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Best PRS Single Cut Guitars 2025

Premium PRS single cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Jazz For Metal For Classic Rock For Hard Rock
BRANDS: Gibson Harley Benton ESP Epiphone Gretsch Larry Carlton Maybach Hagstrom PRS DAngelico Stanford Heritage Guitar Kramer Guitars
PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 MS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 MS

by PRS
Hard Rock Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Rich midrange presence
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness for some styles
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars

PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 MSElectric GuitarLimited edition of 400 pieces worldwide - Approx. 133 pieces per...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619353
$6,973
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS McCarty SC594 Tobacco Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

PRS McCarty SC594 Tobacco Sunburst

by PRS
Jazz Metal Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars

PRS McCarty SC594 Tobacco SunburstElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodPRS Old...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 602867
$5,719
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS McCarty SC594 CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

PRS McCarty SC594 CB

by PRS
Hard Rock Jazz Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Great for overdriven tones
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

PRS McCarty SC594 CBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodPRS Old School bird...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 577956
$5,498
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut CH

by PRS
Rock Metal Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut CHElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Maple with flamed maple veneerSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577946
$1,025
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 FBJ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 FBJ

by PRS
Metal Hard Rock Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Great for overdriven tones
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies

PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 FBJElectric GuitarLimited edition of 400 pieces worldwide - Approx. 133 pieces per...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 619349
$6,973
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Mark Tremonti Stoptail CT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

PRS Mark Tremonti Stoptail CT

by PRS
Rock Classic Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Rich midrange presence
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other guitar types
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies

PRS Mark Tremonti Stoptail CTElectric GuitarMark Tremonti modelBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 487213
$5,499
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE Tremonti CA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

PRS SE Tremonti CA

by PRS
Blues Jazz Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
  • • Rich midrange presence
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other guitar types
  • • Higher price point typically

PRS SE Tremonti CAElectric GuitarTremonti Signature ModelBody: MahoganyTop: MapleGlued-in neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 559744
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Mark Tremonti FW 10 Top ST - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

PRS Mark Tremonti FW 10 Top ST

by PRS
Hard Rock Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

PRS Mark Tremonti FW 10 Top STElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: 10 Top flamed mapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603823
$6,049
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS McCarty SC594 DS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

PRS McCarty SC594 DS

by PRS
Jazz Metal Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness for some styles
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

PRS McCarty SC594 DS Dark Cherry SunburstElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: flamed mapleNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 491292
$5,719
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS McCarty SC594 Yellow Tiger - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

PRS McCarty SC594 Yellow Tiger

by PRS
Classic Rock Hard Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

PRS McCarty SC594 Yellow TigerElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodPRS Old School...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 602869
$5,719
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Mark Tremonti Charcoal 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

PRS Mark Tremonti Charcoal 2024

by PRS
Metal Blues Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Great for overdriven tones
  • • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

PRS Mark Tremonti Charcoal 2024Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594759
$5,444
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut BG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut BG

by PRS
Blues Classic Rock Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars

PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut BGElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Maple with flamed maple veneerGlued-in neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 559148
$1,025
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 TB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 TB

by PRS
Classic Rock Rock Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

PRS 40th Anni. McCarty SC56 TBElectric GuitarLimited edition of 400 pieces worldwide - Approx. 133 pieces per...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619352
$6,973
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Mark Tremonti Cobalt SB 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

PRS Mark Tremonti Cobalt SB 2024

by PRS
Rock Hard Rock Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other guitar types
  • • Higher price point typically

PRS Mark Tremonti Cobalt SB 2024Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleSet-in neck: MahoganyScale: 635...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599748
$5,498
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Mark Tremonti CH 10 Top - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

PRS Mark Tremonti CH 10 Top

by PRS
Jazz Rock Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Great for overdriven tones
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

PRS Mark Tremonti CH 10 TopElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis - Origin: India/ Indonesia)Top: 10 top flamed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 539652
$6,378
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Single Cut Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced single cut guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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