This Guitar SINGS - PRS SE McCarty 594 Review and Demo
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The first PRS SE McCarty 594 I tried had a dodgy fret, so that one is going back, but I wanted to try another to give it a fair shake - this one from @PeachGuitars is VERY clean.
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The original McCarty guitars were designed at the request of David Grissom by adding a slightly thicker back for more depth in tone. It evolved into the DGT after they built David a McCarty w a trem. The 594 using the four knobs and high selector switch came in the wake of them building their single cut guitars.
I read this in Keith's voice in my head!
Which one would you choose between this or a DGT?
I am trying to choose between these two models and I think your opinion would help me.
@@rommelprz7I tried both today side by side, I had played the 594 a few weeks ago. I preferred the 594, it’s lighter and I felt the thickness of the neck suited the slightly shorter scale length.
The dgt I played was slightly darker sounding than the 594, I get the 594 was more classic LP sounding. However these are all minor changes (apart from weight). Just more what switching you prefer and if you want a trem. Try to test them both at the same time.
“Fitted by a badger” I’m stealing that.
What I just learned about this guitar is that in Your hands, it sounds absolutely phenomenal.
Well congratulations! You are the first person demoing this guitar that understands the concept of tone.
I have watched this video probably three times. I have to say that the tone that you are getting with this is some of the very best that I’ve heard in your videos. Absolutely great stuff, Jonny lad!
My Daughter surprised me with a PRS SE 594 Singlecut in Vintage and I love it. I only have strats but love this guitar. It’s a fantastic guitar.
I needed to rewatch this video, Jonny lad. I hope that you didn’t get rid of this as there’s something special going on between you and this guitar! You should maybe do an update video!
The scale length is one that Gibson used in the 50s - One of 3 different Les Paul scale lengths they used over the years.
Now THAT'S a knife! 😄 Love that bit at the end of the jam. Beautiful stuff, John!
Yes , of course... we put 'McCartney' in there purposely to see who all would be paying attention to that little 'name change' ! Way to go Doug , you did catch it . Have you heard
some of the 'very many' songs done by the talented and gifted Phil Keaggy ...albums going
way back to the 70's 80's 90's and so on ! Listen to one song called 'Happy' all the way through ... very nice indeed !
Sick intro track John, the lead was incredible, actually made me feel emotion, thank you! 😂
Nice emotional progression, melancholy to uplifting all within one progression...brilliant.
Picked up an SE 594 singlecut standard ... first humbucker guitar. Was looking to get a humbucker guitar for years but nothing seemed to meet the price point till now. Been playing fender telecasters for over 20 yrs. Blown away. Paid less for this than for a tele 20 yrs ago. Quality is way better. Just amazing. All my fenders are in their cases, this is all I've been playing. Similar to my experience when I picked up a boogie markV 35. Its the fender amp I always wanted and way higher quality on all levels. Given the price point of these I'll probably pick up an SE DGT as well.
I have a similar experience. I’ve played Tele’s for 20 years. In 2019 I had sold my last Telecaster and wanted a humbucking guitar. I bought a PRS Custom 24 SE Roasted Maple and also switched my amplifier to a Vox AC-15c1. It is the best thing I’ve done for my playing and tone. Musical midrange with chiming, sparkling high end and defined percussive lows. I have a modest pedalboard with Keeley, Xotic and Peterson pedals. I have my sound. Cheers.🇺🇸
Never heard you before. But you’re a great player! This guitar seems to be an excellent tool for that expression
That clean tone is magic. I can’t think of a guitar with a clean tone like this. Even the bridge pick up, which usually isn’t my favorite, sounds wonderful.
We certainly know that the SE 'McCartney' 594 is a true winner ! What Gibson did years ago on the Les Paul looks and sound and playability ... well it really just cannot be beat !
