The McCarty 594 Singlecut - Joe Walsh Limited Edition | PRS Guitars

“I don’t like new guitars, but out of the box, this is absolutely perfect. All the stuff on a new guitar that I always have to try to fix, is already done here. Out of the box. Thank you, Paul.” - Joe Walsh
The McCarty family of guitars is born from passion and precision: built passionately to embody vintage soul and appointments while utilizing the precision of PRS’s modern manufacturing techniques, so you can have the best guitar we can make right out of the box. Featuring a bound, 22-fret, 24.594” scale length Pattern Vintage neck and a slightly thicker back for enhanced tone and sustain, the McCarty 594 Singlecut has been meticulously spec’d. This Joe Walsh Limited Edition builds on these specifications, adding a Brazilian rosewood fretboard with stainless steel frets to deliver incredible playability and soulful, vintage tone. Additional personalized appointments include Paul Reed Smith’s handwritten signature on the front of the headstock, and Joe Walsh’s signature on the backplate of each guitar.
The McCarty 594 Singlecut Joe Walsh Limited Edition features PRS 58/15 LT+ pickups, which offer exceptional clarity, focused midrange, and vintage character. Whether you are looking for rich, authentic humbucking tones or nuanced, sweet single-coil sounds, the McCarty 594 Singlecut can seamlessly master both sonic territories thanks to these pickups and push/pull coil taps on the tone controls. This electronics layout, a few key specifications, and PRS craftsmanship combine in the McCarty 594 Singlecut Joe Walsh Limited Edition to create an instrument that plays in tune, is intonated the entire length of the neck, and feels like a guitar that you’ve been playing forever.
“Joe’s endorsement of the McCarty 594 Singlecut Joe Walsh Limited Edition means the world to me. We work very hard to keep pushing the guitar-making craft forward without losing sight of its rich history. The McCarty models have always embodied that, and to have a player like Joe Walsh say we’ve nailed it is heartwarming,” said Paul Reed Smith.
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[@JimDewdGuitars]

Idk whats more vintage voiced... the guitar or Joe Walsh.

[@dfox9876]

Hahahah

[@VintageRadius]

Joe’s voice is definitely vintage and all the “wear” is earned. No relic

[@JimDewdGuitars]

@@VintageRadius this was definitely just tongue in cheek jokes. Joe is a living legend 🙌

[@Funny-bf8xf]

@Justice Hunderman he always sounds drunk

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Both.

[@nic0c]

Joe might sound like Adam Sandler doing an impression of Joe Walsh, but still plays like vintage Joe Walsh

[@tylerhabib3575]

Bro now I can’t unhear this

[@seanbrooks2583]

@@tylerhabib3575 lmao same

[@nimitz1739]

What’s even funnier is that he’s back to playing Gibson Les Paul‘s live.

[@Flatulisti]

This is crazy, I never knew I was just like Joe Walsh. I also go to guitar stores and stare at guitars thinking "this is the one". There's the minor difference that Joe takes the guitar home but I suddenly realise I'm dirt poor and go cry in my car.

[@readysetmoses]

Hearing Life in the Fast Lane on a PRS played by Joe Walsh.....does it get much better? Instant smile to my face!

[@ravenfn831]

As he was noodling, you can hear a bunch of his old songs. James Gang and solo. He really attacks the strings in a unique way and tunes that amp perfectly to get his tone. I forgot how much he influenced me over the decades. He is one of the couple of handfuls of guys that you know it's him playing. You could be blindfolded and still know.

[@yourdrummer2034]

Haha! I was going to post something similar! 👍

[@stevejewett3650]

If Joe says it's perfect, IT IS perfect. Much love and respect to Joe.

[@johngerson7335]

Joe says that about every guitar maker that he endorses lol.

[@robertcollins6864]

@@johngerson7335 I have played with Joe. He is by far the best guitar player I have ever played with. He is NOT a bullshitter. He says what he means, and he means what he says. He knows guitars. Jimi Page got his Les Paul, from Joe Walsh.

