PRS Finally Listened To Us! (PRS DGT SE)

[@fivewattworld]

I couldn’t agree more. You nailed it down here Robert.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thanks buddy loved your live show with David.

[@timparker4228]

@@RobertBakerGuitar Sweet, have been waiting for this vid since you and I chatted during the five watt world stream. Cheers Robert.

[@13sadowsky]

I agree as well have both and you did nail the comparison. The se is a great guitar fir the cash

[@JordanBrennan]

I've been watching you for a while now, first time commenting... man you are the most genuine guy on KZbin, appreciate you & this channel a lot, thank you

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

The single cut SEs are incredibly enticing to me and they have that wood grain on the back. It's nice the PRS does that SE line without operating a subsidiary like a Squier or Epiphone. Something about getting a quality budget guitar with the same name on the headstock seems cool to me.

[@TheRusk123]

For the price it’s more similar to fender Mexico m, they have the fender logo too. But I have to agree, these PRS se guitars look amazing

[@ElvisPriceless]

@@TheRusk123 You're right

[@jeffpodrug8942]

So cool of PRS to do that for you! I'm buying a PRS as soon as the doctors fix the Ulner nerve damage in my fretting hand. I'm still hacking away, but it controls your Ring and Pinky fingers, so I've had to become tricky and more patient. It sucks actually, because guitar is the only thing that brings me joy. I hope and pray that I can be fixed. Thanks, Robert for all your videos and just being a welcoming face on KZbin!! ✌️💞🕊️🤘🎸

[@itstravisjames512]

Had that same surgery and same ish. Do the PT and heal well!

[@jeffpodrug8942]

@@itstravisjames512 thanks, brother! ✌️❤️🤘🎸

[@1992YR]

The reason the PRS SE DGT is so good is because of David Grissom. David is really particular about his guitars and he had PRS make his signature SE model to his specifications. Two great videos to watch are 1. The Making of the PRS SE DGT Part 3 by PRS Guitars. 2. The PRS SE DGT Deep Dive Series by Phillip McKnight.

[@alexanderclark7168]

Love the channel, your playing, and the spousal interactions are gold

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thanks Alex!

[@matt79hz]

Look at the black back in decent light, sunlight.. It's a very dark slightly translucent brown, and the woodgrain looks v nice.

[@ThatGuitarKid7]

This is really generous of PRS! Loved your playing as well, keep it up.

[@oldrrocr]

love mine! but, Robert, you are a master! Thanks!

[@martinjames6148]

I totally agree that seeing the wood grain on the back is important!!

[@james99118]

Thank you Robert. Beautiful guitar and PRS fit and finish is always on point.

[@louism8217]

I have a 24-08 SE and was quite amazed at how well it played. No other won't sound kike a strat or an LP, but it has a large number of its own voices. The quality was bang on, so not really surprised this model kills it too.

[@neoquest2012]

Got mine yesterday, can’t put it down… it’s like I’ve been making noise on guitars for 25 years, all of a sudden it feels like I’m making Music, Them pick ups are glorious, these instruments are so much more than the sum of their parts… Thank you Mr Smith

[@tball5677]

I have 2 SE's, and absolutely love em!

[@BoazWainscott]

Man, I just want to take the time to say, your videos and channel rock. I love watching your videos and I love the content. great job, and I hope you have a great 2023!

[@seanmurphy26]

Wow! That Core model is breathtaking! I talked to Sweetwater myself, they said the SE has an August delivery date. Guitar Center has a delivery date window starting from June and ending in December, just asked the manager in person, yester..

[@sparkextractor3317]

That lick at 2:27 was really sweet! You could base a whole song of that.

[@kenthhamner2641]

I have a 2024 SE GoldTop judging by the SN. I bought a PRS McCarty 594 last year and am super impressed but the DGT is so bloody comfortable and great sounding! I’m keeping both.

[@davidwonpu353]

Also love natural backs. The contrast with the painted tops is beautiful. The natural headstock on the aquamarine DGT is also gorgeous.

