PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 LTD McCarty Sunburst
DESCRIPTION
The 40th Anniversary PRS McCarty SC56 Limited Edition captures the essence of a golden era of electric guitar design while delivering the playability and reliability that today’s musicians demand. With a classic PRS single-cutaway body shape and carefully chosen specifications, the McCarty SC56 is both a tribute to tradition and a modern performer’s dream.
Anchored by a maple top and mahogany back, with a 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck, the McCarty SC56 is designed for rich, resonant tone and effortless playability. The 24.594” scale length and slightly thicker back give the McCarty SC56 a warm, woody voice and comfortable feel, while its Phase III non-locking tuners and PRS two-piece bridge anchor the guitar and promote its musical sustain.
The heart of the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition lies in its pickups: a pair of PRS McCarty III pickups, meticulously designed to deliver warm, clear tone with exceptional note separation and dynamics. Controlled by a simple and elegant layout — two volume controls, two tone controls, and a 3-way toggle on the upper bout — the McCarty SC56 keeps the player focused on feel and sound.
With appointments like binding on the fretboard, classic bird inlays, and a vintage-inspired nitrocellulose finish, the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition blends heritage and innovation into a timeless instrument. Whether you’re chasing pure vintage tone or seeking a reliable stage companion, the McCarty SC56 stands ready.
SPECS
Weight: 7.2 lbs
Year: 2025
Case: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1 with 40th Anniversary Certificate
Body Construction: Solidbody with Weight Relief
Top Wood: Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Violin
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 24.594”
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Construction: One-Piece
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Pattern Vintage
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 63/64"
Neck Width at the Nu: t1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: "Old School" Birds
Headstock Veneer: Rosewood
Headstock Logo: Pre-Factory Eagle
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set
Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
Bridge: PRS Two-Piece
Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Nicke
lNut: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: “40th Anniversary SC56”
Treble Pickup: PRS McCarty III
Bass Pickup: PRS McCarty III
Controls: Two Volume and Two Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
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Questions?
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