The PRS SE McCarty 594 Guitar

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@Kevzilla100 Жыл бұрын

It is truly a golden age. If you adjust backwards for inflation, for some of us old folks, these things actually are entry-priced. But they are, I don't know, a thousand times better than entry-level guitars in the 80's, for instance.

@sirfultonbishop Жыл бұрын

…and the ‘60’s.

@Mandrax2011 Жыл бұрын

It's not an entry level guitar. It's an entry level PRS. Entry level guitars still only cost a couple of hundred bucks and can still be hit and miss.

@msaintpc Жыл бұрын

@@Mandrax2011 I've had several PRS duds too, ie, that Santana PRS pos guitar.

@kennethmeeker6369 Жыл бұрын

Definitely but I got my les Paul custom and myb72 strat in 88 both together at a pawnshop were 1500 not gonna see those prices ever again.

@theonlyrobot Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the difference between a modern Squier and a 20 year old Mexican Fender is pretty amazing.

@frankenstein4106 Жыл бұрын

The SE 594 is the guitar I'm more excited for over the SE DGT! Thicker body and neck, and non-trem are the bonus points for me.

@devinsinderwitcz9134 Жыл бұрын

One of the biggest things I've noticed from trying out PRS guitars at different stores is they're ready to play right out of the box. In other words no setup necessary. I can't say that about ANY other brand.

@yamahargxtt Жыл бұрын

How about Cort models who actually make these guitars and many others?

@lyonsd.6786 Жыл бұрын

PRS in USA takes them in and does another check before they leave for USA or CANADA. Then if you purchase from Sweetwater then another quality check.

@Mcfly0856 Жыл бұрын

Is it just me or has PRS really blew up lately, even before the latest releases. The g.a.s. is really getting hard to ignore!

@JoshuaC923 Жыл бұрын

The 24-08 eriza verde, then the SE silver sky, now they release the two models i really wanna buy, the gas is hard!

@KenithCopeland Жыл бұрын

They really are delivering some usual only core guitars at a more affordable price for us mere mortals

@martianmurray Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s been about a year since I got my first PRS and I’m itching for my second.

@kirkscobey3031 Жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaC923 usually if it’s hard it’s not gas but yeah this ones for me!

@Mcfly0856 Жыл бұрын

It's definitely one of the very few that actually give you what you pay for. I can be a snob sometimes and I told myself I would never buy an imported PRS but the QC and amount of effort put into the SE series is second to none.

@laxduck Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats these videos for a great mix of spec breakdown and feels/sounds. Thank you Phil!

@rodgerbell810 Жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, you are nailing these Deep Dive reviews. They are so comprehensive. You are taking your time to explain every aspect of the instrument from a luthier & players point of view. Keep up the good work. Thanks so much & Cheers ✌️🎸

@berndkiltz Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most detailed tests I have ever seen and thank you SO MUCH for explaining the coil-split with the resistors. Great content!

@andrewbecker3700 8 ай бұрын

And 9 months later, I have to eat my words. The PRS SE McCarty .594 singlecut standard in vintage cherry for $629 was too good to pass up. Scored a 7lb. 12oz. beauty from Sweetwater with very even grain patterns front and back. Sure it needs Gotoh tuners and all the electronics upgraded. But the pickups are killer, and with Schaller straplocks and Gator deluxe TSA chainsaw case I'm only into it $975! That's actually one of my cheapest guitars, but the average person would never know by looking at it. Great value, especially after some simple upgrades.

@donaldblankenship5163 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen anyone break guitars down this in depth, we’ll done! Glad I found you.

@garycoraluzzi1166 9 ай бұрын

Beautifully done! Thank you !

@sqrly2u Жыл бұрын

Mr. McKight, you sir are not only an Army Brother, but a very thorough guitar breakdown specialist. I absolutely love your channel Brother.

@ramseyjansen Жыл бұрын

I really like the way you do these deep dives! Very comprehensible and useful!

@kevinperry3639 Жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Very detailed information. Good to know. And a great video too, thanks for sharing 🤘

@FelisLeo_ Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying these deep dives on the new PRS SE's. I know there's probably a risk of too many all at once, but I'd love to see a deep dive for the new Mark Holcomb.

@KrenarCilkuGuitar Жыл бұрын

This PRS release has been the most exciting thing to happen in the guitar community for the past couple of years. Epic! Also, great videos as always, Phil!

