The PRS McCarty 594 Tremolo in Red Tiger is a masterclass in vintage-inspired tone, modern playability, and pure visual drama. Built around a hand-selected 10-Top flame maple cap resting atop a resonant mahogany body, this Wood Library model delivers an incredible blend of rich warmth, articulate top-end clarity, and effortless sustain. Named in honor of Ted McCarty—the legendary guitar pioneer who mentored Paul Reed Smith—this family of instruments bridges the gap between classic gold-era double-cut design and contemporary precision. Guitar icons from John Mayer to David Grissom have long championed the McCarty family for its unmatched responsiveness and expressive voice.
Under the hood, a matched set of McCarty III humbuckers provides rich, dynamic vintage tone with remarkable note definition. Thanks to dual volume controls and push/pull tone controls for individual coil splitting, you can easily access an expansive tonal palette ranging from throaty single-coil bite to thick, soaring humbucker crunch. The slightly shorter 24.594” scale length coupled with the Pattern Vintage neck profile offers a natural, broken-in feel across all 22 frets, while the PRS Gen III tremolo bridge allows for ultra-smooth pitch bends while maintaining pristine tuning stability.
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HighlightsStunning 10-Top carved flame maple top in vibrant Red Tiger paired with a rich mahogany back.
Matched McCarty III humbuckers with push/pull coil-tapping for incredible tonal versatility.
Classic 24.594" scale length and comfortable Pattern Vintage neck shape for ideal playing ergonomics.
Premium East Indian rosewood fingerboard adorned with eye-catching Outline Old School Birds inlays.
Smooth-operating PRS Gen III tremolo bridge paired with Phase III tuners for rock-solid stability.
SpecificationsBody Wood: Mahogany
Top Wood: 10-Top Flame Maple
Neck Wood: One-piece Mahogany
Left/Right Handed: Right
Fretboard Wood: Bound East Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.594"
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay/Material: Outline Old School Birds (Sparkle Mother of Pearl Outlines with Pink Heart Centers)
Neck Profile: Pattern Vintage
Finish: High Gloss Nitrocellulose (Red Tiger)
Hardware: Hybrid
Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking with Wing Buttons
Neck Pickup: McCarty III Bass Humbucker
Middle Pickup: N/A
Bridge Pickup: McCarty III Treble Humbucker
Electronics: 2 x Volume, 2 x Push/Pull Tone Controls, 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Bridge: PRS Gen III Tremolo
Manufacturer Part Number: 322026
Depth at 1st Fret: .880"
Depth at 12th Fret: .975"
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