What Makes the DGT So GOOD?

[@LeonTodd]

What's your favourite PRS?

[@ikestoddard2458]

Mushok baritone

[@davidmccarroll3217]

You're playing it - mine is a Goldtop with "shadow bird" inlays!

[@itay92w]

My PRS USA Custom 24 in Ruby Red 😃

[@LocrianDorian]

PRS CE24, just incredibly versatile and better bang for buck than the core models.

[@hellacopterssosa5827]

Prs mira core

[@MrMattsac232]

Dgt owner here. Love the neck, frets, and the split sounds. Great guitars.

[@prs22gt10]

DGT owner for the last two years. I've played Strats, Tele's and this is my fourth PRS. Hands down I have to say first is the neck shape, most comfortable guitar I've ever played. (Other PRS's include a Custom 22, 594 and Silver Sky). The pickups are so versatile, as you demonstrated here. Not to mention I'm a huge Grissom fan as well. Always enjoy your content!

[@LeonTodd]

Much appreciated! What a wonderful instrument

[@kenphillips3282]

My favourite and my gigging guitar is my 2000 PRS Custom 22 with the Dragon pups and my 2018 PRS Silver Sky as well. I am waiting for a PRS DGT SE to be ready after not being happy with the core model. Different strokes etc. cos we’re all so different… thank goodness. Thanks for your work Leon.

[@peterjessop1878]

I have the SE version of your guitar and it’s great especially for gigging when I don’t want to take out my expensive guitars. There are so many available tones that makes playing a covers gig so much easier. The DGT is the only PRS I’ve ever been interested in as it definitely has its own thing going on compared to the rest of the range.

[@LeonTodd]

I had a few minutes with an SE back in March and was really impressed. keen to grab one at some point and A/B.

[@tmartin6717]

Yep, I got a DGT for exactly the point of adding the second volume control. I played for about 50 years without moving the knobs off 10, but a few years ago I was editing video of a great local guitar player, and he played a 335 with both coils, but constantly adjusting the volume controls. Then I discovered that rolling the neck off about 20% really sweetens the tone. My upcoming project is to modify a Strat (with Kinman noiseless pickups). I'm going to convert it to Brian May style pickup controls (3ea on/off an 3ea phase reversal), but also I'll omit the tone control and use the three knobs for individual volume controls. Should be interesting. ... And yes, the DGT is a magical guitar. I like it so much that I haven't changed the heavy strings yet.

[@LeonTodd]

This still has the strings that it shipped with too!

[@GoofieNewfie]

I agree, my dgt is probably the only guitar I own with coil taps....that I actually use the split positions

[@timhall7771]

The ability to blend the volumes is something I wish I'd discovered years earlier... and now whenever I pick up a guitar with just a master volume I really miss it!

[@roofkorean6948]

I was saving up for a '59 Epiphone Les Paul but now I'm considering a DGT SE. Which should I get? I don't really need the trem, I was initially wanting a hard tail bridge Les Paul, something to give me that classic tone, but the more I hear the DGT the more I like the sound. Very vintage sounding. I thought I was going to need a hard tail for that, but it doesn't seem like having a trem on the DGT affects its tone as much as I expected.

[@LeonTodd]

You can always deck the trem on them, that's how I like them

[@roofkorean6948]

@@LeonTodd Appreciate the advice. I think I'll do that.

[@jimiwills]

Sounds like my LP or dot with the coil split and the neck rolled back. That "less desirable" sound reminds me of slash. And boosted just sounds the same on my phone 😂 I'd quite like a dgt, but can't afford it which is why I've modded the guitars I have. Missing the trem tho. (And they're both really old and need new frets)

[@KozmykJ]

The backed-off neck volume thing is my favourite mid-position humbucker sound. Wound back just enough to bring in that 'mid peak' tone. Having just got me an SE DGT I'll have to examine it's uses with Split Mode.

[@KozmykJ]

Yup, still gives a similar tonal effect in split mode.

