PRS McCarty Charcoal

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PRS McCarty Charcoal

PRS

McCarty Charcoal

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 581962
Brand: PRS
Model: McCarty Charcoal
Price: $4,948.90

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The McCarty Charcoal is a seriously refined instrument. That flamed maple top looks stunning against the charcoal finish, and the shorter scale gives it a unique, almost semi-hollow vibe. It's a premium-priced guitar, but the blend of vintage warmth and modern versatility makes it a fantastic choice for players seeking a distinctive, expressive tone, especially those favoring classic rock and blues.

Product Description

  • PRS McCarty Charcoal
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: Flamed maple
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingeboard: Rosewood
  • Birds fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Pattern Regular
  • Scale length: 635 mm (25" scale)
  • Faux bone binding
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 PRS 58/15 LT (low turns) humbuckers
  • 1 Volume control
  • 1 Tone control with push/pull functions for coil split
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • PRS two-piece bridge
  • PRS vintage machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: Charcoal
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Mahogany body provides warm sustain and a pleasing resonance.
  • • 58/15 LT pickups deliver a balanced, articulate vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Pattern Regular neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
  • • Coil-splitting versatility expands tonal options, from thick humbucker to bright single-coil.
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction results in a relatively heavier instrument, potentially fatiguing.
  • • Rosewood fretboard, while classic, may be a turn-off for those preferring modern alternatives.
  • • The 25” scale offers a unique feel, not ideal for players strictly seeking standard scale length.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 PRS 58/15 LT (low turns) humbuckers
Scale Length 635 mm (25")
Frets 22
Bridge PRS Two-Piece Bridge
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The shorter scale reduces string tension, offering a slightly rounder tone and a more relaxed feel, especially for bending.
They aim for a vintage PAF-era tone, but retain a touch of PRS clarity and definition – a good balance of old and new.
While mahogany adds warmth, it also contributes to the weight; a strap and potentially a relief cut in the forearm area might be beneficial for longer sessions.

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