Product Overview
PRS Limited Edition 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Translucent Black
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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.
PRS TWO-PIECE
Made of zinc and brass, this bridge has four contact points and added mass, enhancing the natural tone of the guitar and helping to create a more resonant instrument.
PRS PHASE III NON-LOCKING TUNERS WITH WING BUTTONS
With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.
PRS MCCARTY III PICKUPS
Vintage-inspired pickups that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone.
WEIGHT-RELIEF DESIGN
Single-cutaway guitars are known to be heavier than their double-cutaway counterparts. This design incorporates weight-relief, decreasing the weight of the guitar by about 2/3 of a pound, while maintaining several points of attachment between the guitar top and back to eliminate the “hollow” sound of the cavities and promote tone transfer.
General
Series: PRS Core
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Product Color: Translucent Black
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)
Body
Body Shape: Single Cut PRS
Body Material: Mahogany (Weight Relieved)
Body Finish: High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Figured Maple
Body Binding: Maple Reveal
Body Notes: Violin Top Carve; Weight Relief Body - Design incorporates weight-relief, decreasing the weight of the guitar by about 2/3 of a pound, while maintaining several points of attachment between the guitar top and back to eliminate the “hollow” sound of the cavities and promote tone transfer.
Neck
Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
Neck Finish: High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Brown Stain
Neck Shape: Pattern Vintage
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: Rosewood
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.687"
Fingerboard Radius: 10"
Scale Length: 24.594"
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: One Piece Set Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: "Old School Birds"
Inlay Shape: Birds
Side Marker Inlay:Black Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Pre-Factory Eagle
Neck Binding: Cream
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: PRS McCarty III Treble
Neck Pickup: PRS McCarty III Bass
Controls and Switching: Two Volume & Two Tone Controls w/3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout
Hardware
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: PRS Two-Piece (Zinc & Brass)
Tailpiece:PRS Two-Piece (Zinc & Brass)
Tuning Machines: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/Wing Buttons
Saddle: Brass
Truss Rod Cover: “40th Anniversary SC56”
Knobs: Amber Lampshade
Switch Cap: Cream
