40TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTY SC56 LIMITED EDITION 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


FEATURED SPECIFICATIONS

• 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.

• Model: PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition
• Builder: PRS Guitars
• Year: 2025
• Body Type: Solid Body
• Top Wood: Flame Maple
• Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
• Finish Color: Faded Blue Jean
• Binding: Scraped Maple Binding on Top
• Neck Wood: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
• Neck Carve: Pattern Vintage
• Scale Length: 24.594”
• Neck Dimensions: 7/8" - 63/64"
• Neck Radius: 10''
• Frets: 22
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Inlays: PRS "Old School" Birds
• Headstock: Rosewood Veneer with PRS "Pre-Factory Eagle" Inlay
• Neck Pickup: PRS McCarty III Pickup
• Bridge Pickup: PRS McCarty III Pickup
• Hardware: Nickel
• Bridge: PRS Two-Piece Bridge
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
• Controls: Two Volume and Two Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout
• Extras: 40th Anniversary Certificate & “40th Anniversary SC56” Truss Rod Cover
• Case: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1
• Weight: 7.95 Pounds (7 lbs 15 oz)