Which DGT SE? General Advice for Choosing Guitar?

[Townie53]

Hi - I have the great pleasure of having 2 DGT SE's at the moment - one sunburst, one gold top. One has to go back. Clearly a personal taste decision, but looking for some tips. The Goldtop is surprisingly brighter and 'spongier' sounding than the sunburst and does the strat thing maybe a little better, and seems to have a (very) slightly thinner neck. The sunburst seems a tiny bit heavier and fuller/warmer sounding - I haven't owned a les paul in a very long time, but I think it's more what I'd expect from a les paul. Sort of a win-win, but thought I'd see if I got any comments that I hadn't thought of. It is interesting to see that even with the renowned PRS consistency that there is still a noticable difference between these. FWIW, the sunburst one is an earlier batch. Thanks in advance!

 

[markd21]

Based on what you are describing, I'd keep the gold top. That's what I have and I am very pleased.

 

[bodia]

Based on what you are describing, I'd keep the gold top. That's what I have and I am very pleased.

I agree with Mark

 

[garrett]

The Goldtop sounds like everything I'd want in that model.

But it ain't my money.

 

[Birdsofprey]

Not such a bad problem to have choosing. No two guitars are alike brand or model.

 

[László]

Gosh it's tough to tell someone else which guitar ought to float their boat more.

Speaking only for myself, and not trying to give advice, my criteria are, first, how a guitar resonates, and second, whether the tone has three dimensionality and vibe. Could be warmer or brighter, either way, but that's how I roll. A beautiful tone speaks for itself.

If neither one does that...wrong guitars for me!

And of course, YMMV.

 

[Prs Mods too]

Myself personally, I'd keep the one that sounds more like a LP. I love friggin gold tops though!

 

[Chicken hawk]

You should get rid of the gold top and sell it to meeeeeee