Clarity and tone is what you are hearing ! John , you and Bryan Ewald (PRS specialist) are a treat to listen to . Ya'll do have the playing style and ability ... much like the talented and gifted Phil Keaggy shines through on many of his fabulous albums produced over the years past ! ' What A Day' is just one of those ... do give it a listen !
This guitar is called a "McCarty" NOT McCartney.
Yes indeed !! John , you do make PRS a solid and fine manufacturer of those electronic
gee-tars ! Keep up the great work you are doing . Again , that there SE McCarty 594 has
some beautiful vibrations going thru and coming out of it ! You truly do bring out the
solid sounds it is capable of creating . We here do appreciate how you do it too !
This guitar alone will keep 'Rock and Roll' alive for many years to come !
Love to Listen !✌
Just got mine in today.. haven't put it down since taking it out the box. 2:17
I have an S2 McCarty that I just could not bond with the pickups on. I had Chris at K-Line build up a couple humbuckers and a complete harness and he installed it. It sounds freaking phenomenal. I have now bonded with it!
The black gold finish is gorgeous. Nice sounding axe.
It's kinda ugly in person
Just before the holidays PRS offered a 1 time run of the 58/15 LT pups made in Maryland USA. They were pricey, $500 USD, but I got a small discount and bought a set. My plan is to buy a 594 SE and rewire it using the same pups as the core models. There is a PRS dealer 100 miles from me that has 18 594's in stock. I'm just waiting for enough time to drive there and select one in person. If that guitar does not meet my expectations, I'll remove the pups, and an "S" model 594 is next, although I'll probably play both first. They use the "import" pups in the S model also. I don't understand that but whatever.. LOL. Thanks for the insight! --gary
Wow your subscribers is growing exponentially since you did the 3.6 Helix Grammatico Video. GOOD on YOU!!!! I love it, Badger Biten fret.
wow, gorgeous tone, and amazing feel from the player.
The intro jam was really good!
My favorite part is this guitar is the control layout and the neck
These progression are so lovely man!
Guitar sounds awesome. Some really nice lines and licks in this too!
I haven't played a PRS that I clicked with...but I fell in love with the McCarty that Shawn Tubbs plays on his early demos. Add this one to the list. Beautiful guitar. Sounds great.
Look forward to the comparison with the DGT
The other main difference (that almost no one mentions) between this (and almost every PRS) and the DGT is that the DGT has a "less wide" fret board (1 21/32"). Most other PRS's are 1 11/16" - its only a 32nd of an inch difference, but it makes a difference. I find it challenging to the more complex open chords cleanly due to the size of my fingers on a DGT, with no problem on a board that is 1 11/16ths. Worth keeping in mind if you have fingers like mine 🙂
It does make a diff.
Yeh - I think I mentioned it - right?
@@johnnathancordy Oh dear... I must have missed that!! (facepalm) Thanks for correcting me
Really great playing. I came back for a second listen. I don’t normally do that on guitar review videos. 👍👍
Killer opening track. And a lovely-sounding and lovely-looking guitar. If the neck volume knob had been located where it would be in reach of my pinky, for volume-knob manipulation, it would be really attractive. I wish more guitars had controls laid out with that in mind. -Tom
I also got myself another after sending my dodgy one back, although this time I decided to try the single cut. Truly excellent guitar, between this and the DGT it feels like PRS SE are absolutely nailing it recently!
Enjoying every moment you play that PRS.🫰
If I bought that guitar, I would have a mod done to replace the pull up coil switch buttons to a push/push
Amazing playing at the beginning! 👌🔥👏🤙 great review! Thanks!
I've watched your reviews and keep coming back to them for reference. Thank you for the honest and very thorough details you do. The plus is that I simply LOVE your tone and playing (hence the multiple views). Beautifully done! Kudos!
Tried this and the DGT at the Brum guitar show, Fully expected to like the DGT (which I did) but I found the neck and string spacing much more my thing with this one. Just felt more familiar to me
Imagine a Hollowbody version of this guitar in the SE lineup. Piezo or not it would be killer 🔥
Hollow body II se piezo is best quality for your buck and gorgeous
Phenomenal intro….
