PRS 2002 McCarty Archtop Artist Tiger Eye #41

PRS 2002. McCarty Archtop Artist in Tiger Eye Finish.

#41.

Artist Grade Figured Maple Top and Back.

Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard.

Abalone Bird Inlays with 14k Gold Outline

Wide Fat Neck.

Gold Hardware.

#70606. 10-28-2002.

PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS manufactured the McCARTY ARCHTOP ARTIST between 1998 and 2002. Paul Reed Smith dubbed this instrument "A piece of art that doubles as a musical instrument".

It was based on the PRS McCarty Archtop but had a double carved Artist Grade figured maple top and back that are perfectly complemented by a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, gold outlined abalone bird inlays and rosewood headstock veneer.

These models were made to a very high standard from the very best materials and in relatively small numbers - as a result they are sought after by PRS collectors. An LR-Baggs PRS piezo bridge was available as an option. Customers could also choose flame or quilt top. These guitars were available by special order only.

Paul Reed Smith, the founder of PRS Guitars was born in Bowie, Maryland, USA, February 18th, 1956.