PRS announces three new Semi-Hollow Limited Run guitars
Semi-hollow McCarty 594, Singlecut and Special getting the limited-edition treatment
PRS has announced a trio of ultra-desirable semi-hollow limited-run guitars: the McCarty 594 Semi-Hollow, Singlecut McCarty 594 Semi-Hollow, and Special Semi-Hollow.
The vintage-inspired McCarty 594 promises authentic humbucker tones with coil-split single-coil sounds, and is available in both double-cut and Singlecut formats.
The Special Semi-Hollow is reminiscent of the Custom 22, but offers an HSH pickup configuration, with two PRS 85/15 Multi-Tap humbuckers and a PRS Narrowfield middle single coil.
Those 85/15 MTs promise to deliver compensated volume loss when switched to single-coil mode while retaining the tone of the originals; the Narrowfield, meanwhile, aims to deliver single-coil bite minus the hum. Two mini-toggles tap the humbuckers.
There’s no limit to the number of these models that will be made, but they’re only available for order via PRS Guitars authorised dealers between 8 June and 31 August, with shipping expected to complete in early 2019.
Take a look below for full specs, and head over to PRS Guitars for more info.
PRS McCarty 594 & Singlecut McCarty 594 Semi-Hollow Limited Edition specs
Maple top, mahogany back, 22 fret, 24.594” scale length mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, bird inlays, PRS 2-piece stoptail, PRS tweaked Phase III locking tuners with modified collars and set screws, hardshell case
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Neck Profile: Pattern Vintage
Pickups and Electronics: 58/15 LT treble and bass pickups with two volume and two push/pull tone controls with 3-way toggle pickup switch on upper bout
Finishes: Antique White*, Aquamarine, Black*, Black Gold Wrap Burst, Blood Orange, Charcoal Burst, Charcoal Cherry Burst, Emerald, Fire Red Burst, Faded Whale Blue, Gray Black, Gold Top*, McCarty Sunburst, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, Orange Tiger, Trampas Green, Violet, Violet Blue Burst
* indicates opaque colour
Special “Event Only” Finishes: Copperhead Burst, River Blue
PRS Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition specs
Maple top, mahogany back, 22 fret, 25” scale length mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard, bird inlays, PRS patented Gen III Tremolo, PRS Phase III locking tuners, hardshell case
Neck Profile: Pattern
Pickups and Electronics: 58/15 MT treble and bass pickups, Narrowfield middle pickup, volume and push/pull tone controls with 5-way blade pickup switch and 2 mini-toggles
Finishes: Antique White*, Aquamarine, Black*, Black Gold Wrap Burst, Blood Orange, Charcoal Burst, Charcoal Cherry Burst, Emerald, Fire Red Burst, Faded Whale Blue, Gray Black, Gold Top*, McCarty Sunburst, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, Or- ange Tiger, Trampas Green, Violet, Violet Blue Burst
* indicates opaque color
Special “Event Only” Finishes: Autumn Sky, Burnt Mapleleaf, River Blue
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