[@PurposefulPorpoise]

Theres a really cool trick u can do with 2 vol 2 tone that i guess DG doesn't care for, but if u put the switch in the middle position, bridge vol and tone on full, neck vol on 3 and neck tone on 0, u get this cool "warmer bridge" tone, u can try it if u have a les paul

[@JacksonEdward-h5i]

Johnson Michelle Lee Mark Walker David

[@joergenj35]

I have a Custom 24 , 1988 mod🎉

[@AudioAtmos]

That is a cool feature and you’re right when split all the mid/upper mids and highs are retained versus in full HB. Dave and PRS spent a good bit of time perfecting that guitar. I own a 2001 McCarty, 2010 Swamp Ash 513 and 2016 CU24 with rosewood neck and ebony fretboard. They’re all my favorites.😉 However, if I had the money a DGT or Modern Eagle V would be serious contenders for my $$. From what I can tell the SE DGT is a crazy deal and nice guitar. Although after seeing your core DGT vids I would have to go for it.👍

[@ZigbertD]

Just got the DGT SE model, fantastic guitar. I also have an Epiphone Les Paul with coil taps, and blending the two pickups tapped on either guitar can give you an incredible wide variation of tones. I've found some really cool Page style tones (especially on the Epi LP), kind of clean but still with a some bite and growl that cuts through. Also, love the bit of "Rock Bottom" you threw in there, loved the "Strangers in the Night" album when I was a teen, hugely inspirational to me when I was first learning.

[@GuitarLen75]

I own a DGT Core. The volume knobs act like a varitone switch when you have a dynamic Amp. This guitar is amazing.The split volume is very dynamic. Its moved up to my number 1 spot in my small collection.

[@jonset70]

Hi there it John I agree exter volume good ideas on prs . I got now "the paul " got try one out it amzing so different it mix bag tele mix fat an thick an tight tone dip switch on different coil omg omg an guitar weight is lite it ring out The dgt something look for too ah ah the paul an mccarty pole apart tone . Leon need try the paul ok

[@foxyfoxtrot4233]

Totally agree - I think the DGT may be the best product in the range (although I also really like the Tremonti). Have not yet tried a 594 though. Personally I own a DGT Standard (all mahogany) from a limited run they did about 10 years ago or so. That's the guitar everyone compliments me on when they hear it (it looks totally unassuming).

[@LeonTodd]

DGT standard sounds lovely!!!

[@GoofieNewfie]

my 594 sc is quite a warmer or almost muffled sounding guitar vs my dgt. I prefer the dgt pups. Neck is also quite thick on a 594

[@8sigreg]

David Grissom often uses the tapped sound for his rhythm and then pops it into humbucker mode for leads for that little bit more depth.

[@johnfritzenjr.1240]

Been doing that on my LP for years ✌️

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Hello my friend! Love, love, love, the DGT.. Even the SE version is probably one of the best deals going now for a guitar.. I also love the Ibanez AZ models which are a huge departure from their shred guitars, but have great features like stainless frets, thicker necks, moderate output pickups, etc. I've been doing that kinda switching with an LP for a long time.. I'm building a strat now (Trying to, but been busy with surgeries and parents) and it has two emg humbuckers, but eventually I'll get a new pickguard and buy a single coil for the neck. I love Humbuckers in the bridge and single coils in the neck. Great video brother.. Love the guitar.. Very cool and that finish is killer.. Will you be gigging it? Or just a recording at home enjoyment axe? I have gas for one bad, but I'm trying to be a minimalists lately because in the 90's I went over board when I worked and made great money in the IT business and it was not even decent. 😛 Will you be gigging that axe? It would be a great backup or even main guitar along with your single cut PRS. I know that's your fav axe.. I'm going to get EVO gold frets put on my Singe cut Barney, and have it painted professionally a purple sparkle on the body I think.. At least the front of it.. Maybe with a big eye graphics.. 😛 Have a great day my friend and even better week.. Hope you record your gig at Melbourne. I bet it takes some travel time to get there from Perth. I know people don't realize how big of a country Australia is. HUGE! Be safe and well, and sorry for all the wordy comments.. I just can't help myself in the AM after drinking strong coffee.. 😛

[@LeonTodd]

I love the idea for those customisations! Can't wait to gig this

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@LeonTodd Very cool man. Have fun gigging it kind sir. ♥️🤘

[@barry3045]

Two Questions ! Lol Nuno’s new white N4 is sick ! Is Washburn still making guitars ?? Can the Axe FX do the wet/dry/wet EVH thing that’s all the rage now ? Thanks 🤘🏼🇨🇦

[@SpaTZz9]

nice nod to MSG

[@peterharvin2775]

Nice tone variations. Good to see a guitar that reminds us that our tone and volume controls can do as much as many pedals.

