PRS Paul Reed Smith SE McCarty 594 Electric Guitar Turquoise

Totally lived up to expectation. Beautiful looks, cosmetically flawless and sounds just like it should. I was worried I would find the neck too chunky, but whilst it is noticeably thicker than my other guitars, it is very comfortable to play. Also, at less than 8lbs, this example is refreshingly light for an LP style guitar.

A Very High Quality Build.

Overall:First off I'd like to respond to the previous reviewer. He stated that there was zero sustain with the 594. The specs state that the pickups are LT which means Low Turn. The guitar was built for the vintage gang out there and these particular pickups are not high output but that's nothing that a boost pedal won't remedy. Had the previous reviewer researched this instrument, he would have found that the pickups excel in clarity and definately have the vintage vibe. What Paul was trying to do was make an instrument that would have followed the progression of a Les Paul. Also if the reviewer wanted a guitar for anything including hard rock and metal, he should have picked up the Custom 22 or 24. With that being said, I love this model and have had one for ... MoreOverall:First off I'd like to respond to the previous reviewer. He stated that there was zero sustain with the 594. The specs state that the pickups are LT which means Low Turn. The guitar was built for the vintage gang out there and these particular pickups are not high output but that's nothing that a boost pedal won't remedy. Had the previous reviewer researched this instrument, he would have found that the pickups excel in clarity and definately have the vintage vibe. What Paul was trying to do was make an instrument that would have followed the progression of a Les Paul. Also if the reviewer wanted a guitar for anything including hard rock and metal, he should have picked up the Custom 22 or 24. With that being said, I love this model and have had one for several years. I will also be buying another one but a single cut this time in March. If you want quality buy a PRS or Music Man. You just can't go wrong with PRS..

Amazing guitar

Owning 4 PRS guitars already I had a benchmark in my mind as to what to expect with this instrument when I picked it up. It did not disappoint at all. I no longer have the desire to spend the kind of money it takes to own a core model so I do not feel I am at all compromising in buying this SE. It plays amazingly well. the fit and finish were awesome. The pick ups were really good. The cleans were clear and smooth and the overdriven and distortion tones were not muddy at all. The gig bag was good. But looking at it a person would think it is way more expensive then it is. Buying at the deal that you can get them at right now it awesome.

Great sounding guitar at an affordable price

This guitar was made to feel and sound similar to a late 50's LP with a PRS twist, and knocks it out of the park! The pickups sound very vintage, and the neck pickup is super creamy. Coil taps work great. I opened the back cavity, and it was perfectly routed. The electrical work was done very neatly; I have Gibsons that aren't soldered as well as this instrument. Neck is a tad bit thicker than 60's era but very comfy. It's pretty light but perfectly balanced as well. I changed the strings to 9's without having to touch the truss rod, and only had to intonate one saddle. For a guitar with a poly finish, the neck wasn't quite as sticky as I thought it would be, and it plays very comfortably. And the flame tops is as good as the pictures! Comes with a pretty standard ... MoreThis guitar was made to feel and sound similar to a late 50's LP with a PRS twist, and knocks it out of the park! The pickups sound very vintage, and the neck pickup is super creamy. Coil taps work great. I opened the back cavity, and it was perfectly routed. The electrical work was done very neatly; I have Gibsons that aren't soldered as well as this instrument. Neck is a tad bit thicker than 60's era but very comfy. It's pretty light but perfectly balanced as well. I changed the strings to 9's without having to touch the truss rod, and only had to intonate one saddle. For a guitar with a poly finish, the neck wasn't quite as sticky as I thought it would be, and it plays very comfortably. And the flame tops is as good as the pictures! Comes with a pretty standard gig bag as well. My only complaint is I'm not a big fan of the Kluson style tuners, just personal preference. Otherwise, well done PRS!

It's everything I thought it would be

I've recently got into guitar I have 2 Squires, a Jaguar and a Jazz bass. But after watching countless how to's on YouTube. I saw a guitar with birds on the inlay! I thought this would make a great birthday gift. I began to do my research and got a lot of factual pros with few subjective cons. I was stuck between this and an S2 for $1,000 more dollars. The guys at Sam Ash steered me towards this McCarty and allowed me to play it at the shop. It's got just the right mix of Gibson and Fender. Super light and is visually enticing. I'm no pro by any means yet but this piece of gear keeps me steady on my journey. I love to pick this guitar up and hear it sing.

It’s a great tone machine

I like the finish, it has great sounds, but make sure to roll of the tone a little bit cause it's kinda bright. Some of the frets were rough and the Jack was screwed up,(apparently that never happens normally, guess I just got a lemon) but aside all that a great guitar. I've never had a guitar that has rounded frets out of the box, and it feels great. For the money, it's perfect.

