PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition - Faded Blue Jean

PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition - Faded Blue Jean

Step into a new era of vintage-inspired excellence with the PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition, now available at Palen Music Center! This isn't just a guitar; it's a meticulously crafted tribute to the golden age of electric guitar design, blending classic aesthetics with the modern playability and reliability that PRS is renowned for. Built with a stunning maple top and mahogany back, this instrument resonates with a warm, woody voice and incredible sustain. The heart of this beast lies in its McCarty III pickups, PRS's latest evolution of vintage-voiced humbuckers, meticulously designed to deliver warm, clear tone with exceptional note separation and dynamics. Whether you're aiming for glassy cleans or searing leads, these pickups, paired with the intuitive two volume, two tone (with push/pull coil-tap), and 3-way toggle layout, put a vast sonic palette right at your fingertips.

This limited-edition McCarty SC56, with its "Old School" Birds inlays and Pre-Factory Eagle headstock, is a true collector's item and a testament to 40 years of PRS innovation. Paul Reed Smith himself notes the significance of the "SC56" designation, signifying both the singlecut body and 1956 – the year Ted McCarty introduced his renowned humbuckers and also Paul's birth year. Experience the comfortable feel of the Pattern Vintage neck and the enhanced sustain provided by the Phase III non-locking tuners and PRS two-piece bridge. Plus, a thoughtful weight-relief design ensures comfortable playability without sacrificing the rich, full tone synonymous with single-cut guitars. This instrument is not just a nod to the past; it's a celebration of four decades of passion, precision, and unwavering commitment to the art of guitar building.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

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.

Highlights

• Experience a perfect blend of vintage warmth and modern clarity with the versatile new McCarty III humbuckers, offering exceptional vocal clarity.
• Effortlessly switch between powerful humbucking and nuanced single-coil tones with push/pull coil-tapping on the tone controls.
• Enjoy unparalleled sustain and resonance thanks to the solid weight-relieved mahogany body, figured maple top, and PRS Two-Piece bridge with brass saddles.
• Feel the familiar comfort of the 24.594” scale length and Pattern Vintage neck, designed for effortless playability.
• Own a piece of history with this 40th Anniversary Limited Edition, featuring "Old School" Birds inlays and a "40th Anniversary SC56" truss rod cover.

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed
• Body Type: Solidbody with Weight Relief
• Body Shape: McCarty SC56
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Top Wood: Maple
• Top Carve: Violin
• Body Finish: High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Faded Blue Jean
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: One-Piece
• Neck Shape: Pattern Vintage
• Neck Joint: Set Neck
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 10"
• Fretboard Inlay/Material: "Old School" Birds
• Number of Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 24.594"
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Headstock Veneer: Rosewood with Pre-Factory Eagle
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Truss Rod Cover: “40th Anniversary SC56”
• Hardware: Nickel
• Bridge: PRS Two-Piece (Zinc and Brass)
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
• Neck Pickup: PRS McCarty III Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: PRS McCarty III Humbucker
• Controls: Two Volume and Two Tone Controls (push/pull coil-tap)
• Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch on upper bout
• Strings: PRS Signature, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1 with 40th Anniversary Certificate
• Manufacturer Part Number: 115524:FB
• Depth at 1st Fret: .860"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .960"

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!