DGT Setup

[Wagster]

When I received my new DGT the action was set fairly high, same goes for the ones I've played in the stores. The specs on the PRS site call for 2/32 - 2.5/32. Does PRS set the DGT with higher action and if so does anyone know the specs?

Thanks,
Billy

 

[Ironwolf]

it's kind of the reason it's adjustable. The DGT has a lot of variables. 11gauge strings, 5 tremolo springs, jumbo frets.
even a slight tilt of the tremolo causes the strings to go quite high.
With just some minor tweaking my DGT is 1 of the best playing low set ups I have, impressively no buzz with very low action.
it's easy to see even if it was set up perfectly, by the time it gets to you it could feel a bit high.

 

[Bill SAS 513]

Sorry, Don't know about the specs. DGT himself may request that particular set-up???
You can usually "dig in" a little better with a little higher set-up, or a little more neck relief.
This topic is such a personal preference. Pretty sure Carlos has his necks damn near straight, with crazy low action...Shawn???????

I usually lower action a bit when first getting a guitar myself. Low, a smidge of relief.

 

[László]

A lot of pro players set their action pretty high. I met Robben Ford and he handed me his guitar - the action was so high I could hardly play it. Ford said that high action gave him better tone.

All high action gives me is heartache. LOL