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Some guitars make you stop mid-conversation and just stare. This Private Stock McCarty 594 with Gothic inlays is exactly that kind of instrument - the sort of thing that makes everyone in the room forget what they were talking about.
Here's where PRS pushed their inlay artistry into completely uncharted territory. Those Gothic cathedral window designs aren't just beautiful patterns cut into the fingerboard - they're three-dimensional architectural sculptures. The ebony elements actually sit on top of the stained curly maple, creating depth and shadow that changes as you move the guitar under different lighting. It's a technique PRS has never attempted before, and the results are genuinely stunning.
That Gargoyle headstock inlay perfectly completes the medieval cathedral theme, evoking a stone guardian perched against the sky. Combined with the rare blue hints in this particular Frostbite Glow finish, you've got visual drama that photographs like fine art but still serves a working musician's needs.
But here's what separates this from mere eye candy: those 58/15 LT pickups deliver the musical substance to match the visual impact. The McCarty 594's dual volume, dual push/pull tone control layout gives you genuine versatility - from crystalline clean tones that showcase every nuance of your playing to saturated leads that sustain for days.
The Pattern Vintage neck carve strikes that perfect balance between comfortable chording and effortless single-note work, while the swamp ash body provides the resonant foundation that makes those pickups really sing. That smoked black hardware creates visual cohesion without overwhelming the Gothic inlay work.
Even details like the Cooper's Hawk heel inlay and ebony tuner buttons show the level of attention that makes Private Stock instruments special. This isn't just premium materials thrown together - every element was chosen to support both the aesthetic vision and the musical functionality.
With only one of these Gothic inlay packages in existence, you're looking at genuine collectible territory. But unlike museum pieces, this guitar was built to be played, and those 58/15 LT pickups ensure it sounds as remarkable as it looks.
Top Wood : Curly Maple
Body Wood : Swamp Ash
Scale Length : 25"
Neck Wood : Curly Maple
Fingerboard Wood : Ebony/Curly Maple
Headstock Veneer Wood : Ebony/Curly Maple
Neck Carve : Pattern Vintage
Side Dots : Mother of Pearl
Color/Stain : Frostbite Glow
Fingerboard Inlays : "Gothic"
Headstock Veneer Inlay : "Gothic"
Finish Type : High Gloss Nitro
Pickups : Treble : 58/15 LT Bass : 58/15 LT
Electronics : Two Volume, Two Push/Pull Tone Controls with a 3-Way Toggle
Hardware : Smoked Black PRS 2pc Stoptail Bridge, PRS Phase-III set screw locking tuners with Ebony buttons, Swamp Ash backplates, Ebony "Gothic" truss rod cover, as well as a bone nut. Cooper's Hawk Heel Inlay Stained to match with Mother of Pearl outline.
