Name: PRS Paul Reed Smith McCarty Guitar, Purple Iris
SKU: SK0045197-U
Availability: InStock

Description

Player’s Perspective

Music Store Live is proud to offer up this PRS McCarty in one of the most unique and cool finishes we’ve seen from these guys. The purple iris finish is a new addition with the first guitars coming out in late 2021 and early 2022 in this color.

After Paul Reed Smith befriended and picked the brain of guitar pioneer Ted McCarty, the first PRS McCarty models came out in 1994. They incorporated many of the subtle but essential build techniques that Ted used to create some of the best electric guitars the world has played. After a brief hiatus from the core PRS lineup, the McCarty is back. It’s a straightforward but effective design that embodies that classic mahogany body/dual humbucker sweetness. The back is a little thicker for increased tone and sustain, and two of Paul Reed Smith’s best new pickups pump out radiant sound in every register. This is a player’s axe that’s built to be played day after day, but it’s also an important part of the electric guitar’s history.

Killer looks and impeccable playability and tone aside, the guitar simply feels amazing! Perfect for the guitarist going for that LP-style tone but wants the traditional PRS 25″ scale, this McCarty is a player’s axe through and through.

Manufacturer’s Description

The PRS McCarty model pays homage to a legacy of innovation. As the President of Gibson during a true golden era of guitar building (1950-1966), Ted McCarty was a pioneer of the electric guitar and musical instrument industry. In the late 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. He not only served as Paul’s 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. It is in honor of Ted McCarty – his knowledge, his friendship, and his memory – that PRS reintroduced the McCarty model.

The PRS McCarty model features a slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain and the 58/15 treble and bass pickups, which were personally designed by Paul Reed Smith. 58/15’s are a vintage style pickup with exceptional clarity and focused midrange. Additional appointments include a push/pull tone control with a 3-way toggle pickup switch for a complete palette of tones, a bound rosewood fretboard, and PRS stoptail bridge with brass studs for added resonance.

Specifications

Body

Model: McCarty 10-Top
Color: Purple Iris
Top: Flame Maple 10-Top
Back: Mahogany, Natural

Neck

Construction: Set Neck
Fretboard: East Indian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany, Gloss
Profile: Pattern – 1 11/16” width and 28/32” depth @ nut
Fretboard Binding: Parchment
Inlays: Birds
Scale: 25″
Frets: 22
Radius: 10″

Electronics

Pickups: 58/15 Bass and Treble
Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Tone (push/pull for coil-split)
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch

Hardware

Bridge: Adjustable Wraparound Stoptail
Tuners: Phase III Locking w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Hardware Finish: Hybrid

Miscellaneous

Case: Black Tolex Deluxe Hardshell
Serial #: 0334197
Instrument Weight: 7.6 lbs.

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for PRS. This McCarty is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer’s warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you’ll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.

Music Store Live is one of PRS’s top independent dealers and is one of only a select few PRS Signature Dealers. If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, we are more than happy to help you custom order your next Paul Reed Smith instrument. Our PRS experts can help guide you in purchasing a new SE, S2, CORE, Artist Package, or even your very own Private Stock guitar or bass. Message us for details!

Product specification details
Condition	New
Type	Electric
Series	CORE
Dexterity	Right-Handed
String Count	6
Body Type	Solidbody
Body Material	Mahogany
Top Material	Flame Maple
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Nut Width	1 11/16 – 43mm
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Profile	C
Bridge Type	Hard Tail
Scale Length	25 – 25.9
Number of Frets	22
Electronics	Passive
Neck Pickup Brand	PRS
Neck Pickup Type	Humbucker
Bridge Pickup Brand	PRS
Bridge Pickup Type	Humbucker
Promotion	Free 2-Day
Shipping	Free 2-Day