[@johngerson7335]

@@robertcollins6864 Cool your jets dude, I was making a joke. Joe has endorsed a number of different guitars over time, and in each case he gave glowing reviews of whatever it was. I didn't say he was bullshitting.

[@1961boogie]

money in joes pocket....cant get enough....greedy bastard

[@the_armada5579]

@@1961boogie you ok buddy?

[@YMESYDT]

If you want a more sober Joe set the video to 1.25x speed

[@journeymanfrosty8895]

It’s crazy how it just makes him sound normal lol

[@TheOdditee]

Holy crap. I thought you were kidding. 🤣

[@JB19504]

Haha. That works perfectly! 1.25 speed!

[@SluggerStark]

Wow! Just tried it and you weren't kidding! Lol

[@lkbakken99]

Damn, did not expect that hahahah

[@mickey2036]

Joe gets better and more authentic with age. I’m so grateful for him.

[@morganbebell9003]

Authentic or Eccentric?

[@Nick.j01]

@@morganbebell9003 yes?

[@johnstasio6205]

Joe hasn’t changed, I met him when I was 15 with the James Gang still crazy🤠

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

I could just imagine how that telephone conversation went.... Joe - this guitar is perfect. Paul - say what? Don't you want to tear it down? Start from scratch? Paint it a different color at least? Joe - No. Paul cries, this is getting way too easy.

[@youKnowWho3311]

Paul..... you landed Walsh. That's big news. Welcome to the Fam uncle Joe!

[@alessandromannucci8663]

The tension I'm experiencing watching Joe trying to speak reminds me of some of the best horror movies I've seen.

[@bang.H]

😂😂😂 hahaha

[@lupuscorvidae]

Nice to hear a PRS demonstration that actually rocks. Most of the time people play them so delicately because they are so beautiful...like the guy that drives his supercar slow in the fast lane.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

🤠😂

[@steveg219]

This might be the best testimonial Paul has ever had, Joe Walsh really knows, has the creds, the hits, the tone and greatest licks and has lived with the best vintage guitars- Done!!

[@GuitarJawn]

One of my favorite guitar player/song writers ever

[@junes2k]

Living legend right here.

[@garcemac]

I'd love to listen to Joe, Keef and Ozzy have a conversation.

[@chucktomlitz9148]

They did once, and this is how they all ended up ,lol.

[@KaninTuzi]

While eating oatmeal

[@markmiwurdz202]

Set some time aside because it may take a while..........

[@foggyblues13]

LMAO

[@TooMuchBike]

Joe is a freakin national treasure.

[@flybynight1929]

Obviously Joe has tons of cred, but he has more 'signature' guitars from different makers than almost anyone else.

[@riheg]

I guess he’s difficult to please longterm. However PRS has an unusually good reputation so lets see.

[@flybynight1929]

@@riheg I was doing some checking, and I found a video of Joe on Conan about five years ago, and he was playing a Mira, so I guess he's been on Paul's radar for a while.

[@riheg]

@@flybynight1929 interesting!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

it's because he believes in products and helping people out. just like what the Carvin/Kessel and the duesenberg and more the guitar makers approach him. he's got such respect as a goofy legend that they want to have his name on there cuz everybody loves Joe hi ya doin? 😂

[@flybynight1929]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist I'm not knocking him in any way, but he seemed to have endorsed those beautiful Carvin's for about a week.

[@zh3401]

Joe is a musical genius. Paul is certainly one as well. Everything Joe expalined made perfect sense to me as to why Paul got it 100% right! I have a McCarty 594 and love it.

[@marcoalessandro2034]

don't mean to be unkind, but Mr. and Mr. Myopic, they are ( literally speaking, of course)

[@RobinBassett]

Pleased to see Joe looking and playing so good.

[@skeeterman7144]

Joe makes any guitar sound like him. Nice to see him appreciate PRS quality. About time Joe.

[@gl3nnium]

The only solo Eagle ever worth listening to. May you live forever sir :-)

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

Don Felder.

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

At least read his book before you decide, please

[@gl3nnium]

@@CaptainCraigKWMRZ Fair point. I never liked the way Glenn Frey treated Felder or Walsh for that matter. I'm open to finding out more about Felder. Always respected Walsh, just not aware of Felder's solo work.

