PRS McCarty 594 Artist Top Wood Library

This is an exceptional 2018 PRS McCarty 594 in River Blue, built as a Wood Library instrument with the Artist Package and a designated 10-Top. It is an unusually loaded example of the model, combining a carved figured maple top, mahogany body, highly figured mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, abalone bird inlays, hybrid hardware, and the vintage-inspired construction that made the 594 one of PRS’s most popular Core models.

The River Blue finish is stunning in person. It shifts between deep blue, turquoise, and blue-green depending on the angle and lighting, while the tightly figured 10-Top remains visible across nearly the entire body. The figuring is especially strong through the center and upper bouts, with enough movement that the guitar looks noticeably different as it turns in the light.

The Wood Library and Artist Package appointments continue well beyond the top. The mahogany neck has excellent flame and ribbon figuring running throughout its length, while the natural mahogany back has a rich, clean grain pattern of its own. The rosewood headstock veneer is another standout—it has one of the more dramatic and attractive grain patterns I have come across on a Wood Library PRS. Gold tuner buttons, hybrid gold and nickel hardware, abalone birds, and the matching Artist Package paisley case complete the presentation.

It is equipped with its original PRS 58/15 LT treble and bass pickups. These are lower-output, vintage-inspired humbuckers with an open response, excellent note separation, and enough warmth to keep the guitar from sounding overly bright. Each tone control is push/pull for independent coil splitting, giving you convincing single-coil-style textures in addition to the full humbucker sounds. Between the two volume controls, two push/pull tone controls, and three-way selector, this is an extremely versatile setup.

The McCarty 594 platform uses a 24.594-inch scale length, two-piece bridge, 22-fret layout, and PRS’s Pattern Vintage neck carve. The neck has a substantial medium-thick feel without being cumbersome, and the additional shoulder makes it feel especially comfortable in the hand. The neck is straight, the action is low, the frets feel buttery, and the intonation is spot on.

This guitar is in excellent, near-new condition and has clearly seen very little play time. The body, neck, back, frets, and hardware all present extremely well, with no major dings, scratches, repairs, breaks, or structural concerns. It weighs 8.19 pounds on my scale and includes the original black paisley Artist Package hardshell case with its unusually nice matching patterned interior, along with the complete original case candy, hangtag, paperwork, manuals, and accessories.

What stood out to me

• Rare 2018 Wood Library McCarty 594
• Factory Artist Package instrument
• Officially designated 10-Top
• Striking River Blue finish with exceptional movement
• Highly figured carved maple top
• Flame and ribbon figuring throughout the mahogany neck
• Exceptional rosewood headstock veneer with dramatic grain
• Abalone bird inlays
• Original PRS 58/15 LT pickups
• Independent push/pull coil splitting
• Comfortable Pattern Vintage neck carve
• Low action, straight neck, and buttery frets
• Excellent near-new condition
• 8.19 pounds on my scale
• Original matching Artist Package paisley case
• Complete original case candy and paperwork

Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and insured.

⏳ Quick note: These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!