NGD SE DGT!

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$weetne$$!!!

 

[blackface65]

Hello again PRS fans. I just wanted to brag about this guitar. I have had a couple of SE's in the past but didn't hold onto them long. I must say that this guitar is on another level. The neck is awesome with impeccable fret work. Not a high or low fret. I was able to lower the action just a touch and tighten the truss rod just a hair and it plays like a dream all the way up the neck. Secondly its intonated superbly. The sounds this thing gets in single and full humbucker mode is thick like a Les Paul with it's own character. The control layout is also what I prefer as I spend more time in the bridge than the neck. It's balanced well and has excellent overtones when some grease is added around the edges. I could not be happier with the fret size as well. Quality is just excellent with a few small blemishes on the gold but I had to look for it. The only other quibble is that the strings don't come out easily from the bridge and I had to push them through to get them out; I changed the knobs with some I had laying around and I also upgraded to the prs se locking tuners and added some ivory buttons for more of the core look and also because I don't care for chrome. I hope someone here can gleam something from this. The DGT SE is a top notch guitar.

 

[BigChrisW]

I got my gold top about a month ago and it has the best neck I have ever played.

Looks great with the new tuner buttons!

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

Beautiful goltops guys, may you all enjoy them in good health for many years to come.
Now ee just need a moon inlay McCarty SE.

As a couple of you have noticed on this model and other trem fitted SE's a minor problem is the strings can bind in the block. For anyone thinking of replacing the bridge I personally use these that I found on ebay.

BRASS HYBRID PRS STYLE TREMOLO

Brass PRS Style Tremolo Bridge Complete Install Kit F PRS Custom CE Chrome/Gold | eBay

PRS Style Tremolo Bridge For PRS Custom CE. 1 x Tremolo Arm(Black Tip). 5 x Tremolo Springs. 1 x Bridge. Fit Fender Start. 6 x Mounting Screw. Item Pictured Is Actual Item,That Will Be Received. 5mm Press-In Stainless Arm.

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Here's mine fitted to my supermodded Santana/Custom 22

This bridge is a perfect fit,, all brass and a tonal improvement over the standard SE bridge. And the best bit - about 1/4 of the price of the alternatives.

They also do a all chrome version

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I have the chrome one fitted to my core CE-24 & Standard 22 and keep the originals packed away.

 

[IanC]

I came so close to hitting the button for a gold top with moons, but then I thought, hang on, wait, be patient, eventually PRS will do what PRS always do in the SE line, PRS will do a run of different finishes.

Ok PRS, let's have it, I want a vintage burst with birds please, come on you've done it on other models so you can do it again. Ta!

 

[Andrew Paul]

Gold baby!!!! Looking great, congrats!!

Oh, that core has a gorgeous top on it… just saying

 

[frankencat]

Interesting bridge that. Any sellers in the US carry that one? I am sure some of my customers would love to have an inexpensive alternative. Personally I use Mann and FU but I am always on the lookout for quality items on a budget.

Edit: Found it https://www.ebay.com/itm/175723477365

 

[John Mann]

This is like buying a Rolex on the street corner of Times Square...

 

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This is like buying a Rolex on the street corner of Times Square...

If it ain't MannMade, it ain't for me, baby!

 

[deepender]

Hello again PRS fans. I just wanted to brag about this guitar. I have had a couple of SE's in the past but didn't hold onto them long. I must say that this guitar is on another level. The neck is awesome with impeccable fret work. Not a high or low fret. I was able to lower the action just a touch and tighten the truss rod just a hair and it plays like a dream all the way up the neck. Secondly its intonated superbly. The sounds this thing gets in single and full humbucker mode is thick like a Les Paul with it's own character. The control layout is also what I prefer as I spend more time in the bridge than the neck. It's balanced well and has excellent overtones when some grease is added around the edges. I could not be happier with the fret size as well. Quality is just excellent with a few small blemishes on the gold but I had to look for it. The only other quibble is that the strings don't come out easily from the bridge and I had to push them through to get them out; I changed the knobs with some I had laying around and I also upgraded to the prs se locking tuners and added some ivory buttons for more of the core look and also because I don't care for chrome. I hope someone here can gleam something from this. The DGT SE is a top notch guitar.

Nice

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Great looking axe! You may want to check with your local authorities about mooning!! Illegal in some states!!!

Not in the UK!

Congratulations Chris, beautiful.

 

[BigChrisW]

Finally got round to putting the new knobs on it... imho it really improves the look of the guitar. Locking tuners and ivory buttons next (when I can find a good deal on the tuners!)

 

[blackface65]

I found my tuners on Ebay slightly cheaper than the going price. I found the buttons from Tone Ninja on reverb. Make sure you ask the seller that they fit prs SE's. The SE tuners have a hex/allen post that do not fit all buttons. There is another company in Germany that makes buttons for SE's called Guitar Monkey. I make check them out and try a Rosewood button for fun.

Tone Ninja Genuine Bone Buttons (6) fits Hipshot, Grover, Fender tuners | Reverb

Tone Ninja Genuine Bone Tuner Buttons, Set of six (6) fits Hipshot, Grover, Fender tunersManufacturers Part number : TN-BTN-QH28-6NOTE: This listing is for the buttons ONLY, not the tuners. See our store if you are looking for tuners.Tone Ninja's Q series buttons are crafted from natural materia...

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[blackface65]

Say where did you get them knobs? nice looking

 

[KYGuitarMan]

It's finally here and it's glorious. Not had much time with it yet and will not have much time to get to know it until later this week, but first impressions are that it's a brilliant guitar. Couldn't be happier!

Where did you find one?

 

[BigChrisW]

Say where did you get them knobs? nice looking

Lampshade Knobs

PRS designed lampshade knobs. Set of two per package. Fits all US-made models. Available in Black, Amber or Clear. (101754:001:008:002, Clear w/black)(101754:001:007:002, Amber)(ACC-4260, Clear w/white #'s)

uk.prsaccessories.com

 

[BigChrisW]

Where did you find one?

I ordered it from Peach Guitars here in the UK, back in March. Was definitely worth the wait!

 

[BigChrisW]

First gig with the new DGT tonight... hope it sounds as good as this guy makes it sound

 

[Al Fresco]

Finally got round to putting the new knobs on it... imho it really improves the look of the guitar. Locking tuners and ivory buttons next (when I can find a good deal on the tuners!)

Mate, I went the same way re the knobs and I'm with you on the improved look. Some videos have shown a warmer reddish thing going on with the back and neck, but mine is essentially black. Throw in the black heads on the locking tuners and amber-black knobs and its got a cool, slightly 'darker' black-gold vibe going on.

 

[Markcarl]

Congrats! I love the sound of the DGT and the look of this guitar!