PRS Guitars Private Stock 40th Anniversary McCarty Dragon Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Burnt Chestnut
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The PRS Private Stock 40th Anniversary McCarty Dragon embodies the spirit of PRS, showcasing stunning visual design and uncompromised playability and tone.
"When I was a teenager, I had a dream about a guitar with a dragon inlaid down the neck. That dream became reality for the first time in 1992 and has since become an important part of our history. For our 40th Anniversary, we have chosen a McCarty model as the foundation of the Dragon, which is only fitting considering the original 1992 Dragon was the beginning of what would became the McCarty model. I'm proud to bring these two, now-historic, PRS designs together." Paul Reed Smith, Founder & Managing General Partner, PRS Guitars
The PRS McCarty model was first introduced in 1994 and was essentially PRS's first 22-fret, vintage-leaning instrument. Featuring a slightly thicker mahogany back, stoptail bridge with brass inserts and steel studs, and PRS's new McCarty III pickups, the Private Stock 40th Anniversary McCarty Dragon is not just a work of art, it is a profession al-grade, musical instrument. Every inch of the stoptail bridge is designed to maximize the transfer of the strings' vibration through the instrument and the McCarty III pickups amplify that tone with a lush, vocal quality that is warm, clear, and open.
The visual draw of this guitar is the extraordinary dragon inlay drawn by Jeff Easley, a fantasy artist famous for many Dungeons & Dragons rulebook covers, and designed and recreated as inlay by the team at Aulson Inlay. The Dragon is comprised of more than 200 pieces of inlay in an array of materials, including Blue Pacific Opal, Brown Scale Juma, and Gold, Black, White, and Brown Mother of Pearl. The inlay extends onto the truss rod cover and visually leaps off the pale moon ebony fretboard. The Private Stock Eagle inlaid on the headstock is made from Black with Gold Web and outlined in Gold Mother of Pearl.
"I feel fortunate to have worked on PRS Dragons since 2002. Being part of this endeavor has made me feel connected to something greater that will endure beyond my time. Moreover, I have thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Paul through the years. His abil ity to challenge me to step outside my comfort zone has facilitated the development of innovative techniques that make the previously impossible achievable. Through Paul's unwavering support, our team at Aulson Inlay has evolved into an exceptional collabora tive. I often wish Larry Sifel could witness the significant progress Paul and the dragons have made since the inception of the Dragon in 1992." - Jaime Aulson Myers, Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Aulson Inlay
PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts & Steel Studs
Engineered with curved string slots with brass studs and steel studs, this bridge is designed to maximize the transfer of the strings' vibrations through the instrument.
PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners
With vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument.
PRS McCarty III Pickups
Vintage-inspired pickups that bring a vocal clarity to their full, warm tone.
Only 165 Private Stock 40th Anniversary McCarty Dragon models will be made.
Specifications
BodyBody Construction: Solidbody
Top Wood: Private Stock Figured Maple
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Carve: Violin
Neck
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Ziricote
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: Gaboon Ebony with Pale Moon Ebony Insert
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Fretboard Inlay: 40th Anniversary Dragon Design
Headstock Logo: Private Stock Eagle
Neck/Body Assembly
NBA Type: Set
Finish
Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
Hardware
Bridge: PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts and Steel Studs
Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: 40th Anniversary Dragon Design
Electronics
Treble Pickup: McCarty III
Bass Pickup: McCarty III
Controls: Volume and Tone Control with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Misc.
Strings: PRS Signature, 10-46
Tuning: Standard (6-String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case, D1
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Private Stock 40th Anniversary McCarty Dragon Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Burnt Chestnut | 813341 |
