Paul Reed Smith SE McCarty Singlecut 594 Black Gold Burst

The 2025 PRS SE McCarty Singlecut 594 is a vintage-inspired workhorse—delivering classic tone, modern playability, and premium craftsmanship at an accessible price.

Designed to capture the heart of the McCarty family of instruments, this model offers rich humbucking tones, sweet single-coil clarity, and a familiar feel that makes it ideal for players who love vintage Les Paul-style guitars but want PRS refinement.

Construction & Feel

• Body: Mahogany back with a flame maple veneer top and shallow violin carve for warmth and elegance
• Neck: Bound mahogany neck with PRS’s Pattern Vintage carve—comfortable and substantial
• Fretboard: Rosewood with 10" radius and PRS bird inlays
• Scale Length: 24.594"—slightly shorter than standard PRS scale for a slinkier feel and vintage vibe
• Frets: 22 frets with a set-neck construction for enhanced sustain

Electronics & Tone

• Pickups: PRS 58/15 LT “S” humbuckers—low-turn coils designed for vintage warmth, clarity, and dynamic response
• Controls:
  • Two volume knobs
  • Two push/pull tone knobs for coil-splitting
  • 3-way toggle switch on the upper bout for intuitive pickup selection
• Sound Profile:

• Humbucker mode: thick, articulate, and harmonically rich
• Coil-split mode: bright, snappy, and expressive
• Ideal for blues, rock, jazz, and classic soul

Hardware & Reliability

• Bridge: PRS Two-Piece Bridge made of zinc and brass—adds mass and resonance with four contact points
• Tuners: Vintage-style closed-back tuners—engineered for tonal transfer and classic aesthetics
• Nut: PRS synthetic nut for consistent intonation
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Why It Stands Out

• Vintage tone meets modern playability—ideal for players who want classic feel with PRS precision
• Dual push/pull coil-splitting unlocks a wide tonal palette
• Shorter scale length adds warmth and makes bends easier
• Premium hardware and construction at a price point that’s hard to beat

The SE McCarty Singlecut 594 is a soulful, expressive guitar that’s equally at home on stage, in the studio, or at your local shop like Tone Tailors. It’s a refined take on a classic formula—built for players who want tone, feel, and flexibility without compromise