[@chrisloud1976]

Wow, really heart felt playing there Mr. Baker.

[@ralph_clay]

I love my DGT SE! It's a phenomenal guitar! I only paid $765 new for it. I bought the lightest one Sweetwater had. I like light guitars because they resonate well. But, that's just me.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Agreed, re: wanting to see wood grain. The PRS 'black' treatment lends to the feeling that the neck, with that glassy coated finish, is like a solid chunk of plastic. A visual clue-a reminder-is pretty important.

[@jcburger733]

The SE DGT sounds great!!

[@Psichlo1]

Robert, Thank you!! I am the same way about seeing the wood grain. I imagine they do it because it's a 3 piece body, but who cares? I have a Korean made SE custom 24 with a natural back (3 piece body) and I love the wood grain on it. I have wood library 594, and I love it and the rosewood neck but I hate that they painted the body, let that grain show!. I am seriously contemplating getting me the gold top.

[@handsofstone1887]

That core DGT is my dream guitar!

[@Zed1984US]

Keep on rockin in 23

[@ronyeahright9536]

I have a PRS SE Paul's guitar I got on Sweetwater last year in aqua; gorgeous guitar, great feel, and compared to the big buck PRS guitars for $5k+, you can't beat it. I paid $969, and sprung for a set of Graph Tech locking tuners. One of my favorite guitars. Nice review, great playing as always!

[@jasonprice9823]

I bought a new SE Pauls Guitar in December and I absolutely love it. Recency but I pick it up first almost always lately.

[@onlyguitars]

I just ordered one and arrives next week. Seen very good reviews, that's why I decided to give it a try. I did have a 594 core before so very interested to see how different or similar they can be. The 594 was great but the shorter scale length from gibson didnt prefer it, so hoping to dig this one. At least on specs looks great, and the DGT too! Maybe later will grab the SE DGT and see which one I Prefer hehe and then see if going core is worth it.

[@GlenCraytonJr]

I bought that same guitar in amber. Hate I sold it. The color way was amazing. But wanted one with a trem

[@tonlarj37]

Hey my Dude! Glad you did this video. I plan on grabbing one of these.

[@ndpmomentum2445]

The DGT is a home run of a guitar. They have a new semi hollow body DGT limited run I’ll consider it

[@danilorg]

that's so beautiful

[@denmar355]

PRS consistent quality and more affordable offerings are killing it. The other two names have to be scrambling to figure out how to keep up. More and more pro artists are going with PRS all the time.

[@trevpeeps307]

I’m very interested in this model. Your videos have made me want a DGT for over a year now

[@mitchpalmer5116]

Cool. I reached out to PRS too. I asked them to make me the Mitch Palmer Signature Model...for FREE. I haven't heard back yet.

[@brucerichard2904]

The DGT just has an abundance of sound. It truly is impressive. The SE DGT sounds pretty good, but it's just not comparable.

[@MrJingles021]

I'm with you on the woodgrain on the back. I like it too.

[@cflowers69]

The blue one has a reedy quality to the notes. My Mccarty cores have that. PRS makes THE best stuff.

[@joysjbrana]

Your channel has been very educational for me since i am looking for forward to get a nice guitar sooner. Thanks

[@72Z15SS]

I always look forward to your videos! Thank You Robert and Thank You Sweetwater...

[@mougabo]

wow that blue is beautiful

[@Greenriver842]

These axes are beautiful and sound great, seems so comfy

[@martyc4906]

Looks and sounds fantastic!

[@handsofstone1887]

That damn blue DGT is beautiful!

[@saltydog8243]

Always have been a strat player... But the PRS line up is hard to ignore... Just need to decide, either the McCarty594 or the DGT. Great video!

[@vivekteega]

I'm in the same boat. I think it comes down to trem vs no trem, cause everything else can be changed ( PS - if you want a 4 knob system along with a trem, then its possible to get it installed from a good luthier on the DGT, but installing a trem on the 594 would be a real pain)

[@rstm_abrv]

@@vivekteegascale is different as well, and it's impossible to change.

