PRS Guitars Wildwood-Exclusive 35th Anniversary S2 McCarty 594

Description

Thirty-Five Years of Greatness
Wildwoodians, our friends at PRS have given us yet another gift for their 35th anniversary: a run of Wildwood-Exclusive S2 McCarty 594s! For our exclusive models, our pals in Maryland pulled out all the stops with a host of stylish appointments that have never previously been offered on S2 models. We’re talking exclusive finishes, ebony fretboards, and gorgeous quilted maple tops. These S2s allow players to experience the magic of a gorgeous PRS at an affordable price point, and they’re a piece of PRS history to boot. As with all PRS guitars, their fit and finish are impeccable, and they set the standard for beauty with their gorgeous finishes and maple tops. But, beauty aside, they’re also versatile sonic Swiss Army knives!
Monster Tone and Incredible Value
Back in 2013, Paul Reed Smith shook up the guitar world yet again with the S2 series of guitars. For years, Paul had dreamt of building American-made PRS guitars that were accessible to the average guitar picker without sacrificing the impeccable build quality and spectacular sounds that built the PRS name in the first place. A lofty goal, certainly, but the PRS team delivered the goods when they unveiled their new creations.
The main goal of the S2 series was to build dependable, versatile guitars that played well and sounded gorgeous without bank-busting prices. To say that they succeeded is an understatement. PRS’s S2 guitars play like butter coated in Crisco, and they speak with rich, full voices that work wonders live and in the studio. For working musicians, they are inspiring tools that can handle grueling gigs and sessions with great aplomb. For beginners and hobbyists, they are sweet-sounding guitars that play easily and enrich the music-making experience. And, they’re also a great way to dip your toes into the wonderful world of PRS for the first time!
However, focusing on the incredible value the S2 series provides sells these guitars short, because they also look gorgeous! They sport simple, elegant finishes with subtle, stylish cosmetic appointments that will ensure you walk with a little extra swagger in your step with your S2 slung over your shoulder.
The bottom line is simple: if you’re looking for a reliable, sweet-looking guitar that sounds magnificent, stays in tune, and plays like a dream, you should browse our selection of spectacular S2 models. We’re sure you’ll find one that will help you make all sorts of joyous noise!
For more information about this specific S2 model, read on!
Paul and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
In the 1980s, Paul Reed Smith’s obsession with golden-era vintage guitars led him to the U.S. Patent Office, where he combed the records for clues about what made those old guitars so inspiring. One name kept popping up over and over on these old patents: Ted McCarty. Paul did a bit more digging and found that Ted McCarty was Gibson’s president from 1950 to 1966. During that time, he used his considerable engineering experience to help develop dozens of innovative designs that shaped the electric guitar into what it is today. Over the course of the McCarty era, Gibson went from selling 5,000 instruments a year to 100,000 a year.
Ted clearly knew a thing or two about building guitars and about running a guitar company. So, Paul decided to reach out to Ted and ask for an interview so he could pick his brain a little. Ted obliged him, and that interview blossomed into a decades-long friendship. They became such good buddies that Paul decided to honor Ted by designing a guitar using all of the tips and techniques he’d gleaned from their conversations. Naturally, he named the guitar after his friend. The PRS McCarty had arrived.
Ever since its birth in 1994, the McCarty model has inspired countless players with its blend of vintage tone and modern playability. It’s also a fitting tribute to Ted McCarty and his friendship with Paul Reed Smith. Throughout the years, Paul’s tireless drive to innovate has produced several delectable additions to the McCarty line: the McCarty 594, the McCarty SC-594, and the McCarty 594 Hollowbody II.
Now, they’ve introduced the S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut, which gives more players a chance to access the magical sounds that arose from Paul and Ted’s friendship. It offers the magic feel and tone of the McCarty at an exceptional value, and we have no doubt it will inspire you endlessly.
Specifications:
Brand:
PRS Guitars
Model
: Wildwood-Exclusive 35th Anniversary S2 McCarty 594
Finish Color
: Livingston Lemondrop
Weight
: 7.57 lbs.
Top Wood
: Quilted Maple
Body Wood
: Mahogany
Neck Wood
: Mahogany
Neck Shape
: Pattern Vintage
Neck Dimensions
: .880 1st - .980 12th
Fingerboard
: Ebony with Faux Bone Binding
Inlays
: Birds
Scale Length
: 24.594"
Frets
: 22
Pickups
: 2 58/15 S Humbuckers
Controls
: 2 Volume and 2 Tone (push/pull for coil-split) with 3-Way Switch
Hardware
: Hybrid
Bridge
: PRS Two-Piece
Tuners
: Vintage-Style
Case
: Gig Bag