NGD: PRS McCarty 594

As noted in this thread (https://www.guitarscanada.com/index.php?threads/prs-mccarty-594-gas-attack.158057/), I have had a bad case of GAS for one of these since last December and I finally found one that I couldn't resist. @Budda requested a proper NGD thread, so here we go.

It feels like it was made for me and I can't believe how nicely it plays. I tweaked the action to my taste after getting it home, so now it's even more comfortable. On top of being beautiful, the design is extremely well-thought-out and it is a very light guitar, too. It ticks every box I can think of. I hope to grow into it before I leave this planet

I hadn't really paid much attention to this finish when GASsing for this guitar, but seeing it in person is something else. The burst is awesome and it looks so deep and 3D. And even though the back is almost black, it's transparent and you can see the grain from certain angles. It's almost as satisfying as playing it to just look at it. It even smells awesome. The fretboard is the best rosewood I've seen and the headstock overlay is also beautiful. The bird inlays are flawless and I am amazed at the intricacy of the work. No space around them at all. I have gone over it multiple times at close range and have yet to find a nit to pick. Even the case is rock solid and fits it like a glove (heavy, though).

It sounds great in all three positions and also has very good split tones when pulling the tone pots. There's even a hint of quack in the middle position with both pots pulled. I've found some of the PRS pickups I've tried to be a bit hot and tight sounding for my taste. Not these. They really do the vintage, low output sounds very well. I can't wait to spend some more time getting to know this beauty.

I am definitely in love.