[@vivekteega]

@@rstm_abrv yes true that! I'd still go for the DGT as it's closer to a strat scale length and I like the bounce/snappiness of that

[@rstm_abrv]

@@vivekteega yeah, it must be an awesome guitar, I like a gold one, but burst is awesome too, would be awesome if you share your thoughts after purchasing DGT SE 🙏

[@Robstafarian]

The PRS 594 guitars will have a neck pitch/angle like a Gibson due to the bridge height, whereas the DGT's neck pitch will feel more familiar due to the low, Fender-style bridge.

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

You make it sound phenomenal. Both of 'em.

[@fredyow5395]

Lucky!

[@johnreagan4162]

Ever take it off any sweet jumps?

[@OhhWeOhh]

Definately agree with ya on the backs

[@onewiththings]

Your DGT is so beautiful, and sounds great.

[@frankiechan9651]

PRS with this latest SE release is killing it. While I agree that the DGT SE is amazing, it's the 594 singlecuts that have a hold on my heart - both the mahogany/maple cap and the all-mahogany ones.

[@geoffreyalder7275]

The (partial) coil tap function is identical in both guitars,what you're hearing is the different pickups,I could live with either...

[@tperry5839]

Nice job❤

[@AntmanFelix]

As somebody who loves Gibsons and have a few, PRS is definitely packing a punch with their new releases that they announced recently. I may have to try some of these when they come out as I'm not a big PRS fan but man they have some great offerings. Take Note Gibson! Loved that the reestablished their original and modern lineup but they need to keep things fresh. Not every SG has to be in Cherry or Ebony!

[@BrianFMusic]

Here in Spain and Europe they are around 1100€ to 1200€.

[@MarbsMusic]

Ordered the GT back in early Dec, will hopefully have it this week! Nice comparison vs the Core!

[@WhiskeyDale]

beautiful gee-tar. I just put my order in for one

[@jewelcheese]

THAT TONE! Amazing video Robert, made me want this guitar even more than I did before, which I didn’t know was possible.. what pedal are you using there? It sounds great!

[@dancrowell2933]

Sounds good. What fuzz pedal are you playing?

[@rocinblues]

Nice, love to hear both through a Fender 65

[@patshep68]

I kind of love one tone knob and one volume.

[@LP-123]

I have a Custom 24 SE. It's incredibly well made and super reliable. It ain't sexy, but it gets the job done. Still reaching for an LP more often than that - but sometimes I get an itch and the SE scratches it.

[@arustydodge2111]

Appreciate the video and your playing, Robert. Had two, CE-24 and a Baritone. Sold the Baritone. I will keep the CE-24; but honestly just never got into it or play it that much. For me, I’m just a Gibson Junkie, and always reach for my Les Paul. Strictly a personal preference on my part!

[@guitarkickstart]

I'm guessing the 'black back" is at least partly because it makes the non-recessed cover plates on the back less obvious. With woodgrain back it would stand out big time. The veneers on these look very "fotoflame" - do they have any depth at all?

[@shanehyland]

Love those DGTs, but wish the headstock finish matched the body.

[@fgear8670]

Very cool that PRS is putting out such quality guitars at this price point. Sound is a little different, but not much, definitely not for thousands of dollars more for the Core. I agree on the back..something about having the wood grain just looks so much better imo....Thanks for a great review!

[@neatspy]

Really interested in these. Only thing I’m not keen on is the solid black finish on the back. Wish it came in a clear coat.

[@steveymoon]

If PRS got it right they would have made two changes: 1) the pickup selector switch would be in a better place, rather than right out of the way; 2) it would have a single volume and single tone.

[@ElvisPriceless]

Agreed

[@Robstafarian]

This is a signature model.

[@travisrusselldc]

Nice review. Thanks for posting Thoughts on black backing the guitar to cover up how many pieces of wood they use for the body and neck…?