[@MadDrummer100000]

Been waiting for this one! I love the DGT. Even though I don’t use trem bars very much, I’d love one of these. The pickups are very unique, they sound very single coil-ish, even in humbucker mode, always clear and defined. By the way, have you got any Telecasters, Leon? Never saw you playing one, that should be interesting. Love the channel. Cheers, brother.

[@LeonTodd]

Just one, a warmoth build. There's a few clips on here, I really should play it more!

[@chrisdavies9143]

I have an SE DGT, just got it a few weeks ago as i couldnt quite stretch to a Core one at the moment. I'm absolutely buzzing about the neck pickup, it might be the best I've ever heard. And you nailed it about the range of tones you can get between backing off the volume, playing with the tone knob and the coil split. Can definitely see me "upgrading" to a Core model one day

[@LeonTodd]

That's awesome to hear. Love that they put so much into the SE

[@TheOtherJohnBrowne]

It sounds as beautiful as it looks

[@charvelangel]

this is so good , you're the dude , Man ...

[@lainerowlinson2250]

Hi Leon I’m looking at getting a PRS dgt what exact model is that dgt as there are a few variations

[@LeonTodd]

This one is a 2020 core with moons. No other extras as far as I'm aware.

[@yannicklherron2315]

This guitar make me GAS a lot !

[@DisruptedSinner]

Man, I never get tired of watching and hearing your playing. To me, you are the tone king. Any tips on getting a nice fat sound with reverb and delays on the Katana MKII?

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much mate! Try run the GEQ before the amp and push 800hz a bit, then I love the Plate verb and SDE delay

[@DisruptedSinner]

@@LeonTodd Interesting... thanks! I'll play around with that. 🙂

[@davidmccarroll3217]

You probably know this already but Dave Grissom got the idea for the two volume controls by observing how much tonal variation Jimmy Page could get simply by fiddling with the volume mix between the two pickups on his Les Paul - an unusual source of inspiration for Grissom - love that guy, a true Texan gentleman and all round humble, nice guy....

[@davidmccarroll3217]

Ha - posted this some time before you made the comment about Page - oops!

[@LeonTodd]

Hahaha yeah makes total sense then! it nails that JP thing IMO

[@markbois1713]

The one thing I wish my 408 had is the second volume control, so I could do exactly what you demonstrated. It's not a problem with my S2 single cut semi hollow. Even though I've had the S2 for years, I still can't get used to the volume control layout.

[@jimmybiter2936]

Happy Birthday brother 🤘🤘🤘

[@LeonTodd]

Cheers!

[@simonmaton]

Great work mate. 🙂

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks as always mate!

[@ikestoddard2458]

Fixed bridge, please!

[@LeonTodd]

I decked the bridge on this one immediately, even though the vibrato on this is great.

[@gingataff]

Very useful but visually I like the OG 3 knob including the rotary pickup selector PRS look best. My dream PRS is a black Santana, like Al DiMeola played in the video for Sequencer, but with the abalone inlays on the top.

[@LeonTodd]

I've got a CU24 with the Rotary that I love. Took a while to get used to but so handy to gig with.

[@castleanthrax1833]

It took a while before I noticed the dot fret markers. Is there a reason they didn't use birds?

[@LeonTodd]

Not sure TBH, I think they must do small runs with moons from time to time

[@jenniferlawrence2701]

the lack of bird inlays

[@LeonTodd]

Correct

[@AlexanderSchwend]

Finally they flyed away...🤭.

[@spaghettimeatballswow]

The controls are very similar to the ESP Eclipse line