Balance is often the defining factor in instruments that endure, where no single element overwhelms the experience. Built within the PRS Private Stock program, the Private Stock #10983 McCarty 594 Singlecut electric guitar in Desert Sands reflects that philosophy through deliberate material selection and measured execution. A quilted maple top over a swamp ash body produces an open, harmonically layered voice that pairs warmth with clarity and generous note separation, while a set of 58/15 LT pickups preserve that tonal character through touch-sensitive, low-output response. The 24.594" scale length reinforces the elastic feel long associated with classic singlecut designs, and a pattern vintage curly maple neck provides a substantial, reassuring presence in the hand. Finished in high-gloss nitrocellulose, this instrument is designed to resonate freely, mature naturally and invite deeper musical exploration over time.

Private Stock Construction Rooted in Material Balance

Material selection plays a defining role in the character of this McCarty 594 Singlecut, complete with woods hand selected from the PRS Private Stock Vault. The quilted maple top adds focus and articulation to the attack, while the swamp ash body contributes a lighter feel and enhanced note separation compared to more traditional mahogany-backed constructions. This combination yields a response that remains clear under dynamic playing without sacrificing harmonic richness. A high-gloss nitro finish protects the instrument while allowing the wood to breathe, supporting resonance and long-term aging. Visual details such as natural reveal binding, a black-washed back with visible grain and a matching back plate reinforce the Private Stock emphasis on cohesion and hand-finished precision.

Pattern Vintage Neck and Curly Maple Fingerboard Feel

The playing experience is shaped by a pattern vintage neck carve that favors substance and control over exaggerated contouring. Its profile fills the hand comfortably while remaining fluid across the length of the neck, supported by the 24.594" scale length and a 10" radius that encourage expressive bends and confident intonation. A curly maple fingerboard introduces a slightly quicker initial attack and visual continuity with the neck, offering a distinctive alternative to rosewood-based McCarty builds. J bird inlays with filled centers, executed in brown and white mother-of-pearl and accented by a J eagle, add refinement without drawing attention away from the instrument’s primary purpose.

58/15 LT Pickups Shaped for Nuance and Clarity

Rather than emphasizing output, the electronics are voiced to preserve nuance and dynamic range. Covered 58/15 LT humbuckers provide a balanced response that allows individual notes to bloom naturally, maintaining clarity under gain while retaining warmth at lower volumes. Their low-output design translates subtle changes in pick attack and phrasing with accuracy, making the guitar equally responsive in clean passages and more driven settings.

Subtle Tonal Expansion Through Push/Pull Controls

Tonal flexibility is introduced through a control layout designed to feel intuitive rather than exhaustive. Dual push/pull tone controls enable individual coil splits for each pickup, offering access to more focused single-coil textures alongside full humbucking depth. Paired with a 3-way toggle switch, this arrangement encourages gradual tonal shifts that feel musical and deliberate, supporting a wide range of styles without disrupting the instrument’s core voice.

A McCarty 594 Built for Long-Term Musical Connection

This Private Stock #10983 McCarty 594 Singlecut is intended to support sustained creative use rather than deliver a fleeting impression. Its combination of responsive electronics, carefully balanced materials and refined playability makes it equally compelling in the studio or on stage. Presented in a Private Stock brown paisley case with a burgundy interior, the instrument reflects a level of care and intention that extends beyond first impressions, inviting a lasting relationship between player and guitar.