Shawn Tubbs compares the PRS SE DGT to his Core DGT!

[@jakollee]

Man, every demo I’ve seen of the DGT SE has been really positive. I can feel the GAS pressure rising!

[@hkguitar1984]

I'm right there with you. I hate to be part of the heard, however I might have to jump on this bandwagon. For years I've been considering a Core DGT, the SE just makes it a simple choice.

[@ShawnTubbs]

It's a good guitar!

[@yannicklherron2315]

Me too !!

[@catcancrunch7260]

Lol I can agree 💯

[@brianmiller3287]

Maybe I just got lucky, but mine might be the best guitar I've played over the last 50 plus years...

[@billknudson7895]

Shawn, I bought a gold top DGT SE a few weeks ago. After changing to my preferred string type and gauge, and adjusting the pickup heights, the guitar has distinguished itself as one of the best instruments I’ve purchased in some time. I can’t really explain exactly why that is, but it just fits me and my style of playing like a glove. When Paul Smith said that David Grissom wanted his guitar to sound like Duane Allman on the “Live At The Fillmore East” album, I understood exactly what he meant. I was a junior in high school when that album came out, and practically wore down the grooves. That sound never left me. I’m sure I could coax that kind of tone out of other guitars, but the DGT has it in spades. I normally prefer my tone to have a nice bite in the top end, but after playing the DGT, I’m starting to enjoy a “rounder” timbre, especially out of the bridge pickup. Adding a smidge of delay and reverb, I get a lovely singing tone-kind of like Ella compared to Bessy Smith. Thanks for taking the time to put out a solid review. After hearing you play, I need to go grab my guitar!

[@keesketsers5866]

The last guitar that shocked me with how much I loved it was the EVH Wolfgang Standard. Its pretty affordable, but I love every single bit of that thing. And I just bought it on sale for fun, just to have a Floyd Rose guitar to shred on. But it does everything well. When I went shopping for a PRS SE, I tried everything in the store (about 40 SE's) and the gold top just jumped out. Never heard about the DGT. I did zero research beforehand on purpose, to go in "clean". This shop had no prices on the guitars so I just got the best one for me, which was the DGT SE. It is shockingly good. It was also one of the most expensive SE, oh well.. I'm very happy. So happy in fact, my Gibson LP is for sale.

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

This is the first video ive seen of yours and i can really see and feel your honesty and passion . Very genuine and rare to see such a combination of qualities and truth

[@J_C838]

I've been waiting for the Shawn Tubbs demo of the new DGT SE! I love his opinions on gear! Nice work as always!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@MarbsMusic]

I have the Goldtop and it's the best sub $1000 guitar I own hands down, excellent review displaying all the different tonal options!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks for watching!

[@ralph_clay]

I ordered mine from Sweetwater for $765 yesterday. I've always loved PRS guitars.

[@michaelrosawatkins3928]

Revstar by Yamaha is also a great guitar in this price range. Mine with P90'S is a beast

[@crazygutka]

[@sombrerogrande6317]

DGT at Sweetwater $4310. . $849 SE. For the money, a savings of $3461, it looks like a good guitar, plays well and comes with gig bag.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Hard to argue.

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Fair , I’m saving for the core model , despite being close the SE just is not the same level in an absolute way.

[@brianmiller3287]

Love everything you do Shawn! This video (a long with David Grissom 's) convinced me to buy one of these, even though I was prs resistant. I have 30 guitars, all good to great. My new dgt-se is AMAZING!!! The pickups are by far the best I've ever played. From one to ten on the volume knob there is more cleanup, more range of tones and more clarity than I've ever heard...did I mention, the tremolo is perfect. If I paid 3,4 or 5 times more for it, I wouldn't send it back...in my opinion, you could spend many times what this cost, (and I have,) and it would be very doubtful that you would get a better guitar. Thank you so much!!!

