Specs:
• Model: PRS USA McCarty 594
• Finish: Black Gold Burst – High Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Carved Maple
• Neck: Mahogany – Pattern Vintage Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.594"
• Radius: 10"
• Frets: 22
• Inlays: PRS Birds
• Pickups: PRS 58/15 LT Humbuckers
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Push/Pull Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: PRS Two-Piece Stoptail
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
• Hardware: Nickel
• Case: Original PRS Hardshell Case
• Country: USA
• Year: 2016
• Condition: Very Good
Personal Thoughts:
The McCarty 594 is widely regarded as one of PRS’s finest modern designs — a guitar that bridges vintage soul with modern precision better than almost anything else on the market. This early 2016 example comes from the first wave of 594s, a period many players feel delivered especially lively and resonant instruments.
The Black Gold Burst finish is a classic PRS look — elegant, understated, and timeless — showing off the maple top without drifting into flash territory. Tonally, the 58/15 LT pickups do exactly what they’re supposed to: warm, articulate low-output PAF-style tones with excellent note separation and dynamic response. Clean tones are rich and woody, while driven sounds retain clarity and harmonic complexity.
The slightly shorter 24.594" scale gives the guitar a familiar vintage feel under the fingers, with slinkier string tension and a very natural response — especially noticeable for blues, classic rock, and expressive lead work.
Condition Report:
Very good condition. A few minor impressions around the side bout, purely cosmetic and consistent with careful use. No structural issues. Frets remain in great shape, hardware is clean, and the guitar plays exactly as it should. Supplied with original PRS hardshell case.
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.