I have the 594 SE single cutaway and agree with everything you said about the nice things about these guitars. Only real negative is the same you experienced - the tuners do stay in tune but feel like junk. I don’t know why they don’t just come with locking tuners (I imagine they’d still make a nice profit with locking tuners).
not even the Core McCarty comes with locking tuners.
You also don't need locking tuners on a stoptail guitar all that much, only makes restringing slightly faster.
@@seancca that's the entire point for locking machine heads, quality of life for string changes! Unless its a super low budget guitar, most tuners aren't going to be the source of tuning issues.
@@DarthV506 you can have tuning issues with non locking tuners. Honestly locking tuners don’t add much in terms of quality of life in string changes. I can change strings at the same pace between my locking and non locking tuners.
@@DarthV506 either way it is moot and talking about them on the SE line. They have not had them ever.
I'm looking forward to your upcoming comparison of this to the prs se dgt. I want one of them but not both.
Push-push Pots are a much better design compared to Push-pull, particularly when you have only a moment to make a change and you don't need to be fumbling about.
I bought one a month ago. Its perfect
Would love to hear your views on DGT vs McCarty in due course. As a matter of interest, when you send your guitar back to Peach because of flaws do you pay for insurance? Cost me extra £30 to insure it which is steep!
Thank you John
Almost a 335 sound on the bridge pickup on the “ full beans “ setting . Like it a lot !
Waiting for the comparison with the DGT, tyvm
Absolutely wonderful playing my friend!
For a minute, I thought this guitar was a chameleon! Then realized you spliced together the start of the video with the badger-fretted guitar with the new human-fretted one, very sneaky!
Love the playing john... spotless
CZcams flagged me a spammer after editing op...jeez. Anyway, bought a demo(vintage sunburst dc) for $746. Mint condition...beautiful instrument. Agree about the compact feel. What i noticed right away was the resonance strumming a chord...no amp. Navigating the fretboard is almost effortless imo. Haven't played a dgt, but if you're on the fence it probably comes down to do you need a trem or not.
Great demo. Beautiful tone😢
My next guitar is either this or the hollowbody ii. Can’t decide but this one sounds nice
12:22 --- welcome to Jurassic Park!
thats one beautiful guitar indeed!!!
Thank you. Nice video. Nice playing. Sounds really good. I have the S2 version 594 McCarty. Love mine and stop tail great sustain on 594.
Dream guitar 💯
I'm thinking about picking up an SE McCarty 594. Wish it had jumbo frets, like the DGT, put will play one soon and see how it plays and feels.
Did you end up playing the SE McCarty 594? I also wish it has jumbo frets, and wonder how tall they feel.
@@jevonwhite5193 I finally got around to playing one of these and the frets felt good. The neck was a bit thick for my tastes and the guitar I played had the action setup lower than what I prefer. My conclusion is if you can find one of these used, it's probably worth it.
You've sett back the rights of badgers working in the guitar assembly business by years young man....expect to hear from Brian May very soon!
Nice sounds and playing though.
Beautiful Satch vibes mate!
Awesome as always, JNC. Love the sound you get out of that guitar, also. Hey, BTW I'm struggling with strong choice atm - went down to 9s on my Gibson Les Paul recently and love the greater ease of bending but do feel the tone has been sacrificed a bit. What size do you use, can I ask? :)
Why all the hate for the workmanship of badgers?
So glad you came back to this prs. I had qc issues with the first 3 I tried but the sound is wonderful. I want a light weight guitar that sounds as close to a Les Paul as possible. Between this and the SE DGT, which one is closer to the sound of a Les Paul?
