Am I PLAYING The WORLD'S BEST Guitar Under 1K?

The amazing STORY behind the BEST electric guitar in the world (IMHO) for under $1000
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00:00 Hello
00:14 Whipping Post
00:45 The Tools
01:01 Ten Years Gone riff
01:19 Castles Made Of Sand intro
01:36 DGT SE IS FANTASTIC
02:06 CONTEST
02:17 Zoom With David Grissom
02:40 David and PRS
03:00 The DGT Core is Born
03:22 Whipping Post Return
03:54 DGT SE Centerfold
05:19 LP vs DGT
05:53 Pickup Rn'D
06:36 Coil Tap
07:31 Paul remembers
07:47 David Grissom Live
08:16 PRS promo highlights
10:07 David's approval
11:43 Thanks For Watching

[@edreynolds3745]

My associaton w/ David and Paul has been educational and positive and they have both been so supportive of me. Yes; I built that test guitar while consulting for Collings, and David, Paul and I used it on the DGT pickup thing. But here's the thing about David and Paul: They are both VERY tonally aware. ( !!!) David has been in my shop, and shown me his ability to "squeeze" tone out of a messed up acoustic guitar to the point of making my jaw drop. E. Johnson showed me that too, way back when ... . I may have helped these folks, but they have all been my teachers (in the extreme). Paul and David are both generous, open, and real. The reason the DGT is so good is their unending dedication to excellence, and the openness, and DRIVE ( both analytical and instinctual) that's needed to go above and beyond. Thanks for mentioning my name, David. That's nice. What's more nice is to be gifted w/ knowing folks like you and Paul. There's not one HINT of mediocrity, settling for less, or complacency with those two. Just 2 guys continously pushing the envelope. .... Pretty cool.

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks Ed I just pinned your comment to the top of the thread, Nice to meet you!

[@activese]

Thank you for being so humble, nice to know where all started. Take care.

[@julianmetcalfe1070]

well put sir ,dam good guitar end of day thats that ,will be getting one if i can

[@LetArtsLive]

That was a really nice story and the Hedgehog sent me here I saw that comment somewhere and I thought it was really funny I got a bad sense of humor

[@LetArtsLive]

Did I win ? Damn that's a nice guitar

[@GuitarZombie]

Not dissing the DGT but Tim will make any guitar sing

[@AceFace50001]

Absolutely! So much of a guitar's tone is in the player's hands, and this is an excellent example of that.

[@craiglizt8074]

Yeah man! Tim’s a beast.

[@STEVSKI7]

Players like Tim can make ANY guitar sound like top shelf instruments. Players like me can make a top shelf instrument sound like a child’s plastic toy.

[@davidcox5588]

I always think the same thing. Give him 6 strings on a 2x4 and he can make you want it.

[@vicpnut1]

Ain’t dat da truth!

[@edwardburger6271]

PRS makes wonderful guitars, and this one sounds a little more like a vintage instrument to me. And Tim could literally make a shoe lace on a broomstick sound awesome!!

[@mykhedelic6471]

I actually believe that.

[@paullavallee1631]

Totally agree

[@azcoyote007]

The DGT USA is what every good LP should be. Essentially.

[@julianmetcalfe1070]

yes was just thinking that .A TEA CHEST BASS came to mind

[@eddiejr540]

What does a vintage instrument sound like??

[@Ottonic6]

Man! I love Tim's enthusiasm, and joy he has when playing. You know this man enjoys music, Thank you Tim!

[@g_and_kikos_homestudio]

Love how you dropped that tuning and went straight in Zep without missing a beat

[@Te.le-gram-expertvidal]

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[@kanspamun3528]

Just a dream to have one PRS guitar my own!

[@rocinblues]

Tim, honestly it is a joy to just watch you play. I know how hard you worked to make this "joy" seem effortless. Any day I can play it's a great day! Btw, that is the very best PRS I've ever heard. I would love to hear that through a Fender 65'. Great video, keep roc'in!