[@insearchoftone9602]

I think the prs se line is really great, especially as time goes by they just seem to get better and better.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@jackprice7828]

Shawn just seeing this. Of all the videos I've seen on the SE DGT, yours is the first one that actually had superb audio. Good job on the presentation. Seems like a great guitar. The SE's not having the locking tuners is a big one for me.

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Great guitar? Sure. BUT, I appreciate Shawn's honest review and I'm so glad that he pointed out some of the differences between the two models. If the SE is that good and I'm ultra dedicated I'd seriously try and put forth the extra money to attain the premium model. My experience in life has taught me that I've never regretted choosing higher quality as opposed to choosing the cost saving option. No doubt, though, that the SE gets close for a lot less, which would obviously be a better choice for a lot of players whom are not nearly on Shawn's level...like me.

[@CJZM7777]

Yes, I am sure the core models are much better but hard for me to justify spending $4K+ as I am only a home hobbyist. I also wouldn't feel comfortable taking a really expensive guitar out to play in public. It's great there are lots of great guitars under $1K. The PRS S2 line is also great under $2K.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks for watching and for chiming in!

[@fr3ak1shh]

I think it’s a bit absurd to buy a guitar for $4k+, unless it’s custom made by a personal friend or something of the like. But a factory made guitar for $5k? No thanks. That’s my problem with PRS guitars. You either have to spend ungodly amounts on a core, or have to compromise for their more affordable models (which are still pretty expensive if we’re honest). And I hate feeling like I’m compromising. So now I opt for brands that have affordable flagship models. Quality-wise, they’re probably not as good as a core PRS, but a core PRS wouldn’t be a direct upgrade because it’s different. So you’re not really compromising, just going with something completely different. I know my opinion doesn’t matter, but with how much the PRS prices have skyrocketed, it makes me scared to get too into their guitars. I bought my CE 24 for $2k in 2020, and now it’s going for $2630. And their hardcase went from $200 to $280. Those are pretty massive spikes for no changes or improvements… Great sounding guitars, but you really have to look at what you value. I don’t enjoy playing my $2000+ guitars as much because there’s a sense of guilt. Attached. So I’m selling them! Budget guitars for me from now on, unless I start getting into gigging a lot more and decide I want a custom guitar. We’ll see what happens down the road!

[@bks252]

@@fr3ak1shhyour opinion certainly matters, especially to you. I feel basically the same way.

[@JackTheSkunk]

If PRS had offered it in their beautiful Dark Cherryburst I'd have one by now.

[@ShawnTubbs]

That is a nice finish for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@chrislestermusic]

😅 I honestly don’t think you can get a better guitar than PRS for under $1k. I have an S2 Mira semi hollow, an SE 35th anniversary and a Tremonti SE and they are all incredible guitars. As always, you sound incredible playing and thank you for the video.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@riloh58]

You’re making the DGT SE sound super amazing there. Godly tones. I love my goldtop DGT SE. Had it for about a month now. Changed the strings to lighter gauge than what it arrived with and adjusted the setup to suit. Changed to PRS SE locking tuners (absolutely not needed, I just wanted to) and swapped the stock knobs for lampshades. Surprisingly (perhaps) that change has made a difference. The stock knobs do the job but the lampshades are so much nicer to handle and adjust and much better grip for the coil tap pull. I think it’s the pups that really make it. I mean everything feels good on it so it is nice to have in the hand but the pups just make love to my amp and pedals. They are very responsive and very articulate (IMO). I can’t get a bad sound out of it. It makes me grin every time I pick it up. Of course that is my experience and opinion. I would suggest trying it first if you can, to make sure it is right for you. I know it’s not always possible and they are not easy to find in stock anyway. Not at the moment at least.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for chiming in!

[@darenanderson1960]

I have two old (a little beat up) core DGTs. I love them! I would love a new one, but cannot afford a new core. I’m thinking about getting the SE. this video is helpful!

