Retro, a model previously only available through the private stock program. Not bad considering the flagship corelevel custom 24 started at. This guitar plays a lot like a custom 24 but has a woodier attack and sharper bite you can really dig into. The 22 is surely nice, as is the cu ce 24 my personal favorite, but the mccarty gets way closer to that vintage type tone, but with lots of versatility and typically great prs playability. The prs s2 mccarty 594 is a versatile, vintageinspired electric guitar with rocksolid design that delivers both humbucking and singlecoil tones in a modern, reliable package. Ill get that out of the way, but its a way overly simplified description to give this guitar. I could play the prs all day long, it sound so good. All brand names and logos such a fender guitars, gibson guitars, prs, paul reed smith, music man, ernie ball, rickenbacker, martin guitars, taylor guitars, etc. The iseries 4214prs will fit any of the following prs styles.
Of the 22 fret doublecut guitars in the current core range the mccarty, custom 22, pauls guitar, p22, 408, 5 and the dgt all are thick body 52. My opinion simply stated is paul reed smith is a better guitar designer than one of gibsons retired ceos. Ngd prs ce 22 discussion in other guitars, other instruments started by hrstrat57, aug 30, 2018. As les points out, the individual guitars and woods used can probably make things much more alike, or much more different. The semihollow body provides an airy, sweet tone but with a twist of the tone knob, the dual humbuckers can get plenty of bright spank. Prs ce 24 semihollow electric guitar dark cherry sunburst. Pickups for core and ce models are made in our maryland factory, while s. But i also have looked at the current ce24 through the lens of having owned an original ce maple top from 19921998 the originals were equal to what we would call the core line of the time.
I owned an allhog standard 87, and it was a great sounding guitar, but it did not have the snap of any of the maple topped prs that ive ownedplayed and heard. Prs custom 22 with 10 top, pattern neck electric guitar. Shop the best selection for the perfect rare, premiumquality paul reed smith guitar for sale at guitar center platinum. The new and improved prs ce 24 brings you the snappy attack, woody tones, and american twang of a bolton maple neck at an appealing prs price point. Mahogany, rosewood fretboard, s2 bird fretboard inlays, neck profile. This of course sold lots of prs guitars but in my opinion the prs mccarty guitars were the worst guitars prs had built to date. The custom 22 is a classic workhorse with all the tones youve come to expect from your prs with a distinctive, warm midrange and clarity thanks, in part, to its 8515 treble and bass pickups. The original mccarty 594 was released in 2016 with an excited response from. Prs s2 standard 22 satin electric guitar antique white with. Our new mccarty has both the regular prs 635mm 25inch scale and headstock.
So the typical prs description is half lp, half strat, right. Feb 07, 2012 prs ce24 vs custom 22 paul reed smith, miced amp comparison duration. Paul reed smith chuck levins washington music center. Prs 35th anniversary custom 24 with 10top and pattern. Prs ce24 2016 demo brand new release from prs demo by tom quayle duration. Mccarty consulted with paul reed smith as a mentor and friend during the early years of prs. The prs custom 24 is the original prsthe guitar paul reed smith took to his first trade show in 1985. Is the scale length different on a custom 22 guitar versus custom 24 guitar.
Prs ce24 vs custom 22 paul reed smith, miced amp comparison duration. Or should i make my traditional my heavy axe and make the mccarty the mellow. Prs mccarty 594 soapbar carved flame maple 10top electric. Mccarty was a mentor, collaborator, and consultant to paul reed smith and the two struck up a deep friendship. Changed on ce, custom and standard to hfs treble and vintage bass by november. For the tones youre going for, the ce wmaple cap should deliver the goods. Paul reed smith special 22 semihollow limited edition 10top.
Namm 2016 prs mccarty and prs ce virtual music stars, january 23, 2016 november 21, 2016, entertainment, 0 guitar world stops by the prs booth to check out some new gear at the 2016 winter namm show. A perennial favorite with musicians, the gen iii custom 24 builds upon the incredible legacy that has. Custom 22 3 mccarty 594 3 ce 24 2 dgt 1 singlecut 1 standard 22 1 standard 24 1 vela 1. Jan 18, 2017 prs ce 24 standard satin early in 2016, prs brought back one of its original 80s guitars, the bolton ce 24, with a full list price of. The prs mccarty pays homage to ted mccarty, the president of gibson between 1950 and 1966. Question prs mccarty 594 vs prs custom 22 24 ive been considering getting a prs for sometime now, and even though ill be saving up for a while to afford one, i would like to know everyones opinion on the mccarty 594 vs the custom 22 or 24. Hasnt been used, just boxed is damaged sony prst1 1. Open quick view dialog for prs mccarty 594 soapbar carved flame maple 10top electric guitar. Custom 22 3 mccarty 594 3 ce 24 2 dgt 1 singlecut 1. Electric guitar mahogany body, maple top, mahogany neck, 635 mm scale, pattern regular neck profile, rosewood fretboard dalbergia latifolia, 22 frets, prs s2 birds fretboard inlays, pickups.
