NGD - '01 PRS McCarty

[pickdropper]

I wasn't shopping, but this fell into my lap at a good price so I couldn't resist.  It's an '01 PRS McCarty in Tortoise Shell finish.  It's in pretty amazing condition for a 20 year old instrument.  I don't think it got played much.  While I tend to favor the current production PRS guitars slightly, this is a really nice instrument.

It's a great playing instrument, but the stock McCarty pickups are fairly awful, so I'm going to throw a set of Wolfetone pickups in it.

[jimilee]

Wow, that's beautiful man. Congrats!


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[pickdropper]

Wow, that's beautiful man. Congrats!


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Thanks Jimi!

[jjjimi84]

Fffffffffuuuuuuuuuuucccccccckkkkkkkkk mmmmeeeeee!

Man, that thing is beautiful! Great grab

[culturejam]

Lookin good, Mr. McCarteeeer. 

[dan.schumaker]

Beautiful!  I love the color on that, and the figuring!  Is it a 10-top?

[gordo]

Very jealous.  I love that color and the McCarty is my fav model in it's wraparound form.

[diablochris6]

Gorgeous guitar. I've always favored this look with some f-holes, but it would be a shame to carve out any more of that beautiful top.

[pickdropper]

Beautiful!  I love the color on that, and the figuring!  Is it a 10-top?

Nope, it's just a standard top, albeit a pretty nice one.  I've got two core PRS's with standard tops that I like better than many 10 tops I've seen.  It's a bit inconsistent of a system.

In this particular case, I'm glad it's not a ten as it would've increased the price and probably taken it past my interest level.

[dan.schumaker]

Beautiful!  I love the color on that, and the figuring!  Is it a 10-top?

Nope, it's just a standard top, albeit a pretty nice one.  I've got two core PRS's with standard tops that I like better than many 10 tops I've seen.  It's a bit inconsistent of a system.

In this particular case, I'm glad it's not a ten as it would've increased the price and probably taken it past my interest level.

I would have deemed it a 10    Great score!

[madbean]

Badass. Not too blingy just the right amount! You have a 594 too, right? Still kinda want one of those.

[pickdropper]

Beautiful!  I love the color on that, and the figuring!  Is it a 10-top?

Nope, it's just a standard top, albeit a pretty nice one.  I've got two core PRS's with standard tops that I like better than many 10 tops I've seen.  It's a bit inconsistent of a system.

In this particular case, I'm glad it's not a ten as it would've increased the price and probably taken it past my interest level.

I would have deemed it a 10    Great score!

Thanks Dan, I'm very pleased.  Hopefully the new pickups arrive soon.

As far as the grading goes, my understanding (which could be wrong) is that they grade them as raw boards, not as finished guitars.  This happens before the top is carved.  Carving the top can change the top.  Sometimes regular grade tops end up looking really good.  Unfortunately, sometimes 10-tops end up looking just OK.  It's wood, so it's highly variable.

[pickdropper]

Badass. Not too blingy just the right amount! You have a 594 too, right? Still kinda want one of those.

No, my wrist doesn't get along with the 594.  I tried again yesterday at the local shop and it's a no go.  I can't do the asymmetrical carve.

I have an SC-245, which I absolutely love.  The pattern neck on it is perfect for me (even better than this McCarty).  That's also just a normal top, but I might like it even better.

[madbean]

Badass. Not too blingy just the right amount! You have a 594 too, right? Still kinda want one of those.

No, my wrist doesn't get along with the 594.  I tried again yesterday at the local shop and it's a no go.  I can't do the asymmetrical carve.

I have an SC-245, which I absolutely love.  The pattern neck on it is perfect for me (even better than this McCarty).  That's also just a normal top, but I might like it even better.

Wow, yeah. I like that 245 even better! Still haven't been able to try a 594. I just recently sold the Vela I bought last year. Very fine guitar but ultimately not quite right for me. I still have my S2 22 but I might even let that one go (in the interest of reducing my collection). There are so many PRS guitars that I dig, but I like the super blingy stuff they do least of all. Yours are extremely tasteful (not that my opinion matters here, haha). The neck on that 245 looks like a real dream to play.

[pickdropper]

Badass. Not too blingy just the right amount! You have a 594 too, right? Still kinda want one of those.

No, my wrist doesn't get along with the 594.  I tried again yesterday at the local shop and it's a no go.  I can't do the asymmetrical carve.

I have an SC-245, which I absolutely love.  The pattern neck on it is perfect for me (even better than this McCarty).  That's also just a normal top, but I might like it even better.

Wow, yeah. I like that 245 even better! Still haven't been able to try a 594. I just recently sold the Vela I bought last year. Very fine guitar but ultimately not quite right for me. I still have my S2 22 but I might even let that one go (in the interest of reducing my collection). There are so many PRS guitars that I dig, but I like the super blingy stuff they do least of all. Yours are extremely tasteful (not that my opinion matters here, haha). The neck on that 245 looks like a real dream to play.

I would definitely recommend checking out a 594.  They are beautiful guitars.  While the necks don't work for me, it is massively popular, so it clearly works for a lot of people.

I know PRS has a rep for bling (somewhat deserved) but there are plenty of workhorse instruments out there.  Those Custom 22s are nice, though.  I'm surprised you're thinking of letting that one go.  Then again, you're better about keeping your instrument count sane.