[@carlkerkman7028]

The pickups in that gold top sounds fantastic!

[@ShawnTubbs]

They're pretty fat sounding.

[@videostar80sduo24]

It just shows it’s really all about the player. The SE sounded phenomenal in Shawn’s hands.

[@davidp158]

Of course, Shawn, you could make a $300 guitar sound like a $3k guitar! Pretty much every review I've seen of this DGT SE guitar has been highly favorable. I wish they did the same top carve as the core model, even for the gold top, but if it plays and sounds good the visual difference is a moot point. I've been a David Grissom fan for years, and lusted for one of his DGT guitars. The prices of the core models have really increased in recent years, so the SE model is an affordable option that really appeals to me.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Yeah, the SE is a great guitar! Thanks for watching!

[@J_Fowler]

I was shocked by the Ibanez ASEZ31 - the one Tomo Fujita helped them with, I think. For around 300, it is incredible

[@DBMorris]

Ya, what a great guitar for the money!

[@martyshwaartz971]

Wish those existed when I was starting out. It's better than even the midrange guitars at the time.

[@ruisouto7868]

Well Tomo could make a plastic 10 euro guitar sound good…😂😂😂

[@ShawnTubbs]

I have yet to play one of those.

[@brightsidesoundmachine]

Great demo Shawn! My DGT is one of the best axes I’ve got, and I’m sure the SE model is no slouch either! Probably one of the best bang for the buck guitars out there.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks for watching!!

[@aaronp6426]

Ok. Now I really 😢 can't wait until mine comes in. I ordered it 3 days after release from GC and they're now telling me August. PRS said 6-9 months usually for an SE. Thanks Shawn been really waiting for your impression as well. Great job man!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Nice!! Thanks for watching!

[@vivekteega]

Thanks for this review Shawn!! I have been a strat guy, but have a fascination for the Les Paul tone .. especially for the heavy rock stuff. I find Gibson as a company to be repelling, they remind me of those old fat people who keep relying on their laurels in the past instead of improving. The DGT SE is going to be the first PRS I buy, beautiful guitar from a company which I feel really gives cares about making the best products.

[@cross-hairz800]

Update??

[@vivekteega]

@@cross-hairz800 didn't get the DGT since my friend gave me his modded Squire deluxe with Dimarzio pups

[@cross-hairz800]

@@vivekteega bone nut? How's that squire doing?

[@vivekteega]

@@cross-hairz800 Its a 2011-2012 Squier Deluxe in Daphene Blue, I'm in love with that guitar. Not sure about what the nut is

[@gitaaa7740]

Shawn Alfred here. I’m watching an interview with Robert DeLeo by Rick Beato. Robert mentions you and Glen Pierce. He said he was working for Mesa/Boogie! Was this at Lab Sound!?

[@RickTrippe]

I got mine from Sweetwater and they asked if I would like it pleked. Said yes and as a result they also did a custom setup, my favorite strings, guage and the kind of action that I like and type of music that I play. If they ask you if you want it pleked and you can afford the 3 beans it costs...do It, you will never regret it

[@cpamiseso]

There was this one time pre-sale where buyer could potentially got PRS SE DGT -20% off discount. 10 models sold out in a blitz. People really like the SE, and now DGT SE really raise the bar for SE line ups.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks for watching and chiming in!

[@thomaspalmer9666]

Having been pretty much a Carvin and a USA strat player for years I kind of stayed away from PRS. I thought the USA line was expensive for what it was but I recently discovered the PRS se line and I have to agree they are very well-made. Guitars doesn’t matter where they’re built.. I appreciate your matter the fact of the cuff reviews good stuff..

[@Genjokoan]

Shiny! This is the first video of yours I have seen - and I hope to find many more. I dig your style. And I dig your tastes in gear and music. Nice chops. Nice review.

[@pvdmac]

Another fantastic video and demo Shaun. Keep On Keeping On.

