PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Ltd 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 "Faded Blue Jean"
Specs:
• Model: 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 (Singlecut)
• Finish: Faded Blue Jean
• Body: Mahogany with Carved Maple Top
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood / Ebony (varies by spec – typical run is rosewood)
• Scale Length: 24.594" (McCarty scale)
• Radius: 10"
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Inlays: Bird Inlays
• Pickups: PRS 40th Anniversary Limited Spec Humbuckers (based on vintage PAF voicing)
• Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: PRS Wraparound Stoptail / McCarty Hardware
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
• Hardware: Hybrid / Nickel (depending on spec allocation)
• Case: PRS 40th Anniversary Case + docs
• Country: USA
• Year: 2025
• Condition: MintPersonal Thoughts:
The 40th Anniversary models are instantly collectible – short production, premium woods, and voicing that leans closer to PRS’ vintage-correct McCarty roots. The SC56 platform in particular nails that thick, rich, singlecut harmonic bloom that people normally associate with high-dollar ‘50s style heritage instruments.Faded Blue Jean is one of the most iconic colours PRS ever developed – its figuring always looks 3D and deep – and the 40th Anniversary tops are carefully selected for exactly that kind of presentation.
Tonally, this leans warm, fat, and vintage–musical. Tight low end, syrupy mids, and a smooth treble response. They are incredibly responsive to picking dynamics.
In short – this is a future grail PRS.
Condition Report:
Mint. No playwear, no marks. Case & 40th Anniversary documents present.Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.
