The DGT Is Truly The Perfect Guitar - For Me.

What years were those? When I bought my CU22 in 06, the wide fat neck carve was the most common. There was an occasional wide thin here and there. The CU24 is the model that you would occasionally see the Regular neck carve on. Most had a wide thin in 06. My CU24 has the WT. I also bought that one in 06.
I’m speaking only of the CU22 Soapbar. I had a 1998 model and a 2003 model if memory serves. I don’t recall a neck carve option on that model, but it’s possible.

It’s also possible my recollection is faulty. It’s been a long time.

It was available with maple or rosewood fretboard. I had one of each.
 
Has anybody looked into the control cavity of their DGT and thought about upgrading the components on the wiring harness. The capacitors look really cheap. I was thinking about changing them out to some sprague orange drops.
 
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Has anybody looked into the control cavity of their DGT and thought about upgrading and components on the wiring harness. The capacitors look really cheap. I was thinking about changing them out to some sprague orange drops.
In the past I found that modding a great guitar nearly always made it less great.

Then, too, sometimes an inexpensive part is the right choice for tone. I recall Doug Sewell saying that about the hand wired CAD amps, like my HXDA and DG30.

YMMV,.

What tone improvement would you expect the orange drops would provide? Also, if you want the highest quality parts, why not German WIMA caps?
 
I had the honor to play two DGT in my life, both PS. The really chunky neck profile likewise a bat requires some time. I was curious, if a DGT could beat my 513 soundwise, especially in the split modes. If express my observations positively. If you don't own a 513, the DGT is a very versatile guitar (based on little bit of LP genes).
I felt more comfy - ergonomically and by the voice - with my line of prime numbers.
 
I had the honor to play two DGT in my life, both PS. The really chunky neck profile likewise a bat requires some time. I was curious, if a DGT could beat my 513 soundwise, especially in the split modes. If express my observations positively. If you don't own a 513, the DGT is a very versatile guitar (based on little bit of LP genes).
I felt more comfy - ergonomically and by the voice - with my line of prime numbers.
Granted that ‘chunky’ can mean different things to different players, but I wonder if the PS DGTs you played had the standard DGT neck?

The DGT is actually the narrowest neck of any Core model, and is the exact same depth as he Pattern neck shape. Doesn’t seem very chunky to me, just feels great. But all of us have different hands.

I was under the impression that the 513 carve is as deep, and wider than the DGT neck, similar to the earlier wide-fat carve. In other words, by spec the 513 is chunkier.
 
I haven't played the core DGT, but I remember words, that the DGT and the 513 have the biggest frets of all PRS models.
Too my big but thin hands and fingers the DGT (PS) necks felt slightly fatter than to my Pattern Regular 513.
 
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OK, remember the bit I said about the clarity of tone on the DGT?

Listen to the first few notes Tim Pierce plays on the blue DGT starting at 03:03 early in the first video I posted above. That's it; and it's what I can't put into words.

It's that elusive tone quality that just grabs me by the ears and says, "This is what electric guitar is supposed to sound like!"

Granted, we all have different tastes and ideas, and I only speak for myself. I'm not proselytizing here - that kind of sound may not be your thing, and that's OK.

But for me? That big, solid, open sound drives an amp (tube of course!! ;)) the right way.

"Can you play like Tim Pierce, Laz?"

"No, I play like me, which is to say, not as well. But I like to play what I play with a tone I like."

"That's not good enough for me, sir! You don't deserve that guitar!"

"Yeah, So what else is new?"

I know I’ve shared this a few times, but I think it illustrates to certain extent what you’re referring to -


Compare this with the tones that David gets and blindfolded you’d probably swear that they were two different models of guitar.
 
I know I’ve shared this a few times, but I think it illustrates to certain extent what you’re referring to -


Compare this with the tones that David gets and blindfolded you’d probably swear that they were two different models of guitar.
Yes! Definitely illustrates that and, yes, different from Grissom, though some of that has to do with the amp, as well as the player.

The common factor is the articulation and cut.
 
I won't say I came around to this decision quickly. I've been playing PRS since 1991 and have owned a great many of their models over the years. Early last fall I bought my first (and so far only) DGT. It has one Wood Library bell/whistle that initially attracted my attention - it has a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and I very much like the little bit of extra snap it provides at the onset of the note transient.

Here's a disclaimer I want to be very clear about:

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While I've decided the DGT's the right guitar for me and all of my idiosyncrasies, it may not be for you and your own preferences. This isn't a prescription for anyone else. I'm NOT suggesting that anyone else go run out and buy one. Only talking about myself here!