[@jimmyjames2022]

Best compilation video I've seen on the evolution of this awesome DGT SE, very nice! The gold top with the moon inlays is my favourite SE currently made.

[@jricoc3475]

I've never seen a video by this guy before. Now I want to watch ALL of his videos. His playing is incredible and seemingly effortless. Amazing ...

[@kevinvoisine1922]

You’ve definitely heard Tim play thought. He’s played on literally thousands of recordings. He’s the man

[@yeknommonkey]

You’re in for a treat. This guy is a genuine superstar under the radar.

[@John-wr6yo]

No thank you

[@sambibo572]

Tim, your creativity in your leads will never cease to amaze and inspire! Thank you!

[@P-J-W-777]

Awesome story Tim. I’ve been watching your videos for a while but I’ve been listening to and admiring your work for much longer than that on all those various songs and albums you have been a part of. I believe you truly deserve to be in the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame.

[@JohnnyVinceEvans]

In 1981, I started taking lessons from a phenomenally talented DC-area guitarist named Bill Kotapish (of 70s-80s prog rock band 'However'). Bill's main guitar was one of Paul's earlier builds, from his parents' house in Annapolis, MD. It had nearly all the features of modern PRS guitars, including the exact same bird inlays and highly carved top, though the body was solid mahogany (no maple cap). The two pickups were old Gibson P90s, which I believe had been fitted into rosewood(?) cases and mounting rings. It also had Schaller's slightly more adjustable take on the Junior's one-piece stud-mounted bridge. The entire front back and neck had a beautiful mahogany stain, with a satin finish, and just a bit of woodgrain texture...organic in a sort of 70's / Alembic kind of way, but more "rock". It was SO beautiful and played like butter. Okay, so maybe the DGT doesn't have the bird inlays or Paul's sweat on it, but it's phenomenal how modern guitar manufacturing techniques have advanced to the point that a guitar that a person might grow with for a lifetime is available for under $1K. What a great achievement!

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Great story! I'd love to see that guitar today. :)

[@braddanielson7705]

We get to listen to David every Tuesday night at the Saxon for the price of a beer.He is amazing guitarist.I really appreciate he comes out once a week for our enjoyment.

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[@edreynolds3745]

Don't forget to tip the band !

[@claytonsmith1465]

Love Paul's guitars. I had a CE24 I purched in the 1992 and loved it. We as a family fell on hard times in 2005 and I had to sell it and all my gear to keep a roof over our heads. It's now 2023 and I am slowly getting back to playing and acquiring gear again and Tim is killing my GAS syndrome at the moment. Well I guess to Sweetwater I go this weekend.

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[@jerk_store]

The last guitar I bought was a CE24. That was 6 years ago. If it ever comes down to mortgage and food vs that guitar, I'll happily live on the streets. That guitar sounds so great and plays so well, the only way anybody else is going to get it is when they pry it out of my dead cold hands.

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Sorry to hear about the tough times. I think most of us can relate to selling musical equipment when the money was tight. I hope you'll be able to fit another guitar into your budget and get back into it.

[@soylentkris]

Grissom is one of those dudes...like kind of unknown, but respected... He's been doing it for a long time, I did some sessions with him... Really good, tasteful, 'play for the song' kind of guy. He's got it in the hands. His notes are HIS. Am so happy he's getting the recognition he really deserves.

[@JohnNathanCO]

I saw him with Joe Ely in L.A. a couple of times in the 80's. Easily some of the best live playing I've ever heard and I've heard a lot.

[@marcgattuso6129]

Beautiful Guitar Tim. Great video and story as usual. Love the history and the way you tell each guitar’s story :). Thank you!!

[@30ANews]

David as a person and player is the best! You’re hella awesome Tim and love the praise you give to others and the passion in the craft is seen. You’re an Ace and the best as well🙏

[@tommiks5649]

Thanks Tim for bringing this great PRS affordable model to us to learn about and the story behind it. Always enlightening us.

