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PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL QT LL

The PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL QT LL pairs a distinctive wood combination with two humbucking pickups, 24 frets, and a PRS-style tremolo. It includes a case, but the listing gives limited detail about its pickups and controls.

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

PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL QT LL: Technical Review

The PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL QT LL is listed at $6,999 and identified as a single-piece limited run. Its specifications describe an ST-style instrument with an ash body, a quilted maple top, a flamed maple neck, and a ziricote fingerboard. The finish color is Lemon Burst. These details provide a useful outline of the instrument, but they do not establish how it sounds, feels, or performs in use. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is limited to the supplied product information.

Body, Top, and Finish

Ash is the listed body wood, paired with a quilted maple top. The specification gives no body dimensions, weight, construction details, or description of how the top is joined to the body. As a result, the wood combination can be reported, but claims about resonance, balance, sustain, or tone would go beyond the available evidence.

Lemon Burst is the stated color. The listing does not explain the finish material, sheen, aging treatment, or whether the burst is applied by hand. "Quilted" describes the maple top, but the information does not include a photograph or a grading description that would establish the figure's intensity or consistency. Buyers should check the exact instrument listing or request current images if the visual pattern matters to their decision.

The ST-style shape is the only body-style description provided. It does not specify the body's contours, dimensions, or particular design details, so it should not be treated as a complete description of the instrument's ergonomics.

Neck and Fingerboard

The neck is flamed maple, and the fingerboard is ziricote. The supplied specifications do not identify the neck profile, nut width, fingerboard radius, or neck attachment method. Those omissions matter when assessing fit: wood species alone cannot tell a player whether the neck will suit their hand or preferred technique.

The instrument has 24 frets and a 624 mm scale length. That scale measurement is a concrete point of comparison for players who already know what they prefer, but the listing does not provide fret size, fret material, nut material, or details about fret finishing. It also gives no setup measurements, such as string height or neck relief. Those are practical factors that may affect playability, and they cannot be evaluated from the specification sheet.

Pickups and Tremolo

The pickup system is listed as HH, indicating a two-pickup layout in that format. No pickup model, magnet type, output level, switching arrangement, control layout, or wiring options are stated. It would therefore be misleading to predict a particular sound or describe specific coil-splitting capabilities. Players interested in the electronics should confirm the exact pickup and control configuration with PRS or the seller before ordering.

A PRS-style tremolo is listed. The sheet does not provide further information about its construction, adjustment range, or setup. The presence of a tremolo can be confirmed from the specification, but stability, feel, and tuning behavior require examination or testing of the actual instrument. No performance results are available here.

What the Listing Confirms

  • Model: McCarty 594.
  • Body and top: Ash with a quilted maple top.
  • Neck and fingerboard: Flamed maple and ziricote.
  • Frets and scale: 24 frets and a 624 mm scale length.
  • Electronics and bridge hardware: HH pickup system and PRS-style tremolo.
  • Color and accessories: Lemon Burst finish color, case included, gig bag not included.
  • Run description: Listed as a single-piece limited run.

"Single Piece" is the wording in the supplied limited-run field. It does not clarify whether that means one instrument in total, a one-off build, or another production designation. Buyers should ask the seller to confirm the meaning and verify availability for the specific item.

Buying Considerations

At $6,999, this is a substantial purchase, and the available data leaves several questions unanswered. The item number is 643834, which may help a seller identify the listed configuration. Before buying, confirm that the instrument in hand matches the stated woods, color, pickup system, tremolo, and case inclusion. It is also worth requesting details on weight, neck profile, pickup models, controls, setup, and any warranty or return terms, since none are provided here.

The specifications establish a distinctive material combination and a clear set of basic dimensions and hardware categories. They do not support a verdict on tone, craftsmanship, comfort, or value relative to other guitars. Without customer feedback or hands-on testing, the most reliable conclusion is a cautious one: the PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL QT LL has well-defined headline specifications, while several purchase-critical details still need direct confirmation.

PRS McCarty 594 S/H WL QT LL, front view
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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

  • Ash body with a quilted maple top and flamed maple neck.
  • Ziricote fingerboard and 24 frets.
  • Includes a case and is listed as a single-piece limited run.

What bugged me

  • No gig bag is included.
  • The product details do not specify pickup models or controls.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A strong option to consider for players drawn to its listed wood combination, 24-fret layout, and humbucking pickup configuration. Also worth considering for buyers who value an included case and a single-piece limited run.

Look elsewhere if

Less suitable for buyers who require a gig bag in the package. Also not ideal for shoppers who need confirmed pickup models, control details, or customer feedback before buying.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Lemon Burst
Body
Ash
Top
Quilted 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 woods are listed for this guitar?

The body is ash, the top is quilted maple, the neck is flamed maple, and the fingerboard is ziricote.

What is the scale length and how many frets does it have?

The listed scale length is 624 mm, and the guitar has 24 frets.

What pickup and tremolo configurations are specified?

The listing specifies two humbucking pickups and a PRS-style tremolo. It does not identify the pickup models or provide control details.

Does it come with a case or gig bag?

A case is included. A gig bag is not.

Are customer reviews available for this product?

No customer reviews were provided, so there are no review quotes or customer sentiment figures to report.

The last word from the bench

This single-piece limited run stands out for its ash body, quilted maple top, flamed maple neck, and ziricote fingerboard. Its 24 frets, 624 mm scale, two-humbucker layout, and PRS-style tremolo provide a useful starting point for evaluating its design, though the specifications do not explain the pickup models or control layout. A case is included, but a gig bag is not. With no customer reviews available, the listing alone cannot establish how it performs in practice.

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