The PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline Std combines the classic character of the McCarty family with a slimmer, lighter, and more direct format. Its mahogany body, glued-in mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard deliver a warm, resonant response with good sustain, while the Pattern Thin profile provides a faster, more comfortable feel compared to other vintage-cut McCarty models.

The PRS 58/15 LT pickups allow for clear, full-bodied humbucker sounds, as well as more open single-coil tones thanks to their push/pull tone controls. A versatile, comfortable guitar ready to cover a wide range of styles in live performances, studio sessions, or everyday playing.

• Body: Mahogany
• Body Construction: Thin solid body
• Body Style: Double Cut Thinline
• Top Contour: Asymmetric Bevel
• Neck Construction: Set-neck
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: Scarfed
• Neck Profile: Pattern Thin
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with Faux Bone binding
• Fingerboard Radius: 10"
• Scale Length: 624.7 mm
• Frets: 22 PRS Vintage
• Nut Width: 42.9 mm
• Inlays: Birds
• Neck Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Nut: PRS
• Bridge Pickup: PRS 58/15 LT
• Neck Pickup: PRS 58/15 LT
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone push/pull, 3-way selector switch
• Bridge: PRS Two-Piece
• Tuning Machines: PRS Phase III Non-Locking with Wing buttons
• Hardware: Nickel
• Finish: High-Gloss Nitro or Satin Nitro depending on version
• Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
• Includes: Premium Gig Bag
• Made in the USA

Series S2

The PRS S2 series is manufactured in the United States at the PRS factory in Stevensville, Maryland. It is a range designed for guitarists seeking the character, comfort, and reliability of PRS with a more straightforward approach than the Core series.

The name S2 stands for “Stevensville 2,” referring to the second manufacturing line created by PRS within their own factory. This series offers highly versatile models, from modern-cut guitars to more traditional options like the McCarty 594.

Our Opinion

The most interesting aspect of this PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline Std is how it adapts the McCarty character to a lighter, more portable format. The slim mahogany body, Pattern Thin profile, and push/pull controls make it a very comfortable and versatile guitar, without sacrificing that classic sound with full body, sustain, and good dynamics.

It’s particularly well-suited for players who want a PRS USA model that’s more direct, lighter than a traditional McCarty, and offers enough tonal variety for blues, rock, pop, soul, or sessions where switching from humbuckers to more open sounds is needed without changing guitars. It’s not the most luxurious option in the PRS lineup, but it’s a serious, practical tool ready for a lot of playing.