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Polite Correction: The quality of their tops starts at Core, then up to a 10 Top, then Artist Package, and the Private Stock is at the top tier, in that order. Wood Library tops are chosen by select dealers, and can vary.
I always appreciate separate volume and tone, BUT I CANNOT STAND the toggle switch on the horn of a double-cut. On very select occasions you see some 594 double-cuts with the toggle down by the knobs like an LP Special DC (my favorite layout btw)
Gregory T Rupp I think his dislike of the wood binding is more specific to this instrument and its color choices/combination of the top and sides. Myself, I love both versions of binding. My wife was also watching this video and immediately agreed about the color choices vibe when the image of Ronald McDonald flashed on the screen!
Prs is, what Gibson should be. Amazing guitars, visually striking, plays like a dream. While we all appreciate the old les Paul’s we need to see a lot more of these on the channel. I won’t lie, I’ve watched most of this twice.
@@Cycloneshockey94 I own a 2019 594 DC and a 2018 408. No need to get 10-tops both have brilliant tops and quality. I'm very impressed with the Hollowbody II, though.
I've owned the PRS solid, single cut 594 since 2017 and must say it's incredible. The neck is asymmetrical carve. Pickups are designed after a 58 LP with low turn windings. String changes are incredibly fast and this machine stays in tune forever.
That guitar loooks clean to the guts! You should do more PRS. They might not have long history like Gibson or Fender but they have interesting things going on.
I'm by no means a PRS expert, but I do know numbers always have meaning. As you posted, 594 is for the 24.594" scale length. 58/15 pickups are PRS' versions of a '58 humbucker, designed in 2015. I love listening to Paul give interviews, even if he does have a few "squirrel" moments 😉
FINALLY!!! It’s about time!!! I’m a nobody guitar player, but I left Gibson guitars almost 20yrs ago! Because of all the les Paul’s I owned and played shocking but I never played a good one. I always felt like somethings missing. I played a prs custom 22 and have never looked back! Clarity, sustain, crunch, feel, rings like a bell! I’m writing this with a 2005 prs 20th anniversary in my lap! Nothing compares!
I have a McCarty 594 solid body, artist package copperhead, and it’s certainly my favorite guitar today. I also have a PRS Custom 24 (the standard prs) and a Gibson Les Paul Custom, which was always my dream guitar, and the 594 is a magnificent blend of these two guitars. Simply the best of two worlds!
The only downside is that they don't make cool pointy metal guitars like Jackson and BC Rich to bad a lot of pointy guitars are crappy quality wise especially kiesel with them necks that are claiming to be roasted maple but are not dark enough to be roasted. We need a company to build good high quality pointy Metal guitars without being junk. Solar by Ola Englund makes high quality Metal Guitars.
@@Wheresthepepsibismol have you played one? the headless acoustic has had my attention for a while but I'm a bit on the fence if it sounds/feels good enough to justify the purchase
I am a huge Gibson fan and own (all lefties) an SG Standard an ES 335 Dot and a Les Paul Class 5 Custom Shop. I also own two PRSs (again lefties), one of early McCart Double Cuts and a Custom 22 and I have to say that the fit and finish and overall quality of both guitars is beyond compare. I do a set-up once a year on all of my guitars and the PRSs never need to be touched. They are so stable. Another great show.
You can tell when a guitar wins Trogly over. He starts playing out of the box and wants to explore. That's what the right gear should do. Trogly, you need one for your personal collection!
Which is perfect if you want to end NOT playing your guitar you left one year of a working man's salary in... Then, as about anything trying to do both the job of a Strat and the job of a LesPaul, it ends failing in both roles... Soundwise speaking, I don't remember having reacted with a "WOW!" while even with Fender or Gibson, it sometimes happened to me, and I'm far from being a fan of these companies : I mainly use luthiers' guitars.
@@harounel-poussah6936 that's a you problem. I play my 10 top all day with no worries. And it's nicer than any fender or gibson I own. (yes, in the sound department too!)
@@enjoiandrew69 : My problem is more... Which one to play, being close to 30 stringed instruments... You're probably not accustomed to play neckthru instruments. Would you, you wouldn't consider PRS as high end at all :they're doing setnecks, just like Gibson...
Nope : same stuff : over-expensive for what they are and overrated. I wouldn't barter any of my 80's/90's Vigier's (2 1984 Arpège-I, one 1987 Arpège-II, two 1991-1993 Passion III-90/10; two 1993 Excalibur) as well as Leduc's (one Masterpiece custom, one U-guitar, two Aliens, one U-bass-5/FL, one Pad-5), Xavier Petit's (one 'San Dimas' and one 'PRS', both made of 100+ years old Honduras mahogany) or Patrice Blanc's (one Stoker) for any PRS, Fender or Gibson. The only PRS I own is a PRS SE Single Cut Korina because I wanted to give a try to the Limba wood and, hadn't Epiphone been using the 24.75" scale which is too short for me, I'd probably have chosen an Explore RI-57. The PRS-SE SCK went for €250 on the 2nd hand market, OK, for €250, PRS are good guitars if you change the PUs, and actually a good investment since... a SCK now sales for €1000 on the 2nd hand market!!! I must say that Korean company WMIC did really great job : frankly, it's hard to believe, looking at how the SCK is crafted, that these were sold for only €499 as new!
