Last year I looked over my 8 guitars and my amps and felt like I would never want another piece of gear. Then last December I was thinking "Maybe an inexpensive 12-string, just to add that sound". At Chicago Music Exchange I was trying some out when they put out some brand new wood library PRS guitars, including a whale blue Artist edition 594 that looked like the ocean. I thought "Well, that's at least $11k". It turned out to be half that, which is still twice what I had ever paid for a guitar before. But dang. I played it. I bought it. It's just gorgeous in every way, and the clean tones are unsurpassed. Makes me smile every day and I haven't regretted it for a second. I'm sure my son will be proud of it when I'm gone, and maybe his son too. A piece of art I use every day. I'm so lucky!

@cavaturnagesh

Жыл бұрын

my son is going to buy it for me. Yes, this is a phenomenal guitar.

It's nice to see and hear someone for a long long time, who plays horizontal and not just vertical vibratos. Most guitarist are doing way too much vibrato. It's so gentle to hear this modulated vibrato. Just great.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Excellent insight and beautiful playing. Big fan Michael. Thanks for doing what you do.

I would describe this as a refined Strat,Tele and Les Paul all in one,just brilliant!!! I recently bought a single cut 594 S2,it does it all and the fingerboard feels worn in,Paul's done his homework extremely well.

I had a 2019 594 that I sold to pay for some new gear. I already had a PRS Core Paul's Guitar so I thought selling the 594 would be okay. However, the day I shipped it out, I immediately regretted it. That was two years ago. Today, I just had a new 10 Top 594 delivered to me. It is sitting downstairs for 24 hours to get acclimated before I open it up and play it for the first time. I watched your two videos about the 594 years ago and stumbled across them again today. Good to see them again!

Love my McCarty 594 too. You can make your’s sing something special! Thanks for sharing.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and luck you!

Glad you are enjoying it, I picked one up a while ago had lots of fun with it, i really like it for jazz chord stuff

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it does that really well!

Just got a 594 I agree the sensitivity of the neck and it's response to touch and vibrato is astonishing.

PRS and a Brian May Red Special (back right) in the same video. Now that's a video I can relate to! I own 4 PRS guitars ('95 Custom 24, '98 McCarty, '15 Hollowbody II and '16 SE Singlecut) and they all have the same basic characteristics: responsive and resonant. Glad to see you so excited about this instrument. The 594 is on my "radar"!

This is the 594th time I watch this video. OMG I just bought it without never ever playing it.

I feel the same way about mine, unbelievably nice guitar and I feel lucky that I actually own one. Back in July I bought a 594 Wood Library and it's the nicest electric guitar I've ever had in my hands. Mine is spec'd with the rosewood neck, cocobolo fretboard, green paua/abalone bird inlays, natural SA ribbon mahogany body, and the most striking emerald green 10 top I've ever seen. Visually it's absolutely stunning and the fit and finish are flawless.The feel of the rosewood neck is just amazing and a joy to play on. Tonally it's just as impressive. The unplugged volume and sustain wowed me almost beyond belief and still does. Great for playing blues and classic rock where you really want a guitar that sings rather than screams. Intonation is right on and the locking tuners are rock solid. Factory setup was perfect and the tuning was only a few cents off right out of the box. I also have a 2016 Gibson LP Standard that I have nothing bad to say about, it's a really nice guitar but my 594 is the guitar of a lifetime... at least for me. I never in a million years thought I'd own a $5000 guitar, but I sure am happy it's this one. For those complaining about generic tone: Personally I wouldn't call the 594's tone generic, more like versatile. Between the guitar, amp, and a pedal or two you can get just about any tone you want. If you can't, maybe it's not the guitar at fault :) Nice playing btw, I wish I was that good!

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

I love this post. You are luck indeed! Enjoy it my friend.

My experience exactly and I never played a PRS that I liked until this. Mine have the p90s and the warm, woody beautiful tone.

I love my PRS 594 (2016 Fire Red Burst) and the neck is superb. I love the Low Turn 58/15's and really captures that vintage LP vibe with the PRS quality and refinements - as well as the bonus of split coils. Expensive - yes but cheaper than a 58 re-issue Gibson and better built!!! i also have a 509 and custom 24 and want to add the Hollowbody 2 (Maybe you should check out the HB2 as well - gives you an Acoustic for your music with the Piezo). Once you own 1 PRS, the 2nd will soon come along... :D

That guitar looks and sounds fantastic. Seriously awesome.

Thank you! I have always used that classical style of vibrato, and it mostly kinda sorta works on my Epi LP. I got a 594 and noticed exactly the same thing as you did. Exactly. So sensitive it picks up that classical vibrato. So I'm not crazy, at least not about that.

