Wondering re DG Custom 30 tone with 594s...

[MA Pete]

So I am thinking about the DG30 to complement the HXDA. I love David's tone through the DG30, with the DGT. But still I wonder, how does the short scale of a 594 match up with the DG30? (Certainly Les digs the DG30 with his 594s, that is a good sign!)

I stumbled across this video of Mike Ault with the DG30 and a Ted DC 245:

Sounds pretty good! (Of course Mike Ault could make a $10 Guitar from Walmart sound great!)

I am a big fan of the David Grissom one channel amp thinking, and use a boost pedal in front to thicken it up when desired. I go for the baseline tone having a little more gain than David does, and just turn the guitar volume down for cleanish stuff.

(I have another super clean amp for when I want very clean tones, and I am not playing out these days, where I need everything in one amp...)

I have tried many clean boost pedals, but I keep coming back to the EP Booster as my favorite, with the HXDA.

The 5815 LTs are so good these days (and LT+'s in the new SCs), I think that would make a good combination with the DG30 and and EP Booster when needed, and an OD like the Wampler Tumnus for leads. (The Soapbar DC 594 would also likely sound great with he DG30 too!)

Plus, they look pretty darn cool, with the matching Head and Cab!

Amp GAS!!...

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I have one, I can bring it by for 594fest.

It’s a nuanced, and slightly difficult amp to get the most from, but you’ll be rewarded after figuring it out. Pretty much all I play lately are 24.5” guitars and the amp loves them.

 

[bodia]

I have one,

Yeah you do!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Yeah you do!

Confirmation, in case anyone thinks I’m lying.

 

[MA Pete]

Thanks, Sergio!

The comment re "It’s a nuanced, and slightly difficult amp to get the most from, but you’ll be rewarded after figuring it out" doesn't scare me that much, as you and Les have figured it out and love it, and using my beloved Ox Box I have the flexibility to play with all levels of Master Volume and Gain to find the sweet spots for the tones I seek from it.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Thanks, Sergio!

The comment re "It’s a nuanced, and slightly difficult amp to get the most from, but you’ll be rewarded after figuring it out" doesn't scare me that much, as you and Les have figured it out and love it, and using my beloved Ox Box I have the flexibility to play with all levels of Master Volume and Gain to find the sweet spots for the tones I seek from it.

The Ox Box will help, as the amp really likes to have the master pretty much cranked (IMO) otherwise it’s a painfully boring amp playing by yourself or at low volumes at first, which I think is why some people sold theirs.

It’s very much not an “instant gratification” amp. I was initially disappointed with it until I used it in a band context and then recording with it.

 

[Shawn@PRS]

The DG works best when turned up LOUD

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Here’s a couple of demo tracks with it. All the guitars are through the DG30, and it’s all HB Spruce, West Street, and Santana.

 

[Buildermike]

Some nice tunes @sergiodeblanc

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Some nice tunes @sergiodeblanc

Thanks, buddy.

 

[bodia]

Here’s a couple of demo tracks with it. All the guitars are through the DG30, and it’s all HB Spruce, West Street, and Santana.

Good stuff, dude!

 

[Rider1260]

The Ox Box will help, as the amp really likes to have the master pretty much cranked (IMO) otherwise it’s a painfully boring amp playing by yourself or at low volumes at first, which I think is why some people sold theirs.

It’s very much not an “instant gratification” amp. I was initially disappointed with it until I used it in a band context and then recording with it.

That would be me since I don't play loud I had no way at the time to make this work for me. Sergio you sound great on it !!!!

 

[FJ4]

Great Tones and great tunes Sergio!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Nice one Sergio

 

[veinbuster]

Damn Sergio, my Santanas want you to play them too.

I would not have guessed that was all the DG.

 

[Boogie]

The DG works best when turned up LOUD

That’s been the case with every iteration of DG’s PRS amps. I’ve pissed off many a venue with the Super Dallas, but followed his personal advice...”F ‘em!”

 

[dmatthews]

Here’s a couple of demo tracks with it. All the guitars are through the DG30, and it’s all HB Spruce, West Street, and Santana.

That was good!

 

[Black Plaid]

Tasty!

 

[MA Pete]

Great tunes and tones, Sergio!

Thanks for sharing those!

 

[bodia]

That would be me since I don't play loud I had no way at the time to make this work for me. Sergio you sound great on it !!!!

That was me, as well!