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PRS McCarty 10-Top with Case

This vintage-appointed guitar features a bound, 22-fret Pattern neck and a slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain. The McCarty model is anchored by a PRS Stoptail bridge with brass inserts for added resonance and vintage-style tuners.

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    PRS McCarty 10-Top: The Golden Age, Perfected

    This isn't just a guitar; it's a history lesson you can plug in and play. The PRS McCarty 10-Top is a loving tribute to the golden age of the electric guitar, filtered through Paul Reed Smith’s relentless pursuit of perfection. It’s what happens when you take vintage soul, give it a modern engine, and wrap it in a jaw-dropping, 10-Top maple suit. This is the instrument that feels like an old friend but plays like a finely tuned machine, delivering a spectrum of tones that are both classic and brand new.

     

    A Neck That Feels Like Coming Home

    Let's talk about the feel, because it's absolutely sublime. The one-piece mahogany Pattern neck is a masterclass in comfort. It’s substantial enough to grab onto for big, bluesy bends but sleek enough to let your hand fly for faster passages. It feels familiar, like a perfectly worn-in baseball glove you’ve owned for decades. The rosewood fretboard, bound with a classy faux-bone trim, is just the icing on the cake. This neck doesn’t just connect to the body; it feels like an organic extension of it, resonating with every note you play.

     

    The Sound of Pure Sustain

    Paul Reed Smith himself will tell you that everything touching the string is God. And on the McCarty, every single one of those touchpoints is divine. At the heart of this guitar’s incredible voice are the McCarty III pickups, voiced for exceptional clarity and a rich, focused midrange that just sings. But the real secret sauce is the hardware. The PRS Stoptail bridge, loaded with heavy brass inserts, and a genuine bone nut work in perfect harmony to transfer every ounce of string vibration directly into the wood. The result? Sustain that lasts for days and a tonal character that is deep, complex, and astonishingly musical.

     

    A Modern Classic

    The McCarty model is a beautiful paradox. It looks back to the pioneers of guitar design while pushing forward with modern innovation. From its stunning violin-carved 10-Top and resonant mahogany back to its versatile push/pull tone control, this guitar is a complete tonal palette in your hands. It’s a workhorse that looks like a work of art, equally at home on a smoky blues stage, in a high-gain rock rig, or laying down tracks in the studio. It’s the puzzle pieces all fitting together, with no compromises.

     

    McCarty 10-Top Features:

    • Stunning, violin-carved 10-Top grade maple top over a resonant mahogany back.
    • McCarty III treble and bass pickups deliver exceptional clarity and a focused midrange.
    • Comfortable one-piece mahogany “Pattern” neck with a rosewood fretboard and iconic Birds inlays.
    • PRS Stoptail bridge with brass inserts and a bone nut for enhanced sustain and tonal character.
    • Versatile electronics with a volume control, push/pull tone, and a 3-way toggle switch.
    • High-gloss nitro finish allows the wood to breathe and resonate freely.
    • PRS vintage-style non-locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability.
    • Includes a premium hardshell case for ultimate protection.
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    PRS McCarty 10-Top with Case Specifications

    PRS McCarty 10-Top with Case Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Body Construction: Solidbody
    • Top Wood: 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 Vintage-Style Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
    • Hardware Type: Hybrid
    • Nut: Bone
    • Truss Rod Cover: "McCarty"
    • Treble Pickup: McCarty III Treble
    • Bass Pickup: McCarty III Bass
    • 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
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