Exactly! Their attention to detail and superb craftsmanship puts the big guys to shame. That's what you get when you have the same guitar nerd guiding the company all these years. However much I like my Les Paul, Gibson has been, for a long while, a company. And "managers" are always looking at ways of increasing their end-of-year bonuses, which usually means screwing customers.
@@lespaul6550 : I'm not impressed by the craftmanship, BTW, Paul didn't even bookmatched tables on the 28x $28,000 guitars he allegedly made by himself a few years ago... Just the fact there are NO neck-hru construction makes PRS just another mid-end builder, no matter the bling bling finishes, PRS is no match for Leduc, Sebaston, Belliot, ESP, even ESP's sub-brand Ltd manages to make neckthru building.... Sorry, both Gibson and PRS are irrelevant.
Paul said that they couldn't steam bend the wood for the archtop out of fear it would crack. They chose to cut it down from a 1 in thick piece of wood to make it stronger. It's those little details that really make prs stand out from the competition. Not to mention the sound and playability. In my humble opinion, they're as close to perfect as a guitar can be.
It's so awesome to see these guitars thru the endoscope! I literally commented on every semi/hollow body guitar video that Austin posted for like a year straight suggesting that he get one so we could see the routes and insides of these guitars haha I doubt he did it bc of my suggestion but still it adds something unique to his reviews and it is just so cool to see from the inside like this! Thanks man!
In the letters section of the latest issue of Taylor Guitars' Wood & Steel magazine (free download) a reader sent a photo of the interior decorating of one of their guitars. Amazing view of the bracing design.
@@Kitty_Kankles Engineers are professionals with degrees and accountability for their responsibilities. Calling a salesperson (with all due respect to our beloved salespeople) a Sales engineer is kind of like saying doctor Mechanic. A cute play on words but I hope the Sales people get an actual raise and not just a fanciful moniker.
@@Kitty_Kankles got to say that when I saw Sales Engineer I was like WHAT? I’ve heard of other names for salespersons like; assistant, consultant, representative and others but engineer is just too far. To me it sounds as if he is a bit dodgy and has to manipulate you into buying something. But, each to their own.
While I generally agree with your comment and all of the replies I've got to compare a Sweetwater Sales Engineer to some of the Applications Engineers I've worked with in the past. The term "Sales Engineer" would imply I could call him and request "I need everything for a home recording studio, can you set me up?" If that is the case then yes, the title is accurate, if not then it does kind of sound like the old "Petrolium Transport Engineer" title they used to give young men who pumped gas at the local service station.
I love this guitar. I've always had a bond with PRS guitars, my very first high-end guitar was a PRS that I bought in the late 80's from Chuck Levin's here in Maryland where Paul used to work. Unfortunately, I had to sell everything I owned when I got sick and I doubt I'll ever be able to afford another core model. I do have a Bernie Marsden SE which I love. Great video, I really enjoyed this. Congratulations to whoever owns this guitar, it's gorgeous in every way.
@@Riverdeepnwide I'm doing a lot better, thankvyou. I'm unable to play as well as I used to because of my right arm and wrist is really stiff but I still enjoy making music such as it is. Lol
He had a M2M triple P90 White LP Custom that also was in the top 5 best sounding guitars he's reviewed (IMHO). I gotta admit this guitar did sound fantastic.
While the people at Gibson are home sleeping, Paul Reed Smith is coming up with something new and a better product! They love their jobs and build a quality guitar at PRS!
No one wants Gibson to innovate. Every time they try, no one buys the product. People want a 59 Les Paul, and gripe when it is not exact. PRS has the luxury of not having to chase their past.
@@sharonraizor2839 That's a very good point. It's sad as well - everyone mocked the "star trek" V shape. I thought it was one of the nicest shapes I'd seen. And you will see close versions from other people. I don't play PRS or Gibson a lot - I have a Gibson 333, but I mostly play Fenders and make my own guitars, but guitarists are incredibly conservative. If bass players were the same they'd still be playing uprights.
I love Fender and Gibsons but I have also come to love PRS guitars. They have their own sound and feel. Glad you featured and reviewed one. The 594 is a great guitar!
Hat's off to PRS. I've never considered them ... but of all showcase videos, this one is very convincing. Your biases lay elsewhere and so this may be one of the most honest level of appreciation of this style. Thank you Austin and thanks to your Sweetwater rep Nate. Although it is a pain to ship to Canada right these days, it's good to have name for someone to deal with if the right guitar presents itself.