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

Joe - "Life's been good so far"

[@gibsonend]

Denis Leary said it best when he said he had two words for Don Henley: Joe Walsh.

[@cvachon7]

We need to get Joe Walsh and John Mayer in a room together with their signature models just to watch them try to communicate.

[@stevebrady7948]

Don’t forget to invite Slash and Joe B.

[@georgedavidson2024]

Probably the least eloquent and most eloquent guitarists out there (speaking wise that is)

[@Adipsia1]

Yup. My guess is that they'd communicate better through music than speech. :)

[@slowflowlowlow]

Im Rollin one right away..

[@commanderinsleep2779]

Joe hasn’t drank in years but I don’t think he’s sobered up yet!

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

He looks very excited by this guitar. It's good to see that.

[@Mark-lq3sb]

One second in, I yelled-out, *it's Joe!* I had to throw-on my original copy of James Gang Rides Again, bought in July of 1970 after returning from my tour in Southeast Asia. My JBL's were cranking out that Joe Walsh sound like there was no tomorrow! Love you Joe!

[@TheCream14]

Joe is one of my all time favorites. Such a talent and great guy!

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Joe Walsh is a national treasure. Funny and has guitar chops. Great guy all around

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Paul you knocked it out of the park again, I knew Santana was very picky about his guitars and rightfully so, and Joe Walsh is in the same vein as all great guitarists are...they get used to certain things and are very unlikely to change as time goes on...you of all people understand that and I love this video and that the unimpressable Joe Walsh loves this guitar, it shows you are at the top of your craft and that you care Paul..hopefully we can all benefit from this with some new great music from Joe..Thanks to you both!!

[@joshjenkinson1929]

What an amazing bloke! I’m sure he’s knackered the high end of his hearing, because he always cranks the treble! A small price to pay for a life of rock and roll ♥️

[@lorenzo6mm]

No. most peoples hearing is shot from LOW END SUB & SUB BASS FREQ's VOLUME in bass gutars and KICK drums. That is what the HEARING DOCTORS ALL SAY ! And alot of BOOMER GEEZER guitar players have to play DRY and LOUD to HEAR ANYTHING ! Horrible DRY and LOUD ! Eric Clapton has the same problem as do Pete Townsend and Jimmy Page. The ONLY player with good hearing from those days is Jeff Beck who religiously turns his bass EQ to ZERO on his amps especially the LOUDER he plays ! Lots of players confuse LOUD with BASS and ruin their and their audiences HEARING !

[@bernieolszewski4963]

Yeah I think for just guitar singled out that was pretty ear piercing, but it would probably really cut in a mix.

[@lorenzo6mm]

@@bernieolszewski4963 Neil Young had the most insane, ridiculous piercing treble tone of any electric guitar player I ever heard live. And that was with a Les Paul !?

[@rickyl9540]

@@lorenzo6mm But Neil Young did not have a regular les paul. It had a firebird pickup in the bridge which sounds bright and piercing and a P90 in the neck so it is quite different to a normal les paul. Neil Young and Jo Walsh would have to be my 2 favorite players.

[@lorenzo6mm]

@@rickyl9540 I saw him in 1976 in Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles. But those PUPS you described would definitly do that !

[@tman6495]

Joe: James Gang used to practice one street over from where I lived! They rocked!

[@AmpStak]

The first time I listened to The James Gang Live in Concert a half century ago, I knew that Joe Walsh was an uncommonly gifted musician. He's one of the all-time greats, and a true class act. Great video, and great-sounding guitar.

[@bconman]

Yes just listen to You're Gonna Need Me off that album to hear Joe at his best. The bass lines are pretty good as well. And his use of the Echoplex is awesome.

