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PRS McCarty SC594 MCTSB 10 Top

The PRS McCarty SC594 MCTSB 10 Top pairs premium USA-made materials with two humbuckers and coil-split controls. Its listed price is high, and there are no customer reviews to add an owner perspective.

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

PRS McCarty SC594 MCTSB 10 Top review

The PRS McCarty SC594 MCTSB 10 Top is a U.S.-made, single-cut electric guitar with a mahogany body and neck, a figured maple top, and two covered humbuckers. Its listed price is 4,899, though the supplied information does not specify a currency. The model combines a traditional control layout with push-pull coil splitting and a relatively short 624 mm scale length. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based only on the supplied specifications.

Construction and fit details

The body is mahogany, paired with a maple top described as "10 Top" flamed maple. That designation is part of the product name and specification; the available details do not define its grading criteria or provide further information about the wood's appearance. The McCarty Tobacco Sunburst finish gives the instrument its stated color, while nickel hardware provides the specified metal finish for the hardware components.

The mahogany neck has a Pattern Vintage asymmetrical profile. This describes the neck's stated shape, but the dimensions and contour measurements are not provided, so a precise comparison with other neck profiles is not possible from this listing alone. A rosewood fingerboard carries 22 frets and PRS Old School bird inlays. These details establish the basic playing surface and visual treatment without making claims about fret dimensions, fingerboard radius, or setup.

The 624 mm scale length, also listed as 24.594 inches, is shorter than a 25.5-inch scale. Scale length affects string length and is one factor in feel and tension, but string gauge, tuning, setup, and playing style also matter. The listing does not include those details, so the scale figure is useful as a point of comparison rather than a guarantee of a particular playing feel.

Pickups and controls

The guitar uses two covered PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers in an HH configuration. Two volume controls and two tone controls give each pickup its own listed control set. Both tone controls have push-pull functions for coil splitting, allowing the humbuckers to be split through the controls. A three-way toggle selects between the two pickups and their combined position.

Coil splitting provides an additional pickup configuration, but the specifications do not state the exact wiring arrangement, output levels, or tonal response in either mode. It would therefore be premature to assign specific sounds or performance characteristics to the split setting. The pickup model and switching options are identifiable features; evaluating their sound requires listening to the guitar through a chosen amplifier and setup.

Bridge, tuners, and included case

A two-piece PRS bridge and vintage-style PRS machine heads are listed, along with nickel hardware. The source does not identify a tremolo system, and the product data explicitly lists tremolo as none. Buyers looking for a vibrato-equipped instrument should treat this as a fixed-bridge configuration. No further specifications are given for bridge adjustment, tuner ratio, or hardware dimensions.

A PRS case is included. The listing separately says there is no gig bag, which is consistent with the case being the supplied carrying option. The guitar is stated to be made in the USA. These are useful purchasing details, although the listing does not provide the case type, interior features, or warranty terms.

Buying assessment

The specification set is clear about the core design: single-cut body, mahogany construction, figured maple top, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, two humbuckers, coil-splitting controls, and a fixed bridge. Its 624 mm scale and asymmetrical Pattern Vintage neck profile are among the key details for players comparing it with other guitars. The included case and U.S. Manufacture are also stated directly.

There is a date detail worth checking before purchase. The data says the model has been available since November 2025, and also gives "Limited Run: 2019." Those entries appear to refer to different listing fields, but their relationship is not explained. Confirm the specific instrument's production and availability details with the seller, particularly if the limited-run designation affects your buying decision.

At a listed price of 4,899, this is a premium instrument by the figure provided, but no currency or competing price information is supplied. There are also no customer reviews, measurements for the neck or frets, or sound samples in the source data. The most reliable conclusion is therefore a specification-based one: the PRS McCarty SC594 MCTSB 10 Top offers a defined set of traditional construction choices and flexible pickup switching, while its practical feel and sound remain matters to verify in person or through independent demonstrations.

PRS McCarty SC594 MCTSB 10 Top, front view
7.8/ 10 overall score
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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 and neck, a flamed maple 10-Top, and a rosewood fingerboard.
  • Two covered 58/15 LT humbuckers offer individual volume and push-pull coil-split tone controls.
  • Includes a PRS case and features a 2-piece bridge and vintage-style tuners.

What bugged me

  • No tremolo is included, which limits tremolo-based playing options.
  • The listed price of 4,899 is a substantial investment, and no customer reviews are available to assess owner experience.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A strong candidate for players seeking a USA-made single-cut guitar with humbuckers and coil-split controls. Also worth considering for buyers who value a flamed maple top and an included hard case.

Look elsewhere if

Not a good fit for players who require a tremolo system. Buyers who need customer reviews before making a high-priced purchase may prefer to wait for owner feedback.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Sunburst
Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fretboard
Rosewood
Frets
22
Scale
624 mm
Pickups
HH
Tremolo
None
Including case
Yes
Incl. gigbag
No
Limited run
2019
Model
SC594
Shape
Single Cut

Up close

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

What pickups does this guitar have?

It has two covered 58/15 LT humbuckers, with a three-way toggle switch.

Can the pickups be split?

Yes. Both tone controls have push-pull functions for coil splitting.

Does it include a case?

Yes. A PRS case is included; a gig bag is not.

Does this model have a tremolo?

No. The specifications list no tremolo and identify a 2-piece PRS bridge.

Are customer reviews available?

No customer reviews were provided for this product, so owner feedback cannot be summarized.

The last word from the bench

The specifications describe a single-cut guitar with a mahogany body and neck, a flamed maple 10-Top, and a rosewood fingerboard. Its two 58/15 LT humbuckers, separate volume controls, and push-pull tone controls provide several pickup configurations. The included case and USA manufacture are notable features, while the lack of a tremolo may not suit players who rely on one. At 4,899, buyers should weigh the stated features against their budget; no customer feedback is available for this model.

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