[@simonjonasmusic8410]

One serious competitor i can think of in this price range would be FGN guitars. They're japanese built and are just incredible. I own one of their LP style guitars, a P90 equipped Goldtop and I don't think I'll ever get rid of it. Such a great guitar. Payed around 900 Euros for it new.

[@joehiatt1992]

Have the Goldtop w/birds,fast way to tell the diff. is the core has sunken control knobs

[@christocaster]

Wow that Gold Top is beautiful. Great demo amazing sou d with the SE.

[@davelouis4004]

Always watch your channel for your product reviews , but mostly for your playing , kudos !

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much!!

[@KapnKregg]

That is the most Strat-like tone I've ever heard anyone get out of a PRS before. Definitely interested now!

[@davidsummerville351]

I like simple design and lines, so the SE appeals to me as far as looks. I have an 09 single cut Corina and just love it. The necks for the price are unbeatable. BTW, your camera position really makes the review. I have 4 Asian guitars, all 500-900 dollar range. They make me feel rich. Lol

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much for watching and chiming in!! Which Asian guitars do you have?

[@lnugent1000]

I don’t personally own a PRS. But they are some beautiful guitars! And from everybody, I know that has one they love them and just about every review on KZbin that I’ve seen the people love them. Their core ranges are very, very expensive so glad to see the SE range not being just Dirt, but they actually are quality instruments from what I gather.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Yeah, PRS is doing good stuff in the sub-1K range these days. Thanks for watching!

[@scottmoreau5630]

I do hope they do an S2 DGT. Be nice to get an American made DGT for half the price of the core model.

[@davidp158]

Agreed. The prices of the DGT have soared in recent years, so a simple gold top with moon inlays and the proper top carve would really interest me. I'm sure PRS looks hard at their market to determine which models remain core, or become S2 or SE series.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Hmmm... That would be cool.

[@ALtheDoctorWho]

Hi Shawn I am toying with the idea of buying the SE version of the DGT but I am also thinking about the core model too. If I got the SE version I would probably up grade the neck pickup. Same value. If as you say the pickups sound in the higher frequency range or thiner then I'd like to widen the sound of the SE. On the other hand I think the core would go up in Value as time goes on. Thank you Shawn for sharing your view on this instrument. c]8-)👍

[@foxyfoxtrot4233]

I’ve tried a lot of different PRS guitars and I own three and I think the DGT and the Tremonti are among their best offerings. I own a DGT Standard (all mahogany) and it’s easily my best guitar.

[@richiebohr5421]

Nice comparison. I have a gold top on order. We will see if it's any good. I have a CE24 and an S2 Vela Semi-Hollow that I really like.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyblevins3846]

Great Review and Your tone is Awesome Man....The Gold Top You had in the video was Sick...

[@neal_laugman]

I have a coffee burst SE and for the $900(?) I paid for it I doubt that once could do much better. I'm a mixer and play keyboards and bass and am now learning guitar. Sgo other than maybe upgrading the tuners I think the core PUs are fuller but the SEs seem to balance. All across the spectrum just fine. Great on midrange, too. If I were to upgrade the PUs it would cost $500 for the 50 15 LT set and I don't think I could justify it at my skill level. The neck was not bad at all right out of the box, and the frets are great. I did have to set the action but nothing serious other than me being picky. My other guitar - a Japanese Yamaha Revstar II I think is nicer (P90s) but twice as much. But I will not be giving up my PTR DGT SE do I guess that means I'm happy with it!

[@danielmargolis3210]

Nice guitar. Great playing.

[@progpogs]

Your core is the best one Shawn, the gold with the moons, one of the best PRS period.