[@danielbrown6961]

Every time I hear Joe Walsh talk about gear, I learn so much. I wish he would do it more often!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

just like he knows two-way radios. his ham operator experience is nothing short of amazing and his knowledge. one of my favorite things was they were late to start a concert more than once back in the reunion eagles Glenn would want to get out on stage and they were already and they would have to wait for Joe cuz he was buying some ham equipment on eBay waiting for the close of bidding. Tim used to laugh about that all the time we were ready to go and hit the stage and Joe was over there on eBay 🤣

[@TheWeightRock]

Saint Joe! You are truly one of the biggest inspirations for us. Keep on rocking on what ever suits you the best. Stay safe Joe. Greetings from Austria!

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Hey Joe, where’ ya going with that guitar in hand? Love ya man. PRS too, thank you for turning the industry around back in the eighties and keeping constant advancements coming all these years. Fantastic accomplishments.

[@eddiejr540]

Agreed...well said!!!!!

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

You stole my line!

[@kirkmckim2685]

Joe has what I call the "Grease"..Miles of playing and aged perfectly. Joe is the king.

[@robnamowicz8073]

Ringo's brother in law, happy for Joe and his successes. Thanks for the sonic outstanding.

[@keithbriscoe99]

Joe Walsh, New Chief Engineering Officer at PRS, bringing unprecedented detail to his description of technical specs or our guitars... "this bridge is... uh, a quarter inch. Other new guitars, are a 1/2 inch or more."

[@eddiejr540]

Hahahahaha.....nice!!!!

[@VintageRadius]

Joe did a great job here selling this guitar, great to see his passion for the details which PRS cares a lot about. Also if im honest i think it would sound even better into a different rig. Something I didn’t love about that amp and the reverb.

[@scottclark7592]

I agree- dont want to dis the guitar right off the bat-but it didnt sound like joe-and had to wonder if the amp was the issue.

[@mikegallagher2732]

JOE IS THE F'ING MAN !!!!! LOVE how he goes thru the guitar and how he feels in regards to NEW guitars !!!!

[@willk-lander5791]

Great move by Paul. Joe is one of those fantastic guitarists that knows his instrument inside and out. Hope there is an SE model lol. Beautiful guitar, perfect combo with these two guys 👍

[@DTM-ch7jy]

I've never heard a PRS guitar sound like that, and I love the way PRS guitars sound. That was exceptionally awesome.

[@Louis_Velliotes]

Damn, love me some Joe Walsh! He came to the music department at our college and gave a speech, got him to sign my lyric book at the time. Cool dude, love when he said "if you need a new guitar this is it. Some serious wisdom on "mojo" that blows away almost everything I have heard about guitars, a true professional and legend.

[@voxelraster]

FINALLY! Stainless steel frets on a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard - can't get much more chime than that! Joe has just done the best guitar review ever!

[@caliman5547]

I could listen to ol" Joe play all day long, and the next, and the next...definitely my fav go to artist of all time !! Thanks buddy...

[@caliman5547]

If I ever happen to have an extra $6550 laying around, I would buy it for sure. But alas I don't, but a man's got to have a dream, don't he ??!

[@RenatoChagasFuza]

Glad to be alive to watch this...this is a class to all of us guitarrists...Marketing? Yes! But more education than marketing. As a luthier who pursuit the "secrets" of making a perfect guitar and make people understand what it is, this is pure gold. Thanks King Walsh! Thanks PRS!

[@TRose-hc9pv]

So cool!!! The world needs more of this!

[@marcoalessandro2034]

I must admit that this guy is so great at talking tech...man oh man...and of course, my favorite guitarist from about 1982...long live the man Joe Walsh

[@MrRafaztar]

Wow this is huge congrats to all parties

[@rustycage5351]

Love Joe. Another amazing tone design from PRS.

[@genesmith5624]

Best guitar review I've seen in a long time.

[@JamesWalshBristolKids]

Cool beans...I'm glad Joe took the time to talk about this guitar. Beautiful guitar. We're all tone chasers. "The space here underneath the bridge is critical to the mojo of the guitar."

[@ravenfn831]

If a guitar doesn't feel right and have that mojo, you just aren't going to be inspired to play it. We've all had really nice guitars that just didn't "speak to us." Lots of money spent and/or wasted. And as Joe said, even with luthier work, some guitars just can't be fixed.

