McCarty III pickups were spec’d by Paul Reed Smith and the PRS New Products Engineering team. From our own hands-on research into coveted vintage pickup models to advancements in signal analyzation and “tuning” technology, these pickups incorporate every detail of pickup knowledge PRS has gained in recent years of R&D. PRS McCarty III pickups are vintage-inspired humbuckers that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone. A zinc two-piece bridge with brass saddles and steel studs, bone nut, and PRS Phase III tuners with brass shafts anchor this guitar and stay true to the promise of the McCarty family.

“One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God – well, that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. These specifications make a huge difference in the guitar’s tone, sustain, and character.” – Paul Reed Smith.

In the late 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted McCarty to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. He not only served as a mentor but became a great friend of Paul and everyone he met at PRS. In 1994, PRS released the first McCarty, an instrument that incorporated the full spectrum of techniques and knowledge Paul had gained from Ted as well as his own experiences as a guitar builder.

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.

Hardcase included !

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BODY

Body Construction : Solidbody

‍Top Wood : Maple

‍Back Wood : Mahogany

‍Top Carve : Violin

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‍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 w/ Faux Bone Binding

‍Fretboard Radius : 10"

‍Fretboard Inlay : Birds

‍Headstock Logo : Signature, Inlaid

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‍NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY

Neck/Body Assembly Type : Set

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‍FINISH

Finish Type : High-Gloss Nitro

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‍HARDWARE

Bridge : PRS Two-Piece

‍Tuners : PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons

‍Hardware Type : Nickel

‍Nut : Bone

‍Truss Rod Cover : "McCarty 594"

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