Description
The McCarty 594 Hollowbody II brings a new set of features to one of our most beloved models: the Hollowbody II. With fully-hollow construction, the Hollowbody II is a resonant guitar with warm, woody tone. The details carried over from the McCarty 594 model impart vintage character to this already classic instrument. 58/15 LT pickups, which have been through the TCI (tuned capacitance and inductance) process, ensure that these guitars are clear and musical while dual volume and push/pull tone controls offer plenty of versatility. The zinc two-piece bridge and vintage-style tuners anchor this guitar and stay true to the promise of the McCarty family.
Whether you are looking for rich, authentic humbucking tones or nuanced, sweet single-coil sounds, the McCarty 594 Hollowbody II can oblige. Additional appointments include, a bound, 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck with rosewood fretboard and PRS trademark bird inlays.
“One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God – well, that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. The updates to the McCarty family make a huge difference in their tone. The guitar sustains longer and the tone has more character,” said Paul Reed Smith.
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 his own experiences as a guitar builder.
BODY
Body Construction: Hollowbody
Top Wood: Maple 10 Top
Middle Wood: Mahogany
Back Wood: Maple 10 Top
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 w/ Faux Bone Binding
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid
NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set
FINISH
Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
HARDWARE
Bridge: PRS Two-Piece
Tuners: PRS Vintage-Style Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Hybrid
Nut: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: "McCarty 594"
ELECTRONICS
Treble Pickup: 58/15 LT
Bass Pickup: 58/15 LT
Controls: Two Volume and Two Push/Pull Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
ADDITIONAL INFO
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Hardshell Case
Option: 10 Top and Back with Hybrid Hardware