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Condition: Used, Very Good

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From Paul Reed Smith Guitars

The McCarty 594 Hollowbody II brings a new set of features to one of our most beloved models: the Hollowbody II. With fully-hollow construction, the Hollowbody II is a resonant guitar with warm, woody tone. The details carried over from the McCarty 594 model impart vintage character to this already classic instrument. 58/15 LT pickups, which have now been through the TCI (tuned capacitance and inductance) process, ensure that these guitars are clear and musical while dual volume and push/pull tone controls offer plenty of versatility. The zinc two-piece bridge and vintage-style tuners anchor this guitar and stay true to the promise of the McCarty family.

Whether you are looking for rich, authentic humbucking tones or nuanced, sweet single-coil sounds, the McCarty 594 Hollowbody II can oblige. Additional appointments include, a bound, 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck with rosewood fretboard and PRS trademark bird inlays.

“One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God – well, that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. The updates to the McCarty family make a huge difference in their tone. The guitar sustains longer and the tone has more character,” said Paul Reed Smith.

In the late 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted McCarty to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. He not only served as a mentor but became a great friend of Paul and everyone he met at PRS. In 1994, PRS released the first McCarty, an instrument that incorporated the full spectrum of techniques and knowledge Paul had gained from Ted as well as his own experiences as a guitar builder.

BODY

Top Wood: Carved Figured Maple

Middle Wood: Mahogany

Back Wood: Carved Figured Maple

Finish: Jade Fade

NECK

Number of Frets: 22

Scale Length: 24.594”

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Shape: Pattern Vintage

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood w/ Faux Bone Binding

Fretboard Inlay: Birds

HARDWARE

Bridge: PRS Two-Piece

Tuners: Vintage-Style

Hardware Type: Nickel

ELECTRONICS

Treble Pickup: ThroBak HB90

Bass Pickup: ThroBak HB90

(original 58/15 LTs included)

Controls: Two Volume and Two Push/Pull Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Switch

WEIGHT: 5.5 lbs

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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