale length, the string tension is slinky and buttery, allowing for effortless bends and a feel that vintage purists will instantly recognize. It captures the spirit of the guitars played by legends like Jimmy Page and Dickey Betts but elevates the reliability and intonation to modern boutique standards.

Under the hood, this beast is loaded with PRS McCarty III humbuckers. These pickups are voiced to capture the elusive, airy quality of vintage PAFs but with the muscle needed to push a tube amp into glorious overdrive. The classic four-knob layout allows you to independently control volume and tone for each pickup, and the push/pull tone pots unlock convincing single-coil textures. Whether you are chasing jazz cleans or searing rock leads, this Yellow Tiger beauty is a distinct, versatile, and heirloom-quality instrument.

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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. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!