PRS McCarty 594 Mango Top LTD Solarflare

Essential Information About the PRS McCarty 594 Mango Limited Edition Guitar

• Ultra Limited Edition: only 200 units announced for 2026, featuring a wood aesthetic with a very organic character.


• Vintage Spirit, Modern Response: McCarty 594 format designed to recapture "old school" feel while maintaining great dynamic control.


• Premium Woods and Unique Visuals: Figured mango top and ziricote fingerboard for a lively look that changes with the light.


• Rich and Expressive Tones: PRS McCarty III pickups, offering humbucker warmth and a very nuanced "vocal" clarity, enhanced by push/pull electronics.

An Exceptional McCarty 594: The Mango Limited Edition Series, Between Collectible and Stage Instrument

The McCarty 594 has become a benchmark at PRS for those seeking an electric guitar with vintage DNA, capable of covering a wide sonic spectrum without compromising comfort. This Mango Limited Edition takes the concept further with unique aesthetic and wood choices: the figured mango top provides a rare visual identity, while the ziricote fingerboard and headstock veneer emphasize the premium aspect. Presented in Solarflare and also announced in Black Gold Burst (Natural Binding), this edition targets both demanding musicians and collectors of fine instruments, with availability limited to 200 guitars.

Who Is This PRS McCarty 594 Mango For: From Roots Blues to Singing Lead Lines

Thanks to its short scale and Pattern Vintage neck profile, the McCarty 594 Mango Limited Edition is particularly suited for intermediate to expert guitarists who want immediate playability, a smooth feel under the fingers, and a highly musical response to attack. It excels in blues, classic rock, jazz, soul, and all styles where thick chords, singing mids, and natural sustain are sought. The push/pull tone controls also open up finer tonal colors, ideal for nuanced rhythms, airy arpeggios, and clearer textures without losing the body of a humbucker.

A Warm, Articulated, and "Vocal" Sonic Signature: McCarty III Pickups + PRS Construction

The core of the sound comes from the pair of PRS McCarty III pickups (bridge and neck), designed to deliver a deep and warm register while maintaining very clear definition. With light overdrive, you get rich mids and natural compression that highlights expressive playing; in cleaner tones, the guitar retains a nice roundness, with present but never harsh highs. The 2 volume + 2 push/pull tone electronics allow precise output level adjustment and exploration of finer textures, close to a single-coil spirit, perfect for switching between clean verses and thicker choruses without changing instruments.

The craftsmanship strongly contributes to this "alive" sensation: the mahogany body (solidbody construction) adds grain and density in the low mids, while the figured mango top provides subtle bite and a quick response to attack. The 24.594" / 624.7 mm scale length favors slightly looser string tension than a long scale, facilitating bends, vibratos, and singing phrasing. Finally, the PRS Two-Piece bridge (zinc with brass elements as per the announced design) maximizes vibrational transfer: you benefit from generous sustain, solid attack, and excellent tuning stability, ideal both in the studio and on stage.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes with a hardshell case. To stay as close as possible to the specifications, you can choose electric guitar strings in 10-46 gauge (same as the original set). A tuner, plectrums, and a guitar stand will also be suitable for daily use, both in rehearsal and on stage.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel

Type	solidbody	Nut width	1 11/16" / 42.9 mm
Top	figured mango	Heel width (at body)	2 1/4" / 57.15 mm
Back	mahogany	Fingerboard	ziricote
Carved top	Violin Carve	Radius	10" / 254 mm
Number of frets	22	Fingerboard inlays	Old School Birds with Outlines
Frets	PRS Vintage	Headstock veneer	ziricote
Fret crown width	0.110" / 2.79 mm	Headstock inlay	Inlaid Signature
Fret crown height	0.050" / 1.27 mm	Neck binding	bone
Scale length	24.594" / 624.7 mm	Neck/body joint	NBA Type Set
Neck wood	mahogany	Finish	gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck construction	one-piece	Bridge	PRS Two-Piece
Truss rod	PRS Double-Acting	Tuners	PRS Phase III, non-locking, Wing buttons
Neck profile	Pattern Vintage	Hardware color	Smoked Black
Thickness at 1st fret	7/8" / 22.2 mm	Nut	bone
Thickness at 12th fret	63/64" / 25.0 mm	Truss rod cover	McCarty 594