Definitely this one, the DGT is a 25 inch scale Length and has a trem
I bought the same guitar. While I like it a lot, I had to immediately change the tuning machines because one of them would slip a full half turn (which is crazy). I also want to change the push/pull pots because they feel super cheap - like I will snap it off. Kind of bummed that I have to fix those things, but everything else is great.
That dodgy badger fret is majorly embarrassing for PRS QC though. I love my Tremonti SE Custom and have nothing but good things to say about it. But PRS quality is meant to be their ‘thing’ - how did that fret slip past the presumably dozen or so people that looked at it?
My guess is that PRS QC issues are under reported online by PRS fans, that shell out top dollar, only to be embarrassed when a dodgy guitar shows up?
All the PRS' that I've played have been very average IMO. But maybe I just fancy a very different guitar than PRS.
Well QC is a system that will NOT make 100% of the output impeccable, but at least 80% of them will be fine. It's just how QC work, they sample the batch not test all items in the batch. You can get better QC by increasing the number of samples, but it will be more expensive.
Thank you for fixing your voice audio! 👍👍👍🙏
EXCELLENT...Thanks a lot!
Very nice indeed. I wish there was an option for one with dots on the 'board, can't bear the birds.
The birds are awesome.. imo
Looks eerily similar to my SE, visually gorgeous, but horrible stock pickups. Terribly shrill stock pickups on mine, but guitar is so gorgeous.
Hi John, do you EVER make a bad video? :) :) :)
Have you played the singlecut version as well, and if so, how do you compare it to the double cut version?
Beautiful 'Clean-but not!' tone at the start.
Fantastic playing man and great sounds, What amp are you running here?
Dude. What are you playing this through?? Amazing tone variety.
What's the scale length of that knife ???????????
Great videos as always! How would you compare this to the Yamaha Revstar you recently reviewed, in terms of build quality and tones?
You know what would be nice? Comparing a SE594 with an old USA made PRS CE 22. Second hand price is similar and I would love to see how they stand next to each other.
Two different animals - Different woods and scale lengths plus the CEs have bolt-on necks.
@@EnJoony Yes, but its more about how an old USA PRS compares to a modern Indonesian PRS.
???
Keep Loud❤
Looks and sounds good but in my village they retail for around 1400€, so it's a NO from me. Just my 2 cents
Bella!
Nice warm tone and great sustain. I like the look of this one better than the one you sent back.
Much as i hate it thicker necks give better tone.
The body of a guitar makes no difference to the sound. You could play on a door and as long as the scale length and pickup position and height was the same it would sound the same.
Comfort on the other hand changes.
@@xx-----------xx873 I always find this interesting when it comes up. I own a mid-eighties Squier Strat, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard I've had for around 30 years. A few years ago I swapped out the neck for a Carvin replacement I had lying around, maple with ebony fingerboard. The change in the upper-mids of the guitar tone was small, but quite noticeable as I'd been playing this guitar for years. PRS himself has often said that everything that goes into the guitar makes a contribution to the output. Otherwise I guess he'd just be making doors with necks.
@@roaringscot PRS has a financial interest in proving wood makes a difference, maybe he doesn't get that he'd sell the same number of guitars if he just said they were functional artwork.
Changing the neck probably reduced the distance between the string and the pickup, and that likely caused the change. Or perhaps the strings were from a better batch. You'd get a bigger difference from removing the tone knob.
I did the same experiment myself, I had a rosewood necked strat style guitar with Lollar pickups and swapped the neck with a chinese maple scalloped one. After adjusting pickup height they sounded the same when recorded. That was enough for me.
@@xx-----------xx873 Really? I’ve never seen “better sounding wood” listed as an up charge option. I do see big up charges based on finish and look of the wood. In fact once you go past a standard core model to the insanely expensive ones the differences are all about aesthetics and can double or triple the price. I think the real tone wood myth is that people are paying more for better sounding wood. People pay more for what they think is better looking wood or finishes.
@@xx-----------xx873based on physics of vibration, everything that is supporting the strings affects the harmonics and therefore the tone.