@lukaslmguitarcorner Жыл бұрын

Looks like we're watching the same videos buddy 😂 I'm on the PRS hype train right now and so happy with my new CE 24

@ractorstudios Жыл бұрын

it looks so good too.

@berndkiltz Жыл бұрын

Hey, you are here as well :) Just ordered one even though I had a very bad experience with a PRS core DGT. Lets see how it is, thomann is shipping in about 8 weeks.

@allanb1402 Жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree! My SE 594 single cut arrives tomorrow and I'm grabbing the DGT as soon as it becomes available again. I'm also a huge fan of the S2 series and yes, there's a certain amount of prestige owning a US made PRS, even a 'cheap' one, but what PRS has done to this latest batch of instruments just make it too compelling to not try them. Plus I've been watching Phil since he had about 40,000 subs and to this day he's still the only KZfaqr who's opinion I value and trust because I know it's his own.

@warutsu6642 2 ай бұрын

Es la mejor review de esta guitarra que encontré en todo KZfaq. Gracias!

@aaron22778 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had this guitar for six months now and it is simply incredible. My first experience with a PRS was only last year when I tested a previous generation Paul’s guitar SE at a “Music Go Round”. I knew immediately as I played it then and there that the guitar was a far better fit for me than my Mexican STRAT HSS. When I saved up enough I ordered this McCarty SE from Sweetwater and let me tell you this guitar really does have some magic to it.

@Zoso981 7 ай бұрын

I just got my 594 today. It's my first PRS and I'm blown away. This is the best new guitar I've purchased in a very long time.

@corn1078 4 ай бұрын

I bought this guitar last weekend and I’m not regretting it. Sounds beautiful though

@Zoso981 4 ай бұрын

@@corn1078 Congrats, you can't beat them for the price.

@corn1078 3 ай бұрын

@@Zoso981 It for sure plays well for really anything, but I have to crank that thing since it’s quiet

@robertbutcher2279 Ай бұрын

Yep I’ll see what of you do

@mikedr1549 Жыл бұрын

Love PRS or hate PRS - it's hard to deny they put out some simply beautiful guitars!

@Icebergslim91 Жыл бұрын

Honestly the one thing stopping me buying a PRS guitar ( I have a lot of experience playing them) is I just find them so god damn ugly.

@codythedoggo7671 Жыл бұрын

@@Icebergslim91 most of them look amazing

@dowaliby1 2 ай бұрын

@@codythedoggo7671 Absolutely. As the old saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

@msaintpc 7 ай бұрын

Like it's between a Strat and an SG. Awesome. PRS is a genius.

@Bluesplayer789 Жыл бұрын

That finish is spectacular and with all the appointments on the gat...as you say "shockingly close".

@sharihaynes816 Жыл бұрын

GREAT REVIEW ! I was on the fence, but now I'm writing the check. Thanks for all your time and professionalism.

@alansamsmusic Жыл бұрын

Great video Phil! Thank you for sharing the locking tuner info.

@johnmac8084 Жыл бұрын

Great review Phil, thanks. PRS SE are just getting better and better, I love them

@YusufEffendi17 Жыл бұрын

Man, this is a true dedication and another level of guitar review.

@stickmanmusic5840 4 ай бұрын

I own several PRS SE guitars. I recently played one of these and was impressed with the feel and sound.

@shawnmcginnis2508 Жыл бұрын

One of the best sounding demos I've heard you play !

@overthehillcheapgearnoodle9990 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Phil. It's nice to see KZfaq content producers excited about what they're showing. You're obviously really excited about this guitar 🎸 and it really came through on your video I don't have a PRS but they are so much on my radar and your video just helps push that gold feather to its end. Thank you so much for all you do. I hope you have a great day.

@overthehillcheapgearnoodle9990 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the typos there's no gold feather. I only meant to say, your video made me want to get a PRS more than ever.

@poodleguiderpeyes7388 11 ай бұрын

Can't get over how nice this guitar is! It's a fantastic playing and sounding instrament. The neck shape is LP like; very comfy. I have the vintage finished one, it's lightweight & a beautiful looking guitar. Kudos to PRS.

@mysteryloaf Жыл бұрын

WOW that single coil bridge tone absolutely slays. I could tell from with the helpless smile on your face that it inspired some real enthusiasm when you switched to it and went all Stevie for a second. This video really convinces me that the SE line has stepped up their game and I might consider this or the DGT. Whew, lad!