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I've been playing my DGT in regular rotation with my PS models (McCarty Singlecut, 30th Anniversary PS Ltd., 20th Anniversary of Private Stock Ltd) for 6 months. I've become comfortable enough about what I can do with it to be able to discuss what I love about it without saying, "Gee, this is a wonderful honeymoon."

Disclaimer No. Two: I don't play metal. I know nothing about how this guitar works with metal, and don't much care. I don't see why it wouldn't, but you might not want to read on if that's what you're into.

SFX: [9/10 of the board runs for the exits.]

A little background: I'm an Americana, Brit Pop/Rock, and Bluesy player. I hire people to do the other styles when a project comes along requiring things I don't do. I'm a tube amp player, and one of my amps is a PRS DG30, a great match for this guitar, though my other 3 amps sound great with it, too.

I rarely use dirt pedals, and mostly only use delay as an effect, though I've now tried this guitar with lots of different effects.

The guitar is set up with the stock PRS 11 ga. strings. I'll get to why in my next post, since my wife is demanding I take a break and get some exercise immediately!

I'm curious if this still holds almost a year later. As a fan of all things McCarty, I think the DGT is a logical evolution of the model for lack of a better term. The original McCarty is a classic in my opinion and the DGT has some updates that make it another potential classic.
 
I’m really curious about the DGT.

I love my 594s. I started with an SE DC and an SE SC to test the waters and see how much I would play them. Turns out I loved the design and now have 3 Core 10 tops. A DC, SC and semi hollow SC. A Core DGT might be next on my list!

Seeing as you also own a 594, how does the neck compare? Are the pickups much different from the 594? Taller frets don’t bother me a bit. I love 6105’s on my F style guitars.
 
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Absolutely. I love everything about it. The snappy articulation, the neck, the controls.

I don't compare it to the McCarty, because in so many ways it IS a McCarty. To me, that's a plus.
Absolutely Agree! To Me It Is A McCarty With A Trem And Some Small Tweaks.
 
Seeing as you also own a 594, how does the neck compare?
It's closer to the Pattern Regular neck; not quite as wide as the Pattern or Pattern Vintage neck, deeper and narrower than Pattern Thin. It's its own thing.

And of course, the scale length is different, so there's a little bit more twang on the bottom.

I've had several 594s, but downsized. My current 'similar to LP' PRS is still my McCarty Singlecut Private Stock with 57/08s. In addition to the pickups, the differences are that the body's a little bit thicker, the scale length is 24.5 instead of 24.594, the fretboard is Madagascar rosewood, and the bridge is machined aluminum instead of cast zinc.

There was enough similarity in overall tone that I didn't feel the need to have both models. I wanted to make some 'limit my options' choices.
Are the pickups much different from the 594?
Yes, they're different in frequency emphasis and output; the DGT pickups have more midrange bite (especially on the bridge pickup) but they still have nice treble overtones.

Grissom based the tone he wanted on the pickups of his vintage 335. Offhand, I'd say they're a little closer to the 57/08s in 'vibe' than to the 58/15 LTs, but still their own thing.
Absolutely Agree! To Me It Is A McCarty With A Trem And Some Small Tweaks.
Yup. I've had a recent WL McCarty Trem model, and the vibe of both guitars is close, the main differences being the pickups and neck carve.
 
I have an SE DGT. I had an initial issue with the strings (particularly the G string) staying in tune. I had the guitar set up, replaced the tuners with the SE locking tuners, had the action lowered, and put 9’s on. It plays great now! Although I have been using my Vela Hollowbody more recently, I expect to be using the DGT more for some upcoming recordings.
 
It's closer to the Pattern Regular neck; not quite as wide as the Pattern or Pattern Vintage neck, deeper and narrower than Pattern Thin. It's its own thing.

And of course, the scale length is different, so there's a little bit more twang on the bottom.

I've had several 594s, but downsized. My current 'similar to LP' PRS is still my McCarty Singlecut Private Stock with 57/08s. In addition to the pickups, the differences are that the body's a little bit thicker, the scale length is 24.5 instead of 24.594, the fretboard is Madagascar rosewood, and the bridge is machined aluminum instead of cast zinc.

There was enough similarity in overall tone that I didn't feel the need to have both models. I wanted to make some 'limit my options' choices.

Yes, they're different in frequency emphasis and output; the DGT pickups have more midrange bite (especially on the bridge pickup) but they still have nice treble overtones.

Grissom based the tone he wanted on the pickups of his vintage 335. Offhand, I'd say they're a little closer to the 57/08s in 'vibe' than to the 58/15 LTs, but still their own thing.

Yup. I've had a recent WL McCarty Trem model, and the vibe of both guitars is close, the main differences being the pickups and neck carve.
This was an excellent comparison and just what wanted to know. Very informative! Thank you.
 
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