Used 2022 PRS Guitars Private Stock Hollowbody II McCarty 594 – Brazilian Rosewood

Pickup Rundown

This gorgeous PRS comes equipped with a set of TCI-Tuned 58/15 LT humbucking pickups that sound absolutely magical as a result of Paul Reed Smith's tireless dedication to his craft. Paul is a bit of a madman when it comes to guitar tone (that's putting it lightly!), and the 58/15 LTs are the culmination of his decades-long effort to wind the perfect vintage-style pickup. Basically, it's his attempt to capture the best parts of vintage single-coils AND vintage humbuckers in one pickup. Astonishingly, he pulled it off!

How does that sound? Well, the 58/15 LTs do indeed have the sugary, sparkly tonal qualities of a great single-coil, and they're also remarkably touch-sensitive. But, they have the depth, richness, and punching power of an amazing PAF humbucker from the fifties, too! Furthermore, they're incredibly dynamic, and you can really alter their tone by varying your left- and right-hand techniques. In the attack, there's juuuuust the right amount of vintage-style sag and compression before the note blooms into its full resonance. They also have a three-dimensional, almost atmospheric openness to them, and they have excellent balance across the board. However, perhaps the most shocking thing about them is how articulate and clear they sound despite their expansive sound. All in all, the 58/15LTs deliver a remarkably expressive, inspiring playing experience!

Both the neck and bridge pickup are glorious, too. The bridge packs a focused, snarling punch in the midrange with rich, sparkling trebles and taut, muscular lows. It's an immaculate rhythm guitar sound, and single-note leads cut through the mix like six-foot-tall Ginsu. By contrast, the neck pickup is as thick and sweet as a river of caramel, which gives lead lines immense weight. However, the neck pickup's excellent clarity and openness make it a superb choice for rhythm work as well.

The PRS 58/15 LTs are some of the finest pickups ever wound, and they really make this guitar sing! We have no doubt that they will bring you all sorts of musical joy and inspiration.

Condition Report

This Hollowbody II McCarty 594 is in sah-weet condition! It shows very light signs of normal use: faint pick marks and surface scratches, very light glossing on the satin neck, and just a little bit of hardware tarnished. There is also a noticeable ding in the finish by the input. A previous owner replaced the original 3-way switch with an OEM-style switch, and the original is in the case. Most importantly, it sounds titanic! To boot, it comes with its original hardshell case.

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