[@liorauf]

I LOVE his honesty and passion! What a L-E-G-E-N-D!!!

[@jamescashin288]

When Joe talks gear, I listen. Congratulations Joe on your gorgeous new PRS Axe. If I had the Lolli, I would get one ASAP.

[@daveyguitarman9287]

would love ❤️ to get this guitar ! Thanks Paul & Joe !

[@stratocasterbob]

Hi Joe ! You are a fantastic teacher !!!! I'd like to see you do a video on how you dial in such great tones with your amps, guitars , & pedals !!! Rock on, Bob

[@rusty633]

Boy would I love one of those, fantastic guitar, fantastic player

[@billhorterjr1982]

So cool, Joe is super cool dude! Love Paul too! Those guitars are really awesome,! I have an SE and love it! I thank Paul on here every chance I get! Love to have this one but hey I could never afford it, Like seeing the demo and Joe play! He is a TRUE guitar master! Great video, thanks for posting this! Be blessed!

[@duanewelsh5611]

One of my favorite players playing one of my favorite guitars! How sweet it is...

[@johnjames1813]

Congratulations on a killer sounding and looking guitar.

[@jameswhite1450]

Watching Joe makes me almost want to try one. I respect Joe’s knowledge and experience, I’m a big fan of my Gibson ES-335 ‘59 Historic though.

[@benhawkinsguitar]

I had to check the video speed, thought he was talking in slo mo, but then i remembered: Oh no! it’s just Joe Walsh 😂

[@AS__77]

Watch any J Mascis interview. Makes Joe Walsh sound like an auctioneer.

[@nckhed]

@@AS__77 Exactly. J Mascis speaks like he's lost the will to live.

[@riheg]

😂 yeah he’s a character for sure and I like him

[@RedRose4711]

His speech impediments are leftovers from his severe addiction problems. He is fine now but they left their mark.

[@Wells306]

Listing at 1.25x makes Joe sound almost normal.

[@yourdrummer2034]

I love you Joe! Thanks PRS!

[@davidphelps]

Love Joe. The sound track of my youth.

[@ocmonman1]

Oh boy. After readin all this and listening , I’m getting one. Thank Joe.

[@johno7617]

Joe is a fantastic player and legend. Another epic prs axe

[@danrobinet1785]

Thats awesome guys! Joe's a legend! Gunna get that core one day!

[@mkaris1484]

One of the most underrated badass guitarists out there.

[@lorenzo6mm]

jaMES gaNG rULES !

[@kommi1974]

Underrated by WHO? Lmao. I don't think you know what underrated means.

[@mkaris1484]

@@kommi1974 that he (unfairly) doesn’t get spoken in the circles of Page, Clapton, Hendrix, Beck, Eddie, Duane, Brian May, Gilmore, even Keef.... plenty of music “fans” would be hard pressed to mention Joe in their top 10. I think he’s overlooked - often.

[@Bartockamus]

@@mkaris1484 damn straight!

[@pappyodanial]

It's so true about the low end. I have only been happy with my 86 prehistoric reissue with shaws in it. No mud, air around the notes. I hear that in these. Sounds really really good.

[@redpearl63]

Wow 😳 Love Joe Walsh, now I love this guitar .. ✌️

[@mikeadams4605]

I'm glad it's perfect out of the box!! For $6,550 it should be!!!

[@soulvaccination8679]

wow..out of my league...lol

[@liorauf]

WOW!!! Amazing guys!!!

[@BaconFire]

Joe is one of my FAVORITE people who happens to play music.

[@irmasil3]

Joe sounds like he can't even speak, but what he says is absolutely spot on , and so is his playing....

[@JordonBeal]

I mean, the dude's a 73-year-old rock star. Cut him some slack, haha.

[@somethingbl]

@@JordonBeal yeah but he's always sounded like that haha

[@JD-vx8gr]

Then his facial expressions would be considered wacky by any other.

[@MyDadWasALifeguard]

They surreptitiously spiked his Ensure carton with an anabolic speedball ..allegedly...PRS execs didn’t think they could finish the commercial otherwise...allegedly

[@dansands6363]

Drugs... lots of drugs..

