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The PRS SE McCarty 594 electric guitar is a versatile, vintage-inspired instrument offering both humbucking and single-coil tones in a reliable, roadworthy guitar. Thanks to its dual volume and push/pull tone controls, the SE McCarty 594 masters humbucking and single-coil sonic territories with the flick of a switch, allowing players to find all the tones they seek. Its 58/15 LT "S" pickups were carefully designed to deliver warm, vintage-inspired tone with sweetness and clarity. The zinc two-piece bridge and vintage-style tuners anchor the SE McCarty 594, staying true to its vintage promise, while the classic PRS body shape and bird inlays blend vintage style with a hint of modern flair. Other features include a bound 22-fret Pattern Vintage neck and slightly thicker body for enhanced sustain. Designed to capture the heart of the McCarty family of instruments, the SE McCarty 594 is a high-quality workhorse sure to inspire. Pick up this sonic shapeshifter today at Guitar Center.

Versatile Tonal Options From 58/15 LT "S" Pickups

The SE McCarty 594 owes its versatile voice to a pair of 58/15 LT "S" pickups, carefully designed to deliver warm, vintage-inspired tone with clarity and sweetness. Flick the push/pull tone controls to seamlessly switch between humbucking and single-coil sounds, allowing this sonic shapeshifter to master both territories. Find all the tones you seek in one reliable, roadworthy instrument.

Classic Body Shape Meets Modern Style

The SE McCarty 594 blends vintage style with a hint of modern flair through its classic PRS body shape and distinctive bird inlays. Patterned after PRS's original Custom 22 model, the double-cutaway mahogany body provides enhanced resonance and sustain. The 22-fret maple neck sports a comfortable Pattern Vintage profile with a slightly thicker back, familiar and accommodating to players transitioning from other instruments.

High-Quality Components for Lasting Performance

The SE McCarty 594 electric guitar owes its vintage-inspired tone and reliable performance to high-quality components chosen for their durability and tone. A two-piece zinc bridge anchors the instrument, while vintage-style tuners keep it in tune through hours of play. Together with the mahogany body and maple neck, these components make the SE McCarty 594 a high-quality workhorse sure to stand the test of time.

PRS SE McCarty 594 Electric Guitar Charcoal
PRS SE McCarty 594 Electric Guitar Charcoal
PRS SE McCarty 594 Electric Guitar Charcoal

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  • Maple top and mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck with Pattern Vintage profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Dual 58/15 LT "S" pickups

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Body
  • Body Type: Double-cutaway solid body
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
Neck
  • Neck shape: Pattern Vintage
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.594"
  • Truss rod: Standard
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 10"
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Birds
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Individual volume, Individual tone, Individual volume, Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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2 year warranty on parts, hardware, cases, and electronics. Limited lifetime warranty on all other products.

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4.4

10 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Perfect for a Les Paul Player
Beautiful Guitar That Kicks
Great sounding guitar at an affordable price

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Perfect for a Les Paul Player

I've been a Les Paul player for 30 years now, and I was ready to add something different to my collection. I'm not a fan of Trem bridges, and I was also looking for a humbucker equipped guitar with a USEABLE coil-split option and a thicker neck.. So my PRS options were limited. I'm mostly a hard rock player, Kyuss, C.O.C., Monster Magnet etc... When an ad for the PRS sale hit my news feed, I figured I'd see if all the PRS Quality rumors were true. Well, they are. This guitar was absolutely flawless out of the box. And I don't use that term lightly, it was actually setup the way I like it too. All I needed to do was to change to my favorite strings. The neck shape is a Gibson players dream, the pickups sound fantastic, and even split, they're very musical. It's staying in tune fine, the nut was cut perfectly and all of the electronics are doing just what they're supposed to do. it's a nimble feeling guitar, but very well balanced. Weighs in at around 8 lbs. I opted for the Charcoal model, and it's freaking beautiful. Plus, it came with a pretty cool gig-bag. Bonus! If this guitar wasn't on sale, I probably wouldn't have given it a second thought. But now that I own it, I can say that it's well worth the full asking price. I really wish I had looked at PRS sooner. I won't be selling my Gibsons anytime soon, but this was a very welcome addition to my small collection.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

I will never buy a PRS SE model again

Product arrived in a damaged state even though I paid full price for a "brand new in box" guitar. Bad scratches near the bridge and dings and many other scratches in the finish above the coils. I feel like I've been ripped off. I will never purchase another SE model again.

