PRS 408 vs DGT
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Huggy Love
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The 408 setup gives you coil tapping all the way across, neck, bridge or both. (8 different tones) You can play either pickup split or HB too.
The DGT is a great instrument but I think the 408 is more versatile.
The DGT is a great instrument but I think the 408 is more versatile.
alantig
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As Huggy said, a little more versatility w/the coils on the 408 - you can switch either pup or both to single coils. The DGT, though, gives you two volumes and a master tone, so you can blend the pups at will - lots of variety there. I do like the mini-toggles for the splits on the 408 better - easier for me to go back and forth than the push-pull on the DGT. But I MUCH prefer the 3-way toggle to the 3-way blade. I don't like where the blade sits - it's not ergonomically comfortable for me. And the throw from one position to the next is much longer than the toggle.
The DGT pups are voiced more old-school, which is not to say the 408s are harsh (which seems to be one of the more common criticisms people have when they talk about 'modern' pickups). For me, they've both covered everything I've wanted them to, from delicate cleans to gritty dirt. One of the better heavy/metal sounds I've gotten was with the DGT through a Hot British into my 2-channel C on the clean channel. Damn near perfect match for the song I was covering - and I don't try to duplicate tones, it just happened.
Neck-wise, the DGT neck is just about perfect for my hands. My 408 has a pattern regular (I think), and it's very close to the DGT, so no complaints there. The biggest difference is the fret height - I'm slightly less fond of the bigger frets on the DGT when it comes to sliding up and down the neck, but otherwise I don't really notice them. They do make the 11s play very much like 10s.
Of course, guitar selection is a very personal thing, so the only real solution is to buy both.
The DGT pups are voiced more old-school, which is not to say the 408s are harsh (which seems to be one of the more common criticisms people have when they talk about 'modern' pickups). For me, they've both covered everything I've wanted them to, from delicate cleans to gritty dirt. One of the better heavy/metal sounds I've gotten was with the DGT through a Hot British into my 2-channel C on the clean channel. Damn near perfect match for the song I was covering - and I don't try to duplicate tones, it just happened.
Neck-wise, the DGT neck is just about perfect for my hands. My 408 has a pattern regular (I think), and it's very close to the DGT, so no complaints there. The biggest difference is the fret height - I'm slightly less fond of the bigger frets on the DGT when it comes to sliding up and down the neck, but otherwise I don't really notice them. They do make the 11s play very much like 10s.
Of course, guitar selection is a very personal thing, so the only real solution is to buy both.
John Beef
Opaque
The DGT is a very characterful guitar that is also versatile.
The 408 is a very versatile guitar that's a little more down the middle, but it's down the middle in a good way.
I would have a very hard time deciding between the two, but since I've had a couple of 408 models, I might give the DGT a go just because I like its personality.
The 408 is a very versatile guitar that's a little more down the middle, but it's down the middle in a good way.
I would have a very hard time deciding between the two, but since I've had a couple of 408 models, I might give the DGT a go just because I like its personality.
I have a DGT and a Paul's Guitar which is somewhat similar to the 408. They are both fantastic guitars but pretty different. The DGT is definitely more in the vintage camp and the Paul's Guitar more in the modern camp. I can say that I could probably take those two guitars to most any gig and cover all the ground I needed to.
Texas_minor_blues
Rosewood or Bust
You just can't go wrong with a DGT. Between the standard and the basic one it is just tone heaven... I would order another in a heartbeat if I could get one with an IRW without the artist package
11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
While the 408s are great, if you're unsure, I'd get the DGTs, because due to their conventional size, you can swap them out if they don't work for you.
JoJo
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Hi,
I do own both models: if I'd have to decide between the two, I'd go with the DGT at this time.
In terms of versatility, meaning different voicings, my impression is that the DGT delivers a wider span of distinct tones.
Especially the single coil tones have a more distinct voice when compared to the split mode of the 408 pickups.
The volume drop, that is barely noticeable with the 408, is however clearly audible with the DGT pickups.
You have to know, too that when the coil split is active in the DGT, the pickups are out of phase when bridge and neck pickups are both selected. But using the separate volumes, you can dial in a wide variety of mixed tones that can mimic the classical in-between-positions 2 and 4 on a classic Strat 5-position-switch wiring.
My impression is that the DGT really excels in the field of country/blues/classic rock music, delivering any tone you want it to have.
I can't tell about the harder stuff, though...
In terms of playability, the DGT suits me better: that is mainly because the neck profile just feels right to my hands.
Sometimes, I am not too comfortable with the light V near the saddle of the "Pattern" neck, at other times it does just fine.
The DGT shape does always feel right to me...
Please keep in mind that this is a very personal opinion, but maybe it helps.
I don't think that yo can go wrong with either model, but I would always recommend to play both, ideally back-to-back.
this is the only way to find out which one suits YOU bets.
Best wishes,
JoJo
I do own both models: if I'd have to decide between the two, I'd go with the DGT at this time.
In terms of versatility, meaning different voicings, my impression is that the DGT delivers a wider span of distinct tones.
Especially the single coil tones have a more distinct voice when compared to the split mode of the 408 pickups.
The volume drop, that is barely noticeable with the 408, is however clearly audible with the DGT pickups.
You have to know, too that when the coil split is active in the DGT, the pickups are out of phase when bridge and neck pickups are both selected. But using the separate volumes, you can dial in a wide variety of mixed tones that can mimic the classical in-between-positions 2 and 4 on a classic Strat 5-position-switch wiring.
My impression is that the DGT really excels in the field of country/blues/classic rock music, delivering any tone you want it to have.
I can't tell about the harder stuff, though...
In terms of playability, the DGT suits me better: that is mainly because the neck profile just feels right to my hands.
Sometimes, I am not too comfortable with the light V near the saddle of the "Pattern" neck, at other times it does just fine.
The DGT shape does always feel right to me...
Please keep in mind that this is a very personal opinion, but maybe it helps.
I don't think that yo can go wrong with either model, but I would always recommend to play both, ideally back-to-back.
this is the only way to find out which one suits YOU bets.
Best wishes,
JoJo
