Description

McCarty 594 10 Top

Curl, flame, quilt, and spalt: even in the early days of Paul Reed Smith’s guitar building, the company had a reputation for the sheer quality of figuring on their maple tops, with dazzling lines and grain patterns that make any plain top pale in comparison. Naturally, customers began to call in and request that their instruments be built with “a nice-looking top” — far too vague a term for the tonewood scientists in Stevensville, Maryland. Thus, the 10-Top designation was born: a lofty status that requires a “clearly defined figure across the entire top,” leaving no doubt that the guitar will arrive capped with a superlative piece of timber.

Dual-coil power, single-coil clarity

Rooted in the past with an eye toward the future, PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers perfectly capture the dual-coil magic of a late ’50s humbucker, then enhance it with all the benefits of modern construction. The result? A pickup with focused mids, balanced lows and highs, and unmatched clarity. In a nutshell, it’s a sound that’s equal parts classic humbucker warmth and stunning single-coil snap. What’s more, this iteration of the 58/15 sports an LT (low turn) wind for a slightly more vintage feel than the standard version, lowering the output to provide an open and resonant tone.

PRS McCarty 594 Features:

Double-cut body allows for unlimited access to the guitar’s upper register
Mahogany body provides a solid tonal foundation, with a warm response
Beautifully figured maple 10-Top adds a touch of definition and brightness
Mahogany neck carved into a chunky old-school Pattern Vintage profile
Rosewood fingerboard in an exceptionally versatile 10-inch radius
Dual 58/15 LT humbucking pickups capture the magic of a late ’50s humbucker, with an extra dose of clarity and articulation
Push-pull controls unlock split-coil tones
Rock-solid PRS 2-piece bridge enhances sustain and string-to-body resonance
Vintage-style tuners offer maximum tuning stability
Iconic PRS abalone Birds fingerboard inlays