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PRS McCarty Trem Wood Library

Charcoal over Exceptional Figured Maple

Some guitars are admired for their specifications. Others are remembered for the way every element comes together with purpose. This PRS McCarty Trem Wood Library is one of those rare instruments.

Finished in an elegant Charcoal over an exceptional figured maple top, this Wood Library McCarty Trem exemplifies the philosophy that has always made PRS special—where inspired design, exceptional tonewoods, and uncompromising craftsmanship exist in perfect balance. The Charcoal finish is refined rather than flashy, allowing the natural beauty and movement of the maple to remain the focal point. As light moves across the carved top, the figure reveals remarkable depth and character, offering a presentation that is sophisticated, timeless, and unmistakably PRS.

Named in honor of the late Ted McCarty, the McCarty Trem blends vintage-inspired tone with the precision and reliability that define every PRS Core instrument. It responds with warmth, clarity, and dynamic expression while maintaining the effortless playability that has earned the McCarty its reputation among discerning musicians worldwide. Whether your musical voice leans toward blues, classic rock, jazz, modern worship, or contemporary styles, the McCarty Trem delivers an inspiring balance of articulation, sustain, and musicality.

The PRS Wood Library program has always held a special place within the PRS family. Rather than creating something entirely different, it allows a select group of PRS Signature Dealers to thoughtfully curate exceptional tonewoods and distinctive aesthetic appointments while preserving the integrity of the original design. The result is not simply a guitar with upgraded specifications—it is an instrument whose individual character has been carefully considered from the very beginning.

Northeast Music Center Perspective

For more than 31 years, Northeast Music Center has proudly represented PRS Guitars, and we've been privileged to participate in the PRS Wood Library program through its evolution. During that time, we've had the opportunity to evaluate and offer hundreds of Wood Library instruments, learning that the finest examples are never defined by specifications alone.

 One of the most common misconceptions about the Wood Library program is that it's simply a collection of premium options. In our experience, the truly exceptional Wood Library guitars are distinguished by something less tangible. They possess a sense of harmony where the wood selection, finish, appointments, and model complement one another so naturally that nothing feels forced or excessive.

 That is precisely what drew us to this McCarty Trem.

The exceptional figured maple possesses remarkable character without overwhelming the design. The Charcoal finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood rather than masking it, allowing the figure to become more expressive with every change in light. Combined with the timeless McCarty platform, the result is an instrument that feels refined, confident, and beautifully balanced.

 Why This Guitar Earned a Place in Our Collection

At Northeast Music Center, we don't view the Wood Library program as an opportunity to simply order uncommon specifications. We view it as an opportunity to curate exceptional instruments for players and collectors who appreciate thoughtful craftsmanship and enduring design.

 After decades of representing PRS, we've found that the guitars owners continue to cherish are rarely the ones with the longest specification sheets. They're the instruments where every decision feels intentional, every detail serves the whole, and every time the case is opened, the guitar feels just as inspiring as it did on the first day.

 This PRS McCarty Trem is exactly that kind of instrument.

 Its beauty is understated. Its craftsmanship speaks quietly but confidently. Most importantly, it embodies everything we've admired about PRS for more than three decades: exceptional wood selection, uncompromising build quality, and an unwavering commitment to creating instruments that inspire musicians for a lifetime.

Some Wood Library guitars are remembered because they're unusual. The finest are remembered because they simply feel right. In our experience, this Charcoal McCarty Trem belongs firmly in that category, and we're proud to include it in our carefully curated PRS collection.

Tucked away upstairs in a corner of our 85,000 square foot factory are racks of extraordinary wood. Maple, mahogany, korina, rosewood, swamp ash, you name it. Dozens of species of timber hanging out in this area we call the “Wood Library.”

The Wood Library program is in a way similar to our Private Stock program in that it is an elaborate menu-based program for the PRS Core line of guitars designed to give our dealers the opportunity to build special runs for their store and customer base. The common misconception is that the quality of the wood in the wood library is unique. That’s not the case; the wood library is graded on the same scale in which we grade our other woods: Core, 10-top, Artist Package, Private Stock.

What is unique however, are the combinations of wood dealers can place together when ordering a run of wood library instruments. Let’s give an example, take for instance our Custom 24 model, it comes stock with a mahogany back, maple top, mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard. A dealer ordering a Wood Library Custom 24 run now has the option of swapping that mahogany back for korina, or swamp ash, or anything else offered inside the wood library. Or instead of swapping the Custom 24’s standard mahogany back they may choose to swap the mahogany neck for maple, or rosewood.

It may seem complicated, but the Wood Library is simple, it enables dealers to swap some of the materials in our core guitars. It’s designed to encourage the dealer to visit PRS and hand select the woods, options, colors, birds, pickups, electronics, well you get the idea…for their very own special run. Why do dealers come all this way? To give their customers the very best experience with our brand and theirs.

The Wood Library is a great option for customers looking for a unique wood combination and something a little different than we normally offer here at Northeast Music Center!

Specifications:

• Body
  • Construction - SolidBody
  • Top Wood - Flame Maple - 10 Top
  • Body Wood - Mahogany
  • Pickguard - None
  • Finish - High Gloss Nitro
• Neck
  • Frets - 24
  • Scale length - 25"
  • Neck Wood - Mahogany
  • Neck Shape- Pattern Thin –
  • Fretboard Wood - Bound – East Indian Rosewood
    • Radius - 10"
  • Inlays - "Outline Old School Birds - Sparkle MOP Outlines W/ Pink Heart Centers"
• Hardware
  • Tuners - PRS
  • Nut Material - PRS
  • Bridge - Gen III Tremolo
  • Knobs - Lampshade
  • Hardware Type - Hybrid
• Electronics
• Neck Pickup - McCarty III B
• Bridge Pickup - McCarty III T
• Controls - 2 Volume / 2 Push-Pull Tone & 3-way toggle on upper bout

This is a gorgeous Limited PRS Wood Library Run curated by the experts at PRS in Maryland available here at Northeast Music Center in Dickson City, Pa. It sounds as good as it looks.