Personally I find the clean tones on both these PRS guitars rather bland and lacking character when compared to the fender single coil guitars. Humbucker tones are excellent though.
I wonder which of these PRS' is a better all round workhorse, with better single coil tones. can't wait for the comparison video mate.
PS - your videos help a lot in narrowing down the guitar choice, especially living in India as both online and retail stores don't stock on these guitars, they're only available on order, not enough demand and the return policy is shite. So thanks for these videos. Helps me make a more informed decision 🙏
I wonder if you'd be interested in comparing the single coil tones of the Sire T7 and one of these PRS'. just a thought
That's a good point about split coil mode. I own a core DGT and I bought it for the humbucker tones. I appreciate the flexibility that I can get away with single coil tones in a one guitar live situation, but it's not a classic strat tone.
Do you have this preset on your HELIX preset bundle? Thanks. Amazing playing.
czcams.com/video/uaqaaPmEOqo/video.html yep it's this one
This or DGT - what's your preference?
Hi John - If you had to choose between the Lazourous and the SE 594 which would be your favourite?
I'll have to try those side by side and report back!
@@johnnathancordy I think a lot of people would love to see given your theme of competitively priced professional guitars……
I found the neck very thick and reminiscent of a '59 Les Paul. The frets are tall and fairly thin...excellent for bending but not so great for sliding. It's a beefy guitar. The tuners are disappointing.
I cannot decide between this guitar and a Yamaha Revstar Standard. Kindly help?
DGT vs 594 🎥 💯
Why the "4"?
The default blurb is that 594 comes from the 24.594" scale length. But each string has a slightly different scale length, and can be intonated, so stating the scale length the nearest thou is BS.
Clearly this model has a "59" vibe, so that bit I get. But why the "4"?
Source: Music Radar -
It takes its name, primarily, from its scale length of 24.594 inches or, as Paul Reed Smith told us earlier this year, "It's a '59 spec guitar with four knobs."
Smith expands: "In the 50s, Gibson's scale length was 24.594 inches [624.7mm]," not the quoted 24.75-inches and is "three thirty-secondths of an inch longer than our 24.5-inch [622mm] scale," used primarily on PRS's Singlecut models, and 0.4-inch (10.3mm) shorter than PRS's standard 25-inch scale.
@@johnnathancordy ah, the knobs!
Are you sure that's a big enough knife for opening packages
Do you create your own backing tracks?? And if so can I have some????
lmao, that Knife... :D
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Have you tried a Reverend Roundhouse?
Is the shape very different from the custom 24s? I would like a custom 24 with the sound of this McCarty, I love the shape of the custom 24
I'm unsure - I don't know if the Custom 24 has a carved/beveled top?
@@johnnathancordy I have no idea. But I would be interested in having the feel of the custom 24 on a guitar that sounds like the mc carty, the custom 24 sounds very different. Dgt Could that be a good compromise in your opinion? no prs store in my area i have to order online for try
@@micheledibella9375 I think the DGT neck is a bit chunkier than the Custom 24, but not as thick as the McCarty, so it is kind of in between the two
@@johnnathancordy I had the revstar 720b modified with pafs, it was stolen from me, I loved that guitar but the shape was too big for my hands. Do you think the revstar could be similar to McCartney in shape? to have a term of comparison, thanks
@@johnnathancordyehy I have buy this guitar finally 😂
What cables/interconnects do you use when recording?
What does the newer one weigh John?
Which is better the 594 or DGT se?
I know that the 80's Retro is in full effect when I see that "Crocodile Dundee" box-cutter
But Guitar-Wise I don't see any relevance in where the guitar is from as long as it plays well… I _Prefer_ my Harley Benton for Jazz much more than my Ibanez and my Acoustic is a Nylon String Alvarez from 1973 - These are ALL Indonesian
if only these guitars came with your playing skills.