You play very well and you do that guitar justice.

I’ve owned two and loved them both, sold one and still own the other. They were a little different from each other but both phenomenal. Maybe I just got lucky but I really cannot agree more with your description. You’ve really highlighted an important attribute with the responsiveness and the lower output PUPs with the switching options really are sweet. Great playing as usual.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew! yeah man - solid solid guitars. Can't say enough about em.

I love how much you love your PRS McCarty 594! I don't have the money to do anything else so.

Thank you! Great review!

Recently got an S2 594 Thinline. Absolutely love it!

I agree with you and love PRS. Btw, very tasty playing.

PRS guitars are Musical, this becomes even more apparent when you use a great amp at volume. When you feel the resonance connection it's very satisfying. For years I fell into that same camp of thinking they are bland, I played a DGT for 3 seconds through a blackface deluxe and got hooked!

@Guitargate

5 жыл бұрын

That'll happen!

I just bought an S2 McCarty 594 and its absolutely awesome. I'm a classic guitar hog I love my Strat and my Les Paul. This guitar is balls it sounds and plays amazing.

I got a 594 DC as well and just love it. Its my favorite guitar. I prefer it over my Les Paul Custom. Very balanced, great neck, great sustain, great access to the higher frets.

Wow, really surprised when you did the vibrato thing - really seems like a special instrument. You're 100% right, sometimes you just find something that speaks to you and is a great, great instrument - just made better, whatever, who knows. there's just magic in 'em sometimes. I found this on a Les Paul I just got - it's a Tribute and I was looking at a much more expensive Classic in a gold top which I really wanted. But the Tribute just spoke to me and has a special something about it. And yep, can't put it down :)

Thanks for sharing. I've got my eye on that very model. In the last year I have bought a Les Paul that I love but I've mostly played a Strats. I hardly ever play my Strat anymore because I really like the humbuckers. I swapped out the Burstbuckers for Wizz and I love them. The only gripe for me is it's harder to play further down the neck. The PRS seems like the best of both worlds. My wife is gonna kill me if I spend that much $$ on another guitar! lol

I had the same experience with my 594. Thanks. My other guitars are a Collings 360 LTM, GoldTop LP with p90's, Gretsch Duo Easton Artist, Gilmour replica Strat, all kinds of tales' and all kinds of acoustics. The 594 goes with me to all studios and all gigs.

Can't go wrong with PRS 💯👍

Amazing looking and sounding guitar 🎸👋

I'm wrestling in my head over A. getting yet another guitar and B. spending this kind of money on yet another guitar. But dang, what a guitar. So many beautiful finishes available as well. Great mention about the neck. I hear it. Thanks for the awesome videol

@jeremydahm2124

4 жыл бұрын

Bought one. Violet 10 top. I never put it down.

@frozendivots1564

4 жыл бұрын

They are amazing. I have one and haven’t put it down either. Normally a tele and Les Paul player and was never into PRS until picked one of these up. Best guitar in decades.

@jeremydahm2124

4 жыл бұрын

@@frozendivots1564 seriously. I bought a DGT as well. Since buying these im going to sell off 3 other guitars. The 594 is just soo good. The DGT so versatile. I couldn't part with either.

I’m only a year in to guitar but I did get a PRS I really like. I’ll have to try this out between my few guitars.

Such a beautiful guitar 🎸 🔥

I have the 594 as a Single Cut in the same colour as yours. Such a great Guitar.

I was fortunate enough to find a great deal on a mint-condition used 2019 594 a few weeks ago. It is amazing.

@wayfaerer320

4 жыл бұрын

How is the neck on a 594? I'm used to my Les Paul Standard, which I believe has a 60s slim taper neck? I guess I'm just worried the 594's neck would be too big for my smaller hands.

@joepalladino4323

4 жыл бұрын

@@wayfaerer320 I'm not familiar with that Les Paul neck but I suspect the McCarty neck is actually a bit thinner. I love it.

I think the 594 McCarty and singlecut solid body and semi-hollow are some of PRS best guitars ever. I was a Gibson guy until the 594 came out. I now have a singlecut LE semi-hollow. It's maiden voyage will be tomorrow night 7/4. The solid McCarty 594 is a wonderful guitar, I have a year on that guitar.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Enjoy it!

