40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition
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.
PRS 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 – 400 Piece Limited Edition
Featured Specifications
PRS Two-Piece Bridge
Made of zinc and brass, this bridge has four contact points and added mass, enhancing the natural tone of the guitar and helping to create a more resonant instrument.
PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.
PRS McCarty III Pickups
Vintage-inspired pickups that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone.
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 |
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 | |
Neck/Body Assembly Type | Set |
Finish | |
Finish Type | High-Gloss Nitro |
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 |
Controls
40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition - Controls Description
Position 1 (switch down) - Treble / Humbucker
Position 2 (switch in middle) - Treble / Humbucker and Bass / Humbucker
Position 3 (switch up) - Bass / Humbucker