PRS McCarty Electric Guitar - Yellow Tiger, 10-Top

PRS McCarty Electric Guitar - Yellow Tiger, 10-Top

Named after Ted McCarty, a pioneer of the electric guitar and musical instrument industry, the McCarty model embodies the most up-to-date findings from PRS and looks back to the golden age of the guitar. This vintage-appointed guitar features a bound, 22-fret Pattern neck and a slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain. The PRS McCarty model is anchored by a stoptail bridge with brass inserts and non-locking PRS Phase III tuners with brass shafts for added resonance and sustain.

The PRS McCarty is outfitted with McCarty III treble and bass pickups. McCarty III pickups were spec’d by Paul Reed Smith and the PRS New Products Engineering team. From our own hands-on research into coveted vintage pickup models to advancements in signal analyzation and “tuning” technology, these pickups incorporate every detail of pickup knowledge PRS has gained in recent years of R&D. PRS McCarty III pickups are vintage-inspired humbuckers that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone. Paired with a push/pull tone control and a 3-way toggle pickup switch, these pickups provide a complete palette of tones.

In the late 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted McCarty to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. He not only served as a mentor but became a great friend of Paul and everyone he met at PRS. In 1994, PRS released the first McCarty, an instrument that incorporated the full spectrum of techniques and knowledge Paul had gained from Ted as well as Paul’s own experiences as a guitar builder.

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Highlights

• Tribute to Ted McCarty: Named after industry pioneer Ted McCarty, the PRS McCarty model reflects both modern innovation and vintage guitar heritage.

• Premium Construction: Features a bound, 22-fret Pattern neck and a slightly thicker body for enhanced tone and sustain, along with a stoptail bridge with brass inserts and Phase III tuners for added resonance.

• McCarty III Pickups: Equipped with vintage-inspired humbuckers designed by Paul Reed Smith and the PRS Engineering team, delivering warm tones with vocal clarity.

• Versatile Controls: Includes a push/pull tone control and a 3-way toggle switch, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities.

• Historic Legacy: First released in 1994, the McCarty model honors Ted McCarty’s mentorship and incorporates decades of PRS expertise.

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
  
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  
• Body Construction: Solidbody
  
• Top Wood: 10 Top Maple
  
• Back Wood: Mahogany
  
• Top Carve: Violin
  
• Number of frets: 22
  
• Scale Length: 25"
  
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
  
• Neck Construction: One Piece
  
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
  
• Neck Shape: Pattern
  
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
  
• Fretboard Radius: 10"
  
• Fretboard Inlay: Birds
  
• Headstock Veneer: Rosewood
  
• Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid
  
• NBA Type: Set
  
• Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
  
• Bridge: PRS Stoptail
  
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
  
• Hardware Type: Nickel
  
• Nut: Bone
  
• Truss Rod Cover: "McCarty"
  
• Treble Pickup: PRS McCarty III Treble
  
• Bass Pickup: PRS McCarty III Bass
  
• Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch
  
• Strings: PRS Signature, 10-46
  
• Tuning: Standard (6-string): E,A,D,G,B,E
  
• Case/Gig Bag: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1
• Manufacturer Part Number: 112802::YI:
• Depth at 1st Fret: .862"
  
• Depth at 12th Fret: .937"
  

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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