I love my 594 too - its an incredible instrument. I remember watching this years ago but it popped back up in my recommended video's and I rewatched it. My 594 is a DC (like yours) but is a 2016. Nearly 3 yrs later, I am still loving my 594. I don't know if you actually check your comments - especially on 'old' video's - but if you do, have you checked out the Hollowbody 2? It has the same PU's (58/15 LT's) and a Piezo you can blend in or send to a separate Acoustic/full range Amp. I think you would love it and would really suit a lot of the music I see you play. Another option maybe the 594 HBii - basically a Hollowbody version of your 594 but doesn't offer the Piezo. It has the same neck carve, scale length, PU's etc - just a hollowbody version. I think you should check out both! I have the HBii myself and absolutely love it too but don't own a 594HB... Not Yet LOL

@TheSilence1

5 жыл бұрын

If you could only have one of the three which one would you pick?

I just got mine, a faded whale blue top. Wonderful guitar. Right up there with my favorites like the Collings i35LC. Almost as good as my Yaron LP, the best guitar that I've ever played. I bet if there were Yaron PAFs in the PRS it would top anything available today. I'm not a PRS fan at all and have bought and quickly sold three or four of them. The 594 McCarty is a different animal. Vintage and modern at the same time.

Dude, played one thru my Dumble inspired HRM, n everyone in the store came running, it is SO IMMEDIATE on the string, unless someone plays it, they couldnt understand it,, its AWSM!

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

I BET!

Awesome! I Missed a few over the years that I won't forget. It Was the neck I guess. 68 black beauty $800., Early SG JR. $200, Les Paul single cut special reissue mint $350. I played them just long enough to know that I had to have them. Various reasons prevented that. I have to disagree with you on one thing. I do believe PRS Has its own sound. At least in the early days before all the variations have surfaced. Throughout the 90's for sure. I have been lucky enough to have owned 3 customs. 2 88's, 2 s# apart, a 91, and a 93 goltop. All but 1 of the 88's lost in divorce! (lawyer fees!) I wish that was the end of the losing streak! But I still have 1 88. I love you vids keep it up!

Holy smokes! That tone!

I love these!

I just got one! I love it!

Such a special guitar surely deserves a special strap.

@joepalladino4323

5 жыл бұрын

I put an Original Fuzz strap on mine - love it.

@bfiume

4 жыл бұрын

I’m with you! I spend a lot of time to get ‘the right’ strap for my guitars. Especially with all my PRS guitars. Even my low end SE. they do deserve something special as you said.

@randomdude6136

3 жыл бұрын

All the engineering brain folks are so lost by this comment.

Nearly two decades ago, I had to teach myself to build guitars, because of what you are describing.

@Guitargate

2 жыл бұрын

Really?!

@gregoryguitars6291

2 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate yup. Really.

@gregoryguitars6291

2 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate A guy from a band called Ginata Pinata, from your area has one of em.

My 1981 Gibson 'The Paul' Deluxe was my first experience where I could not put the guitar down. Every guitarist should have that feeling atleast once.

Michael, I would love to sow you the latest guitar that I have built. It looks very much like this McCarty. Same color too! Is there a way to send you some pics?

Christ that guitar sounds good!

What's yer setup, man? This is the first video of yours I've seen and it sounds terrific

Best guitar I've ever played.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

YUP

Hello, nice vid, nice guitar =) what amp are you playing ?

I always thought that would be a weird scale length to play, then I played one. Turns out that scale length is the secret sauce.

Bradley Coopers brother always does the best guitar reviews.

Very nice playing! What gear are you playing through?

That’s how I feel about my PRS Core SC245. My next guitar might by a McCarty 594 10 top!

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!

What is being used for the amplification in this video? Sounds like Solid state device over my phone anyway.

Would this guitar sound good for hard rock/metal music? You sold it so well i may be buying one this weekend

The orange tiger finish is my dream guitar

I'm inclined to disagree with the masses as I've started to realize that PRS guitars in general do have there own sound. I've started to be able to pick out their tone in a mix. Sustaining mids and different kind of compression to the holy trinity. I do agree with the single coil comment. Been using a custom 24 for funky stuff instead of a strat. It's not the same as a strat but it sounds great, different but great.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

I agree! Thanks for sharing.

I tried one of these yesterday at Guitar Center. I could tell even before they unlocked it that it had a really good neck profile. I have a SE Bernie 'in the mail' and when it arrives, I'll have an idea what to compare it to, other than my '58 burst reissue.

@Guitargate

5 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you like it!