I really don’t know what you don’t love about prs. I recently got my first one, and it’s literally sex with strings. Thing is a work of art, and it plays amazing 🤷♂️
I always find it funny when he says "In a roundabout way" I think he just likes the way it sounds, but it doesn't really make any sense in the context he uses it
He says 'anyways" instead of anyway and I am pretty sure we should all be taking a "look at its individual parts and specs" and not an "individual look at its parts and specs"
I love that Paul and PRS just keep tweaking and refining the designs instead of saying "this is how we did in the 50s, so that is how it is." Those little innovations add up and make the playing experience better.
I'm not too much into PRSs, but man, this one is sick. I like everything about it, the looks, the tone flexibility. I would have that burger any day.. Except for the price, it's s pricey burger.
These guitars are fantastic. 10 tops can be gaudy, this one is perfect. The 24.594” scale is the actual scale length of vintage 52-60 Les Pauls, if anyone was wondering.
Thanks for the interior views. I’ve been looking for that. This is a great guitar, and the F-holes might mislead you to think it’s a traditional guitar, but it’s a all around tone master. PRS are elite guitars, for elite players, yet they elevate everyone’s playing. You can’t praise a guitar much higher than that.
The main difference between a 594 and a custom 22 or other PRS is that where the "594" comes from is the model utilizes a 24.594" scale length, the same vintage scale length used on the original bursts, at least according to Paul. All the other PRS models have their standard 25" scale length.
What a gorgeous guitar. The looks and sound on this is amazing! Great coil tap sound too! Much better "single coil type tones" than the original version of the PRS McCarty that I have.
More PRS please . Fantastic to see inside that McCarty. Those carved maple back and top pieces obviously are where the high cost comes in to play. Great one Trogly.
Hi, I’m fortunate enough to own several high-end guitars from different brands. My favourite one, in terms of tone, playability and craftsmanship is my PRS MCCarty 594 Hollowbody ii in Trampas Green.
Love the headstock, flame, vintage tuners, the weight, the bird inlays, bridge and knobs. I’m not a fan of the color though. Would love to see more PRS guitars on this channel especially the PRS SE Zach Myers Semi-hollow Electric Guitar - Myers Blue.
One of the main differences between a Custom 24 or similar PRS and the 594s is scale length. The scale length on most PRS models is 25", but the 594s are 24.594" (hence "594"). Also, while that tailpiece is really cool (the quick change bit), Ibanez came out with a similar design back in the 70s.
As you could have noticed it is not splitting the humbucker. Neck humbucker was 7ish KOhm and activation of the switch would result in over 4KOhm. So not a split but coil tap. Plus they include resistors to balance pot in coil tap mode. They have made it so that pickup keeps some volume when in the coil tap mode. Pretty good solution. I do not feel a need to use coil split on my 594 while even clean pickups are sounding very nice. And those pickups are LT variations meaning not normal 58/15 but vintage low turn versions that are very PAF inspired.
That's a beauty! Love every tone you get out of it as well. A double cut solid body McCarty is my dream guitar, but after hearing the hollowbody you have me waffling.
Awesome video. Quick notes: This is a core model as opposed to the S2 which has different pups and a few other features. Also Paul started his company in the 70's, In 85' is when he went into a production style company instead of just a custom builder.
Wow! Even if that thing looks and plays like crap, which I’m sure it does not, it is a true work of art! Just looking at the craftsmanship that went into the body!Very beautiful! Very impressive!
three things to note. When you split the coils, there is almost no drop in volume. The top is thicker so you get much lower distortion than a typical hollow body. Also, the feel of the neck is amazing, really rolled over and comfortable.
Scale length is also different to a traditional PRS. A traditional PRS will have a 25" scale. The 594 is in reference to the "true" gibson scale length which is 24.594" not 24.75. That is where the "594" name comes from.
I could be wrong but you may be getting confused by the mccarty name. It was its own model since the 90s, but from what I have seen when the name is attached to other models like a starla, singlecut, custom 22 or whatever it usually refers to the finish or the wiring
I'm actually like in love with the knobs those are the most beautiful knobs I've ever seen not only on a guitar but quite literally anything that exists. I once saw a movie where a guy falls in love with his phone Siri thingy and I though that was pretty down bad and just hella sad until my eyes landed on those knobs now I understand how someone can fall in love with an inanimate object, wanna marry it, cherish it, adopt kids with it and raise them together.
Nate Burkhardt is my Sweetwater sales engineer too! Great dude. I've been going to him for years now. Will practically bend over backwards to get what you want! I've bought several Gibsons, Marshall's, pedals, etc from him🤙
Thanks for reviewing this model, I was very impressed by everything about it, save for the pickups. The 58/15LT pickups from 3-4 years ago sounded like the heavenly choir compared to these latest tuned capacitance and inductance (TCI) versions. These new ones sound souless to my ears. I hope you will review a 594 single cut one day.