[@luckyrocks1]

Thanks Shawn. I always love these type of reviews. Squire CV vs Fender, Epiphone vs Gibson USA, PRS SE vs PRS S2 vs Core, etc. I have been very fortunate to have been able to own the whole gamut and what these ultimately come down to is the law of diminishing returns. And PRS does a very good job of keeping the important things and saving production cost in those un-important things as you pointed out. Three piece back, un-routed backplates and under knobs etc. Overall look, feel, playability, set-up and sound is more value than the three to four times the price core model. But having core models myself, it's nice to have them too if it's within your budget. But in the end, it's more important that people who can't justify the core models have a quality guitar that they can become a better player on. Personally, I have found myself selling my USA and Core models off and hanging on to my more budget. guitars as they are more than enough for my needs. They have become that close in quality now and we can all be happy about that!

[@riloh58]

I would have a core DGT if I had the budget, as you pointed out. My SE DGT really makes me want to try the core but that might be a bad idea for my wallet 😂 . Maybe at some point but right now I have to say the SE is a better guitar than I am a player so I will keep improving and maybe some say I can justify getting a core.

[@luckyrocks1]

@@riloh58 That's exactly my point. You'll find that the Core model is in fact better. But not 2K or 3K better! And the sooner us musicians realize that the SE is a fantastic guitar and we only need to upgrade when our skill level can reveal the subtle differences, the better! Good luck on your music journey my friend!

[@riloh58]

@@luckyrocks1 👍 and thanks. Same to you.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Right on, thanks for chiming in on this!

[@keoni927]

The DGT comes with 11's Shawn. Did you leave those strings on or did you put something else on it? Thanks Commander!!! Great Demo!!!

[@JoshuaC923]

Man that gold top looks so good though

[@victorvaldenegro4001]

Getting ready to trade my 96 Epiphone Sheraton II for a sunburst SE DGT tomorrow. Can’t wait!

[@darkestfugue]

i bought a custom 24 08 recently, they are so expensive now but i got mine a little cheaper because its a non 10 top and to me looks just as good as the gaudier ones, both of those guitars sound great but a good player will make anything sound good, if i was to buy a second PRS i would probably go for the S2 standard 24, that thing has all i need and is gorgeous in satin black

[@mickstick5112]

Great review Shawn! Incredible quality at that price point, the core is fatter and more refined as you honestly pointed out, as it should be at THAT price point. But kudos the Paul for making a quality guitar available and affordable to many guitarists!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much for watching and for chiming in Mark!

[@giancarlopaolini7529]

Yes ...the SE sounds like a top combination Quality & Price ....I'll try to find that out when it's available here - May /June ?

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks for watching!

[@tubetone74]

Great review Shawn. I thgink the SE DGT is def a winner.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@evenstephen2000]

Love Shawn Tubbs. Appreciate his honesty and humble nature!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks very much!

[@alexdenton6586]

It seems to be an excellent guitar, but I don't understand how it is a good value for the money because a guitar made in Japan, regardless of the brand, will likely be of equally good or even better quality. So is it really worth it, except if you really want the brand name? And I'm talking about guitars that are made in Japan, not necessarily Japanese brands, it could also be Fender. Maybe it's because you all live in the USA? Where I live, guitars made in Japan are much cheaper than US models and of better quality too. If anyone knows more about this, I'm curious. Or maybe I’m missing something about that guitar , you tell me

[@peterjessop1878]

If this guitar was made in Japan it would cost a lot more due to the set neck and higher wages.

[@davidcollin1436]

Neck shape is best, slight thickness at sides fits the ball of the hand for better ergonomic support, less force needed for fingers.

[@stevebernard221]

It's a really nice Cort guitar!

[@markfahey3921]

I think I will be buying one in the near future, the core range is not wihin my budget. viewers might be interested to know that a few years back (not too many) the luthier who maintained my guitars (when I could afford the good stuff) showed me a block of beaitiful flame maple in its natural state he had bought. It was only £200 and he said he would get four really good tops out of it for some forthcoming builds. That works out at £50 a top for really stunning maple which would easily meet the PRS standard for a 10 top and beyond. So it has made me wonder that if a company like PRS with its better buying power, it making unbelievable profit on it's flame maple top guitars! Also, other manufacturers? I'm not knocking them in anyway at all, Iam just thinking about it.

