Watchtower Guitars is excited to announce our partnership with Paul Reed Smith Guitars is growing to new levels this year. We now have the best selection of Private Stock, Core, Bolt On, S2 and SE models in the tri-state area. All of these guitars are available to be tested at our new location in Morristown NJ. Please contact us to make an appointment. Working with us at Watchtower Guitars is a full tone experience not just a transaction.
The Paul Reed Smith PRS McCarty 10 Top in Yellow Tiger is a stunning example of PRS's dedication to combining vintage aesthetics with modern innovations. Weighing in at 7lbs 11oz, this guitar is both visually striking and exceptionally playable. Named after Ted McCarty, a pioneer in the electric guitar industry, the McCarty model embodies the latest advancements from PRS while paying homage to the golden age of guitar design. This particular model features a bound, 22-fret Pattern neck and a slightly thicker back, enhancing its tone and sustain.
One of the standout features of this McCarty model is its updated TCI-tuned 58/15 LT treble and bass pickups. These pickups have been through the TCI (tuned capacitance and inductance) process, resulting in a vintage-style pickup with exceptional clarity and a focused midrange. Paired with a push/pull tone control and a 3-way toggle pickup switch, these pickups offer a versatile palette of tones suitable for a wide range of musical styles. The guitar is anchored by a PRS stoptail bridge with brass studs, adding resonance and sustain, and vintage-style tuners that ensure stable tuning and enhance the overall tonal character.
Paul Reed Smith himself has emphasized the importance of the components that touch the strings, such as the bridge, nut, and tuners, in shaping the guitar's tone. The updates to the McCarty model, including the nitro finish and TCI-tuned pickups, make a significant difference in the instrument's sustain and tonal character. The McCarty model is a culmination of the techniques and knowledge Paul Reed Smith gained from his mentor, Ted McCarty, as well as his own experiences as a master guitar builder. This guitar is a testament to that legacy, offering both historical significance and modern playability.
Features:
- Stunning 10 Top in Yellow Tiger finish
- Weighs 7lbs 11oz for comfortable playability
- TCI-tuned 58/15 LT treble and bass pickups for exceptional clarity and focused midrange
- Bound, 22-fret Pattern neck and slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain
- PRS stoptail bridge with brass studs and vintage-style tuners for added resonance and stable tuning
- Push/pull tone control and 3-way toggle pickup switch for versatile tonal options