[@neblledroc3059]

Yes Tim has so many sounds in his fingers. Such a groove always. Led Zep is the cherry on top.

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[@davidwollpert5276]

Sounds great! Somehow I don’t think it will sound as good when I play it. Thanks for a great channel!

[@seanbaines]

LOL. Yeah, I suspect the same thing with me. :)

[@landslug]

Same 👍

[@888jimm]

His has extra notes in it😂🤡

[@georgealfredcordeiro]

Great! This will certainly allow a lot of players to avail themselves. Of course great players such as you can make any instruments sing, and at the same time a fine tool can inspire said. I just started your Masterclass Tim, here in Thailand where I've been playing and teaching for 20 years. Back then, no KZbin, access, etc.. hence, sincere appreciation for all your work since the beginning.

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks so much for the comment and thank you for joining the masterclass! I truly appreciate it....Tim

[@kenmearns6164]

For many reasons, you always bring a smile to my face watching your videos, keep up the great work Tim 👍

[@ronglass5968]

Tim's spot on. I took delivery of one yesterday. Beautiful guitar. LOVE the pickups - probably one of THE best features of this guitar.

[@kidwave1]

Dude, that intro lead was incredible! You NEVER disappoint!

[@sammydavej]

Great sounds always come from Tim’s fingers and instruments, and this goldtop is no exception.

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[@axe2grind911a]

That opening solo just sold me the guitar! So well done by Tim with some great tricks I've never seen before...

[@capita31]

This guitar is truly a GEM! You did a wonderful job here showcasing all of its superb qualities.

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Good to see a new one for the new year ! I’m a strat guy but need me a humbucker guitar and prs rules especially for the money 👍🏻

[@daveshepard9154]

Just incredible. HUGE fan of the channel and a long time fan of PRS guitars. Seen 'em and played 'em, friends have 'em, spoke at LENGTH to the crew at the NAMM show, but have not had one sneak into my collection yet. I"m in the market! Thank you!

[@MiguelGuitars]

Awesome playing and guitar Tim, congrats to PRS for this great guitar 🤘🏻

[@clarkmakes]

Recently stumbled across your channel while poking around the online guitar universe, and I'm thrilled you're out here making magic! Like zillions of guitarists, I've had a little bit of underground local success here n there a lifetime ago, but I haven't really played much in the past 25 years. Your enthusiastic love for the gift, skill, and craft of all things guitar has inspired me to pick it up again, in my 50s. W00T! Am I expecting Washburn to come knocking on the door of an unsigned, unknown guitarist with an endorsement deal for their Stephens steel gring single cutaway? Nope. No cafe, college, and winery tours for me. Just gonna tap back into the joy. Thanks for being awesome. You are indeed an inspiration.

[@JohnPriceJNPMusic]

Such a great video! Well done Tim.

[@OceanOfLife777]

Love the passion for tone Tim!

[@CarolDailey]

Tim, your playing is such an inspiration! Beautiful guitar, beautiful playing. PRS put out a video with Paul speaking about pickup design. They had a guitar body with the slide in pickup thing and alligator clips like David was talking about. So cool. Thanks for the content!

[@SD-cl5mj]

Thanks for your videos, I enjoy allllllll of the PRS videos, and your a great guitar player.

[@BobDuganFL]

Amazing talent at PRS. Thanks Tim

[@landslug]

Looks awesome.. what a great idea, nice instruments that don't cost a fortune! Much appreciated and thanks always for the great content

[@Richard_Lush]

Affordable that’s the word. Who can say that anymore for a quality guitar. Love it. Thanks Tim.

[@sambochen2010]

Thank you for the Ten Years Gone riff Tim. That made my day. Castles Made of Sand was bonus. ❤️

[@larrypritchett2264]

Thank You Tim Pierce. Its such a gift to be able to see and listen to you in this type of setting!

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[@user-po7iv4ni3o]

Always a joy to watch you riff!

[@fredberthiaume6883]

Great guitar played by a great guitarist. Tim you always sound so good.