[@rlarsen4562]

Nice video, but how can you credibly review the set-up and arrival condition of a guitar PRS sent you ?

[@coreyclark6505]

I’ve been thinking about a DGT SE to go with my McCarty Core so I had a tremolo on one. Thanks for the side by side.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Sure! Thanks for watching!

[@josephallen9613]

I have one and I am waiting for the Gold top

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

I'm looking into one of these... but I am seeing a lot of comments on tuning stability. Have you noticed the same after playing it for a while?

[@musicman386]

So, folks, the only place I could see one of these was on KZbin, and frustrated, Sweetwater was happy to put me on their waiting list at position #592!!!!!! That was 3 weeks ago. I’m sure it is over 3000 by now. Sure enough, I found a new tobacco burst at Coral Sky music in Cape Coral, FL, and Frank plugged me in and it was mine. It’s home now, set up the way I like, and I think I’m going to write PRS and rec omens that they change the model name to: UFB!!!!!😮😮😮 This reminds me of the slogan for the James Gang‘s album: “Made Loud to be Played Loud”!!!!!!!!! As far as I’m concerned, this should be not only a claimed as the guitar of the year, but as the guitar of the century !

[@michaelgottlieb9083]

Killer axe killer licks…great review… checkout the Yamaha Revstar RSS20. It’s under a grand, great fit finish, chambered body, stainless steel frets etc etc.

[@deeray2957]

I love PRS SE guitars. I have 2 of them. In this price range, for me, the Yamaha Revstar Standard rivals the SE. I bought the Revstar with P-90 pickups and was completely blown away at the playability, fit and finish and tones I could get.

[@ShawnTubbs]

I tried a Revstar and it's a nice guitar for sure!

[@robertwhyte3435]

I like that you don't nitpick things that don't make a difference when it comes to function. A lot of reviewers are great at finding distinctions without a difference. Not you. Do you think the difference in the top carve might have something to do with the top being laminated? I think it might be hard to get that laminate to conform to the carve of your original DGT.

[@borgan1964]

Just awsome playing and sound

[@peterwu8471]

Beautiful instrument - I would love to play one.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks for watching!

[@christophers9095]

Great video. Subscribed.

[@neloramirezguitar]

Awesome video Shawn both sounded great

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks very much!

[@ChrisJustice]

Great video Shawn! I was really impressed with the PRS DGT SE I played! I want a gold one. 😮😂

[@ShawnTubbs]

Well, why don't you go get one smart guy?!! 😜

[@ChrisJustice]

@@ShawnTubbs 😂

[@joenardulli6685]

Looking forward to checking this guitar out! The Brian Moore i-Series, made in Korea, were astonishing guitars for the $. Very close to their USA Custom Shop models.

[@ShawnTubbs]

I've played the Moore I-Series. Good guitar.

[@joenardulli6685]

@@ShawnTubbs What did you think of the necks on those, Shawn? Probably the thinnest I’ve ever played. Built for speed.

[@ShawnTubbs]

@@joenardulli6685 Build quality was great but the neck was pretty thin for my taste. Definitely fast!

[@eddysel10]

Thx for the great and honest review. I have been a strat guy for years and still like it. Some years ago I bought my first PRS SE and after that I bought the 2nd one, the Custom 24 SE. There is definitely something special about PRS guitars, especially the neck. I like my PRS guitars and the C24 has been my main guitar for some years now. Seeing all the reviews of the DGT SE, I must say that I’am almost at the point of buying the gold top version. But I would like to know what the difference is between the DGT SE vs the Custom 24. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.