@rex8958 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always been a fender guy wanting to branch out into a PRS for a long time, this will finally be it, they absolutely killed it, blue ones mine!!

@poodleguiderpeyes7388 Жыл бұрын

Same here - initially I ordered the DGT SE, but then saw the 594 SE and liked the specs better, so I called & had MF switch the order. They are not in stock yet, though but have very good pricing on them.

@scottmason1999 9 ай бұрын

I am a lifelong Fender player looking at either the SE McCarty or SE DGT as my first PRS. Would love any feedback any other Fender players have about their PRS experiences.

@richardburkow3792 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I think I "need" one of these now.

@kenttamura8700 Жыл бұрын

Aloha Phil, after viewing your awesome deep dives numerous times. I went and ordered a SE 594 so far so good,. It came with pretty high action with some string tension. Anyway I grew up learning guitar in the 60s there was no info at all. In the few years of viewing "Know Your Gear" I've learned more than I did through the whole 1960's. I'm in my 70's now and never thought I could get excited again geeking out on my gear. Mahalo for taking the time to show me the what, with what, where and how.

@timothy5974 Жыл бұрын

Thanx again for your review. I received my SE 594 today, still acclimating til tomorrow. 🤘🤓

@roscoepcoltrane23 Жыл бұрын

Wow they have really stepped up the SE. I have a core SC245. That tailpiece and bridge are genius. Takes 5 mins to change strings. Looks great. Love my PRS.

@mikes9759 Жыл бұрын

Great job as usual Phil!!!!! Nice explanation on the resistor coil split work!! The toothpick trick was better than a lot of people do. Starting to look at PRS.

@spider5001 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered mine. I got the faded blue. Can’t wait to play it! This is my first PRS

@TheWarduke1972 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Made me feel better about me preordering the black gold burst one! Can’t wait til I finally get it in.

@jdmac44 8 ай бұрын

I ordered mine last night, you're making me feel really good about my purchase!

@RayLawrenceJrMUSIC Жыл бұрын

I own this guitar in faded blue. This is one must have guitar. Well made and sounds sweet. I want the single cut version too.

@rien2080 Жыл бұрын

This is the guitar I have been waiting for so long and I can''t wait to have it! Time to save up a bit and get this great guitar

@Tonedefy Жыл бұрын

Played the Singlecut Standard version (all mahogany) yesterday at a local shop. That guitar was phenomenal, almost took it home.

@balaysked Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this guitar. Hell yeah

@justin2719 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you!!!

@dennisdewinter1997 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a outstanding, thorough review of this guitar.

@thomashogan1985 Жыл бұрын

These reviews are great PRS are just leaps and bounds ahead of their competitors

@Driftuner Жыл бұрын

Ive owned PRS before with very good coil splitting before but man, THAT guitars coil split is insane! It sounds properly good. Ive always dreamed of a 594, i guess i can finally pull the trigger on one now

@rcknrol7258 Жыл бұрын

Great deep dive. This will definitely help people make a good personalized choice on buying a guitar especially if they order online . Keep em coming!

@thomasdempsey4870 Жыл бұрын

Got mine on order! Same color! Same model! Awesome review!!

@sosmooth7 Жыл бұрын

Good work!! You've really shown a lot in this review. I am thinking of getting the single cut version of this guitar. You've really made know that I would be making a good choice. Again, thank you for this breakdown video.

@EscargoExpress Жыл бұрын

Loved this video!! Geeky stuff FTW!

@elenbrandt290 Жыл бұрын

Ah! The Geeky Stuff! Music to my ears. Thank you for the excellent analysis!

@davidstorm4015 Жыл бұрын

Great review and great guitar, sounds fantastic. I just managed to pick up a SE 245 standard (single cut) brand new from Anderton's in the UK for £399 with free shipping, that is one hell of a guitar for that money. It's impeccably finished, with a super low action straight from the factory and I've had to change nothing on the setup. PRS are killing it on the SE range at the moment

@nathansturgess92 Жыл бұрын

Nice touch on the Give Me One Reason

@declanmcmullen9957 Жыл бұрын

Cool. Was hoping you had one of these

@Robert.B594 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video very informative, i actually pre ordered a 10th anniversary s2 mcarty 594 here , with the LT usa pickups. I cannot wait to get my hands on it. I always wanted a prs. And watched a few vids and reviews on them , and fron what im hearing and seeing the quality is top notch! I watched your older vid on the core singlecut vs s2 mcarty and really helped me decide to grab the 10th anniversary s2 on pre order. Id love to see a review if u get one in , but only 1000 being made. 👊

@tfajsh Жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Looks like a great guitar. The SE line is solid !

