PRS 40th Anniversary Limited Edition McCarty SC56 Electric Guitar – McCarty Sunburst – #250405516

Vintage Soul. Modern Precision. – The PRS 40th Anniversary Limited Edition McCarty SC56 Electric Guitar in McCarty Sunburst

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.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Construction: Solidbody with Weight Relief
• Top Wood: Maple
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Top Carve: Violin
• Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro

Neck

• Number of Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 24.594”
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: One-Piece
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Neck Shape: Pattern Vintage
• Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 7/8″
• Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 63/64″
• Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16″
• Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4″
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 10″
• Fretboard Inlay: “Old School” Birds
• Headstock Veneer: Rosewood
• Headstock Logo: Pre-Factory Eagle
• Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Two-Piece
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
• Hardware Type: Nickel
• Nut: Bone
• Truss Rod Cover: “40th Anniversary SC56”

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: PRS McCarty III
• Bass Pickup: PRS McCarty III
• Controls: Two Volume and Two Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout

Additional Info

• Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
• Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
• Case: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1 with 40th Anniversary Certificate

Manufacturer: PRS Guitars
Model: 56M2FNHVIB2_N6-61MS
SKU: I834895-N-250405516-0-WHXC
UPC: 825362238140

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