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  1. Jamming6
  2. Practicing6
  3. Recording3
  4. Small Venues3
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice4
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play9
  2. Good Feel9
  3. Good Tone7
  4. Solid Electronics7
  5. Good Pick Up6

Reviewed by 10 customers

  • This is a great entry level Electric guitar

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byBrian

    fromTexarkana, TX

    I am ecstatic about this guitar! It looks great, has great tone and versatility and plays like a dream. I was unhappy with my first venture into electric guitars, a Schecter Solo II custom, and was looking to trade it in on a Gibson. I'm glad the sales associate introduced me to the PRS SE McCarty. It was just as good if not better than any of the Gibson products I tried out at a much better price point.

  • I would buy again

    2

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byChuck

    fromGold Canyon, AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    sounds great and plays wonderful after a lot of work

  • This is my first PRS and I love it!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMichael

    fromEstero, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is my first PRS and I really enjoy the sound. I mostly use this guitar for playing at home or jamming with friends. It is more than I could have expected. The sound is great and the look is beautiful. For anyone that has never tried a PRS, I highly recommend this one. It is one of the more affordable ones but still sounds wonderful.

  • One of the greatest values out there.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJim

    fromAlabama

    I play all styles of music. As an instructor, I have students of all backgrounds and to keep their interest, I focus on what they like. This guitar does the deed for all styles of rock as well as jazz and blues. It is a great blues and blues-rock axe. It is a beautiful guitar as well. When you hold it, you can feel how well made it is. The only obvious flaw is one fret that was a little rough. I have had it for about two months and I play it more than any other guitar. That's quite a statement for a guitar at this price. The pickups are better than you would expect at this price and a good variety of tones are available with the coil-split capability. If you want a quality solid body for under $1,000, this should definitely be on your list to consider. The tuners are the only part that feel a little cheap, but I haven't had any tuning issues.

  • Highly recommended

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byLee

    fromBrandon, MS

    Have bought and sold over 100 guitars in the last 55 years.This is the first electric guitar I have bought that came 100% perfect intonation.EVERY spot on the fretboard is in perfect intonation.Perfect string height.Perfect everything.No set up needed at all. PUPS are amazing.Get one.

  • I will never buy a PRS SE model again

    2

    submitted2 years ago

    byKevin

    fromColorado Springs

    Product arrived in a damaged state even though I paid full price for a "brand new in box" guitar. Bad scratches near the bridge and dings and many other scratches in the finish above the coils. I feel like I've been ripped off. I will never purchase another SE model again.

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  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byManousos

    fromMillsboro DE

    What Guage strings does this guitar come with?

    What Guage strings does this guitar come with?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound, Regular Light Gauge (.010–.046)

  • submitted6 months ago

    asked byGino

    fromFlorida

    Do you offer a Militray Discount ????

    Do you offer a Militray Discount ????

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    Please give us a call to discuss pricing 855-770-3373

  • submitted9 months ago

    asked byYo

    fromAZ

    Hello-why is the faded blue color $40.00 more than the other 3 colors? Thx

    Hello-why is the faded blue color $40.00 more than the other 3 colors? Thx

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know.

  • submitted9 months ago

    asked byYo

    fromAZ

    Hello-Is the maple top an actual top? Or is it a cap with a laminate piece underneath? Thx

    Hello-Is the maple top an actual top? Or is it a cap with a laminate piece underneath? Thx

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it's a Maple cap.

  • submitted9 months ago

    asked byyo

    fromarizona

    Does this guitar have a patterned maple top? Or is it a veneer with a maple cap? thx

    Does this guitar have a patterned maple top? Or is it a veneer with a maple cap? thx

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m very sorry. Your question is not clear. It's Mahogany with a Maple cap.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bypeter

    fromfullerton

    where is this made

    where is this made

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Indonesia