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PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Ltd Guitar with Case

The PRS Limited Edition 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 delivers playability & reliability. Featuring weight-relieved Mahogany body & PRS McCarty III pickups. In Sunburst, with case.

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    The 40th Anniversary PRS McCarty SC56 Limited Edition captures the essence of a golden era of electric guitar design while delivering the playability and reliability that today’s musicians demand. With a classic PRS single-cutaway body shape and carefully chosen specifications, the McCarty SC56 is both a tribute to tradition and a modern performer’s dream.

     

    PRS Limited Edition 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Features

    • Rich, resonant tone and effortless playability
    • Warm, woody voice and comfortable feel
    • Exceptional note separation and dynamics
    • Solid body guitar with weight relief design
    • Mahogany body with Maple top wood
    • 1-Piece Mahogany set-neck with Rosewood fretboard
    • PRS McCarty III humbucking pickups
    • PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners
    • PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case included
    • Comes with 40th Anniversary Certificate

     

    Anchored by a maple top and mahogany back, with a 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck, the McCarty SC56 is designed for rich, resonant tone and effortless playability. The 24.594” scale length and slightly thicker back give the McCarty SC56 a warm, woody voice and comfortable feel, while its Phase III non-locking tuners and PRS two-piece bridge anchor the guitar and promote its musical sustain.

     

    The heart of the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition lies in its pickups: a pair of PRS McCarty III pickups, meticulously designed to deliver warm, clear tone with exceptional note separation and dynamics. Controlled by a simple and elegant layout — two volume controls, two tone controls, and a 3-way toggle on the upper bout — the McCarty SC56 keeps the player focused on feel and sound.

     

    With appointments like binding on the fretboard, classic bird inlays, and a vintage-inspired nitrocellulose finish, the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition blends heritage and innovation into a timeless instrument. Whether you’re chasing pure vintage tone or seeking a reliable stage companion, the McCarty SC56 stands ready.

     

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    PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Ltd Guitar with Case Specifications

    PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Ltd Guitar with Case Specifications
    Product Specifications

    PRS Limited Edition 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Specifications

    • Body Construction: Solidbody w/ Weight Relief
    • Top Wood: Maple
    • Back Wood: Mahogany
    • Top Carve: Violin
    • 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
    • Fretboard Radius: 10”
    • Fretboard Inlay: “Old School” Birds
    • Headstock Veneer: Rosewood
    • Headstock Logo: Pre-Factory Eagle
    • NBA:Type Set
    • Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
    • Bridge: PRS Two-Piece
    • Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
    • Hardware Type: Nickel
    • Nut: Bone
    • Truss Rod Cover: “40th Anniversary SC56”
    • Treble Pickup: PRS McCarty III Treble
    • Bass Pickup: PRS McCarty III Bass
    • Controls: Two Volume and Two Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout
    • Strings: PRS Signature, 10-46
    • Tuning: Standard (6-String): E, A, D, G, B, E
    • Bag/Case: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1
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