[@thein-tele-gent5654]

Thanks for the sneak peak. Guitar sounds great. But I agree. The painted neck/back is an absolute deal breaker for me. Own one guitar with it, thinking I’d get past the look. Sadly, 3 years later, the paint is still keeping us apart. Keep on Rocking, Rob!

[@Margilio5150]

That tone 😎

[@gtr1952]

Just before Christmas, PRS released a 1 time only batch of 58/15 LT pickups. These are the exact same, made in USA pups that come in the 594 Core series guitars. I say that because the S model 594, made in the USA, uses the import pickups the same as the SE models. That's confusing, but the S guitar is USA, and S pup is import. On purpose, not sure, hope not. Anyway, my intent to to buy a SE594 and swap the pups for USA 594 58/15 LT ones. IMHO, the pups are at least 50% of the voice of the guitar. They ain't cheap, $500! So for $1450 I will have an SE594 SC w/USA 594 pickups. ~$500 less than an S594 SC w/import pups, and ~33% the price of a Core 594 SC. We'll see, I could also put them in an S594 if I'm not happy with the first one. Sorry this got so long, and it is just MHO's. Thanks, 8) --gary

[@jasong546]

I have to say I received my se dgt, and I used to have a core. It’s just a great guitar with zero quality issues and it plays and sounds great. I can’t tell the difference except in the appearance of the black back and my old head plate wasn’t black. I did get the se locking tuners but it’s not really necessary, I just like the look of the locking ones. Otherwise, it’s just a great guitar for the money, and money I can actually afford. No regrets or compromise in my mind at all.

[@andrewphillips7890]

You already have one? Everywhere I look, they're a preorder.

[@sonsauvage]

I'd really like to see an SE swamp ash special, 513, and CE24. I love your tone by the way, beautiful. very tasteful playing

[@revd68]

Robert, your the best! Feel like I am speaking to a best friend when viewing your channel.

[@paulthegeek]

To my knowledge it's not a pickup SPLIT, it's a TAP at 75%. Tim Pierce actually had DG on his video talking about it. Or maybe it's a split AND a tap at 75%? The language is very vague and while there is a huge difference between split and tap, many people often conflate the two. Indeed, even the PRS website for the DGT SE has a diagram of the various possible settings and they show a SPLIT humbucker in the diagram, but CALL it a "coil-TAP." Regardless, I'm glad to hear this SE model passes muster from a person who really knows the Core model. The DGT SE might be my next guitar purchase (and my first and possibly only PRS.)

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

You are correct I didnt realize it was a 75% thing until after I had shot the Video. Makes sense now why it sounds so full and still snappy.

[@KenithCopeland]

now that we have a se DGT can we all rally to get a SE special semi hollow

[@picksalot1]

I'm on the fence with 2 Volumes vs 2 Tone knobs. I really like having a Tone knob for the bridge pickup on a Strat. 🤷

[@grumpyrocker]

Totally agree about the back finish. I want to see the wood. I've owned two SE guitars, and I wouldn't buy one where the rear wood is covered.

[@mikejenny667]

I’ve been thinking it forever and someone finally said it. It’s so picky but I hate the black backed prs. Nice video, sounds great

[@brian91145]

The best guitar I own is my core 594.... but it's hard to take out and gig with. I have a goldtop SE DGT on order and hope it scratches that itch as a main gigable guitar!

[@brandonbryson3317]

This may be the SE I get. Had 5 core PRS that were great guitars, but I decided to move them and have been experimenting with Kiesel and Dunable. I think a made the right choice, but would like at least 1 PRS flavor.

[@grooooved]

Try an SE Hollowbody. It's a gooood flavor, and more comfortable than the core, to me. I have a core and one each of the SE's - one in mahogany and one in maple - if that's says anything. The core is the only one in its case.

[@petesmith6434]

PRS is the Steve Job’s era Apple of the guitar world. PRS makes INSANELY GREAT guitars!

