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.