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However, and I am speaking from experience, I would say that the 594 and Custom Shop LP really are different animals regardless of whatever else anyone might tell you - and I personally think that's a good think, and not a stir of the pot. That opinion extends to how they sound, how they play, and how they feel (in the hand, and on a strap).
If you're buying new then you are potentially at two very different price points - around 3.2k for a production 594, vs 7k for a TH 59.
If you're comfy at the 7k price-point then I would recommend a true "A/B" comparison would involve trying a Private Stock 594, but be confident in the knowledge that even the core PRS model has the potential to give Gibson's finest a run for it's money in terms of overall quality (fit, finish and tone).
The TH line will contain excellent examples of type for sure, but expect to have to look a lot harder to find a rocket.
Above all, I recommend visiting a few of the top-line stores and trying examples of each - and enjoy the process!
It's also worth noting that you "can" find fine examples of standard historics from 2013 onwards that will potentially match or even out-perform any TH (and vice versa) and save you a hefty wedge in the process, and any collector's choice from 2013 will put you right in the TH ballpark spec-wise aside from some minor plastics mumbo-jumbo
Mark has mentioned Peach - but I'd personally give a shout-out to Coda and World Guitars for stores I know to generally carry both models. Outstanding examples of 594 (core and PS) are also to be found currently at Sound Affects and Wildwire, but it looks like those stores are not on your doorstep.
Do please keep us informed as you progress, and drop me a PM, should you wish, if you have any specific questions ...
@crunchman - completely agree, but spec-wise they do stand apart from the TH's and other comparable variants from 2013 onwards and so I was seeking to limit my discussion to fall in-line with the specifics of the original query.
But, again, you are right - Gibson have been making good LPs for some time now
http://www.reidys.com/pr/electric-guitars/prs-mccarty-594-blood-orange-22970/
They did have a 59 TH in, but it got sold last week.
Still have a 58 TH in stock in the store;
http://www.reidys.com/index.pl?SubDepartment=All+Products&Keywords=true+historic&submit=Search&MinimumCost=&MaximumCost=
I haven't had the pleasure of playing a 59 TH or 58 TH, but I do have a standard 58 re-issue to compare it against.
Biggest difference is weight!
And the neck profile. I found the 594 to have a very chunky neck (more 58 than 59) with a slight but noticeable v carve in it.
The 594 was very comfortable to play, with the usual PRS ergonomics, neck access and setup.
Reading Guitarist magazine through the 90s must have tainted me with subliminal pro PRS propaganda. Secretly fancy one, but feel so dirty for doing so. Maybe I should retrain as a dentist?
Hey ho all the Private stocks in the U.K. Sold but I find it interesting that of the 26 they made it would seem 5 ended up in the U.K. Shows the popularity of PRS that is a high percentage imho
The 594 was a nice guitar but suffered from the same problem (for me) as the others and that is the V12 finish, I find it plasticky and it just spoils the experience for me. I dare say the Private Stock will feel and look a lot better as I do like PRS when given the nitro treatment. World Guitars has 3 or 4 Private Stock 594 guitars and probably at least 4 or 5 True Historics if looking to compare.