PRS 40Th Anni Mccarty SC56 Limited Edition Translucent Black

Essential Information About the PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition "Translucent Black" Guitar

• Limited anniversary series of 400 pieces: a PRS collector's item made in the USA, designed for stage and studio use.


• Flamed maple / one-piece lightweight mahogany combination: precise attack, rich mids, and generous sustain.


• McCarty III electronics: two humbuckers with a warm and clear tone, controls include 2 volumes / 2 tones + 3-position selector switch.


• Vintage-inspired nitro finish, neck binding, "Old School Birds" inlays, and "Pre-Factory Eagle" logo.

A PRS Tribute to the Golden Age of the Electric Guitar

Born for PRS's 40th anniversary, the McCarty SC56 pays homage to 1950s instruments while benefiting from the modern precision that the brand is known for. The McCarty family-drawn from the legacy of historic luthiers and Paul Reed Smith's exacting standards-places this SC56 at the pinnacle of characterful PRS Singlecuts, featuring a selection of premium woods and craftsmanship designed for resonance and long-term reliability.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, the McCarty SC56 excels in blues, rock, classic rock, pop, and modern jazz. Its dynamic response and exceptional tuning stability make it an ideal companion for TV performances, studio sessions, or touring, offering a broad and immediately usable sonic palette.

Sound

The classic duo of a carved flamed maple top on a mahogany body provides clarity in the highs and depth in the low mids. The 24.594" / 625 mm scale length softens string tension for natural vibrato and singing sustain, enhanced by the PRS two-piece bridge which efficiently transmits vibrations. The PRS McCarty III humbuckers deliver a warm, defined tone with exemplary note separation: creamy vintage crunch in the bridge position, articulated roundness on the neck, and an ideal middle position for elegant rhythm playing. The two volume and two tone controls allow fine balancing and level blending in the style of classic guitars.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original feel and balance, opt for nickel strings 10-46 (factory gauge). Add a quality leather strap and a reliable right-angle instrument cable to secure the connection to the input jack. The instrument comes with a PRS ATA hard case, ready for transport.

Technical specifications

Format	PRS Singlecut	Scale length	24.594" / 625 mm
Back	one-piece lightweight mahogany	Headstock logo	"Pre-Factory Eagle"
Top	carved flamed maple	Bridge	PRS two-piece
Finish	vintage-inspired nitrocellulose	Tuners	PRS Phase III non-locking, Wing buttons
Color	"Translucent Black"	Hardware finish	nickel
Made in	USA	Pickups	PRS McCarty III bass and treble
Neck	one-piece glued mahogany	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones
Profile	Pattern Vintage	Selector switch	3 positions (located on top of the body)
Fingerboard	rosewood with neck binding	Limited edition	400 units
Frets	22	Strings	gauge 10-46
Inlays	"Old School Birds"	Case	PRS ATA included