[@D20band]

Looks like an insanely good guitar for the money! Wow! Great demo Tim!!!! Thanks for the contest as well!!!!!!! Good luck everyone!

[@PageMarker1]

Don't know about the guitar, but as far as guitarists go, you yourself are right up there with the best of them, not only in your playing, but your respectability as such a well rounded and cordial individual. All the best to you!

[@VoodooBossanova]

Tim is THE man and I’ve been waiting for this gem! 👊🏻

[@johnmac8084]

This is great news Tim. I love PRS SE guitars, I always wait for the SE versions, and they are just getting better and better.

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[@ragnadrabinowitz7629]

I have the starla and mira SEs and I love them.

[@danielgallardo7249]

The McCarty 594 SE comes out in February!

[@johnmac8084]

@@danielgallardo7249 Yes, similar to the DGT, but without the trem bridge, if that's what you prefer

[@crimsontyger8576]

The guitar sounds so good. The playing is outstanding and so is the knowledge.

[@jallerson3245]

You always make it look so effortless. Thanks TIm!

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[@alanstandsalone2802]

What a FANTASTIC channel. I found your channel through Rick Beato and am so glad I did. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and knowledge to the world and helping bring some colorful music to this messed up world. Keep on doing what your doing and love life, my brother.

[@julianmetcalfe1070]

WOW real nice both Tim and David are very inspirational great players, a joy to listen too any time

[@namvet9881]

Great job creating this video! I have never heard ANY guitar, played all over the neck, sound this good. I love it and hope to own one soon.

[@gosteel]

Thanks Tim, I'll be looking now, cheers

[@russelljoplin2728]

I hoped you get one of these early and, as I suspected, it sounds outstanding! Thanks, Tim!

[@jordanleblanc1379]

What a versatile tool. The expression available just within guitar and its controls is lovely

[@PoppaWheelies]

I feel like I’m tied to the whipping post , waiting to get my hands on a SE DGT

[@rowbags3017]

Fantastic playing as always - and WOW! does that gold SE DGT look and sound great! I've never had any luck with gear competitions, but I really hope that changes this time. 😎

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Very nice. Amazing tones and range.

[@AaronRogersDr]

Great Video Im interested in getting one. My core PRS is my favorite and that gold top looks amazing

[@chrisclermont456]

Appreciate you, Tim!!

[@YonderZev]

Tossing my hat in the mix to win. Looks and sounds phenomenal… and I like the fact that Dave wanted it affordable but high quality. Tim, you’ve got definite chops, props to you my man!

[@jeffdamon1098]

Great content Tim!!

[@scottwilhite7017]

Thank you for this great review!

[@shawnn5213]

Love PRS guitars. They are so versatile in many genres of music

[@MikeOria]

Killer tones from that amazing gtr and awesome playing by TP, as usual!

[@yloiron]

Paul is so knowledgeable and always trying to try and perfect. I like all kinds of guitars and gear. On the other hand, for me, practicing and learning is more important than gear. That’s what I need to do, carve out time for lessons and learning.

[@seabud6408]

Great review/insight. I’ve just bought a bright green PRS SE. Wonderful guitar. That Gold top with the dark back looks wonderful and sounds wonderful.

[@roygaber8659]

Thanks Tim, as always your presentation totally rocks. The worst thing about this is that we have to wait until around summer to actually hold one of these beauties in our hands. I reckon I will have to pre-order to able to able to do just that. Roy

[@d20sounds31]

Great Video, Great Sound, Guitar, amp, pedal AND the player

[@copperhead573]

Love this video and the full circle of beginning core to the se with a DG interview. I now own one and feel inspired to get better because it so much better than I am. Don’t we all want to be inspired to pick it up and practice? Thank you Tim . Beginner course enrolled.

[@lerouxkruger2281]

Don't own a PRS, but played a custom 22 once and a SE and fell in love with PRS guitars. Great playing as usual you're a real inspiration!

