PRS McCarty "10 Top" | Yellow Tiger

The PRS McCarty 10 Top in Yellow Tiger takes one of the most respected models in the PRS lineup and adds a top that immediately sets it apart. Built as a tribute to Ted McCarty and the golden era of electric guitar design, the McCarty pairs a maple top with a slightly thicker mahogany back for added warmth, sustain, and strong midrange presence. This example is upgraded with a 10 Top, a designation reserved for maple with exceptional figure and visual consistency.

The standout here is the top itself. The flame maple has super wide curl with a deep three dimensional effect that moves constantly in the light. It gives the guitar a lot of life from every angle. The Yellow Tiger finish is perfectly suited to this piece of wood, highlighting the figuring in a way that genuinely resembles tiger stripes across the top. Combined with the high gloss nitro finish, natural back, bound rosewood fretboard, bird inlays, and nickel hardware, it has the look of a premium PRS through and through.

Loaded with McCarty III pickups, this model delivers warm vintage style humbucker tones with excellent clarity and note separation. The push pull tone control and 3 way toggle add extra range when needed, making it equally at home for clean sounds, edge of breakup tones, or driven amps. The McCarty remains one of the best choices for players who want a straightforward PRS with premium feel and serious tone.

Serial: 0416984
Weight: 7lbs 5oz
Body Construction: Solidbody
Top Wood: Flame Maple 10 Top
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Violin
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Wire: PRS Vintage Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown: .110"
Height of Fret Crown: .050"
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Construction: One-Piece
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: Pattern
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 61/64"
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood w/ Faux Bone Binding
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set
Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
Bridge: PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts
Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: McCarty
Treble Pickup: McCarty III
Bass Pickup: McCarty III
Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: Hardshell Case