Mahogany back with exceptional artist grade maple top, 22fret widefat or widethin mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, etched 14 carat gold bird inlays, gold purfling on neck, headstock and truss rod cover, original prs etched gold bird inlay on headstock, mccarty electronics with gold plated nickel silver covers, gold hardware, certificate of authenticity, leatherhardshell case. Your thoughts on a trademccarty for ce22 official prs. This model comes exclusively with the prs tremolo bridge, which when set up properly, stays in tune as well or better than a double locking system, but without the hassles. The ce 22 has a slightly shorter than ce 24, stiffer neck and the full tone of our 22 fret models. Bringing the mccarty 594 instruments to the s2 lineup. Prs mccarty 594 semihollow electric guitar charcoal cherry burst.
Fans of prs s original solidbody ce series from the 1980s to the 2000s will feel right at home playing the updated prs ce 24 semihollows bolton maple neck. Prs custom 22 in mccarty sunburst andertons music co. Namm 2016 prs mccarty and prs ce virtual music stars. Paul reed smith ce22 maple top tremolo 1994 2008 reverb. For warranty information about this product, please click here. Prs mccarty singlecut 594 with pattern vintage neck, 10 top. It had light vintage style tuners and onepiece stoptail bridge. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. It is basically a replacement for the g400 which, as a cheap guitar, has had just a lot of. The hollowbody standard is a prestigious instrument that has long been a part of prs core and private stock ranges. Marylandbased manufacturer of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, basses and accessories. Paul reed smith special 22 semihollow limited edition 10top 2018 2019.
Of the 22fret doublecut guitars in the current core range the mccarty, custom 22, pauls guitar, p22, 408, 5 and the dgt all are thick body 52. Like all usa prs guitars, this custom 22 has been made in their maryland factory. During the building process, they mix the wisdom and skills of their experienced luthiers with the consistency of machines, to make a guitar to the highest quality every time while still keeping that personal handmade touch. Prs guitars strongly encourages consumers to utilize the many informative. Images are sole property of willcutt guitar shoppe, inc. Then again, going semi hollow, i like the mccarty depth over the cu22s because it gives a deeper, more hollow body tone. The iseries ultimate guitar case line continues with the introduction of the 3i4214prs watertight injection molded guitar case. Mccarty, ce 2224 fret, custom 2224 fret, single cut,and santana.
Paul reed smith mccarty 594 semihollow limited 2018. Feedback if you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. The ce 24s tcituned 8515 pickup set and updated switching system let you blaze through versatile tonal options onstage, which range from hardrock humbucker overdrive to sensuous singlecoil leads. I got a job awhile back and saved just about every dime i got since i have been working. Im thinking of trading a very nice mccartynon 10 top, mccarty burst. If youd like to support my work or sign up for lessons, please feel free to at. Prs wood library mc594 with artist grade flame maple 10 top. Prs paul reed smith ce22 ce 22 1999 antique whit for sale is my 1999 prs ce22 in vintage white. View all results for prs ce 22 at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000037962 site51500000000029895 platinum j50450 prs custom 22 with 10 top, pattern neck electric guitar site51500000037957,site51500000037962,site51500000037964. Also i would save a little more and go with a ce 22 usa model. I owned a usa made 2002 prs mccarty in dark blue, moon inlays, widefat neck, thicker than standard mahogany body, maple top with 22 frets. The prs mccarty lineup is a tribute and these instruments are packed with both the soul of a vintage guitar and the style of an innovative, forwardthinking one. Resource program at johns hopkins kimmel cancer center in baltimore md.
Prs mccarty 594 singlecut mccarty sunburst electric guitar. In 1994, prs released the mccarty, a guitar that would take notes from the popular custom 22, but add some innovations and tweaks to serve a different purpose to. Custom 22 the custom 22 is essentially a 22 fret version of the custom 24. The custom 22 is the 22fret sibling of the custom 24. Fans of prss original solidbody ce series from the 1980s to the 2000s will feel right at home playing the updated prs ce 24 semihollows bolton maple neck.