[@oliverchapman51177]

yup, I Got a 2017 custom 22. Now I own several of the Se Guitars, and they are absolutely awesome. The Se Custom 22 Semi with the core wraparound compensated bridge with some Bourns pots and wiring due to constant playing, is my #1. and probably my least expensive gigging instrument by a mile

[@iwilrage]

He should be everyone's guitar hero...tim is amazing

[@SD-cl5mj]

Love your channel, and all the PRS stuff, big fan of PRS.

[@mwilk19]

I ordered mine two weeks ago when the PRS videos first came out. I can't wait to get my hands on this one.

[@joekyleboston]

Thank you Tim. So wonderful.

[@SimonGrantUnltd]

Beautiful looking and sounding guitar; gotta love PRS craftsmanship.

[@matthewgonzales3970]

I love everything about the electric guitar! Having heard David up close, if this guitar could get me halfway to his tone, I would love to have one!

[@jodymills3138]

Wow sounds great Tim, just tearing it up. Very nice.

[@JMSDyt]

Congrats for 400k Tim!!

[@gregkoelling615]

OK, I'm going to admit that even though I've been playing since 1967 I've never paid any attention to DGT. Tim, thank you for the post! I'm now off to watch Mr. Grissom on countless videos here.

[@coolintruddle]

Ten Years Gone! It has always been my favourite Zeppelin song. From the age of 10 to 50, it is one of the few songs that has changed how it makes me feel the older I get.

[@dragons_red]

Absolutely

[@skateborg]

Such a cool axe. I would LOVE to have a PRS SE DGT Gold Top. And thank you Tim, I'm enjoying the Masterclass. Cheers from rainy San Francisco!

[@pipedreamfretworks]

Great playing as always Tim!

[@KP11520]

10 inch radius? NICE. Had a custom Tele Body and Neck done with 10 inch radius. LOVE IT!

[@jsherrydds]

I just love how much fun you have Tim! Makes It great for us too!!

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[@WoodForrest]

What a beauty, got my fingers crossed for the giveaway

[@christophorhill2320]

The one guitar I regret not buying was a gold top Custom 22 with moons, back in 2000 when I was working at a music store in KC. The guitar you’re demonstrating might as well be the same instrument - thank you for the opportunity, Tim!!!

[@CharmCityPaintball]

This is the first time I’ve seen your channel, I really like your guitar playing!

[@grumpymikeguitar]

Mine is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Can't wait to hook it up to my HDRX 20. It's gonna be glorious.

[@belalugrisi1614]

Enjoy, Mike!!

[@ferdberfle5069]

Such a SWEET guitar! Yours is the third video I've seen featuring the PRS SE DGT, but the FIRST to be giving one away! Thank you for the chance to win one of these stellar instruments!

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[@KanoDailyThePhilippinesandMore]

I've been waiting for this one!

[@1badsteed]

Great video of a fantastic player (and you are amazing as well!)

[@michaelgreen5206]

Loving those Allman Brothers licks, thanks Dan!

[@mathiusblack4674]

Ty for the chance .Sounds lush !

[@pariahpokemonwesbragg2904]

Guitar sounds beautiful!!

[@ZigbertD]

Just got one after waiting most of 2023 for it be in stock for immediate shipping. In a word, fantastic. This is in no way anything less than a professional quality guitar. In the last 20 years, the quality and consistency of low to mid-priced guitars has skyrocketed. And the DGT is really the PRS model that checks all the boxes for me in features, so I'm incredibly happy with this instrument.

[@MrYatesj1]

Outstanding, love getting more Tone from ONE Instrument!!

[@guitarman6632]

I use to walk down Daytona Beach main St on bike week, and hear the bands ! I could pick out a PRS playing ! To me they have a distinctive clean sound !

[@Fuff63]

Damn Tim, that tasty lead during ‘Whipping Post’. [3:22] Nicely done. Cheers.

[@PoppaOn2]

Been drooling over the DGT for years! Great video @tim pierce @david grissom

[@Spidouz]

Congrats Tim for the 400k subs 🎉