Essential Information About the "PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition - McCarty Sunburst" Guitar
- Limited USA Edition (400 pieces): lightweight mahogany body and carved flamed maple top for a premium look and resonance.
- PRS McCarty III pickups with straightforward and effective electronics (2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-position selector) for a wide and controlled sonic palette.
- Pattern Vintage Neck with 22 frets, 24.594" / 625 mm scale length, binding and "Old School Birds" inlays for high-end playability.
- Sustain and stability thanks to the two-piece PRS bridge, Phase III tuners, and vintage-inspired nitro finish.
40 Years of PRS Heritage, the McCarty Spirit Revisited
Designed to celebrate the brand's anniversary, the McCarty SC56 pays tribute to guitars from the golden age while integrating current PRS precision standards. With a single cutaway, meticulous craftsmanship, and "Pre-Factory" details, this model is rooted in the McCarty tradition, a cornerstone of the USA line, here reinterpreted as a limited edition for collectors and discerning musicians.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Versatile and expressive, the SC56 targets intermediate to professional guitarists seeking a single cutaway electric capable of covering blues, classic rock, alternative rock, modern pop, and jazz fusion. Its reassuring ergonomics and dynamic response allow seamless transitions from vintage crunch to three-dimensional cleans without losing definition.
Sound
The combination of
mahogany + flamed maple top, slightly thicker back, and set neck provides a warm tonal foundation with projection and generous sustain. The
24.594" / 625 mm scale length offers comfortable string tension, ideal for fluid bends and precise attacks. The
PRS McCarty III pickups stand out with organic clarity, excellent note separation, and nuanced dynamic response. Dual volume and tone controls, combined with the 3-position selector, allow fine-tuning of the tone from woody clean to meaty drive, always remaining clear in the mix. The
two-piece PRS bridge enhances intonation and tuning stability, serving effortless expressiveness.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve and optimize the instrument: set of
nickel strings 10-46 (factory installed),
standard strap for classic strap buttons,
clip capo for 6-string electric guitar,
stable stand, and
microfiber cloth compatible with nitro finish. Hard case
PRS ATA included.
Technical Specifications
Body
- One-piece lightweight mahogany
- Carved flamed maple top
- PRS single cutaway shape
- "McCarty Sunburst" nitrocellulose finish
Neck
- One-piece set mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard, neck binding
- 22 frets
- Pattern Vintage profile
- "Old School Birds" inlays
- 24.594" / 625 mm scale length
Hardware
- Nickel hardware
- Two-piece PRS bridge
- Non-locking PRS Phase III tuners with Wing buttons
Electronics
- PRS McCarty III neck pickup
- PRS McCarty III bridge pickup
- 2 volume controls, 2 tone controls
- 3-position selector (located on upper bout)
Miscellaneous
- "Pre-Factory Eagle" logo on headstock
- 10-46 strings
- PRS ATA hard case included
- Made in USA
- Limited edition of 400 units
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