McCarty 594 10-Top (Dark Cherry)

I was trying to buy the SE version of the PRS McCarty 594. It was back ordered and no delivery date in sight. The 594 was what I wanted though so I figured, what the heck. Just get the core. I was not disappointed in the least. The versatility of these guitars is outstanding. PRS isn't the only company to utilize the push / pull pots for coil split. However, I'd say they do it as good as or better than anyone else. I can get the smoothest and softest tones from this guitar, then I can also get pretty darn dirty with it. I don't play heavy metal, but for southern rock, blues and classic rock this has it in the bag.The craftsmanship? Now, I'd have to say no one else does it like PRS. The curves on the core model can only be admired by laying actual eyes on it. ... MoreI was trying to buy the SE version of the PRS McCarty 594. It was back ordered and no delivery date in sight. The 594 was what I wanted though so I figured, what the heck. Just get the core. I was not disappointed in the least. The versatility of these guitars is outstanding. PRS isn't the only company to utilize the push / pull pots for coil split. However, I'd say they do it as good as or better than anyone else. I can get the smoothest and softest tones from this guitar, then I can also get pretty darn dirty with it. I don't play heavy metal, but for southern rock, blues and classic rock this has it in the bag.The craftsmanship? Now, I'd have to say no one else does it like PRS. The curves on the core model can only be admired by laying actual eyes on it. Pictures are useless here. This guitar isn't beautiful, it's a masterful work of art.

PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Standard in Tobacco Sunburst

Great guitar, just as the pix.Although this is the "plain Jane" version I find it is a real understated beauty and worth hunting out a nice example of. The guitar itself is exactly as the PRS reviews would suggest : already set up (even to the extent of being close enough to being in tune enough to play) the guitar has required zero fiddling with which is ideal for me as an absolute newbie.Very pleased with the service and assistance from PMT - although I got within 20 mins of the deadline for ordering I still received the guitar the next day, thanks for that.

Probably the budget Guitar of the decade!

Truly blown away by this guitar. I legit can't stop playing it. I own about 15 or so guitars, including a Gibson Les Paul Custom and a 10 top Core 594, 2 core custom 24s, as well as several customs from various brands. I won't make any hyperbolic statements and say this is better than them, but it compares VERY favorably. I actually love the stock pickups. I usually replace all PRS pickups, including USA core. But these are super clear, articulate, tons of mid range and bite and just enough low end. I actually think I might prefer the sound to my core, pre pickup swap(I put bareknuckles in it). I actually much prefer the tone to my custom 24's with 85/15s. The neck is thick, which I like. That's the only thing I would say might turn off certain players, but it's a ... MoreTruly blown away by this guitar. I legit can't stop playing it. I own about 15 or so guitars, including a Gibson Les Paul Custom and a 10 top Core 594, 2 core custom 24s, as well as several customs from various brands. I won't make any hyperbolic statements and say this is better than them, but it compares VERY favorably. I actually love the stock pickups. I usually replace all PRS pickups, including USA core. But these are super clear, articulate, tons of mid range and bite and just enough low end. I actually think I might prefer the sound to my core, pre pickup swap(I put bareknuckles in it). I actually much prefer the tone to my custom 24's with 85/15s. The neck is thick, which I like. That's the only thing I would say might turn off certain players, but it's a bonus for me. Also, mine is 7.2lbs, which is incredibly comfortable. Buy one NOW…with the current sale, you won't beat it. I just ordered a single cut as well!

What Took Me So Long?

I've been a guitarist for over 30 years now. 95% of my guitars have been Gibson, mostly Les Pauls. I also own several new Epiphone Signature LP's. (the Adam Jones and Jerry Cantrell Wino) PRS had never even crossed my mind before now, but I started getting pop-ups on my phone and started looking into them. I think I had never considered them before because of their tremolo bridges. I prefer a 2-piece Bridge and Tailpiece on my guitars, or maybe even a wrap-tail, so the PRS options were limited. Now, if you're a Les Paul player, you deserve to give one of these 594's a test drive. The scale length and balance are instantly comfortable. The electronics work flawlessly and the pickups are just fantastic. These are actually the first set of split-coils that I've found ... MoreI've been a guitarist for over 30 years now. 95% of my guitars have been Gibson, mostly Les Pauls. I also own several new Epiphone Signature LP's. (the Adam Jones and Jerry Cantrell Wino) PRS had never even crossed my mind before now, but I started getting pop-ups on my phone and started looking into them. I think I had never considered them before because of their tremolo bridges. I prefer a 2-piece Bridge and Tailpiece on my guitars, or maybe even a wrap-tail, so the PRS options were limited. Now, if you're a Les Paul player, you deserve to give one of these 594's a test drive. The scale length and balance are instantly comfortable. The electronics work flawlessly and the pickups are just fantastic. These are actually the first set of split-coils that I've found usable. Especially the Neck pickup, it's very musical. I already prefer these over the Burstbuckers in my Gibson LP Traditional. My McCarty arrived in PERFECT condition, and that's a term I don't use lightly. All I've done is lower the action a hair. The intonation was spot-on straight out of the box. It's staying in tune very well, although I will change the strings to Elixir and condition the fretboard. I will, eventually, add locking tuners, but that's just a personal preference. These stock tuners are working great. The guitar itself is lighter than my les Pauls at a little over 7 lbs. But it's heavy enough to feel substantial. I've never liked guitars that are too light. I ordered the Charcoal version and it looks BEAUTIFUL. Like a much more expensive instrument. The wood grain is highly figured and moves nicely at different angles. Mine arrived early today, on a Sunday, and I'm taking the day off work tomorrow to spend more time with it. This is a pro level instrument, already set up, for the price of a new Epiphone. I can't possibly see how the S2 version is worth twice the cost. The included Gig Bag is also a very nice touch. Now, if you've never considered PRS before, you really should check one of these out. I only wish I had sooner. It's just really, REALLY good.