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The Paul Reed Smith McCarty – Charcoal Burst is a beautifully refined instrument that pays tribute to vintage tone and craftsmanship while embracing the precision and playability PRS is known for. With its roots in the early collaborative efforts between Paul Reed Smith and the legendary Ted McCarty, this model is a masterclass in thoughtful design—balancing classic feel with modern reliability. This particular McCarty, dressed in a dramatic Charcoal Burst finish, features a stunning array of tonewoods and hand-crafted details that make it as visually arresting as it is sonically rich.
The foundation of the guitar is classic PRS: a solidbody construction with a mahogany back for depth and resonance, paired with a carved Ten Top maple top that showcases exquisite figure beneath the high-gloss nitrocellulose finish. The violin carve adds elegant contouring and emphasizes the wood's natural movement, while the hybrid hardware complements the Charcoal burst with a touch of luxury and contrast.
The neck is carved from a single piece of mahogany into PRS’s comfortable and substantial Pattern profile, with depth measurements of 7/8" at the first fret and 61/64" at the twelfth, offering a vintage feel without sacrificing agility. The rosewood fretboard is accented by faux bone binding for a touch of subtle class, and is adorned with the iconic PRS bird inlays that mark this instrument as a true original. With a 10" radius, the fretboard plays smoothly across all registers, whether you're chording or soaring through lead lines.
Tone comes courtesy of the latest McCarty III humbuckers, specially voiced to offer warmth, clarity, and bite with excellent dynamic response. These pickups deliver vintage-inspired character with just the right amount of modern edge—perfect for everything from blues and classic rock to more articulate modern styles. A 3-way toggle switch, master volume, and push/pull tone control allow for simple yet effective tonal shaping, including snappy single-coil tones when coil-splitting is engaged.
The PRS Stoptail bridge with brass inserts contributes to increased resonance and sustain, giving each note more presence and harmonic content. Paired with PRS Phase III non-locking tuners with wing buttons, tuning stability and tonal integrity are uncompromised. The bone nut, high-gloss nitro finish, and PRS’s renowned attention to setup and playability round out this instrument's ultra-premium feel.
At just 7 lbs 3 oz, this McCarty strikes an ideal weight—light enough for long sets, yet resonant enough to feel every note bloom. It comes ready to perform in a protective PRS hardshell case, strung with PRS Signature 10-46 strings and set to standard tuning.
The Paul Reed Smith McCarty – Charcoal Burst is more than just a guitar—it's a professional-grade tone machine crafted with care, depth, and heritage. Whether you're chasing vintage mojo or seeking a sophisticated modern voice, this McCarty delivers in spades.
A few key specifications include:
- Body Construction Solidbody
- Top Wood Ten 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
- Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret 7/8"
- Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret 61/64"
- 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 Type Set
- Finish Type High-Gloss Nitro
- Bridge PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts
- Tuners PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
- Hardware Hybrid
- Nut Bone
- Truss Rod Cover "McCarty"
- Treble Pickup McCarty III
- Bass Pickup McCarty III
- Controls Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
- Strings PRS Signature 10-46
- Tuning Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
- Case Hardshell Case
- 7 lbs 3 oz
- 409504
For more information about the PRS McCarty, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- PRS
- Actual Weight
- 7.3
- Series
- Core Collection
- Body Style
- Double Cutaway
- Color
- Charcoal Burst
- Model
- McCarty
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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The Paul Reed Smith McCarty – Charcoal Burst is a beautifully refined instrument that pays tribute to vintage tone and craftsmanship while embracing the precision and playability PRS is known for. With its roots in the early collaborative efforts between Paul Reed Smith and the legendary Ted McCarty, this model is a masterclass in thoughtful design—balancing classic feel with modern reliability. This particular McCarty, dressed in a dramatic Charcoal Burst finish, features a stunning array of tonewoods and hand-crafted details that make it as visually arresting as it is sonically rich.
The foundation of the guitar is classic PRS: a solidbody construction with a mahogany back for depth and resonance, paired with a carved Ten Top maple top that showcases exquisite figure beneath the high-gloss nitrocellulose finish. The violin carve adds elegant contouring and emphasizes the wood's natural movement, while the hybrid hardware complements the Charcoal burst with a touch of luxury and contrast.
The neck is carved from a single piece of mahogany into PRS’s comfortable and substantial Pattern profile, with depth measurements of 7/8" at the first fret and 61/64" at the twelfth, offering a vintage feel without sacrificing agility. The rosewood fretboard is accented by faux bone binding for a touch of subtle class, and is adorned with the iconic PRS bird inlays that mark this instrument as a true original. With a 10" radius, the fretboard plays smoothly across all registers, whether you're chording or soaring through lead lines.
Tone comes courtesy of the latest McCarty III humbuckers, specially voiced to offer warmth, clarity, and bite with excellent dynamic response. These pickups deliver vintage-inspired character with just the right amount of modern edge—perfect for everything from blues and classic rock to more articulate modern styles. A 3-way toggle switch, master volume, and push/pull tone control allow for simple yet effective tonal shaping, including snappy single-coil tones when coil-splitting is engaged.
The PRS Stoptail bridge with brass inserts contributes to increased resonance and sustain, giving each note more presence and harmonic content. Paired with PRS Phase III non-locking tuners with wing buttons, tuning stability and tonal integrity are uncompromised. The bone nut, high-gloss nitro finish, and PRS’s renowned attention to setup and playability round out this instrument's ultra-premium feel.
At just 7 lbs 3 oz, this McCarty strikes an ideal weight—light enough for long sets, yet resonant enough to feel every note bloom. It comes ready to perform in a protective PRS hardshell case, strung with PRS Signature 10-46 strings and set to standard tuning.
The Paul Reed Smith McCarty – Charcoal Burst is more than just a guitar—it's a professional-grade tone machine crafted with care, depth, and heritage. Whether you're chasing vintage mojo or seeking a sophisticated modern voice, this McCarty delivers in spades.
A few key specifications include:
- Body Construction Solidbody
- Top Wood Ten 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
- Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret 7/8"
- Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret 61/64"
- 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 Type Set
- Finish Type High-Gloss Nitro
- Bridge PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts
- Tuners PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
- Hardware Hybrid
- Nut Bone
- Truss Rod Cover "McCarty"
- Treble Pickup McCarty III
- Bass Pickup McCarty III
- Controls Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
- Strings PRS Signature 10-46
- Tuning Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
- Case Hardshell Case
- 7 lbs 3 oz
- 409504
For more information about the PRS McCarty, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- PRS
- Actual Weight
- 7.3
- Series
- Core Collection
- Body Style
- Double Cutaway
- Color
- Charcoal Burst
- Model
- McCarty
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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