Vintage Soul. Modern Precision.

The 40th Anniversary PRS McCarty SC56 Limited Edition captures the essence of a golden era of electric guitar design while delivering the playability and reliability that today’s musicians demand. With a classic PRS single-cutaway body shape and carefully chosen specifications, the McCarty SC56 is both a tribute to tradition and a modern performer’s dream.

Anchored by a maple top and mahogany back, with a 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck, the McCarty SC56 is designed for rich, resonant tone and effortless playability. The 24.594” scale length and slightly thicker back give the McCarty SC56 a warm, woody voice and comfortable feel, while its Phase III non-locking tuners and PRS two-piece bridge anchor the guitar and promote its musical sustain.

The heart of the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition lies in its pickups: a pair of PRS McCarty III pickups, meticulously designed to deliver warm, clear tone with exceptional note separation and dynamics. Controlled by a simple and elegant layout — two volume controls, two tone controls, and a 3-way toggle on the upper bout — the McCarty SC56 keeps the player focused on feel and sound.

With appointments like binding on the fretboard, classic bird inlays, and a vintage-inspired nitrocellulose finish, the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition blends heritage and innovation into a timeless instrument. Whether you’re chasing pure vintage tone or seeking a reliable stage companion, the McCarty SC56 stands ready.

PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 – 400 Piece Limited Edition

PRS Two-Piece Bridge

Made of zinc and brass, this bridge has four contact points and added mass, enhancing the natural tone of the guitar and helping to create a more resonant instrument.

PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.

PRS McCarty III Pickups

Vintage-inspired pickups that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone.

Weight-Relief Design

Single-cutaway guitars are known to be heavier than their double-cutaway counterparts. This design incorporates weight-relief, decreasing the weight of the guitar by about 2/3 of a pound, while maintaining several points of attachment between the guitar top and back to eliminate the “hollow” sound of the cavities and promote tone transfer.

• Stock # 159
• 8 lbs 4 oz
• Body
• Body Construction Solidbody with Weight Relief
• Top Wood Maple
• Back Wood Mahogany
• Top Carve Violin
• Neck
• Number of Frets 22
• Scale Length 24.594”
• Neck Wood Mahogany
• Neck Construction One-Piece
• Truss Rod PRS Double-Acting
• Neck Shape Pattern Vintage
• Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret 7/8"
• Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret 63/64"
• Neck Width at the Nut 1 11/16"
• Neck Width at the Body 2 1/4"
• Fretboard Wood Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius 10"
• Fretboard Inlay "Old School" Birds
• Headstock Veneer Rosewood
• Headstock Logo Pre-Factory Eagle
• Neck/Body Assembly
• Neck/Body Assembly Type Set
• Finish
• Finish Type High-Gloss Nitro
• Hardware
• Bridge PRS Two-Piece
• Tuners PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
• Hardware Type Nickel
• Nut Bone
• Truss Rod Cover “40th Anniversary SC56”
• Electronics
• Treble Pickup PRS McCarty III
• Bass Pickup PRS McCarty III
• Controls Two Volume and Two Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout
• Additional Info
• Strings PRS Signature 10-46
• Tuning Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
• Case PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1 with 40th Anniversary Certificate