ArnieZ Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Had never found a PRS I could bond with, either the guitar tone did not capture my imagination or I didn't care for the neck. Enter the DGT: neck profile similar to the Hamer vintage carve, big frets, good sounding pickups that split with good results. Found one that appealed to me aesthetically and now it's mine! Review in greater detail to follow, pics now. I think this will be a keeper! I spoke to my Rabbi and he said if Mitch deserved a new guitar so did I
atquinn Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 I will own one of these someday! The specs seem perfect, but it's hard for me to justify paying the asking price for most of the ones I see out there, compared to my Hamers and Suhr. I'll get over that at some point though, I'm sure.-Austin
Feynman Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Perfection! It's a total knockout. I love that finish, and top, and design, and well, everything. Very nice.That one's worth kvelling over.
velorush Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Like Austin said, the DGT is the one PRS I must have! Well, that and a KL380...Congrats! That's a beauty!
tomteriffic Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Sweet! Great score! Of the gaggle of PRS models I run across, the DG is the one that speaks to me the loudest. Religiously speaking, I'm a different flavor, but I know a guitar-playin' rabbi. I'll talk to him.
Drendino Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 I'm verklempt! Mazel tov, that is one fine guitar.
cmatthes Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 I've played a bunch of those DGTs...they are the best PRS made to date, and I've owned/played PRS since '89.
Feynman Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 I came back to look at it again. That is a gorgeous guitar. You are a man of impeccable tastes.
crunchee Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Nice! I'm not a PRS guy at all though...not for any good reason other than they don't fit into my budget, so I've been more-or-less blissfully ignorant. What's the difference between this and a Custom 22, other than the fretboard inlays?
gorch Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Your patience had been rewarded. Congrats for a great guitar. If I'd hunt for PRS guitars these would possibly be targets.
gwayne Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Congrats Arnie. Those are fantastic guitars and DG is one of my favorite players. A local praise and worship leader rocks one identical to yours every Sunday.
polara Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Those seem like great guitars. Never tried one but seems to have great features. My PRS is still my number one
atquinn Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Nice! I'm not a PRS guy at all though...not for any good reason other than they don't fit into my budget, so I've been more-or-less blissfully ignorant. What's the difference between this and a Custom 22, other than the fretboard inlays? Bunch of cool differences.. First off, it has a Hamer-approved VVT layout. Second, it has a thicker body, like a McCarty (the DGT is basically a McCarty trem customized to David Grissoms specs). Third, it has jumbo frets (which I looooove on my Suhr and Studio Custom). And 4th, and probably least important for me personally, it has different, more-vintagey pickups. Also, the way PRS does the splitting on the DGT (and possibly everything nowadays?), it doesn't completely shut off one coil. This leads to a thinner tone, but more powerful than a full split (I've experimented with this myself (it pretty easy to do as long as you have some resistors laying around) and with the pickups I had, I preferred a full spilt, it "felt" better). Ever since it came out, I've always thought of it as the Hamer-lovers PRS. And since they switched the finishes (I'm a nitro-hater), they've been on my "must buy" list. Just haven't found the right one yet. - Austin
ArnieZ Posted November 6, 2013 Author Posted November 6, 2013 "The Review" Feel free to drop out as soon as you're bored! The Buying Experience: Part of the process that should not be overlooked. Purchased from Wildwood, dealt with Troy. Price was better than average. Guitar was as described, essentially unplayed. This one was a 2011 model so there was some flex in the price. Troy included a DG cd in the case and offered a setup with 10's, standard on the DGT are 11's. Guitar came with 11's on it, was setup perfectly so don't know if a new setup was done. Mentioned this to Troy who immediately offered to pay for a setup with 10's, plus 1 for Troy! I did not request he cover a setup. Guitar was well packed and arrived as scheduled. The Guitar: Well crafted from high quality woods. Beautiful fit and finish. there are a couple small details that Hamer folks take for granted that aren't there. The control cavity is neat with excellent wiring but not quite Hamer. The finish is more 3d than I expected with nice movement of the figure. The neck profile is very comfortable, similar to a vintage carve. The width at the nut is a skootch narrower than what I am used to by 1/32nd. this was more noticeable to me visually than functionally, It is causing me no problems whatsoever. The fret work is impeccable. The controls are smooth and work the way they should. As Austin said the VVT arrangement is familiar. This is the only guitar I currently own with a trem and it is the best trem I have encountered. It returns to tune perfectly, and when bending one string and holding another, stays in tune, unlike most Strats, if the claw is not tightened. Don't love the push/pull pot to split the pups, find it less than ideal to use. Should be able to put one of Murkat's push/push pots here to good use. I really like the tones from this guitar. I generally don't look for a guitar that sounds like X. I either like the way it sounds or not. This guitar sounds great in both the full humbucker and split modes. Not dead quiet in the single coil mode but the volume difference is not significant making this very easy to use either way. I am liking the neck pickup even more than the bridge, but don't think I would change anything. Sounds great both clean and overdriven. This guitar hangs from a strap perfectly, balance and comfort is unsurpassed. This is the first PRS model that I have picked up that I didn't put right back down after a brief trial. I like the neck profile which is unique to this model and the pickups, which are not sterile sounding to me. I have only two small nits to pick. First the push/ pull tone pot. While the tone control works very well, the push/pull thing is a bit awkward. Second the strap buttons are very large in circumference but not very tall. It is hard to get a strap around them. they will probably be the first thing I change and the push/ pull next, assuming I can wire it . Great guitar folks, if you get a chance give one a spin! Gotta say I never thought I'd own a PRS. ArnieZ
atquinn Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 ...and when bending one string and holding another, stays in tune, unlike most Strats, if the claw is not tightened...This is probably due to the 11 gauge strings. Greater tension in the system leads to less of a change in pitch.-Austin
cmatthes Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 The .11s on that guitar feel like .10s.Paul and Co. really nailed that one!
Feynman Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Excellent review. Thanks for sharing it with us. Awesome guitar.
sixesandsevens Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Congratulations! I'm not normally a fan of that teardrop style burst, but that's beautiful.
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