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ComparePRS McCarty vs Studio

The McCarty and Studio differ on 12 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Neck (4). Where they part ways: Fretboard Wood, Fret Wire, Width of Fret Crown, Height of Fret Crown, Bridge and 7 more.

12 of 37 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
McCartyCore

McCarty

PRS page for McCarty (opens in a new tab)
StudioCore

Studio

PRS page for Studio (opens in a new tab)

Body

No differences
Body Construction
McCarty: Solidbody
Studio: Solidbody
Top Wood
McCarty: Maple
Studio: Maple
Back Wood
McCarty: Mahogany
Studio: Mahogany
Top Carve
McCarty: Violin
Studio: Violin

Neck

4 differences
Number of Frets
McCarty: 22
Studio: 22
Scale Length
McCarty: 25"
Studio: 25"
Neck Wood
McCarty: Mahogany
Studio: Mahogany
Neck Construction
McCarty: One-Piece
Studio: One-Piece
Neck Shape
McCarty: Pattern
Studio: Pattern
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
McCarty: 7/8"
Studio: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
McCarty: 61/64"
Studio: 61/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
McCarty: 1 11/16"
Studio: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
McCarty: 2 1/4"
Studio: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood (differs)
McCarty: Rosewood w/ Faux Bone Binding
Studio: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
McCarty: 10"
Studio: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
McCarty: Birds
Studio: Birds
Fret Wire (differs)
McCarty: PRS Vintage Fret Wire
Studio: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown (differs)
McCarty: .110"
Studio: .104"
Height of Fret Crown (differs)
McCarty: .050"
Studio: .047"
Truss Rod
McCarty: PRS Double-Acting
Studio: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
McCarty: Signature, Inlaid
Studio: Signature, Inlaid

Construction & Finish

No differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type
McCarty: Set
Studio: Set
Finish Type
McCarty: High-Gloss Nitro
Studio: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware

4 differences
Bridge (differs)
McCarty: PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts
Studio: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners (differs)
McCarty: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Studio: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Nut (differs)
McCarty: Bone
Studio: PRS
Hardware Type
McCarty: Nickel
Studio: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
McCarty: "McCarty"
Studio: "Studio"

Electronics

3 differences
Treble Pickup
McCarty: McCarty III
Studio: McCarty III
Middle Pickup (differs)
McCarty: Not listed
Studio: PRS Narrowfield®
Bass Pickup (differs)
McCarty: McCarty III
Studio: PRS Narrowfield®
Controls (differs)
McCarty: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Studio: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

Strings, Tuning & Case

No differences
Strings
McCarty: PRS Signature 10-46
Studio: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
McCarty: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Studio: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
McCarty: Hardshell Case
Studio: Hardshell Case
Options
McCarty: 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Studio: 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
McCarty: Antique White Top (Natural Back), Black Top (Natural Back), Black Rainbow Holoflake, Aurora Borealis, Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Charcoal Burst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Faded Blue Jean, Gold Top, McCarty Sunburst, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, River Blue Pearl, Black Gold, Gray Black
Studio: Antique White Top (Natural Back), Black Top (Natural Back), Black Rainbow Holoflake, Aurora Borealis, Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Charcoal Burst, Cobalt Smokeburst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, River Blue Pearl, Fire Smokeburst, Faded Whale Blue, Purple Mist, Black Gold, Gray Black