@emmahernandez8328 7 ай бұрын

the guitar of my dreams !!!!

@juliengoguen17 Жыл бұрын

PRS SE guitars are amazing guitars. I have 2 and love them. They are work horses. It doesn't matter which model it is, they are worth the small investment.

@Sloozer45 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Phil's review here really did a great job in helping me to understand what differentiates this guitar from others. And I enjoyed his playing too . This goes on my short list for guitars to buy (when I can afford it ;(

@JoMaMaz Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking a few weeks to play a guitar and review it versus just doing it after having the guitar one day or so. Thanks! 🙂👍 Thanks for the honest and thorough review, also. 🙂👍

@poodleguiderpeyes7388 Жыл бұрын

I ordered a sunburst SE 594 a few days ago, it'll b my first PRS. Will have to wait a bit for it to arrive though. This vid was timely. Thanks Phil.

@johngbradt Жыл бұрын

PRS is the new future of outstanding guitars 🎸

@pjmtry7 Жыл бұрын

Bought the S2 Smokeburst 594 and it just sounds so cool through My Marshall origin 20 and Peavey Valve King VK212 and Orange Crush 100! I am happy with this awesome middle ground of 594's!

@sublyme2157 Жыл бұрын

Your playing has seriously improved over the last year, I may have to give the Tim Pierce course a shot. Great work man!

@Jalliams Жыл бұрын

Another great review, Phil! Cheers

@DavidHBurkart Жыл бұрын

Wow! Such impressive performance and workmanship for under a grand. I really loved the DGT and the 594 SEs. To think you can get both for less than the price of one S2 boggles the mind.

@msaintpc Жыл бұрын

Sorry but this SE cost 2k. Not hardly under a grand as you stated.

@ruisouto7868 Жыл бұрын

@@msaintpcno it doesn’t. It sits around. 1k.

@rogerbiggerstaff3293 Жыл бұрын

As shown in the video, this SE costs ~$949. It's the S2 that's near $2k.

@joehiatt1992 Жыл бұрын

@@rogerbiggerstaff3293 Correct

@stephanematis Жыл бұрын

S2 for Satin open-pore when available, Vela, Custom 22, Custom 24. The other S2 gig will be the 594 Thin and the large color options. But I hear you Phil.

@user-sn3cs2hd8r Жыл бұрын

I cant tell you how much I appreciate the profile measurements at the 1st and 12th. Its a deal maker or breaker for me. I like

@jasonplaysguitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!!

@whoracle82 Жыл бұрын

Played the PRS SE Singlecut version of this guitar yesterday in my local guitar shop…AMAZING! The neck feels very comfortable and does not feel like a ‘59 neck (I have a Biorn Gellote Epiphone that has the ‘59 neck profile). I don’t need this guitar but 10/10 would buy it regardless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@timhauff Жыл бұрын

I have been begging PRS to make a SE version for the past 3 years , I am grabbing one !

@MrSmiley1964 Жыл бұрын

I am loving this guitar! The specs click in all of my boxes and I liked the pickups. I own a Gibson LPjr with the '59 neck shape, 💖 it. My wife will be mad but this one is coming home with me.

@crystaloffrost Жыл бұрын

You are really making ideal guitar reviews as they should be, like a luthier checking the quality and craftsmanship of a guitar. And I really like to see your review on an Aristides guitar :)..

@joepardi9369 8 ай бұрын

Looks like you are having fun playing that guitar.

@jasonsapp792 Жыл бұрын

Always great review

@shuster1921 Жыл бұрын

Another Great Video Phillip!! I wish they would bring out the Lefty Silver Sky, that would be a hot seller for us left out Lefties!

@scottreynolds6317 Жыл бұрын

I got my PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Standard last week. Also picked up the Kluson non-collared locking tuners that Phil mentioned. They fit perfectly and are MUCH better than the tuners that came with the guitar. Plays and sounds awesome!!!!

@thomask9577 Жыл бұрын

I love my PRS SE 24-08, but I like a slightly thinner neck. The Fender American Ultra Strat neck feels so good to me.

@Gary_28 Жыл бұрын

I've recently purchased an ultra strat and the neck is the most comfortable I've played yet!