[@kenethcubilla7766]

True

[@rogerowens5669]

I've been thinking about it no bad reviews

[@plantagenant]

I agree with you about the painted back of the guitar. I really don't like that. I might have a look at the SE 594 that has the unpainted back and compare them in the hand.

[@jp2246]

Honestly sounds good, especially for the price

[@gregdemeterband]

Those sweet Pickups sound nice and Chunky, Brother Chile!

[@rogerowens5669]

This is going to be a hot item already they can't keep up with distribution I just hope they keep with it and don't start checking the prices up because of demand seriously when you like to have this option and your first starter guitar

[@MatsDagerlind]

What's the dela with the fretboard inlays? I've seen the DGT SE both with dot inlays and, as here, bird inlays. Also, I hope it's easy to switch places for the volume pots , having them reversed compared to the pickups is really confusing.

[@junkfoodeater]

if they do them with a matte finish on the neck and stainless steel frets i would get one in a heartbeat.

[@dixee6498]

Just a theory here with no real self investigation behind it but maybe they do the black backing to the models or a certain select few that have blemishes or inconsistencies of one form or another on one side of the wood but not the other? This could help to get more usage out their woodpile. Just throwing that out there.

[@jonathanblack1416]

I hate to say it but I enjoyed the sound of the SE way more. I felt more character and dynamics in it. I’m listening on a good system that is the limited edition moon audio i5 amplifier only 250 made and limited JMLab focal be speakers with beryllium tweeters. My little bedroom system. I have two SE versions I love but I did as a guitar tech worked for anthrax and pantera tours customized the two guitars and set them up. One is the first year silver burst torero I put dragon one pups in and the other is the first year Santana with the original dime bag rail pups. Great guitars. But to me all guitars are great if they play and are set up right even if you just have to fret level them. It’s the player that makes them rock or not lol. I suck at playing unlike you heh heh. Just found you on a Hendrix search and on my way to look at more of your work here. Thanks for what good you do here. Want to try to play some Hendrix licks On my strat.

[@michaelsimmons5505]

That is a ridulously cool instrument

[@Freedum_Fries]

Pauls Guitar SE is still the best IMO

[@mikefinley4367]

The guitar drew me but I laughed as you have the same name as !y cousin in Seattle. Not the type to play guitar let alone electric. Nice guy, served, was a chaplain, school counselor, adopted a few kids. Been years since I picked up a guitar. Lived near the Hendrix as a teen but only knew Al. That dates me as a 60's child, ha, ha. Enjoy most music. Enjoyed your vid, play on bro.

[@co10boy]

Are you playing through a line 6 product? Or tube amp?

[@ALtheDoctorWho]

Great instruments I feel the same way PRS will just be the go to asks for sure. Enjoyed your playing also Rob. c];-)

[@robertclinger7351]

Why aren't the volume knobs also the coil splits? Then you can vary each when single or humbucker.

[@joermnyc]

I’ve been jonesing on the SE Hollowboddy II Piezo for a while, but now I’m all about that AND the single cut McCarty Custom SE… G.A.S. is real, my empty wallet is real too. 😢 Totally agreed about no black backs, my SE Custom 24 has a back like your Core DGT, but maple neck. Really nice mahogany grain, and a little flame going on in the maple too.

[@Forest_Fifer]

I saw the title and thought it was going to be the McCarty SEs.

[@darvinclement3250]

How about a McCarty SE review next?

[@justmehere6094]

They HAVE to black back it, because it is almost certain, the body is built from 2-4 pieces, with a veneer on top, except the GT. To keep costs at this price point, they would black back, so they don't have to match the grains on the pieces, and or use less pretty Asian Mahogany. .

[@bassmandudge]

Didn't bloody listen to us in the UK....perhaps as you are one of the few that isn't In Paul's pocket you could ask him why the f**k this is retailing for £1049 or 1280 dollars in the UK? Bloody joke.

[@johnnyguitar2185]

what do you like about the neck so much ? is it thin style ? thinking about getting that or the 594 double cut