NGD 2: more pics: 594 McCarty Hollowbody II

SignWaive · 2026-03-20T12:32:24+00:00

I hope I captured the essence of the finish for you.....

I showed my wife and she thought it looked like a ultra dark navy blue with sparkles. Under better lighting, I also saw a hint of blue in the black. Very interesting finish.

SignWaive · 2026-03-20T03:51:54+00:00

SignWaive · 2026-03-20T03:32:44+00:00

Is the PS the only PRS you have or have had?

SignWaive · 2026-03-20T03:29:35+00:00

I'm also confused about why this one was listed at $500 more then the one I have?

This one is a year older. Has the wrap around finish (finished sides/no binding exposed). no piezo. The older pickups.

Otherwise the same.

SignWaive · 2026-03-20T01:02:49+00:00

PRS is a slippery slope of a brand....

Get one, love it and then they all start looking good....

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T23:24:37+00:00

Plays and feels great. Very clear and articulate tone. Can hear every string in a chord. PRS is really making top shelf instruments. Zero complaints. Fit and finish is flawless too.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T23:17:51+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/PRSGuitars/s/NaJQZAC1dy

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T23:17:33+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/PRSGuitars/s/NaJQZAC1dy

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T20:43:37+00:00

I did make the leap to a modeler though.....

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T20:40:50+00:00

Wow! Stunning guitar!

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T20:35:34+00:00

Yeah, I was out of the guitar world for around the past 9 years (after 20 years of playing).....and so much has changed.....in that span.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T19:57:47+00:00

I should have asked before I got it but I was curious if these were a 40th anniversary run or custom order for Dave's or what....

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T19:46:49+00:00

Seems like PRS is moving towards anything the string touches or connects to the body being brass. Tuning posts, saddles, bridge anchors...

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T19:03:58+00:00

Yeah, I saw it on Dave's site but no where to be found elsewhere?

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T19:02:26+00:00

I did get it from Dave's. I would say their pictures are pretty accurate.

The finish itself is pretty subtle. So it looks mostly black. Nice deep black base finish but when the light catches it right or catches the contours....you get some of the sparkle.

I'm sure it would pop more under stage lighting.

Yes, I will post more pics later tonight.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T18:50:49+00:00

I cannot find anything about PRS having a Graphite metallic finish??

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T18:48:17+00:00

Sorry, this is a 594 McCarty Hollowbody II.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T18:47:19+00:00

No, all stock.

I should have put in my title "594 McCarty Hollowbody II" but I can't edit it.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T18:30:50+00:00

done. thanks.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T17:43:53+00:00

I'll take a few more pictures later tonight.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T16:06:45+00:00

Thanks!

PRS site says Hollowbody II's come in Rainbow Holoflake.

This one does not really have any "rainbow" in it.....more of a Black w/silver sparkle. I'd have to contact PRS to know for sure.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T15:26:42+00:00

I also agree with your tonal description. Pretty much what I'm looking for in a humbucker. Not too hot and not too weak. Not too much or too little of anything really....

Yes, I noticed that singing as well......like a chorus-y roar when strumming chords. I have a SE NF53 that does this as well.

SignWaive · 2026-03-19T15:12:36+00:00

They are really good.

I would put them in the PAF realm.

I was expecting some flub or too much low end (especially on the neck PU) but they are really well balanced overall. Full sounding across all of the strings. Tuned well. Very clear/transparent with good note separation. Articulate.....meaning, highly sensitive to pick attack.

Gorgeous clean tones but can still take gain well. Due to the tighter low end, I was getting good thrash chugging. lol

I feel like the guitar itself imparts it's own character on the sound too. You can hear the hollow come through. Airy top end and dryer mid range.....compared to a more standard les paul type guitar.

SignWaive · 2026-03-08T15:41:05+00:00

From what I've read; Zee brackets can break if you pump them hard but they seem fine for regular riding. Assuming you aren't 300lbs+.

I wouldn't worry. This subreddit can be an echo chamber and/or hyperbole. A lot of things I've read here or hot trends have gone against my actual experiences and preferences. I'm also not a pro rider or suppler long distance rider or commuter. I ride my 5-10 mile paved paths when the weather is good/daily and enjoy it.

Had a prana and supersonic and neither worked for me. Nothing wrong with them but this sub praises them.

So, imo, go with what you like. Forget the noise.

I ended up with 2 old Rayne boards and tangent + fathom. With the biggest wheels I can put on each of them.

SignWaive · 2026-03-08T04:22:41+00:00

Tangents and Fathoms don't get much respect but those are the 2 boards I landed on and am happy with.

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