@MelodyMaker218 Жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah, I want to play one!

@1Coolbanana 6 ай бұрын

Awesome videos as always. Id love to see you compare the Singlecut 594.

@derekwoods8199 Жыл бұрын

Agree very much that your first take or even the first days with a guitar are NOT always representative of what your relationship and thoughts are going to be long term. I’ve got one in particular in my arsenal that I had buyers remorse at first but it became and still is my go to that puts a smile on my face everytime I pick it up. At first it wasn’t familiar so I didn’t understand what was great about it!

@carlwolf4547 Жыл бұрын

That neck pup is AWESOME!

@John-es7zn 3 ай бұрын

Good reviewer 👍

@PhillipMcKnight 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@JamesVanD Жыл бұрын

Just noticed you have a core Mira back there! That's what I'm playing while watching this! I did replace the pickups though.

@tinaseiffert1759 Жыл бұрын

it kind of a guitar what does everytihing very outstanding....thanks for your presntation

@practicerepo Жыл бұрын

Tim Pierce - loves the DG - his video is good

@toftetofteson Жыл бұрын

I love your S2 594 Review…i bought it, got Thornbuckers and Phase III Tuner on it…a beast! :-o now i‘m excited about the SE 594…please compare them both! 👏🏻

@carlwolf4547 Жыл бұрын

coil tapped bridge is very cool!

@foxyfoxtrot4233 Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Love the split tones too, which surprised me. Would have lived some high gain tones too. Maybe next time :)

@zaz4667 Жыл бұрын

Never been able to get into PRS guitars! They look pretty awesome! I might consider buying one with no birds! That theme had been over done! But I love watching Phil do his thing so I stuck with it!

@MrTPF1 Жыл бұрын

That's how I was too, but I bought a used SE and man, you won't believe how nicely they play!

@zaz4667 Жыл бұрын

@@MrTPF1 Sweet. Next time I am around one I will try playing it.

@CentaurusRelax314 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I already ordered this same model/finish earlier in the week, hoping it would be as good as you indicated the DGT SE is. Now comes the hard part-waiting. Not sure what the ETA is. Some stores say three months. Mine said a few weeks…. Hope they weren’t snowing me, as they have my preorder money….

@CentaurusRelax314 9 ай бұрын

I bought this guitar earlier this year-same finish. It’s beautiful and plays fantastically. But I didn’t like the pickups. Just put some Bare Knuckle Mules in it and now I absolutely love it. It’s now a $1300 guitar, and it plays and sounds better than my Gibson Les Paul Standard. I still love that LP, because it’s even more beautiful, far more iconic, and has nitro vs poly. But, the SE 594 is an amazing bargain, and as good as anyone ever needs.

@wikolib6821 3 ай бұрын

Hi Phil, I want to add input on the "consistency" of PRS SE line. I bought a PRS SE single cut Macarty 594 on sale with the Blue top F year (2024 model) from GC a couple of days ago. Changed the strings, intonation was fine but it wouldn't play a D major chord in tune. Turns out the 2nd fret was high. Also the pups were like "meh", not so much. I exchanged it today for the same model Black Gold color E year (2023 model). The neck was great and, big surprise, the pickups were MUCH BETTER, hotter, brighter, and much clearer. This guitar has been in the store since October and was still pretty much flawless. Go figure. You never know where you are going to find a diamond in the rough. Thanks, you provide an awesome service. God bless.

@JJDon5150 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised how close they got the coloring and top curvature of the SE594 top to a core top. My Core SC594 (in my profile pic and on my page) has a similar color, and that SE594 is surprisingly pretty close. Not a fan of the SE594 knobs though, but they had to sacrifice in some areas obviously. I do think the SE may take sales away from the S2 lineup, but it is a good business decision. The S2 kind of has a weird looking top cut, and for the price of a new S2 594, you can easily get a very good used Core 594 for a few hundred dollars more off Reverb. And with a use Core 594, you're getting more guitar for only a few hundred dollars more.

@domonicramey3960 Жыл бұрын

Hey Phil I just want to point out that PRS offers locking vintage style tuners if you want to keep the prs aesthetic with the top locks but it’s pretty much the same as the options you listed

@whatwouldhousedo5136 Жыл бұрын

Great deal on an excellent guitar. My one thing I don't like about PRS is the headstock- looks great but not much room for a tuner and/or capo. Glad to see the tune-o-matic bridge- my olde SE has a bit of trouble with intonation.