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PRS Guitars Unveils Revamped McCarty Model

PRS Guitars Unveils Revamped McCarty Model

Additional appointments include a push/pull tone control with a 3-way toggle pickup switch, a bound rosewood fretboard, and PRS stoptail bridge.

Stevensville, MD (June 3, 2015) -- The PRS McCarty model pays homage to a legacy of innovation. As the President of Gibson during a true golden era of guitar building (1950-1966), Ted McCarty was a pioneer of the electric guitar and musical instrument industry. In the late 1980ā€™s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. He not only served as Paulā€™s mentor but became a great friend of Paul and everyone he met at PRS.

ā€œTedā€™s instruments and patented parts came across my bench when I was in my West Street shop, so I knew who he was. I asked him to consult because he had made such an impact on the industry ā€“ think about it the Flying V, the ES 335. He was a real champion,ā€ said Paul Reed Smith.

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. It is in honor of Ted McCarty ā€“ his knowledge, his friendship, and his memory ā€“ that PRS reintroduces the McCarty model.

ā€œWhen we started working together, it was very apparent that he loved being back in the industry. I am proud that he helped establish our legacy and that we were able to help highlight his,ā€ Paul Reed Smith.

The PRS McCarty model features a slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain and the new 58/15 treble and bass pickups, which were personally designed by Paul Reed Smith. 58/15s are vintage-style pickups with exceptional clarity and focused midrange. Additional appointments include a push/pull tone control with a 3-way toggle pickup switch for a complete palette of tones, a bound rosewood fretboard, and PRS stoptail bridge.

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