Vintage Soul. Modern Precision.

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.

Features

• 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 – 400 Piece Limited Edition
• 2-Piece bridge made of zinc and brass that has four contact points and added mass, enhancing the natural tone of the guitar and helping to create a more resonant instrument
• Phase III non-locking tuners with wing buttons are lightweight and promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument
• Vintage-inspired PRS McCarty III pickups that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone
• Weight-relief design, 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

Specs

Type	Solid Body with Weight Relief
Colour	Faded Blue Jean
Orientation	Right Handed
Number of Strings	6
Body Shape	McCarty
Body Material	Maple Top with Mahogany Body
Body Finish	High-Gloss Nitro
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Shape	Pattern Vintage
Neck Finish	High-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Number of Frets	22
Fretboard Inlays	"Old School" Birds
Fretboard Radius	10"
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1 11/16"
Neck Pickups	PRS McCarty III Humbuckers
Bridge Pickups	PRS McCarty III Humbuckers
Controls	2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch on Upper Bout
Bridge	PRS Two-Piece
Tuners	PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Strings	PRS Signature 10-46
Case/ Bag	PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1 with 40th Anniversary Certificate