Electric guitars

PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL FT CH

The PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL FT CH pairs an ash body with a maple top, flamed maple neck, ziricote fingerboard, and two humbucking pickups. Its unusual listed specifications and single-piece limited run may appeal to a specific buyer, but customer feedback is unavailable.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 6 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL FT CH review

The PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL FT CH is a high-priced electric guitar listed at 6,890. Its specification sheet identifies an ash body, a maple top, a flamed maple neck, and a ziricote fingerboard. It also lists 24 frets, a 624 mm scale, a dual-humbucker pickup configuration, and a PRS-style tremolo. A case is included, while a bag is not.

No customer reviews are available for this model. The assessment here is therefore limited to the supplied product details. Those details establish the materials and hardware categories, but they do not describe the guitar's weight, neck profile, fret dimensions, pickup models, switching layout, bridge adjustment range, setup, or sound. Buyers should treat those omissions as unknowns rather than assume a particular feel or performance.

Body and neck materials

The body is listed as ash, with a maple top. The neck is flamed maple, and the fingerboard is ziricote. That is a clear combination of named woods, but the listing does not state the grade, thickness, grain selection, finish, or construction method for the body and top. It also does not specify whether the flamed figure is purely visual or how prominent it appears on this individual instrument.

The charcoal color is the only listed finish detail. There is no description of gloss level, finish material, aging, or the visible pattern of the wood. Since the run is identified as a single piece, the supplied specification indicates a one-piece limited run, not a recurring production batch. That makes it especially important to check current photographs and confirm that the exact instrument shown is the one being sold.

Scale, frets, and shape

The guitar has a listed scale of 624 mm and 24 frets. The scale measurement provides a useful point of comparison when evaluating reach and string tension, but those qualities also depend on string gauge, tuning, setup, and player preference. None of those details appears in the supplied data. The 24-fret count is confirmed, while fret size, material, and fingerboard radius are not.

The shape is identified as ST-style. The listing does not give further body measurements or describe contours, cutaways, neck joint, or access to the upper frets. It also does not state the neck profile or whether the neck is attached with bolts, adhesive, or another construction method. Those are practical details to verify before purchase, particularly for players choosing a guitar primarily by neck feel or ergonomics.

Pickups and tremolo

The pickup system is listed as HH, meaning two humbucking pickups. No pickup names, output figures, magnet types, coil-splitting options, or control descriptions are supplied. The configuration alone confirms the broad pickup arrangement, but it cannot establish the available tones or how the guitar responds at different amplifier settings. The control layout and switching options should be confirmed with the seller.

A PRS-style tremolo is specified. The sheet does not identify the precise bridge model or explain its adjustment and setup. It gives no information about tuning stability, string spacing, or whether the instrument has been set up for a particular string gauge. Those points are better answered by a detailed product listing or direct inspection than inferred from the tremolo category.

Price and included items

At 6,890, this instrument sits at a price where exact build details and the condition of the individual guitar matter. The supplied information does not identify a currency, so the price should be read as stated rather than assigned to a particular market. Item number 643838 identifies the listing, and the sales unit is one piece.

A case is included, but a bag is not. The data does not describe the case type, interior, fit, or included accessories. Confirm what arrives with the guitar, as well as shipping protection and any applicable setup or return terms. With a one-piece run, ask whether the photographs correspond to the exact instrument and whether its condition has been documented.

Verdict based on the specifications

The listed configuration gives buyers concrete starting points: ash body, maple top, flamed maple neck, ziricote fingerboard, 24 frets, a 624 mm scale, dual humbuckers, and a PRS-style tremolo. The case is included, and the run is described as a single piece. However, the available information is not enough to assess sound, comfort, finish quality, or setup. With no customer feedback available, the most useful next step is to obtain photographs and written confirmation of the missing details before committing to the stated price.

PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL FT CH, front view
6.3/ 10 overall score
$6,890current price at the retailer
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Maple top, ash body, flamed maple neck, and ziricote fingerboard give the instrument a distinctive combination of materials.
  • Two humbucking pickups offer a practical starting point for a range of amplified sounds.
  • A case is included, and the listed limited run consists of a single piece.

What bugged me

  • No customer reviews are available to assess real-world playability, sound, or quality control.
  • The specifications provide little detail about the tremolo, tuners, or other hardware.
  • The listed price is high, and no gig bag is included.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A good fit for players seeking a distinctive PRS instrument with two humbucking pickups and an included case. Also worth considering for collectors interested in a listed single-piece limited run.

Look elsewhere if

Less suitable for buyers who need customer reviews or detailed hardware information before purchasing. Also not ideal for shoppers seeking a lower-priced guitar or an included gig bag.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Charcoal
Body
Ash
Top
Maple
Neck
Flamed Maple
Fretboard
Ziricote
Frets
24
Scale
624 mm
Pickups
HH
Tremolo
PRS-Style
Incl. bag
No
Including case
Yes
Limited run
Single Piece
Model
McCarty 594
Shape
ST-Style

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Questions players ask

What pickups does this guitar have?

The specifications list an HH pickup layout, meaning two humbucking pickups. Further details about the pickup models are not provided.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A case is included, while a gig bag is not.

How many frets and what scale length are listed?

The listing specifies 24 frets and a scale length of 624 mm.

What should I confirm before ordering?

Ask the seller to confirm the listed scale length, fret count, tremolo type, hardware details, and instrument condition.

Are customer reviews available?

No customer reviews were provided for this product, so there is no review-based evidence about its playability, sound, or reliability.

The last word from the bench

This model offers a distinctive material combination and includes a case, but the supplied details do not establish how it plays or sounds in practice. The listed 24 frets, 624 mm scale, and PRS-style tremolo are useful points to verify with the seller before buying. At the stated price, buyers should confirm the condition, setup, and exact hardware specifications. With no customer reviews available, the purchase decision rests mainly on the specification sheet and the buyer's interest in this particular instrument.

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