[@robertwells6454]

PRS makes great git-fiddles. I haven't seen anyone displeased with the stuff the PRS crew puts out. 🤘😎🇺🇸

[@tompelham4648]

I'd go rite out and by one of those just because of Joe! What a gas!!

[@bueller8278]

Man looks like Joe is really loving this guitar! Score another legend for the PRS camp!

[@alfatone2654]

Top of the heap, it couldn't get much higher, great review.

[@lamontprospect9974]

I don't know about the guitar but Joe looks and sounds great. It's always a pleasure to see him still passionate, still enthusiastic, and still playing his ass off. Like I said, I don't know about the guitar but it sure is great seeing and hearing Joe speak. You can learn more about a guitar by listening to him for 10 minutes then trying to figure it out for yourself in 10 years.

[@stevencsmith7644]

I was about to turn the video off 3 minutes in, but Joe wouldn’t let me. Great demo!

[@BlueeyesofSkye]

What a brilliant endorsement. Everyone loves Joe Walsh from every genre. I love my four PRS guitars with different necks. They all feel sexy. I sold all my Gibsons, and Ibanez. They’re the prefect neck for all genres, there is not a neck they make someone doesn’t love. We’ll, maybe a few. Lol Oh, and James Gang Live is a spectacular record!!!

[@raymonddehn1602]

This guitar just knocked a couple of dream guitars on my list down a a notch.

[@lousekoya1803]

What a great video !

[@MDN1505]

His eyes and hearing are as sharp as an Eagle's. Paul has done a great job making that man very happy indeed.

[@roblarson9065]

Nice to have another fan.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

0:27 That happens to me too Joe, except I have to put them back on the wall LOL...

[@travistaylor1716]

Video is going to get flagged for that copyright strike at the end, WMG does not mess around.

[@vividvulpe9842]

Lol

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

@@bradlivey7867 I think it’s a joke. 😉

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

Yup, law suit pending....

[@Runoratsu]

@@bradlivey7867 plenty of people have gotten copyright claims on their own music, especially if they‘re also signed and thus a label has distribution rights. PRS is probably big enough and has enough lawyers however to make this a non issue.

[@pathowell3313]

@@bradlivey7867 I don’t think he owns publishing.

[@fruiz879]

If only I could afford it. Thank you for the great video!

[@mst646]

Joe just inspires you to pick up the guitar and play some!

[@riheg]

Quite an endorsement I’d say. Paul is a genius.

[@joaodanieldemello2137]

Now i want that guitar. Thanks joe

[@soulvaccination8679]

First time i heard The James Gang was way back in 1972 in a place called The Triped Fox in Waterbury Connecticut...We all loved them.I was about 20 at the time..

[@xguitar123]

One of the few times on video where Joe was spot on and did not have a drink 🥃 before the Video shoot and guitar demonstration. And his voice was clear and not slurred.

[@drummerjoey003]

This is Awesome! Welcome to the PRS family! I’m not in the family, but I have a PRS Tremonti SE and I absolutely love it, don’t tell my wife, it’s my baby! 😂

[@michaelschiessl8357]

If you own a PRS you are in the family!

[@drummerjoey003]

@@michaelschiessl8357, that’s great news! Thank you! 🤘👍

[@darvinclement3250]

I have a PRS SE Santana. Switched out the pickups for Seymor Duncan's and now it's a beast!

[@drummerjoey003]

@@darvinclement3250, very cool! I thought about getting Seymour Duncan’s for my Washburn.

[@TheAdambright]

Utterly awesome recommendation

[@StephenOshea]

looks and sounds like a lovely lovely guitar

[@johngordon34]

Great review Joe💥

[@markb130]

What a beast of guitar!!!!!

[@AnthonyElsetinow]

Wow! My next PRS Joe!!

[@jonathanolsen7254]

There are so many grate guitar players Then there is Joe Walsh A cut way above the rest of every body, So glad he is still going like he is in his early years..

[@jeremydahm2124]

Love to hear the man talk guitars. I can say my 594 blows me away every time I pick it up. That neck!