[@RevvAmps]

The DGT is a very different guitar for PRS. Different neck, different sound. It's pretty unique in their lineup so if you think you would like it based on videos, & would like something a little different from your Custom 24, you won't be disappointed.

[@eddysel10]

@@RevvAmps Thanks for the reply / advice

[@davegilmer_Storyville4Life]

Great informative review of this dgt se. I think I’ve seen most reviews on this guitar..(shhh, yours is best😉) I’ve had my se since late Dec now and have played it with no mercy and even bitch slapped it more than I care to say😁. This guitar stays in tune better than anything I’ve played in over 50 yrs. That said, my only nit pick is (and not blaming dg or PRs..those fret markers are hard for me to see…yeah my eye sight isn’t what it used to be, and playing guitar for over a half century I shouldn’t even have to look at the damn neck🤣😢. Anyone else relate?

[@jackprice7828]

Great video Shawn! It's hard to beat those pickups on the core model.

[@ShawnTubbs]

They do sound good!

[@angrydriver2023]

Just watched this and I am surprised, not sure why, at how much better the core model sounds. But that’s okay. Like with most things, you get what you pay for. And you should. But for what you pay for the SE DGT is absolutely great.

[@thehun66]

Sounds like a great guitar.I wish they would make a left handed version.Never had a PRS guitar.The SE models they make in a left handed they’re all 24 frets.That’s what’s holding me back from buying it.The expensive models I can’t afford.

[@PooNinja]

I really need to try a PRS.

[@ShawnTubbs]

They build good guitars.

[@PooNinja]

@@ShawnTubbs I’ve wanted a dragon since I saw the ad in guitar world magazine oh the glory of 10000 pieces of abalone! But my budget is more SE than custom shop.🤭

[@realtruenorth]

I found my core to have better tuning stability than my SE, otherwise, they are fairly close.

[@mikeblue385]

those pickups sound good with everybody. i like 'em.

[@ShawnTubbs]

They are good-sounding pickups for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@mikeblue385]

@@ShawnTubbs without playing one the best way for me to assess how the guitar sounds is to watch a bunch of videos with guys who have various levels of expertise. i know you can make anything sound good.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Your DGT sounds amazing. Always has. SE is incredible value though.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@30smsuperstrat]

Great demo! Was it the slap felt around the face awards show?😊

[@ShawnTubbs]

Haha, if it was, I'd of remembered!! Thanks for watching!

[@onedsanso2172]

😊 Great take & enjoy your channel. Is this instrument in your video available for purchase?

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much! That one is mine now. ;)

[@myguitarsandme]

Check out Yamaha Revstar RSS20, and Sire. I have an older Revstar RS20 that I love, and I'm jonesing for a Sire T7 FM.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Those are good guitars indeed!

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

The current SE line BLOWS AWAY the Epiphone and MIM fender/charvel/EVH stuff. Without a doubt. So nice, I bought it twice: Silver Sky and McCarty 594 double cut

[@KenithCopeland]

great video. what i wish PRS would do is more solid colour guitars. i really dont care if the body of my guitar is made from 4 pieces put together (i believe it was phill mcknight who went through a se silver sky to show how many pieces that guitar was made from). solid colours can "hide" this, it will be cheaper to make and for a lot for us guitarist, price does or is becoming the deciding factor (its not about how much i want a guitar and not wanting it enough) but for me in australia, there is no chance im justifying paying $8000-10,000 for a guitar as a home guitarist

[@ronaldsai-a-tjin7229]

What about Sire (Larry Carlton) guitars.

[@crystaloffrost]

Thanks for the video. May I ask you to compare and comment on the fret wire used in the two guitars. I know that Core DGT has a hardened jumbo fret wire. How about the SE? Is it aslo jumbo or standard SE fret wire? While bending can you feel smoothness difference between two guitars?

[@ShawnTubbs]

The frets feel great!

