Electric guitars

PRS McCarty SC56 GB

The PRS McCarty SC56 GB pairs a weight-relieved, single-cut design with USA-made construction and two McCarty III humbuckers. Its premium price is easiest to justify for players who specifically want its traditional materials, fixed bridge, and limited Gray Black finish.

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

PRS McCarty SC56 GB review

The PRS McCarty SC56 GB is a U.S.-made, single-cut electric guitar listed in a limited-edition Gray Black finish. Its specification centers on a mahogany body with weight relief, a maple top, a set mahogany neck, and two PRS McCarty III humbuckers. It has 22 frets, a 24.6-inch scale, a fixed two-piece bridge, and a supplied case. The listed price is 3,777, and availability is stated as December 2025.

No customer reviews are available for this model, so this assessment is based on the supplied specifications rather than owner reports or listening tests. Those details point to a traditional control layout and a compact scale length, while leaving sound, balance, and setup quality unverified.

Body, neck, and dimensions

The body uses mahogany and is described as weight-relieved, with a maple top. Weight relief means material has been removed from the body, but no weight figure or explanation of the relief pattern is provided. It would be misleading to estimate the finished instrument's weight or claim a particular tonal effect from that feature alone.

The set-in mahogany neck has a Pattern Vintage profile. Its listed thickness is 22 mm at the first fret and 25 mm at the twelfth fret. These measurements provide a more useful description than the profile name by itself, though they do not establish how the neck will feel to a particular player. The fingerboard is rosewood, with Old School Birds inlays, binding, and a 254 mm radius, equivalent to 10 inches.

The 625 mm scale length is approximately 24.6 inches. The nut width is 42.9 mm, or 1.69 inches, and the nut is made from bone. The guitar has 22 frets. Together, these figures describe the main dimensions, but the specifications do not identify fret size, neck width farther up the fingerboard, or factory setup measurements.

Pickups and controls

PRS McCarty III humbuckers occupy the bridge and neck positions. The bridge pickup is identified as the McCarty III Treble, while the neck unit is the McCarty III Bass. A three-way toggle selects between the two pickups and their combined position. One volume control and one tone control provide the listed onboard adjustments.

This is a straightforward two-humbucker arrangement. The specification does not state pickup output, magnet type, coil-splitting options, or detailed control wiring, so none should be assumed. There is no listed additional switch for alternate pickup voicings. Players who need specific electronic options should confirm them with the seller rather than infer them from the pickup names.

Bridge, hardware, and included case

The fixed PRS two-piece bridge is paired with PRS Phase III non-locking tuning machines. The hardware is nickel, and no tremolo system is fitted. That combination keeps the bridge design mechanically simple, but the supplied information does not give details such as saddle adjustment range or tuning-machine ratios.

A case is included; a gig bag is not. The Gray Black finish is identified as a special color for a limited edition. The listing also gives the model designation as SC594, while the product name is PRS McCarty SC56 GB. Buyers comparing listings or ordering replacement parts may want to verify the exact model designation and item number, 632752, with the retailer.

What the specifications establish

The listed configuration is specific about its core materials, dimensions, pickups, bridge, and controls. It also identifies the instrument as made in the USA. However, specifications cannot establish how this particular guitar sounds, how evenly it is built, or whether its neck and setup suit an individual player. No measured weight, inspection findings, or customer feedback has been supplied.

On paper, the PRS McCarty SC56 GB will be most relevant to players seeking a single-cut design with two humbuckers, a shorter 24.6-inch scale, and a fixed bridge. Its weight-relieved mahogany body, maple top, vintage-profile neck, and included case are concrete parts of the package. The asking figure of 3,777 places the purchase decision on the actual instrument's condition, setup, and verified identity as well as its specification sheet. With no customer reviews to draw on, an in-person inspection or a clear return policy is especially useful before buying.

PRS McCarty SC56 GB, 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

  • Made in the USA with a mahogany body, maple top, and set-in mahogany neck
  • Weight-relieved body and included case
  • Two PRS McCarty III humbuckers with a three-way switch and straightforward controls
  • Rosewood fingerboard, bone nut, and binding on the neck and body top

What bugged me

  • Premium price of $3,777
  • No tremolo, and the non-locking tuners may not suit players seeking a locking system

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A strong fit for players seeking a USA-made, single-cut guitar with two humbuckers and a weight-relieved body. Also suited to buyers who value a fixed bridge, traditional tonewood construction, and the limited Gray Black finish.

Look elsewhere if

Not a good match for players who require a tremolo or locking tuners. The premium price may also put it out of reach for buyers focused on lower-cost options.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Gray Black
Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fretboard
Rosewood
Frets
22
Scale
625 mm
Pickups
HH
Tremolo
None
Including case
Yes
Incl. gigbag
No
Model
SC594
Shape
Single Cut
Pickup system
HH

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

Does the PRS McCarty SC56 GB include a case?

Yes. A case is included; a gig bag is not listed as included.

Does this guitar have a tremolo?

No. It has a PRS two-piece bridge and no tremolo.

What pickups and controls does it have?

It has a PRS McCarty III Treble humbucker at the bridge and a PRS McCarty III Bass humbucker at the neck, controlled by one volume knob, one tone knob, and a three-way toggle switch.

Is the body full weight?

No. The specifications describe it as weight-relieved and weight-reduced, but do not provide a specific weight.

What should I know about the neck and scale?

The set-in mahogany neck has a Pattern Vintage profile, a 42.9 mm nut width, and a 625 mm scale length. The fingerboard has a 254 mm radius and 22 frets.

The last word from the bench

This model offers a mahogany body, maple top, set-in mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard, with a Pattern Vintage neck profile and 24.6-inch scale. The two McCarty III humbuckers, three-way switch, and simple volume and tone controls provide a focused, familiar layout. A two-piece bridge and non-locking tuners keep the hardware straightforward, while the included case adds practical value. At $3,777, it is a considered purchase rather than a budget-conscious choice, and no customer reviews were provided to assess owner experience.

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