PRS S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut Electric Guitar, Burnt Amber Burst Finish

The PRS S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut in Burnt Amber Burst is a guitar that mixes old-school vibes with modern build quality. It looks and sounds classic but has the kind of design that makes playing easy and fun for all kinds of guitarists. Whether you're a serious player or just love good gear, this guitar has something to offer. Let’s look at what makes it special in a way that’s easy to understand.

Body and Build

This guitar has a mahogany body and neck, topped with figured maple wood. That mix gives it a warm, rich sound from the mahogany, with extra clarity and brightness from the maple. It works great for music like blues, rock, and even softer or heavier stuff.

The Burnt Amber Burst finish is eye-catching amber in the middle and darker around the edges, covered in a shiny finish that helps the wood last longer. The singlecut body shape gives it that classic look, while PRS adds a few tweaks to make it feel more comfortable.

Neck and Fingerboard

The neck is made from mahogany and shaped using PRS’s Pattern Vintage style. That just means it’s a bit thicker and rounder, like old guitars from the 1950s. It’s super comfy once your hand gets used to it.

The fingerboard is rosewood, and it has a 10" curve that makes chords easy to press and solos easy to bend. You get 22 frets, with PRS’s well-known bird inlays, plus a fancy edge called faux-bone binding.

The neck’s length is 24.594 inches, which is right in the middle between Fender and Gibson styles. This makes it great for smooth bends and gives it a bit of a warmer tone.

Size details (approximate):

• Nut width: 1 11/16 inches
  
• Neck depth at 1st fret: about 0.86 inches
  
• Neck depth at 9th fret: about 0.98 inches
  

Electronics and Sound

This guitar has two 58/15 “S” pickups. These are called humbuckers and are great for a smooth, clear sound without buzzing. The bridge pickup sounds brighter and sharper, while the neck pickup is warmer and thicker.

You can also pull up the tone knobs to switch from humbucker to single-coil sound, which gives you a brighter and more classic “twang.”

Controls:

• 2 volume knobs (one for each pickup)
• 2 tone knobs with coil-split (pull them up to change sound)
• 3-way switch to choose between neck, bridge, or both pickups

This guitar can do soft clean tones, rich leads, and crunchy blues without a problem.

Hardware and Tuning

PRS is known for high-quality parts. This model comes with a 2-piece stoptail bridge that helps your notes ring out longer and keeps the guitar in tune.

The vintage-style tuners hold the tuning well, even when you bend the strings a lot.

Some versions might even come with PRS locking tuners for extra stability.

All the hardware has a nickel finish, which fits the classic style of the guitar.

How It Feels to Play?

The guitar weighs about 8 pounds, so it feels solid but not too heavy. The back of the neck has a satin finish, which means your hand won’t stick as you move up and down the neck.

It comes with PRS 10-46 strings, tuned like a regular guitar (E, A, D, G, B, E), and it's ready to play right out of the bag.

Extra Features

• Truss rod (for adjusting the neck) is easy to reach at the headstock
  
• The headstock has the classic PRS logo
  
• Fingerboard has special faux-bone binding for a nice touch
  
• Comes with bird inlays, but some may have moon inlays depending on the version
  
• The neck is joined with a scarf joint for added strength
  

Gig Bag and Setup

Every PRS S2 McCarty 594 comes with a padded PRS gig bag. It’s strong enough to take to practice or gigs. Shops like Musicstreet also do a free professional setup, so the guitar plays great when it arrives. You can even ask for special strings if you have a preference.

The PRS S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut isn’t a “budget” version of a fancy guitar it’s a great guitar all on its own. It uses real tonewoods, has smart features, and sounds amazing. It doesn’t have the flash of high-end PRS models, but it also doesn’t cost as much.

You’re getting a guitar made in the USA that plays smoothly, sounds awesome, and works for any kind of music. If you want something that feels vintage but plays like new, this one’s worth checking out.

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