PRS McCarty SC56 TB 10

PRS McCarty SC56 TB 10 review

The PRS McCarty SC56 TB 10 is a limited-edition, single-cut electric guitar finished in Translucent Black. Its listed construction centers on a mahogany body with weight relief, a maple top, and a set mahogany neck. The instrument has 22 frets, a rosewood fingerboard, two humbucking pickups, and a 24.6-inch scale. It is made in the USA and includes a case and certificate.

The product data lists the model as SC594, while the supplied product name is PRS McCarty SC56 TB 10. Those designations do not match, so this review retains the supplied product name and does not assume that the model field is a correction. The finish is described as both "Transparent Black" and "Translucent Black"; the detailed specification identifies the limited-edition color as Translucent Black 10 Top.

Body, neck, and dimensions

The mahogany body is specified as weight-relieved, but no overall weight or description of the relief method is provided. That means the specification supports saying material has been removed to reduce body weight, but it does not establish how light this guitar is compared with another instrument. The maple top is bound, as is the neck. These details give a clear account of the construction, although the data does not state the top's thickness or the binding material.

The set mahogany neck has a Pattern Vintage profile. Its listed thickness is 22 mm at the first fret and 25 mm at the twelfth fret. The rosewood fingerboard has a 254 mm, or 10-inch, radius and 22 frets, with Old School Birds inlays. A bone nut measures 42.9 mm, or 1.69 inches, across. The scale is 625 mm, or 24.6 inches.

These measurements are useful reference points for comparing the neck with other guitars, but they do not fully describe how it will feel in hand. Fret size, fret material, and neck finish are not specified. The body shape is listed as Single Cut, and there is no tremolo system.

Pickups and controls

The pickup set consists of a PRS McCarty III Treble humbucker at the bridge and a PRS McCarty III Bass humbucker at the neck. The general pickup configuration is listed as HH, meaning two humbuckers. The data identifies the pickup models and positions, but gives no output measurements, magnet details, or switching options beyond the stated three-way toggle.

Each pickup has its own volume and tone control, for two volume controls and two tone controls in total. The three-way toggle selects between the bridge pickup, neck pickup, or their combined position. No coil-splitting or other alternate wiring is listed, so those features should not be assumed. For players comparing control layouts, the separate volume and tone controls provide direct adjustment for each pickup, while the toggle handles pickup selection.

Bridge, hardware, and included items

The guitar uses a PRS two-piece bridge and PRS Phase III non-locking tuning machines. The hardware is specified as nickel. With no tremolo fitted, the bridge setup is fixed according to the supplied information. The specifications do not state the bridge's adjustment range or the tuning machines' gear ratio.

A case and certificate are included. A gig bag is not included, according to the sales listing. The instrument's item number is 632792, and the sales unit is one piece. The listing says it has been available since December 2025. Its stated price is 4,280; no currency is provided in the supplied data.

What the specifications establish

On paper, the PRS McCarty SC56 TB 10 combines a weight-relieved mahogany body, maple top, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and a pair of named PRS humbuckers. The dimensions and control layout are detailed enough to support practical comparisons, while the case, certificate, and US manufacture are explicitly noted.

There are no customer reviews available for this product. As a result, there is no verified user feedback here about its sound, setup, finish quality, comfort, or long-term reliability. The specifications alone cannot settle those questions. Buyers should also confirm the model designation, finish wording, and price currency with the seller before ordering, since the supplied listing uses inconsistent model and color labels and does not identify a currency.

Verdict

This is a clearly specified, USA-made single-cut guitar with a fixed bridge, two McCarty III humbuckers, separate volume and tone controls, and a bound, set-neck construction. Its limited Translucent Black 10 Top finish and included case are part of the stated package. The available information gives a sound basis for checking fit, layout, and materials against personal requirements, but offers no customer evidence about performance or quality control. Confirm the listing details before purchase, particularly the SC56 and SC594 designation discrepancy.