[@brandnewyou5254]

Nice tone on your video anyone gets a nice sound in the room but not everyone gets a nice sound across through KZbin I'm hoping you explain exactly what you're doing

[@lwwells]

That tobacco SE is stunning

[@jeffhughes849]

Could the slight difference in tone be due to string gauge and manufacturer? Great review!

[@ShawnTubbs]

It's really the sound of the pickups overall IMHO.

[@timwhite5562]

Its a one-piece neck, at least that's how it's spec'd, which is a big deal since even the S2s aren't a one-piece. I haven't had a chance to check one out but I know the SE body is quite a bit thinner than the core, which would indicate that it is a one piece neck. The Paul's Guitar SE is also a one-piece, and that is also a noticeably thinner body than the rest of the PRS line. It's easier to do a one-piece neck with a smaller body since you don't need to start with as big a piece of wood for the neck to be able to get the neck heel and tenon carved from it, which is less material and labor. The S2 McCarty line originally dealt with that by doing a one piece neck with a two piece neck heel, though they moved to using a scarf joint and a one piece heel, which I think is a far better way to go (I never liked the idea of a two piece heel on a set neck since it's where the two major pieces of the entire guitar meet and is going to play a large role in the ultimate sound). The only thing on the SE Mccartys I don't like is the laminated neck. I don't have an issue with them persay, but it's a pretty large deviation from the other 594s, the S2 or the Core. For me the Achilles heel of a lot of PRS models are the control layouts, and for the life of me I don't know why they still insist on the Master volume/Master Tone layout. I've been repairing guitars for close to 20 years, so I know I'm not alone in that. It's especially a questionable choice with the Hollowbody models, since sizeable portion of ES335 players (who they're largely completing for) pretty much live in the center position, with both pickups on and using the volume controls to dial them in. It was a deal breaker for me when they came out, though they finally did 594 Hollowbody II with the 4 controls. Ironically with the two piece bridge it necessitated doing a different internal structure than all the other Hollowbody models they have, which kind of pits then against themselves. As nice as the SE 594s definitely are, the neck design of the DGT, as well as the dual volume/master tone IMO makes it the most appealing model of the SE line by a mile.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Right on! Thanks for watching and chiming in!

[@Mcfly0856]

The only thing about the SE's I can't stand is how the string ball ends get stuck in the bridge.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Hmmm... I haven't run into that problem. Thanks for watching!

[@Mcfly0856]

​@@ShawnTubbs Interesting, maybe they fixed the issue or it was just a bad batch of parts. All I know is that PRS is the only one of the big 3 that I trust buying sight unseen.

[@bluzzjazz]

The SE looks like a great guitar for the money. I have a 2015 Wood Library DGT in Faded Whale Blue that has a Korina neck and Cocobolo board. The pickups are fantastic in this guitar. I'll never part with it.

[@ShawnTubbs]

The Wood Library stuff is beautiful!

[@jimmyhartman573]

Been waiting for months for them to arrive ( worth the while , so they get them all inspected and spiffied up in Maryland) . . Paul knows how to market a Guitar for sure . . Roll out a couple hundred and send them out , wait for the onslaught of orders and WALLA . . Cannot imagine how many are on order . . Danish Pete expressed " he's going to sell thousands" . . LMAO

[@RobertGrismer]

Clearly you get what you paid for. The Cores are incredible

[@ShawnTubbs]

They are indeed.

[@robbiegodinho9377]

that's perfect

[@gregmize01]

I already wanted one, but dammit, now I REALLY want one! 🤣

[@ShawnTubbs]

Haha, go get one!! Thanks for watching!

[@1alb]

I like PRS SE guitar. Having said that, your US Goldtop sounds significantly better and looks fabulous and classier.

[@ShawnTubbs]

It's lovely guitar indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@roryoconnor861]

The SE seems and sounds like a really great guitar for the money but your goldtop sounds considerably better in my opinion.

[@ShawnTubbs]

It sounds a bit fatter for sure! Thanks for watching!