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PRS McCarty Private Stock McCarty in Old School Double Stained McCarty Burst (s/n:0434875) PS_12039(Domestic Only)! Guitar comes with PRS D1 Private Stock Case!
Product Description:
A Remarkable Private Stock McCarty with a Brazilian Rosewood Neck
As many of you know, The PRS Private Stock program got its start 30 years ago. The early PRS Private Stock guitars saw a lot of Brazilian Rosewood being used in the early builds, and we decided to take a trip back in time and build this Private Stock with some of the early features that PRS offered back in the day. Featuring an exceptional East Coast wide curly maple top, African mahogany body, and an extraordinary Brazilian rosewood neck and fingerboard, this Private Stock McCarty brings together some of the most desirable materials in the PRS Private Stock program.
The Double Stain McCarty Burst finish is a beautiful choice for the Wide curl East Coast maple top, accentuating the natural figuring while maintaining the warmth and elegance associated with a traditional McCarty. Natural reveal binding frames the top, while the African mahogany back features an Antique Natural toner finish. The result is a guitar that looks sophisticated without being overdone, allowing the quality of the woods to speak for itself.
Perhaps the most compelling feature of this particular build is its Brazilian rosewood neck. Paired with a matching Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and headstock veneer, it gives this McCarty a distinctive combination of materials rarely encountered on a production instrument. Brazilian rosewood is prized for its beauty, density, and distinctive feel, and its use throughout the neck, fingerboard, and veneer makes this guitar particularly special.
The neck is carved to PRS's Pattern profile, a comfortable, substantial shape that suits the McCarty's traditional character. A 25" scale length, 10" fingerboard radius, and 22 PRS Vintage frets complete a playing platform that feels familiar and inviting. A bone nut and PRS stoptail bridge complement the guitar's vintage-inspired construction.
The fingerboard inlays are another outstanding detail. Original PRS Birds with outlines are paired with an Old School Eagle, featuring Paua centers surrounded by select green abalone outlines. Paua side dots continue the theme, creating an elegant presentation against the natural Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. These details reflect the level of individual craftsmanship that makes Private Stock guitars so appealing.
For electronics, this McCarty features a pair of PRS McCarty III pickups, controlled by two individual volume controls, push/pull tone controls, and a three-way toggle positioned on the upper bout. This arrangement provides independent volume adjustment and additional coil-split sounds, allowing the guitar to move easily between full humbucker warmth, articulate cleans, and brighter, more open tones.
Hybrid hardware provides an attractive contrast against the McCarty Burst finish, while tweaked PRS Phase III locking tuners offer dependable tuning performance. The maple tuner buttons are stained to match the top, a subtle Private Stock detail that ties the entire instrument together. Amber lampshade knobs and ivory color pickup rings complete its traditional appearance.
At Northeast Music Center, we've had the privilege of working with PRS guitars for decades, and instruments like this remind us why the Private Stock program is so special. The combination of a Brazilian rosewood neck, curly maple top, African mahogany body, and carefully selected appointments makes this a particularly desirable McCarty.
As a PRS Signature Dealer, Northeast Music Center has extensive experience with Private Stock instruments and the individual details that distinguish one build from another. We appreciate the craftsmanship involved in creating guitars like PS_12039, especially when the wood selection and appointments come together this beautifully.
This McCarty is an instrument for the player or collector who values exceptional materials, thoughtful design, and the traditional musical character of the McCarty platform. It comes complete with its PRS D1 Private Stock Case.
For those considering an instrument of this caliber, Northeast Music Center is always happy to discuss the individual specifications and details of this remarkable Private Stock guitar.
Complete Specifications:
General
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Manufacturer: PRS Guitars
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Model: McCarty Private Stock
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Private Stock Number: PS_12039
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Serial Number: 0434875
- UPC: 825362243090
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Finish: Double Stain McCarty Burst
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Country of Manufacture: USA
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Availability: Domestic Only
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Included Case: PRS D1 Private Stock Case
Body
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Top Wood: Curly Maple
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Back/Middle Wood: African Mahogany
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Top Finish: Double Stain McCarty Burst
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Back/Middle Color: Antique Natural Toner
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Body Binding: Natural Reveal
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Body Binding Color: Natural
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Back Plate: African Mahogany
Neck
Fingerboard & Inlays
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Fingerboard Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
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Fingerboard Color: Natural
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Fingerboard Inlays: Original Birds with Outlines
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Additional Inlay: Old School Eagle
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Inlay Centers: Paua
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Inlay Outlines: Select Green Abalone
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Side Dots: Paua
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Headstock Veneer: Brazilian Rosewood
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Veneer Color: Matches Fingerboard
Hardware
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Hardware Finish: Hybrid
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Bridge: PRS Stoptail
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Tuners: Tweaked PRS Phase III Locking
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Tuner Buttons: Maple, Stained to Match Top
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Pickup Rings: Ivory
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Control Knobs: Amber Lampshade
Electronics
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Treble Pickup: PRS McCarty III
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Bass Pickup: PRS McCarty III
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Volume Controls: 2
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Tone Controls: Push/Pull
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Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle on Upper Bout
Additional Information
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Strings: PRS Signature .010–.046
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Private Stock Number: PS_12039
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Serial Number: 0434875
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Included Case: PRS D1 Private Stock Case
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Availability: Domestic Only (USA)