@IvorThomas

5 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate I feel comfortable saying that a used singlecut wide-fat PRS is the best guitar avail for (non-shredder) guitarists under $1000, aside from any model used Reverend. Regarding the Bernie, it took me a while to get used to the more angled shoulders at the bindings ("C" shape), which feels a bit more like a modern LP than vintage LP ( "U" but not as much as chucky as a Nocaster or early 50s Strat or Tele). Overall the neck is quite good. Setup, intonation, and tuning stability is good enough to not really need a trip to my local luthier, but I am curious how close to a McCarty or my historic R8 the Bernie could be if I spend some money on setup... I suspect it could be a custom shop LP slayer, when factoring price. Now I'm looking at the Zach Myers PRS. I like the bridge and the satin neck, and that green flame and natural back combo is really appealing too. If anyone wants to swap, I could trade a new Reverend Double Agent W for a Zach PRS.

I wish they would make an "SG" lovers McCarty 594 with a thinner mahogany back (like a normal PRS) to cut on weight as well as moving the pickup selector down behind the stopbar and put the pattern thin neck on it.

Dig the Gulfstream and PRS combo

Nice playing and yes I agree the 594 feels awesome. Out of interest when you say you tried a handful of guitars before this 594 “took about 6” do you mean different PRS models or multiple 594’s before the one in your video? Curious to know if this was the only one in a series of 594’s that you really liked? Just cos in my experience identical guitars can sound and/or feel different. Cheers

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I mean prs guitars in general. I tried a custom 24, santana, ce, se, p22, etc.

What is the Price tag of something in this range of gear? Thanks for the Info. You Rock, Brother!

PRS is a guitar that you may be impressed by looking at it, or even hearing it. But, you put it in your hands, with your rig, with your playing, and it just grows on you so much. Then you get it. You get why they exist. It fills a gap that Fender and Gibson are missing. It doesn't replace those guitars, it just bridges the gap. There are guitars I own that I was excited to have and play, and then the novelty wears off. I recently got a couple of PRS's, and while I was kinds of "meh" at first, playing it, feeling it, hearing it, bonding with it, it really feels like home to me. It fills in the missing gaps that Fender and Gibson have. And the quality of them is unmatched. I recently got the Silver Sky. I bought it without playing it. I was like "Ok. It's a Fender." But, after spending time with it, holy crap it just gels, it works, it sounds incredible, and I crave playing it. I haven't felt that with a guitar in a long time. You don't know you need a PRS until you play it. They are brilliant guitars that I wish purists of Fender and Gibson would give a chance.

my prs 20th anniversary standard 24 does that horizontal vibrato thing too. never noticed it before...

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Truth.

Hi, what are you using for an amp. Great tone.

PRS 594 Modern Classic. Does it All. I own 594 Soild Body McCarty Also 594 HB II. Only Certain PRS I go to. 594 Is worth the Visit.

Just came across this video. For a while I had guitar fever and was just buying and selling guitars. I got so sick of it and honestly started to feel guilty about it. When PRS announced their DW CE24 Floyd model, I decided to take a chance on it. Since then I haven't looked back and every time I try other guitars in a shop I think I might want, I end up leaving (unimpressed just like you said) with only more appreciation for my instrument. I also sold all my other guitars I thought I would never sell because my PRS is that good and has become all I've been looking for, but didn't know it at the time. Great video! Thanks for posting this.

Gonna be getting one of these, had my heart set on les paul.... everyone i have played has felt cheap out the box, one had a cracked nut, one had a loose pickup selector. I was feeling pretty disheartened by the whole experience. Then i thought ill quickly try a PRS. My god. Gibson could learn alot from Paul

@andyleotell

3 жыл бұрын

Same... I wanted to add an LP to my collection but everyone I’ve tried felt cheap or had some quality issue with it. I bought an S2 594 and love it!

@gregmullins6927

2 жыл бұрын

My friend Gibson will never learn from PRS,their just a large corporate who don't care about anything except profit,Paul does care he's a top bloke.

One of the prettiest tones I have ever heard. Sounds as sweet as a 1959 Les Paul, but more articulate.

Thats a beautiful guitar right there just amazing

Man I have six guitars I can’t put down. Haha. (EBMM Axis SS, PRS McCarty 10 top, Squier SQ -83, ESP Eclipse 1, LTD Viper 1000 and a Schecter Blackjack ATX 7) Imagine how many guitars I played through the years. Still want a EBMM LukeIII and a JP6.

Do you have any feedback on the finish of the neck?

Your video just cost me some money sir!!! I've been obsessed with your playing and watching all your videos and had to get me a 594 :)

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Love it sir. And it’s the best guitar I’ve owned.

What’s the difference between this model, the CE 24 and the SE Custom 24?

