Lightweight, great neck, and the 58/15LT pickups are fantastic. Messages 1,935. There's more maple than the single-cut SC245, plus it's not chambered, slightly weighty and firm in its resonance. I've always loved PRS and this model really looks great to me. The 58/15 LT pickups ensure that these guitars are clear and musical, and dual volume and push-pull tone controls offer plenty of versatility. © Here's a new PRS model that brings active electronics to one of the brand's most 'vintage' styled guitars. And it was designed by a guy who does consoles. It certainly works for bigger 'metal' voices, but it's a little like moving from a small combo to a half-stack, or like a double-cut to a single-cut. Thread starter duaneallen; Start date Sep 30, 2019; 1; 2; Next. That way we wouldn't have to shell out a considerable amount of cash for the guitar (as well as two nine-volt blocks every 40 hours). The Hollowbody II also features a very comfortable Pattern Vintage mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard adorned with beautiful Bird inlays. The major difference is the Mastering Voice Control pot, powered by two nine-volt blocks (with a relatively short battery life of approximately 40 hours). Aside from its solid passive performance - a real workhorse guitar for classic rock use - the new active circuit brings both a highly accurate single-coil tone (without the noticeable volume drop of the usual passive coil-splits) and a surprisingly useful 'metal' sound that can certainly be used for older rock rhythm styles too. Effective while supplies last. Every time Paul visits Sweetwater, we get a deeper look at his amazing instruments. Shares. 1. Here's Guitarist's Simon Bradley with the McCarty II: Loaded with 245 pickups this McCarty has a little different character to the previous model and also other guitars such as the SC245 and even the Mira (which uses the same 245 pickups but without covers). Our Verdict . Get Directions | The body depth is increased and the top is East Coast 'red' maple (as used on many original Les Pauls), which can be plainer in appearance with a few more flecks and streaks. duaneallen. Sep 30, 2019 #1 So I am a lover of hollowbody guitars, and am fortunate to own a few really nice ones. You will receive a verification email shortly. Paul Reed Smith McCarty 594 Hollow in Fire Red Burst. Next Last. Though much like their Pattern profile, PRS's Pattern Vintage carve is slightly thicker to fill your hand in just the right way. The SE Hollowbody Standard has a deep body that pushes 2 ½" thick at the peak of the top arch. The McCarty 594 Hollowbody II brings a new set of features to one of our most beloved models – the Hollowbody II. Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help! Shares. Our Verdict . The mahogany neck is topped with a smooth rosewood fingerboard adorned with exclusive PRS artist bird inlays. When you plug this guitar into your favorite amp, you will be enveloped in a rich, organic vintage tone. Whether they're his most affordable SE electric guitars, top-quality acoustics, or amps, it's always amazing to see what PRS comes up with. In reality the McCarty II is very close to the previous model in terms of specification. PRS's most vintage double-cut model is an odd choice for a very modern active circuit. Moon inlays are standard and the only option is the bird inlays with just two 'bursts and black for finishes. PRS McCarty 594 Hollowbody II - Orange Tiger, Figured maple top and back; mahogany sides, Mahogany neck, Pattern Vintage profile; 24.594" scale length, gloss finish, Rosewood fingerboard, faux wood binding, 10" radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, Bird inlays, Bridge and neck pickups: 58/15 LT Humbuckers, 2 x volume, 2 x tone (push/pull coil-split), 3-way toggle pickup switch. Vacaville, CA, United States. In short, this is a vastly expanded McCarty. There are many players who simply wouldn't use active guitars but happily step nightly on active stomp boxes! Mint Condition. This is the warm and clear sonic elixir that propelled the original 58/15 pickups to the top of many guitarists' favorite PAF-style humbucker lists. Pulling up on each tone knob engages single-coil operation for that pickup, which means this axe can serve up any electric guitar tone you could ever need. Its distinctively figured top and back are carved from figured maple; the sides are mahogany — a tonewood cocktail that delivers extraordinary clarity and warm resonance. PRS rarely creates a bad neck pickup sound and this has bags of depth, soul and enough clarity to cut successfully through quite a gained amp tone. Watching people's jaws drop has just been a hoot.". The Hollowbody II also features a very comfortable Pattern Vintage mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard adorned with beautiful Bird inlays. Having a hard time putting time on all them. Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top and Back, Mahogany Sides and Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Orange Tiger. What's more, we keep a ton of PRS guitars in our amazing Guitar Showroom, so the staff at Sweetwater can get hands on with all of their latest models. Oversize f-holes and two toneful 58/15 LT humbucking pickups round out the feature set. See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. "Originally, Carlos Santana was looking for more tonal options from his guitar, more in the direction of Stevie Ray Vaughan," explains PRS's J Hayes. And now there's a new model in single and doublecut styles. Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. Crazy beautiful … Turn the MVC the other way and you're primarily hearing an enhanced low-end with slightly scooped mids (Smith believes the high-end to be "more Tele-like" but that's harder to perceive). 643. Please refresh the page and try again. This is simply one of the most highly-tuned instruments money can buy. I think I’ve spent more time dealing with it than playing with it". Buying Guide. Live support from an expert team of musicians; Simple and straightforward returns; A safe community for finding the gear you want; About This Listing. This was a special find at Sweetwater last year. The McCarty II, when launched in January, saw the end of the original McCarty model, named after Ted McCarty, the late ex-Gibson visionary who became a mentor to Paul Reed Smith. To our ears it's most useful with the mixed and neck positions - the former almost Tele-like in its hollowness, the latter with a little gain boost that sits nicely in Texas-y territory. Visit our corporate site. The second version that is used in the McCarty II is based on the same concept.". Cons Never cheap, but then neither is what we see, feel or hear! We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices, The neck pickup sound has bags of depth, soul and clarity, The McCarty II is pro-spec'd and ready to go. Reverb Bump. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. All rights reserved. PRS Hollowbody II Piezo -... Sweetwater … Pros Four-control classic layout and shoulder-placed toggle switch; superb build; oh-so-classic vintage single-cut tones. You don't even have to play guitar to know that PRS instruments are in a league of their own.

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