From the first notes you play, this is an instrument that invites deeper engagement. As a product of the storied PRS Private Stock program, the #10979 McCarty 594 Singlecut in Desert Sands pairs a quilted maple top with a swamp ash body to produce a resonant, articulate voice marked by pronounced harmonic complexity and clarity. That character is faithfully translated by a set of 58/15 LT pickups, whose low-output design emphasizes touch, note separation and dynamic nuance rather than sheer output. The 24.594" scale length anchors the feel in familiar, elastic territory, while a pattern vintage curly maple neck provides a confident foundation for expressive lead work and detailed chord phrasing. Finished in high-gloss nitrocellulose, this McCarty 594 is built to reward time and attention, revealing increasing depth as the relationship between player and instrument develops.

Pattern Vintage Neck Feel and Confident Playability

The physical connection between player and instrument begins at the neck, and this McCarty 594 Singlecut is shaped to feel natural and assured from the outset. The pattern vintage carve offers a substantial profile that supports relaxed hand positioning during extended sessions, balanced by a 10" radius and 24.594" scale length that promote accuracy and control. A curly maple fingerboard adds visual continuity and a slightly quicker attack, reinforcing articulation without altering the instrument’s underlying voice.

58/15 LT Pickups Voiced for Articulation and Nuance

The talented team at PRS selected the electronics on this Private Stock instrument to complement its acoustic response rather than overpower it. Covered 58/15 LT humbuckers deliver a controlled, low-output signal that preserves clarity across the frequency range, allowing chords to remain defined and lead lines to retain nuance under gain. Dynamic sensitivity remains intact across clean and driven settings, translating variations in touch and attack with consistency and balance.

Material Choices That Reinforce Cohesion

Construction details work together to support both tonal balance and visual unity. Hand selected from the PRS Vault, the swamp ash body contributes a lighter feel and enhanced note separation, while the quilted maple top adds definition and harmonic focus. A high-gloss nitrocellulose finish allows the woods to breathe and mature naturally over time, framed by natural reveal binding, a black-washed back with visible grain, and a matched back plate that reinforce a cohesive presentation.

Push/Pull Controls for Measured Versatility

Tonal flexibility is introduced with restraint through dual push/pull tone controls that enable individual coil splits for each pickup. This approach provides access to brighter, more focused textures alongside full humbucking tones, navigated through a familiar 3-way toggle switch. The result? A control layout that expands expressive range without disrupting the instrument’s core character.

A Private Stock McCarty Designed for Long-Term Musical Use

The PRS Private Stock #10979 McCarty 594 Singlecut is intended for musicians who value consistency, responsiveness, and longevity. Its balanced materials, touch-sensitive electronics, and familiar proportions make it dependable across studio and performance environments. Housed in a handsome Private Stock brown paisley case with burgundy interior, the instrument reflects a level of care and intent designed to support years of focused playing and evolving musical expression.