I have both single and double cut Cores.. Best guitars in my collection.. PRS knocked it out of the park.. Dont listen to the gibson fand boys that PRS have no bottom end or mojo, that bs, I have more than 20 American guitars from near every make.. If I blindfolded you played a gibson LP then a PRS , then humbucker strat and asked you which is which you would not guess

I've only had se guitars but they even have very responsive necks.

Well I would have to say that I think PRS does have a signature sound. Based on hearing good players who play them.

Nice tasty licks man. Do you cover licks like that in your course? One tip that would be helpful to viewers and get you views is to list in the description as much of the equipment used in the video as possible and tag it. That way people who are searching for gear will find your videos and get you more audience and possibly subscribers. I'd list the guitar, amp, pedals, camera, audio interface used, etc. I'd love to know what you used in this video for example to get those sweet tones. I know you're not much of a gear head but tons of people are.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

I need to do more - hey I might do one today! That's great advice. Thank you sir!! For this video I am plugging in direct to a focusrite scarlett interface to garageband. No joke. I do that at night when my kids are asleep :)

A Beauty. Flawless looks & Tone.

So which level of 594 Macarty is this? The 10 top makes me believe it is the core level? But there are cheaper 594s as well.

I'd rather buy a beautifull looking and sounding USA PRS than a Gibson custom shop!

@ritsmond

5 жыл бұрын

Good for you! 😎👍

@user-qd6jt9sd3h

5 жыл бұрын

Gibson customs are quite pretty pieces

Have a chance to trade my PRS Silver Sky (and a newer Gibson SG) for a MCCarty 594... wonder what you opinion of the 594 vs Silver Sky is? BTW- I have a few more strats. 594’s much more expensive guitar hence the 2 for 1 trade. I know your a Silver Sky fan too.

What are you playing through for an amp and pedal?

I skipped through the video and randomly landed on 8:59… I don’t really know what to think about it😂

Decided to go with the dgt model instead of the 594, so I should have it this week. Have you tried the dgt? If so, what are your thoughts between dgt vs 594?

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

No I haven't! But if I do get my hands on one I'll make a vid. Thanks!

@JksGuitarCave

6 жыл бұрын

I had a DGT Goldtop... got a pretty good used price for it to finance the guitar in my profile picture. The DGT is close to the best guitar I've tried. Didn't get comfortable with the layout of the controls so I sold the DGT instead of my 2013 Gibson R7... also because I have a great R7 and every guitar player should have one :) The DGT was easier to play, had the best trem I've ever tried and sounded better than my R7. Sounded like a Gibson, but only even more clear tones. The 594 however have more familiar control layout so... yeah... G.A.S :D

Does it do high gain/ hard rock if needed?

Man, that was a testimonial.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I speak what I feel.

Still your favorite?

did you try the 2017 SE? How does this compare to yours?

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

I liked it! Honestly, the SE's are great guitars for the money - but the 594 is an animal in it's own class. I can't compare :)

@Josh-ix2ot

5 жыл бұрын

ya I played one of these and it's a monster man - I've never played anything like it absolutely mind blowing.

Perfect guitar to play Peter Green's 'The Supernatural'

Anthology guitar straps are amazing. I would suggest an upgrade for such an outstanding guitar! 😂😂😂😎🎸

Lucky you! I've got G.A.S!! 35+ guitars! I just love guitars! Poor man's corvette!! Thanks!

Amazing playing dude! What type of amp are you playing through?

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! That is a Dr.z Z wreck I think in this video.

Not only does that guitar feel good to you, it matches your eye and hair color.

@Guitargate

6 жыл бұрын

MMMMMMM

Well shit....thanks alot...now I want a McCarty.

Can anybody tell me the name of the finish on that PRS ? Whale Blue ? Trampas Green ? Love that finish

@Guitargate

2 жыл бұрын

faded whale blue :)

So what happens if you need to change the tuners and bridge which are prs designed and back plastic covers, pick up covers? Maybe easy in the U.S but in Asia I do not see dealers stock original Prs or Suhr or Anderson parts..not talking about oem etc I am talking sealed original with Prs or Suhr or Anderson tags like the ones Gibsons and Fenders parts. That is why sticking to Gibsons and Fenders not because I do not like prs or suhr or anderson because every second store stocks original gibsons and fenders...

@dogrocketp1807

4 жыл бұрын

Abimanyu Boentaran You don’t NEED to change anything. That’s the whole point of these. PRS will always sell you the parts if you damage yours.

_Finds one on reverb for 6k_ Alrighty then! Pretty sure I would love it, too! Edit: Holy shit that sound. It might actually play and sound 6k.

I guess I'm spoiled on the soft "V" neck on the 57 vintage strats..I just tried this in the store and the 594 neck was too fat